Category: Sports

Kobe and Gigi Bryant’s third Anniversary

Jordan Stephenson South Bureau Chief January 26 will shockingly mark three years since Kobe and Gigi were tragically killed in a helicopter crash, in Calabasas, California. All the people who were tragically killed in this helicopter crash were: Laker’s legend, Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant, John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Christiana Mauser, Sarah…Continue Reading Kobe and Gigi Bryant’s third Anniversary

NFL Wild Card and divisional playoff weekend

Jordan Stephenson South Bureau Chief On Jan. 14, Jan. 15 and Jan.16, the NFL Wild Card games took place. Rookie 3rd string QB, Brock Purdy and the 49ers, beat Geno Smith and the Seahawks. It was close at halftime, but eventually they overwhelmed them in the 2nd half. The scores was 41-23, in a divisional…Continue Reading NFL Wild Card and divisional playoff weekend

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: A Success, But At What Cost?

Christy Joshy Social Media Editor     After a memorable FIFA World Cup, supporters of the fan-favorite Messi and his Argentine team can return home victorious—and alive. However, the same cannot be said of the thousands of migrant workers who made the spectacular 2022 event a reality.   FIFA has been subject to claims of numerous…Continue Reading FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: A Success, But At What Cost?

World Cup Qatar 2022 game recap

Isabella Mendez-Bedoya Staff Writer  To end the year 2022, there has been many events. One of these events being the World Cup 2022, which brings many people and countries together every four years to watch these soccer games to see which country will be the world champion. For many legends such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka…Continue Reading World Cup Qatar 2022 game recap

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons unfiltered interviews

Jordan Stephenson South Bureau Chief ESPN staff writer, Nick Friedell, was tasked with interviewing, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons, one on one, to discuss wide-ranging topics. As I was reading all three interviews, I realized immediately that the interviews were extremely candid, and all three stars were as vulnerable as they would ever…Continue Reading Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons unfiltered interviews

NFL playoff teams news and notes not to be missed

Jordan Stephenson South Bureau Chief This 2022-23 NFL season had so many ups and downs, but the great thing is that the playoffs are finally upon us. This is the 1st season that the 17-game season and extra playoff spot, with a bye week for the top seed in each conference, have been in effect. So…Continue Reading NFL playoff teams news and notes not to be missed

NBA Free Agency and Trade News

Jordan Stephenson South Bureau Chief NBA free agency started off with a huge bang, when the Knicks cleared about $19 million in cap space, by trading Nerlens Noel, Alec Burk, 2023 and 2024 2nd round pick, with $6 million to the Pistons. They obviously did this trade to eventually sign rumored —and coveted guard, Jalen…Continue Reading NBA Free Agency and Trade News

Journalist Jason Jackson’s impact on sports

Jordan Stephenson South Bureau Chief Jason Jackson grew up in a small town in Cleveland, Ohio with his parents and siblings. In his hometown is where people he grew up with said, “he found that great connection between sports and writing.” When he was younger the sports he loved to play were mainly basketball and…Continue Reading Journalist Jason Jackson’s impact on sports

NBA Play-in and Playoff Tournaments

Jordan Stephenson – South Bureau Chief The NBA play-in tournament began April 12 and finished April 15. The No.7 through No.10 seeds in both conferences, will face off against their conference opponents, to eventually get the last two 7th and 8th seed playoff spots. The 1st game was the Nets vs the Cavs. Kevin Durant…Continue Reading NBA Play-in and Playoff Tournaments

NFL Free Agency and Trade News

Jordan Stephenson – South Bureau Chief officially March 16 at 4 p.m. Also, trades were made official that same day. There was no shortage of important league-altering news, starting with two MVP caliber QBs and all pro wide receivers. Since the Packers lost to the 49ers in the Divisional Playoff game, there was contagious uncertainty on…Continue Reading NFL Free Agency and Trade News