Ready or not: Sports return to New Orleans

by Trent Trammel, staff writer

After what Hurricane Katrina did to New Orleans, no one knew how long it would take to rebuild that city. Some experts thought that the Louisiana Superdome would never be able to hold any event, and that it would be torn down due to the damage.

But after little more than a year, New Orleans is getting fixed up, and the sports teams have decided to come back and play for their hometown fans.

Attack reminiscent of Harding vs. Kerrigan

by Robert Box, staff writer

I remember the days when the only sport that you had to worry about getting stabbed or your legs broken by a hit man was ice skating.

Well, that aspect of the world has filtered into my favorite sport, football.  Mitch Cozad, a backup punter at the University of Northern Colorado, has been accused of stabbing starting punter Rafael Mendoza in his kicking leg.

Play, practice planned for Moonlight Madness

by Brant Thurmond, staff writer

Free food, contests, and the introduction of the men's and women's basketball teams highlight plans for Moonlight Madness at South Plains College.

Moonlight Madness will be held from 5 p.m to 11 p.m on Oct. 2.  There will be free food for everyone who goes.  Hot dogs will be served at the Intramural Field, located on the south side of the Smallwood Apartments.  The event is open to the public.

Men's cross country team top-ranked in national poll

by Caroline Basile, co-sports editor

South Plains College's men's cross country team is currently ranked No. 1 by the Hill 'N' Dale NJCAA Cross Country Rankings.

Texan runner John Kosgei has the fastest men's 8K time in the nation and fellow Texan Josphat Melly is third.  Also; Jay Wilson is ninth, T.K. Revis is 15th, and Michael Hernandez is 25th.

Bonds vs. Howard; and the crown goes to...

by Trent Trammel, staff writer

We all know that steroids have been the biggest issue in Major League Baseball in the past five years, with Barry Bonds at the center of attention.

But should we count Bonds, an all-star outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, as the single-season home run champion or not, given the allegations that he took steroids during 2001?  With up-and-coming youngster Ryan Howard nearing the old single-season mark set by Roger Maris at 61, a debate has started between fans of the game.

NASCAR - true sport in every way

by Brant Thurmond, staff writer

Many people believe that NASCAR is not a true sport.

So why wouldn't it be?  If poker is considered a sport and gets national attention on ESPN, then why can't NASCAR be a sport?

Mohawks making return in style

by Robert Box, staff-writer

A new era in football has been born - the era of the Mohawk.

The crazy hairstyle has been reborn and is spreading across the nation.  Well, a few players are sporting one at least.