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Kent State quarterback Nick Holley hurdles a defender during Kent State's matchup against No. 5 Clemson.

Flashes unable to score in defensive struggle

Scott Lendak September 17, 2017

Kent State entered Saturday’s contest against Marshall with a 1-1 record and, for the first time this season, coach Paul Haynes led the Flashes on the field. Last time the Thundering Herd and Flashes...

A group of Kent players kneel and pray before the home opener against Howard on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Full recap: Kent State victorious over Howard, 38-31

Scott Lendak September 9, 2017

After Kent State’s week one loss at Clemson, the Flashes were determined to play with a chip on their shoulder.The only obstacle that stood in their way was the Howard Bison, a team that perhaps pulled...

Tyler Heintz, right, died after a morning workout with the Kent State football team June 13. Heat was likely a factor in the death, according to the Portage County coroner.

Fired strength coach lacked proper certification; job application says otherwise

Henry Palattella September 6, 2017

Ross Bowsher, the former Kent State football strength and conditioning coach supervising the June 13 practice where football player Tyler Heintz died, said on his job application in 2015 he was nationally...

Jack Kopanski

Opinion: Athletes should not be vilified for exercising First Amendment rights

Jack Kopanski August 23, 2017

It’s been just over a year since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling for the national anthem pregame. It was a gesture that went widely unnoticed at first, but sparked...

Tyler Heintz, right, died after a morning workout with the Kent State football team June 13. Heat was likely a factor in the death, according to the Portage County coroner.

Report finds strength coach lacks proper certification, led June practice when student died

Henry Palattella August 9, 2017

The Kent State football strength coach, who oversaw the practice in which freshman lineman Tyler Heintz died, lacks proper certification, according to a report by CBS Sports.Ross Bowsher, who is in his...

Jack Kopanski

Opinion: Cleveland Browns fans are the hopeless romantics of the NFL

Jack Kopanski August 3, 2017

The history of the Browns is one that is equal parts glorious and tumultuous, yet we fans come back every Sunday afternoon to invest three and a half hours of our time and energy into this team.It’s...

Kent State freshman football player dies after practice

June 13, 2017

Update: The Portage County Coroner's office said an official cause of death may take months to determine. An autopsy was performed Wednesday Kent State released the following statement from Head Football...

Best of Kent Sports

Best of Kent 2017: SPORTS

KentWired Staff April 15, 2017

More Best of Kent categories: FOOD | DRINK | ENTERTAINMENT + STUDENT LIFE FIRST - BasketballWhen the men’s basketball team was in the midst of its four game losing skid in early January, the prospects...

Former Kent State wide receiver Ernest Calhoun participates in the shuttle run during Kent State's NFL Pro-Day at the Kent State Field House on Friday, March 24, 2017.

Kent State football seniors put their skills on display

Jack Kopanski March 24, 2017

With just over a month until the 2017 NFL Draft, Kent State football held its annual Pro Day on Friday at the Field House.Nine seniors showcased their skills in front of scouts from numerous NFL teams,...

Josh Cribbs

Former Flash Cribbs officially retires from NFL

Henry Palattella March 22, 2017

From 2001-2004, Josh Cribbs totaled 86 touchdowns as the Flashes' dual-threat quarterback. That still didn't get Cribbs an immediate spot on an NFL team as the 2005 NFL Draft came and went, Cribbs said.All...

Gates to be inducted into Mid-American Conference Hall of Fame

Henry Palattella March 22, 2017

San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates never played a down of football in his time at Kent State, but that didn't stop him from making his mark in athletics as he spent two seasons on the Kent State...