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Hitting below the waist

Jordan Jarrell // September 22, 2016

If concussions are considered the elephant in the room when it comes to the NFL, leg injuries would have to be the obnoxious gorilla that just won’t go away.I’m talking about the injuries that...

House Bill 2 is too much

Kenta Mcafee // September 20, 2016

North Carolina has made one thing clear with their implementation of House Bill 2: the LGBT community is not welcome in the Tar Heel State.HB2 prevents people from using the restroom they identify with...

Sports reporter Patrick Pace. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Laremy Tunsil goes up in smoke

Patrick Pace // May 9, 2016
The story of Laremy Tunsil's Draft day disaster.
Sports writer Gabriella Bermudez. Photo credit: George Johnston

Attention NFL, we all smoke pot

Gabriella Bermudez // April 16, 2016
Many feel the NFL is too harsh with its drug policy, and sports writer Gabriella Bermudez doesn't disagree.
Sports writer Patrick Pace Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

The fall of Johnny Football

Patrick Pace // March 18, 2016
The rapid rise and fall of Johnny "Football" Manziel.
Patrick Pace, sports columnist. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

You can’t stop Cam from dancing

February 2, 2016
NFL Quarterback Cam Newton's great play has always been overshadowed by his crtics.
Photo credit: Bobbie Rae Jones

Subculture of American sports turns fans away

January 28, 2016
American professional sports leagues are more than simply entertainment and athletic outlets for certain sports. They develop reputation and subculture followings that can mystify the sports for unfamiliar fans.
Carlos Islas, sports writer for The Orion Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Welcome back to Los Angeles, Rams

January 23, 2016
Carlos Islas gives his take on how he feels about Los Angeles welcoming back the football team Rams.
Nick Martinez-Esquibel. Orion file photo.

From sports superstars to has-beens

December 16, 2015
It's no secret that professional sports legends tend to falter with age.

Injuries make football hard to love

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // October 12, 2015
Sports columnist Nick Martinez talks about his unique love/hate relationship with the biggest sport in America.
Orion file photo

California NFL 2015 season preview

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // September 8, 2015
Geared up for the new season? See what moves your team is making to help or hurt its chances at a Super Bowl run.
Nick Martinez-Esquibel. Orion file photo.

Fantasy Football draft— Thumbs up, thumbs down

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // August 24, 2015
Still haven't drafted your fantasy team yet? Check out some players that are on the rise, or the decline.
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