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Hope Trautwein’s Historically Perfect, Perfect Game Explained

April 13, 2021 By Ashley

Hope Trautwein's Historically Perfect, Perfect Game Explained

On April 11, North Texas senior Hope Trautwein pitched a perfect game so perfect that there’s no word for it. She defeated all 21 batters she faced in the seven-inning game against Arkansas Pine Bluff. But this wasn’t just a shutout or a no-hitter. It even went beyond the traditional definition of a perfect game […]

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Should Student Athletes Be Paid? The Supreme Court Is Weighing In

April 9, 2021 By Ashley

Should Student Athletes Be Paid? The Supreme Court Is Weighing In

As another exciting March Madness tournament was wrapping up this year, the Supreme Court was just beginning to take a hard look at NCAA rules about student athletes. The case being brought before them focused on how (and how much) these players could be paid by the institutions they play for. The ramifications could have […]

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NCAA Basketball & COVID-19’s Toll On The Sport

January 6, 2021 By Ashley

NCAA Basketball & COVID-19's Toll On The Sport

On November 25, the 2020-21 NCAA Division I men’s college basketball season kicked off. The season was only delayed by a couple of weeks due to the pandemic, but COVID-19 determined a few other changes to the season. For example, exhibitions and scrimmages were cut, and teams could play no more than 27 regular-season games. […]

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Year In Review: The 10 Biggest Sports Moments Of 2020

December 28, 2020 By Ashley

Year In Review: The 10 Biggest Sports Moments Of 2020

At the beginning of 2020, the sports world was filled with promise. Kicked off by an exciting Super Bowl, there were a number of matchups and tournaments to look forward to, not to mention the highly anticipated 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. But then, it all came screeching to a halt—at least for a little […]

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