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MLB’s new pitch clock aims to accelerate pace of play
Back in 1971, Hall of Fame baseball writer Roger Angell mused of America’s pastime that “within the ballpark, time moves differently, marked by no clock except the events of the game.” While those words may have held true for almost two centuries of the sport’s history, this year the clock is ticking. In 2023, Major… -
NBA reveals future streaming features to customize fan experience
During the lead-up to this year’s NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah, league commissioner Adam Silver gave basketball fans a glimpse into the future of the NBA’s live game streaming experience. As part of a 2023 NBA Tech Summit presentation, Silver unveiled a new feature coming to the NBA App that will allow people… -
Aaron Rodgers returns from ‘darkness retreat’ to contemplate NFL future
For the Green Bay Packers, this past NFL season was a year marked by disappointment that is likely inspire the franchise to move on from their star quarterback, four-time league MVP and Super Bowl XLV champion Aaron Rodgers. However, before the Packers can make a decision on the future of their signal caller, they must… -
Latest Nebraska train derailment marks 4th incident since 2022
The Union Pacific Railroad has confirmed that one of its trains carrying coal derailed early Tuesday morning about three miles southeast of Gothenburg, Nebraska. The rail company said in a statement that “no one was injured” and that “cleanup has begun, with heavy equipment on site.” About 31 cars were involved in the derailment, leading… -
NFL’s Russell Wilson faces criticism over charitable foundation’s spending
The NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award was established to recognize players who have had a “significant positive impact” on their community. In 2020, the league honored then-Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson with the award, citing the work his charity, the Why Not You Foundation, had been doing to empower disadvantaged children. A six… -
Football firsts set to make history during Super Bowl LVII
Super Bowl LVII is set to become a part of football history, as this year the NFL’s biggest stage will feature a pair of big game firsts. Among them, Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles are poised to be the first two Black starting quarterbacks to square… -
NFL Super Bowl parties will be cheaper than 2022, still among priciest in history
A 2022 Wells Fargo report found that rising costs had increased the price tag of a Super Bowl watch party by as much as 14 percent. However, this time around, the data suggest some hope for NFL fans looking to tackle the effects of inflation. At-home food prices have risen by more than 11 percent over the… -
California lawmakers take aim at NCAA with another push to pay college athletes
The emergence of name, image and likeness (NIL) deals to college sports recruiting has significantly altered the landscape of how NCAA programs acquire talent. Now, new legislation being discussed in California is attempting to level the playing field by bringing even more changes to the process. Introduced earlier this month, the College Athlete Protection Act aims to… -
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational pays tribute to a Hawaii legend
Known as the “Super Bowl of surfing,” the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational was held for the first time since 2016 in Hawaii over the weekend, as organizers said an estimated 50,000 people were packed on the beach to watch. This also marked just the 10th time the event has ever been held due to… -
MLB to experiment with robot umpires at the Class AAA level in 2023
According to ESPN, all 30 Class AAA ballparks will be using electronic strike zones during the 2023 season. As MLB aims to use the data and feedback from these games to inform future choices, the move marks another step toward possibly implementing this technology in the majors. “We believe over the long haul it’s going to be… -
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by police in Germany at protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been detained by German police at a protest over the expansion of a coal mine. The incident occurred in Lutzerath, a village in western Germany that is set to be demolished by the multinational energy company RWE in order to expand the mine. According to Reuters, a spokesperson for the regional… -
Vince McMahon’s return prompts speculation of a WWE sale
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon has announced his return to the company as the executive chairman of its board. This concludes a six month retirement for the wrestling tycoon that was brought on by the disclosure of hush money receipts and a sexual harassment scandal, allegations which Straight Arrow News covered in a prior profile on McMahon.… -
When Damar Hamlin went down, the NFL’s emergency action plan took over
The sports world was sent into a state of shock as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered commotio cordis during a Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals. In football, injuries are far from uncommon, but the severity of Hamlin’s condition required medical attention beyond the on-site capabilities of team trainers and sideline personnel. That is where the NFL’s…
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