The Abilene Christian men's basketball team dropped its last home game of the season Tuesday night, which also happened to be Senior Night. The Wildcats never held the lead against Eastern New Mexico, and with the loss, their record fell to 1-10 in conference play. For the four seniors on the team - Kevin White, Riley Lambert, Abby Kabba and ... [Read More…]
Hallowed Halls: Moody Coliseum
Moody Coliseum stands at the center of Abilene Christian University - literally and figuratively. Indoor athletics, Sing Song, Chapel and Summit all call the cavernous arena home. More than 40 years after its completion, Moody remains at the heart of all things ACU. The arena has undergone several makeovers during the years. Today, the arena seats ... [Read More…]
The Cowboys make Arlington a sports town
Cities across the United States have felt what it's like to have a terrible home team to root for. For example, I have a lot of sympathy for the people of Detroit. Even though the Lions have won the NFL Championship game four times, the latest in 1957, they have never won a Super Bowl. The Charlotte Bobcats have never made it to the finals, and the ... [Read More…]
The PGA Tour needs Tiger back-Now
Tiger Woods said Friday he was "deeply sorry" for his infidelity. He also announced he did not know if he would return to golf this year. This news is awful not only for Tiger Woods fans around the nation but also the PGA Tour.  Many people watch golf just to see Tiger play. Do I think he should have taken a break? Absolutely not.  I am a ... [Read More…]
Tiger needs to straighten his life out
Tiger Woods issued a statement Friday apologizing for his behavior off the links. Last November the media reported Tiger had allegedly been cheating on his wife with multiple women. Tiger took full responsibility for his actions and apologized to his wife, family, friends and fans. Tiger seemed genuinely sorry for his behavior. He has been in ... [Read More…]
Elmer Gray Stadium: A Track and Field Legend
In 1976, Mickey Mantle told reporters he got goose bumps when he entered Yankee Stadium. He said he could feel the spirits of Yankee greats past and present walking around him. That legendary ballpark in the Bronx is a baseball museum. For track and field, that museum is Elmer Gray Stadium. Former Olympians, world record holders, world champions ... [Read More…]
Summer Olympics top winter games in excitement
By Sam Bartee Growing up in Colorado, winter activities were a big part of my life. However, if I had to choose between winter and summer, I would pick summer, hands down. The same goes for the Olympics - the summer games are just better. Although sports in both seasons are competitive, the Summer Olympics seem to be a tad more challenging, and ... [Read More…]
Tarleton State sweeps ACU basketball
The men's and women's basketball teams both dropped games against Tarleton State on Tuesday night. The women's team lost a heartbreaker, 66-64, at the buzzer. The men's team was outscored 17-7 in the last 5:25 of the game to lose 70-60. The women's team battled back from a 16-point deficit to tie the game with seven seconds left. Unfortunately, ... [Read More…]
Olympics remain political
On Feb. 22, 1980, a group of ragtag American hockey players shocked the Soviets in a game that transcended the boundaries of traditional sports. Thirty years later, the impact and importance of the "Miracle on Ice" still merits evaluation. The Americans beat a Soviet team loaded with world-class talent. At the time, NHL players did not participate ... [Read More…]
Bittersweet weekend for tennis teams
By Sam Bartee It was a bittersweet weekend for the ACU tennis team having the women dominate, yet the men come up short. The men of the ACU tennis team saw their two-match winning streak come to an end Friday afternoon. And after a rough weekend overall, they dropped to 2-4 by Sunday. Playing with the home court advantage on Friday, the Wildcats ... [Read More…]
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