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Alyssa Keown/The Kent Stater Kent State running back Justin Rankin carries the ball on September 10, 2016. Kent State lost to North Carolina A&T 39-36.

Football falls in four overtimes to North Carolina A&T

Henry Palattella September 11, 2016

Kent State's (0-2) offensive inconsistencies were on full display against North Carolina A&T (2-0), as the Flashes blew numerous opportunities en route to a 39-36 loss.Kent State's best opportunity...

Field hockey loses second straight at home

Brandon Busby September 11, 2016

The Kent State field hockey team (4-3) suffered a 2-0 loss at home against the University of Iowa Hawkeyes (5-1). The 19th-ranked Hawkeyes won eight of the last nine meetings between the two programs. Kent...

Flashes go winless in Dunn Hospitality Tournament

Nick Buzzelli September 11, 2016

After dropping the first two sets against the University of Evansville Saturday night, the Kent State volleyball team (4-6) was on the verge of losing its third-straight match and five of its last six.The...

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Francona finding innovating way to use best reliever

Dan Armelli September 11, 2016

I had my doubts at first. The only doubt I didn’t have, however, was that the Cleveland Indians' newest bullpen arm, arguably the best in baseball, should be the “closer” for the first place team...

Field Hockey Falls To Monmouth

Brandon Busby September 9, 2016

The Kent State women’s field hockey team (4-2) fell to the Monmouth Blue Hawks, receiving their first loss at home since Sept. 21, 2014.The Flashes suffered from a slow start by going scoreless in the...

(from left) Freshman Griffin Rath, sophomore Nick Larson, freshman Seth Ference, sophomore Matt Grissom and sophomore Michael Parker celebrate in the student section as Kent State scores against BGSU in the M.A.C. Center on Monday, Mar. 7, 2016.

MAC releases remainder of Kent State men’s basketball schedule

Nick Buzzelli September 7, 2016

The Mid-American Conference released the league schedule for Kent State's men’s basketball team Wednesday afternoon.The Flashes, who returned two starters from last season’s squad that went 19-13,...

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Former Kent State standout released by New England Patriots

Ty Sugick September 7, 2016

Former Kent State standout offensive lineman Josh Kline was released by the New England Patriots after a deal to trade Kline to Philadelphia fell through earlier this week.Kline signed with the Patriots...

Archival Photo 23 year old sports recreation and management graduate student Danniel Thomas was the only female jamaican shot put candidate for the Rio Olympics and barely missed the qualifications to compete.

Lone female Jamaican shot putter just misses in Rio

Alyssa Schmitt September 7, 2016

Danniel Thomas steps into the shot put circle on Day 7 of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She tosses the shot in her hands, left to right to left again. She’s telling herself to calm...

Junior Heather Younkin hits the ball over the net against Robert Morris University on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016. Kent State won, 3-0.

Volleyball emphasizes family first mentality

Nick Buzzelli September 7, 2016

A circle of players formed with locked arms during each timeout of the volleyball program’s mid-week match against Robert Morris University Tuesday night, using the brief break to give one another feedback...

Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater Senior Katarina Kojic sets the ball for her teammate. Kent State defeated Rob Morris University, 3-0, at the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016.

Volleyball ends two-match skid with sweep of Robert Morris

Nick Buzzelli September 6, 2016

With the score knotted at 21, Kent State volleyball coach Don Gromala huddled around his players near the foul line of the M.A.C. Center to deliver a simple message.Even though the volleyball team was...

Freshman running back Justin Rankin runs the ball during the first half of the game against Penn State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at Beavers Stadium. Kent State lost their season opener, 33-13.

Flashes look to continue FCS streak at home opener

Henry Palattella September 6, 2016

Kent State (0-1) is looking to bounce back from its loss to Penn State when it welcomes Football Championship Subdivision powerhouse North Carolina A&T (1-0) this weekend.The Flashes have won 13-straight...

Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch/TNS Ohio State defensive back Rodjay Burns (29) dances around Bowling Green Falcons defensive back Romeo Masuku (12) and into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Ohio State won, 77-10.

Big Ten not so big after first weekend of college football

Matt Poe September 6, 2016

College football officially kicked off this weekend and if you’re like most fans, the anticipation building throughout months of recruitment, speculation and giddiness culminate for many that first weekend...