by Kennedy Szekely In a constant controversy over the safety standards of sports in the United States and abroad, many are beginning to fear the need for extensive safety precautions after research shows the 87/91 deceased former NFL players show signs of brain disease due to concussions. Researchers with the Department of Veterans Affairs and Boston University have now identified the disease known as “chronic … Continue reading Newly Discovered Brain Disease linked to Head Trauma caused by Football

By Kennedy Szekely As the 2015-2016 season of the NFL kicks off, suspensions are appealed in federal court, and rookies are assigned, many are going the extra mile to predict the standings for the upcoming season. Although there are always flaws in the system of predicting who will go to the Super Bowl, we can get a pretty good idea about it based on their … Continue reading 2015-2016 NFL Predictions

Athlete of the Week: Iona Harrop Sport: Girls’ Soccer Position: Center Mid When did you start playing soccer? I started in 3rd grade because all of my friends were playing it. What makes you love soccer? I really like my teammates and my coaches; they are very supportive. What are your goals for the season? My goal for next season, my senior year, is to … Continue reading Athlete of the Week: Iona Harrop

By: Harmony Takhar Junior Melissa Wahl will be heading off to state this track season. She is a junior and has been high jumping the past 5 track seasons. Her personal best on high jump is 5’5″ and she accomplished this at her last meet. I had a chance to ask a few questions with her about her high jump experience. EVN: What has influenced … Continue reading Wahl Goes to State

By: Megan Bias On Monday, May 11, the NFL announced that Tom Brady, Super Bowl MVP, will be suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2015 football season due to deflating footballs used in the AFC title game. Also, the New England Patriots will be fined $1 million and lose two draft picks. According to ESPN, the NFL is also indefinitely suspending … Continue reading Tom Brady Suspended for 4 Games

By: Megan Bias On Saturday, May 2, American Pharoah won the 141st Kentucky Derby with a time of 2:03.02. Firing Line came in second with Dortmund in third. American Pharoah clenched the victory by half a length over Firing Line. According to Bleacher Report, this was the jockey Victor Espinoza’s second consecutive Kentucky Derby win and third in his career. Many expected Firing Line and … Continue reading American Pharoah wins Kentucky Derby

By: Harmony Takhar NFL draft took place on the days of April 28-May 2. Players from colleges all around the nation gathered in Chicago in the Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University. Fans gathered around the TV and some lucky ones even attended the draft in Chicago. The draft was available to be viewed to all who had cable, and the trade tracking is available on … Continue reading NFL Draft 2015