Bulldogs Take Down Commodores
Jackson Williamson, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2019
Filed under New in Sports, Sports
#10, Junior, Melisa Nelson started the game off by pitching. In centerfield, #23, Sophomore, Jasmine Delira got the first out by catching a fly ball. A strikeout by #10 is what got us the second out of the 1st inning. #10, the pitcher, threw 4 balls and walked the batter. #10, struck out the Tates Creek...
An Ice Hockey Team in Africa
Winston Abedi, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2019
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Being the only hockey team, they don't have opponents, so they play against themselves. However, once the team was flown to Canada to play in a game with NHL stars Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon. The game footage was produced into a video called The Away Game. Beforehand, they would tape piec...
They’re Crazy, They’re Stupid, and They’re on The Clock
Mike Marshall, Co-Sportswriting Editor
April 26, 2019
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The First round was full of picks that were completely idiotic. There were players who weren't anywhere near first round talents taken high, players falling that should have been higher, and players who weren't taken that were the top at their position. The first of these picks came from the Arizona...
San Jose Sharks’ Historic Play
Winston Abedi, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2019
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The Vegas Golden Knights upped 3-0 over the San Jose Sharks with 11 minutes left in the third period when the Knights' Cody Eakin delivered a cross-check to the center chest of Sharks' captain Joe Pavelski. After review, Cody Eakin was ejected and the Knights were given a 5-minute major penalty. Pavelski...
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Unexpected Loss
Winston Abedi, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2019
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The Tampa Bay Lightning were awarded the President's Trophy this season, given to the team with the most points at the end of the season. The points are comprised of a team's total amounts of wins, OT appearances and losses. The Lightning held the top record with 62 wins, 16 losses and 17 OT results...
Tiger Woods’ Path Back to the Top
Grayson Shively, Sports Editor
April 20, 2019
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There’s nothing better than coming back from multiple injuries and winning the Masters. Especially when you have had lots of people criticizing the decisions you've made. That didn’t stop one of the best to come back better than ever and win his 15th major title: Tiger Woods. He crashed his car i...
Russell Wilson Overpaid and Overhyped
Mike Marshall, Assistant Sportswriting Editor
April 19, 2019
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Russell Wilson is now the highest paid player in NFL history, with his new deal being for 4 years, $140 million, and $107 million of that amount guaranteed. This was a horrible move for the Seahawks, however. Wilson is overhyped and, now, overpaid. Wilson was below average this past season, ranked ...
Dwyane Wade: More Than Just Basketball
Jacob Turner and Winston Abedi
April 19, 2019
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NBA legend Dwyane Wade played his last game on April 10 for the Miami Heat against the Brooklyn Nets. This game was highly significant for Wade, as he would make no post-season appearances. As soon as he walked off the court, he had completed his last professional game of basketball. Despite the ...
Softball Shuts Out Lexington Christian
Winston Abedi, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2019
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The Dunbar Softball team faced LCA at home on April 16 keeping them scoreless while bringing in 7 runs. After coming off a tough loss to Tates Creek, 9-7, this should give the Bulldogs momentum for the rest of the season. This puts Dunbar at 7-2 on the season with a 3-1 win record in districts. T...
Knights Take Down Bulldogs
Mike Marshall, Assistant Sportswriting Editor
April 12, 2019
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The weather conditions couldn't have more perfect. It was a warm and sunny day with little to no breeze. The Bulldogs were the home team and the Knights were the visitors. The Bulldogs started in the field with #27 Jared Gadd pitching. Nothing happened in the top of the 1st hitting wise. The Knights...
NBA In Need Of A Face
Mike Marshall, Assistant Sportswriting Editor
April 10, 2019
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At 34 years old, LeBron James' game has fallen off dramatically and the NBA needs to find a new face of the league because James doesn't have what's needed anymore. The face of the league has always been someone whose game has been flashy and effective and that has a personality that draws fans t...
Legalizing Marijuana for Professional Athletes
Jason O'Hara, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2019
Filed under New in Sports, Sports
Legalizing marijuana is becoming more and more socially acceptable. However, the use of marijuana in America's most popular professional sports league, the NFL, remains controversial. It's currently on the banned substances list but players are calling for the league to reconsider its stance. Other ...
