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Tackling homophobia

On Jan. 5, Denver Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried became the first NBA player in history to join the gay rights group, “Athlete Ally,” aimed at fighting homophobia in sports.

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Hitting the books before hitting the court

Studying should be required and emphasized for student-athletes.

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Winning elements

Team chemistry is not created in a lab; it takes trust and friendship.

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Is football in the future?

We often hear about the high profile football players that come out of high school, excel in college and translate their talent into millions of dollars at the professional level.

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Stroll Tide stroll

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Notre Dame 42-14 on Monday, Jan. 7, and now the SEC has secured its seventh consecutive national championship.

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From Cancer survivor to American icon to…

At age 40, former professional road racing cyclist Lance Armstrong faced testicular cancer. Following this obstacle in his life, he was able to consecutively win the Tour de France, which is an annual multiple-stage bicycling race seven times. He also founded the Lance Armstrong Foundation to support those who also battle cancer.

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Posing the Question: Concussion conundrum

Concussions have become a serious issue in all levels and types of sports, leaving the health of athletes at risk.