NFL sportscaster is arrested: will it call for a change in NFL DUI policies?
John Kluepfel, Staff Writer
May 3, 2013
The man who asked, “Do you believe in miracles?” will answer to the judge. Al Michaels, famous sportscaster, was arrested on April 19 for driving under the influence. After making an illegal U-turn, Michaels, 68, slurred his speech when pulled over by police. TMZ reported that Michaels cooperated... Read more »
Sports world reacts to Boston bombing
Josh Ballard, Staff Writer
May 3, 2013
The shot heard around the world. A common phrase in the world of sports and one that became all too real on April 15 as two explosive devices detonated at the 2013 Boston Marathon. Law enforcement pursued the two suspects, Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, ending in the death of Tamerlan, 27, and the capture... Read more »
Suicide at NASCAR race raises gun control concerns
Sydney Hawkins, Staff Writer
April 26, 2013
Gun control. Everyone has an opinion. Who should have guns? What models should be available? Are they allowed at NASCAR events? Forty-two-year-old Kirk Franklin of Saginaw, Texas, shot and killed himself on April 14 during the NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Sources say alcohol may have played a role. The... Read more »
Jim Caldwell finishes athletic speaker series strong, motivates new students
Natalie Sutton, Staff Writer
April 26, 2013
Super Bowl winning Coach Jim Caldwell concluded the Guilford Athletics Leadership Forum for student-athletes on Sunday, April. 14. Caldwell is the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, the 2013 Super Bowl Champions. Before that campaign, he led Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts to the... Read more »
Kobe Bryant’s Achilles heel injury hamstrings Lakers
Michael Caswell, Staff Writer
April 26, 2013
Kobe drives left towards the basket. What’s next, an electrifying dunk? His unstoppable pull-up jumper? Bryant goes down. Is this a dream? Bryant was leading a charge to push the injury-plagued Los Angeles Lakers into playoff contention after an incredible individual season. This may have been the... Read more »