With the Missouri Valley Conference title on the line, Yvonne Northover, a senior midfielder from Illinois State University, steps up to take a direct kick on the edge of the box. With the score 1-1 with 2 minutes remaining, and … Continued
Guest Writer: Adam Jun *** There are several words that come to mind while considering Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick’s return to prominence in the National Football League, with none more accurate than simply; highly unlikely. Before delving into the layers of … Continued
By almost all accounts the MLS is becoming a far more competitive league, and has grown substantially since its early years in the mid-nineties. The reason behind this goes deeper than importing all-world talents like a David Beckham or Thiery … Continued
By almost all accounts the MLS is becoming a far more competitive league, and has grown substantially since its early years in the mid-nineties. The reason behind this goes deeper than importing all-world talents like a David Beckham or … Continued
Guest Writer: Brent Allen *** He dekes passed one defender, then the other and takes it in on the goalie. He winds up, fires, goal! In hockey scoring goals takes much more than pure raw talent. If raw talent were the only … Continued
GUEST Writer: Jamie Elizabeth Kieltyka ***If there was ever a question of who is the most mentally prepared player on the baseball field, the answer would be obvious: the catcher. That said, the best catcher in baseball right now is … Continued
Guest Writer: Steve Kupitz *** Any athlete will tell you that any sport is mostly a physical game. The body runs, jumps, dives, catches, throws, swims, skates, etc. But what does the mind do? Does it just sit idle while … Continued
GUEST WRITER: Dan Fagerhaug The art of goaltending requires much beyond stopping a puck. The mental strength and preparation is arguably greater than any other position in sports. A goaltender must be prepared for any scenario, and understand the positioning that … Continued
GUEST ARTICLE WRITER: Tim Ritter Earlier this month, the Cubs inked 32 year old Carlos Pena to the tune of $10 million for one year to try to add some security at first base. He joins the team from the … Continued
GUEST ARTICLE WRITER: Tim Ritter Earlier this month, the Cubs inked 32 year old Carlos Pena to the tune of $10 million for one year to try to add some security at first base. He joins the team from the … Continued