The NFL has a race problem. Four years ago, when 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee protesting police brutality, the NFL remained silent. In May 2020, after protests raged across the country over the death of George Floyd, the NFL admitted they were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier. In the league […]
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Will centerbacks become more like the quarterbacks of football? Midfielders playing as centerbacks is an arising phenomenon in soccer.
During the first half of UEFA Champions League group stage away match against Juventus, FC Barcelona’s centerback Ronald Araújo suffered an injury, and was substituted at half time. Head coach Ronald Koeman turned to Barca’s main midfielder Frenkie de Jong as a replacement for the Uruguayan. This came across as a bit of a surprise, and […]
Running on fumes
What would you give up to be the best at your sport? Sleep, money, a social life? For many runners, the answer to that question is food. There is a common myth that the leanness of a runner’s body equates to the ability to run faster, which has promoted eating disorders within the running community. […]
Beating burnout and competition: tenacious 21 year old Equestrian Katherine Dash
It’s something most athletes struggle with: burnout. The decision to stick with a sport or try a new one or just quit sports can entirely define athletes. When Katherine Dash, a 21-year-old equestrian and 2024 Olympic hopeful, was planning on taking a gap year from school to compete, she was feeling burned out. She’s been […]
William Kim’s Journey to Korea: Discovering his origins and pursuing his dream
Just as William Hongsuk Kim stepped off the airplane platform to enter the passageway to Incheon Airport immigration, he knew immediately this was it. This was him taking a huge leap towards his childhood dream: representing South Korea as a soccer player. The flawless passageway, with the polished tiles and the clean glass that reflected […]
More Than a Punter: The Inside Story of Citadel Football’s Swiss Army Knife
Depending on who you talk to, Matt Campbell is not Matt Campbell. To some teammates and coaches, he is ‘Matty Ice.’ To a few classmates, he is ‘Matt the Engineer.’ But those really close to Campbell know him by one name: ‘Matty Ice…Cream.’ The 6’1”, 227-pound junior Citadel punter is not overweight. Cheez-Its, not ice […]
Yoga and Mindfulness: Why combining them is crucial to improving mental health in stressful times
Alexandra Mathisen’s yoga practice looks a little different lately. After she finishes helping her daughter with homework, preparing a healthy dinner and writing new posts for her wellness blog, “A Rainbow a Day,” Mathisen teaches outdoor, socially-distanced yoga to the local population of Clark, Colorado. She unfolds her mat, spritzes lavender essential oil on her […]
The Pandemic Ravages Youth Basketball
In the basketball world, much of the attention in recent months has been on the NBA, which is gearing up for another season after successfully restarting the previous one in July. The league registered zero positive cases over the span of three months by placing all players and staff in a bubble in Orlando, FL. […]
Gophers go away with men’s tennis, gymnastics, and track and field teams
Almost every student across the United States has encountered changes with the 2020 school year; however, many University of Minnesota athletes have had their worlds turned upside down following the elimination of three athletic programs. On Thursday, Sept. 10, the University of Minnesota formally announced they will be discontinuing their men’s gymnastics, tennis and track […]
Boston Marathon prevails through the pandemic
Jovial fans line the streets of the greater Boston area on the third Monday in April. They carry signs, take pictures, and shout encouraging words; however, this year, the streets of Boston stood silent on the third Monday in April of 2020, as the 124th Boston Marathon was cancelled. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, […]