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Former Yankee player encourages students

May 1, 2014 by Denzil Lim

Former New York Yankee legend Bobby Richardson visited campus last Tuesday as the the key speaker at a luncheon organized by ACU and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Richardson spoke about his success in baseball, unwavering love for God and his dream for young, faith-driven athletes. According to an article by Lance Fleming from ACU Sports, ... [Read More…]

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The unnecessary need for padded hats

March 25, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

Major League Baseball has approved of a padded baseball cap that will be available for all pitchers who choose to wear them. The cap is designed to protect pitchers from line drives that could seriously injure them. Despite the best efforts of the MLB, it is impossible to keep pitchers safe because of the nature of the game. Standing 60 feet ... [Read More…]

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Biggio, Piazza among BBWAA casualties

January 14, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

Every January, the Baseball Writer's Association of America casts their votes to induct the newest members of the baseball Hall of Fame. After this year's vote, it is clear that the voting process needs to be changed. Let me preface this by saying that Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas are all deserving candidates. However, the BBWAA ... [Read More…]

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Umpires are not obstructing the series

October 29, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The sports world was in pandemonium Saturday night when Allen Craig scored on a walk-off obstruction call to give the Cardinals a 2-1 series lead. However, the umpires made the correct and necessary call. From the time Craig was in grade school, his coaches taught him that if he was interfered with on the base paths, he was to run to the next ... [Read More…]

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Rangers fans should be proud of their team

October 1, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The Rangers loss to the Tampa Bay Rays was a tremendous disappointment for students across campus, but Rangers fans have a lot to be proud of from the last year. The Texas Rangers did limp into the last week of the season, to say the least, but a seven-game winning streak to close out the season showed the resolve that was absent from their team ... [Read More…]

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Thoughts from a true Rangers fan

September 17, 2013 by Mandy Lambright

It is officially that point in the semester. I can often be found in the newsroom, curled up on the floor in the fetal position, rocking back and forth and wishing for brighter days. I am losing hair, losing sleep and losing motivation. No, I'm not referring to the stress associated with my (often futile) attempt to balance classes and work ... [Read More…]

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BY: LONDYN GRAY “Number 18, you look like you don’t shower!” I chuckled and shrugged it off. “Londyn!” They had looked up the roster. “Do you even brush your teeth?” I laughed again, rol...
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