NFL Riddled With Domestic Violence Controversy

by Mitch Hughes The National Football League season has been in season for four weeks now and has already seen two large-scale domestic violence disputes involving players. After a video of Baltimore Ravens running back, Ray Rice, beating his fiance in an elevator and then dragging her unconscious body surfaced recently via TMZ, actions by the Ravens organization and NFL were immediate. Rice was terminated … Continue reading NFL Riddled With Domestic Violence Controversy

NBA Charges Sterling

by Meghna Kumar On May 19 the National Basketball Association charged Donald Sterling, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, for harming the reputation of the league with his racist comments. A few weeks ago, Sterling’s personal assistant, V. Stiviano, released a video of a conversation between Sterling and herself, in which Sterling made racist remarks against African and Mexican Americans. The video was nine minutes … Continue reading NBA Charges Sterling

Johnny Manziel goes to Browns

By Harmony Takhar The 2014 NFL Draft was held on May 8. One of the biggest picks, and most spoken about, was Johnny Manziel going to the Cleveland Browns. Many were surprised by this move by the Browns. Manziel was very pleased to be selected by the Browns and wanted to go to that team. The team’s quarterback coach reports that Manziel had texted him during the … Continue reading Johnny Manziel goes to Browns

Finding the Balance: School and Sports

by Meghna Kumar A ubiquitous challenge faced by many high school students is balancing homework with sports. Staying up late, studying for exams, and simply focusing after an arduous day of practice is difficult, and the consensus seems to be that success can only be achieved in one or the other: that you must choose between being an excellent athlete or an exceptional student. But … Continue reading Finding the Balance: School and Sports

Bellbrook Men’s Tennis Competes at Doubles Tournament

by Meghna Kumar Bellbrook’s Mens Tennis Team recently competed in the Chaminade-Julienne Doubles Tournament on Saturday, May 4. Bellbrook finished the tournament tied in total match points with Milton Union, currently ranked ninth in the state of Ohio for Men’s Tennis, but after playing a series of three head-to-head matches Bellbrook claimed the CJ Doubles Tournament Title for the second year in a row. Bellbrook’s second doubles team … Continue reading Bellbrook Men’s Tennis Competes at Doubles Tournament

Amir Khan and Floyd Mayweather Fight Decision

by Harmony Takhar A match Saturday, May 3 occurred for boxers Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. However, Amir Khan allegedly signed a contract back in December to fight Mayweather. Mayweather says that he had no intention to fight Khan and he would prefer to fight someone for “a better match.” Khan and Mayweather have had Twitter fights about … Continue reading Amir Khan and Floyd Mayweather Fight Decision

Magic Johnson on Buying the Clippers

by Harmony Takhar About two weeks ago there was an upset over NBA Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling’s rant on not wanting Magic Johnson at the Clippers game. Sterling’s racial comment has resulted in the ban of Sterling from the NBA and a push by NBA commissioners to sell the Clippers to a new owner. There have been many questions of whether or not Johnson would … Continue reading Magic Johnson on Buying the Clippers

2014 NBA Playoffs

by Harmony Takhar Spring is here once again and all basketball fans know what that means: the NBA playoffs. The following teams made the 2014 playoffs: Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Bobcats, Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Memphis Grizzlies. … Continue reading 2014 NBA Playoffs