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OPINION: Rivalries are the heartbeat of sports

Tanner Castora February 9, 2019

With Kent State taking on Akron in basketball this past Friday, a question arose in my mind.What’s the greatest rivalry in all of sports?If competition was a massive oak tree, one of its longest and...

Philip Whittington makes a play around Akron defense during the Friday night matchup between Kent State University and the University of Akron. The Flashes lost 72-53.

Walker, Flashes smothered by Akron’s defense

Ian Kreider February 9, 2019

Senior guard Jaylin Walker screamed for a pass from junior Mitch Peterson that never came as the horn sounded to end the first half.Once the ball got to Walker's hands, he slammed the ball on the court...

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OPINION: True dog day afternoon

Dante Centofanti February 8, 2019

Baker Mayfield reminds me a lot of Sonny Wortzik. Wortzik, the main character in “Dog Day Afternoon,” is one of my favorite film characters of all-time. They’re both fiery, intelligent men of the...

Kent State coach Sean Lewis looks toward the scoreboard during Kent State's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost 31-24.

Lewis values extra time as Flashes continue to secure best recruits in program history

Ian Kreider February 7, 2019

Sean Lewis secured 10 more recruits on National Signing Day, bringing Kent State’s recruiting total to 25.It was the first time that coach Sean Lewis had a full recruiting schedule since taking over...

Megan Carter drives against Western Michigan in February 2019.

Flashes stymie late Western Michigan run in close victory

Gina Butkovich February 7, 2019

The Kent State women’s basketball took a 16 point lead into halftime but proceeded to struggle with their shooting and focus. The Flashes were able to get some late defensive stops and were able to...

Kent State red-shirt freshman Shane Mast struggles against Oklahoma State senior Nolan Boyd during Kent State University's Beauty and the Beast double meet event for gymnastics and wrestling on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

Gymnastics, wrestling teams look to carry momentum in Beauty and the Beast event

Sara Al Harthi and Brandon Lewis February 6, 2019

The Kent State gymnastics and wrestling teams will be competing simultaneously against Central Michigan in the Beauty and the Beast event, which will be returning after a one-year hiatus.  Gymnastics...

Anthony Roberts leads the Flashes in a fast break during the first half against Miami University on Feb. 5. 

Four takeaways from Kent State’s narrow win over Miami (OH)

Henry Palattella February 5, 2019

Once Nike Sibande’s half-court heave at the buzzer harmlessly careened off the backboard, Jaylin Walker turned and let out an emphatic roar before being swallowed up by his teammates. At first glance,...

Kent State senior guard Jaylin Walker pushes past Miami's defense on February 5, 2018. Kent State won the game 70-67. 

Kent State secures fifth win in six games behind Walker’s aggressive play

Ian Kreider February 5, 2019

Jaylin Walker finished with about as many cuts and bruises as points.Walker finished with a game-high 27 points against Miami (OH) (12-11, 4-6 Mid-American Conference), shooting a career-best 13-for-14...

Kent State’s new women’s lacrosse head coach Brianne Tierney speaks at a press conference in the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. 

Kent State lacrosse gears up for inaugural season

Amanda Levine February 5, 2019

The Kent State women’s lacrosse program is gearing up to start its inaugural season this weekend.Kent State athletic director Joel Nielsen announced the introduction of the sport back in 2016. The University...

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OPINION: LaMelo Ball isn’t as big of a baller as we thought

Tanner Castora February 5, 2019

Two weeks ago, I decided to go watch LaMelo Ball and SPIRE play live and in person against St. Edwards in Lakewood. When I decided I wanted to write about him, I wasn’t exactly sure how I would go about...

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick celebrates in the confetti after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Patriots beat Rams 13-3 in lowest scoring Super Bowl ever

BARRY WILNER February 3, 2019

ATLANTA (AP) — Defenses dominated what was supposed to be a super shootout, until Tom Brady led one classic drive to win the New England Patriots their record-tying sixth Super Bowl.Brady threw two perfect...

Kent State University President Beverly Warren and Kent State alumnus and current New England Patriots player Julian Edelman get ready to start the Kent State Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. Edelman returned to his alma mater to take part in the Homecoming parade as Grand Marshal. 

Former Flash Edelman tallies 141 yards, Super Bowl MVP in Patriots win

DENNIS WASZAK Jr. February 3, 2019

ATLANTA (AP) — Julian Edelman was forced to watch only as a spectator as his disappointed Patriots teammates trudged off the field a year ago as Super Bowl losers.Catch after catch in this one, Tom Brady’s...