Sports

Displaying 101 - 122 of 122
# Title Date Summary
101 Flag football competes for title in Florida
Northern Iowan 112:29, p.6
Herring discusses the flag football team, Team UNIted. Their season included winning the regional tournament in November and participating in the National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association flag football championship in January. There, they defeated Pensacola, 28-27; lost to Southern University; and lost to the University of Southern Florida, 28-6. They were UNI's first team to win regionals and advance to nationals. 
102 Lady Panthers basketball starts Missouri Valley strong
Northern Iowan 112:29, p.6
Deitrick discusses the women's basketball team, their season, prospects, and leading players. In the author's opinion, the worst defeat so far was losing to North Dakota on December 5, and their best victory was defeating South Dakota on November 17; photo. 
103 If it makes money, it makes sense: why contracts are at an all-time high
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.8
Herring discusses the high-dollar contracts of professional athletes, which continue to rise; photo.
104 Down goes Rousey: "Rowdy" famously humbled by Holm in first loss, her next match is crucial
Northern Iowan 112:24, p.6
Herring discusses Ronda Rousey's defeat by Holly Holm in a UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) mixed martial arts match.
105 Goalkeeper Blunt breaks school record, has exceptional season in the net
Northern Iowan 112:22, p.6
Herring writes about UNI women's soccer goalkeeper Whitney Blunt, her background, and soccer career. 
106 Schult: anchor of the defense reflects on his journey to success at UNI
Northern Iowan 112:22, p.6
Deitrick writes about defensive line player Karter Schult, his background, and football career; photo.
107 The CFP rankings: how long can they stay in?
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.8
Deitrick discusses the College Football Playoffs; photo.
108 Will fantasy leagues change sports for the worst?
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.9
In the author's opinion, legalizing betting on fantasy sports is an ethical issue and would increase the negative effects of gambling; photo.
109 Denver is 6-0, with no thanks to Manning?
Northern Iowan 112:16, p.6
Deitrick discusses the current National Football League (NFL) season; photo.
110 Scandal: L-ville, Pitino under investigation
Northern Iowan 112:16, p.6
Herring discusses the "strip club scandal" at the University of Louisville.
111 Trouble with ticket policy
Northern Iowan 112:16, p.2
UNI athletics has implemented a new policy requiring students to reserve event tickets ahead of a game instead of obtaining them at the entrance.
112 In mid season form, who looks primed to take it all?
Northern Iowan 112:14, p.9
Herring makes college football playoff predictions; photo.
113 It's happening: Cubs make a rare case for baseball greatness
Northern Iowan 112:14, p.9
O'Brien celebrates the recent wins of the Chicago Cubs; photo.
114 An eligibility issue: should amateur players stay or go?
Northern Iowan 112:12, p.6
In the author's opinion, football players should be eligible to go professional after two years of college football instead of three.
115 With so many deserving, who gets to be MVP?
Northern Iowan 112:12, p.6
Deitrick predicts who will be named Most Valuable Player (MVP)  in the Major League Baseball (MLB) post-season; photo.
116 Time to say goodbye to the gridiron
Northern Iowan 112:11, p.3
In Jackson's opinion, college football should no longer be supported due to its high costs, lack of fair compensation to players, and risk of long-term injury; photos.
117 In the NFL almost nothing is predictable with more surprises after week 3
Northern Iowan 112:10, p.6
Deitrick discusses the current NFL season.
118 Video games: a new stage for competition, but is it a real sport?
Northern Iowan 112:10, p.6
Herring discusses eSports video game competition being aired on television networks; photo.
119 David Johnson: touchdown machine, record breaker, HOF rusher
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.6
Herring highlights UNI's former football star David Johnson and his career with the Arizona Cardinals; photo.
120 Money Mayweather calls it quits at 49-0, or does he?
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.6
Herring shares opinions on boxer Floyd Mayweather's planned retirement; photo.
121 October is coming, which team will make a late playoff push?
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.6
Deitrick shares opinions on the Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs; photo.
122 Fantasy football is upon us, who will you draft?
Northern Iowan 112:3, p.6
Herring gives an opinion on the new National Football League (NFL) season and fantasy football; photos.