ATHLETIC

Oct 28 2025SPORTS

Oregon State Shakes Up Sports Leadership and NIL Deal

Oregon State University is making big changes in its sports department. They are saying goodbye to Brent Blaylock, their deputy athletic director. At the same time, they are looking closely at their deal with Blueprint Sports, a company that helps manage NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals for ath

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Oct 25 2025HEALTH

Red Light Therapy: A Glow-Up for Your Workout Recovery?

Red light therapy is popping up everywhere. From lamps to full-body mats, these gadgets promise to boost athletic performance and speed up muscle recovery. But do they really work? Red light therapy devices shine light in the red and near-infrared spectrum. Manufacturers claim this light penetrates

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Oct 20 2025SPORTS

Shohei Ohtani's Unmatched Double Act in Baseball

Shohei Ohtani did something amazing in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series. He hit three home runs and pitched six innings without giving up any runs. This is a big deal because it's really hard to be great at both hitting and pitching in baseball. Ohtani's performance was special because he did w

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Oct 15 2025SPORTS

Larissa Holquin's Journey: A Year of Sports Stories and Connections

Larissa Holquin's podcast, Sooner Girl Sports Pod, has become a platform for sharing compelling stories from the world of OU athletics. Since its launch in January, the podcast has grown significantly, with episodes released every Wednesday. One of the most popular episodes featured Sarah Roberts, t

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Oct 03 2025SPORTS

Semenya's Fight: The End of a Long Legal Journey

Caster Semenya, the South African Olympic champion, has decided to stop her legal fight against track and field's sex eligibility rules. This decision comes after a long battle that spanned seven years and reached the highest courts. Her lawyer, Patrick Bracher, confirmed that they won't take the ca

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Sep 19 2025SPORTS

Noah Lyles Makes History in the 200 Meters

Noah Lyles has done it again! He won the 200 meters at the world championships, making it his fourth title in this event. It was a close race, but Lyles pulled ahead in the final stretch, beating Kenny Bednarek by just 0. 06 seconds. Lyles finished in 19. 52 seconds, showing his speed and skill. Ly

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Sep 17 2025SPORTS

Virginia Tech's Big Plans for Sports

Virginia Tech is making some big changes to its sports programs. The university wants to spend more money and set up a new system. This could make the school's sports teams more competitive. The plan is to have a new leader for the football team. This person would be like a general manager in pro s

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Aug 18 2025SPORTS

Twanisha Terry's Strong Stand Against Doping Accusations

Twanisha Terry, a standout sprinter, has always been known for her speed and consistency. She's won big races, like the Olympic gold in the 4x100m relay and multiple World Championship titles. But lately, people are talking about her for a different reason—accusations of doping. Terry's coach, Denn

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Aug 16 2025SPORTS

UNC's New Money Plan: Football Gets the Biggest Share

UNC has a new way to share money among its sports teams. This comes after a recent rule change that lets colleges pay student-athletes. The total money available is $20. 5 million. Most of it goes to football, but not as much as other schools give. UNC's athletic director, Bubba Cunningham, shared

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Aug 09 2025SPORTS

Zachary's Sports: Where Everyone Plays to Win

In the heart of Zachary, sports aren't just games; they're a way of life. The town's athletic programs, known as the Broncos, are all about striving for excellence. David Brewerton, the athletic director, sets the tone. His goal? To be the best in everything they do. He believes that when students s

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