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Covering the ‘other’ teams

Rachel Jones May 6, 2010

Usually, a college revolves around its football team. And after popping up on the NCAA brackets several times, Kent State is now known for its basketball team, too. But did you know there are other sports...

The NHL needs its bandwagon fans

Lance Lysowski May 6, 2010

At the 2010 Winter Olympics, Team Canada won the gold medal in ice hockey in overtime over Team USA on the stick of a kid who’s used to being in the spotlight — Sidney Crosby.As a Pittsburgh Penguins...

An award-winning weekend

Rachel Jones May 6, 2010

Golf players, coach bring home multiple conference awardsWhen the Kent State men’s golfers left the Mid-American Conference Championships Sunday, they had more than the championship trophy in their van.For...

Randy’s six-pack: advice for good sports reporting

Randy Ziemnik May 6, 2010

6. Take the road less traveled:Any good sports reporter needs to get out on the open road and travel with the team you’re assigned to cover. This without a doubt makes you a better reporter and is in...

A letter to the men’s basketball team

Cody Erbacher May 6, 2010

To: The Kent State men’s basketball team From: Cody Erbacher (the reporter from the Daily Kent Stater, if you forgot)I just want to say thank you to everyone involved with the men’s basketball program.To...

Laing Kennedy: a tough act to follow

Jody Michael May 6, 2010

Laing Kennedy’s time as Kent State athletic director officially concluded at the end of April. It makes me wonder if anyone has thought about what he has done with the department in his 16-year tenure.I...

My journey to the sports team

Brad Tansey May 6, 2010

My first semester on the sports team may not have happened if I was too shy to speak up.I was working for KentWired on a Thursday night when I saw Cody Francis, the sports editor. I was kind of bummed...

Softball ends non-conference season with loss, sits starters

Brad Tansey May 4, 2010

Linder wants backups to get experience before MAC tournamentWith the usual starters sitting out, the Kent State softball team finished up its non-conference season yesterday with a 7-3 loss to Robert Morris.Kent...

Baseball team lights up the scoreboard in 17-11 victory

Lance Lysowski May 4, 2010

Flashes play away games this weekendThe Kent State baseball team’s bats were just enough to overcome the team’s struggling pitching, scoring 17 runs en route to a 17-11 victory over Niagara.Kent State...

Flashes split doubleheader with OU

Lance Lysowski May 2, 2010

Gallas hits .875, collects 4 RBIsAfter dropping the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader 11-3, the Kent State baseball team overcame late fielding errors to defeat Ohio in the second game, 15-6.The...

Men’s golf captures 18th MAC Championship

Rachel Jones May 2, 2010

Hahn, Cairns tie for medalistKent State golfer John Hahn defended his title as the Mid-American Conference Championship medalist this weekend, sharing the honor this year with Brett Cairns.The junior duo...

Distance runners shine at Jesse Owens Classic

Jody Michael May 2, 2010

The distance runners once again paced the Kent State track and field team at Ohio State’s 25th annual Jesse Owens Classic this weekend, led by second-place finishes in both the men’s and women’s...