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. |