Why "The Big Three" Still Works in the NBA

The Big 3 has been synonymous with the NBA for over a decade, but it has experienced its ups and downs.

Gen-Z voters are abandoning the two-party system for independent voting. Here's why

The 2024 United States presidential election is shaping up to be a Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump rematch and Gen-Z is not happy.

Canadian Clutch! Nick Taylor takes 2024 WM Phoenix Open

Nick Taylor might be the most clutch player in golf.

It’s Sunday at the 2024 WM Phoenix Open

Sunday at the 2024 edition of the WM Phoenix Open is scheduled to have the players at the top of the leaderboard play 30 holes before crowning a champion late into the afternoon and perhaps the evening. Nick Taylor holds the solo lead at 13-under, six holes into his third round of play, while Sahith Theegala sits one shot back.

Leaders wait for second round to finish Saturday at WMPO

After a brief 21-minute suspension due to weather, second-round play at the 2024 WM Phoenix Open resumed before being suspended again on Saturday morning. Fifty-six players still have to finish their second round, while another 24 players have yet to tee off and could face a total of 36 holes on what is traditionally the most attended day of the tournament. 

Skies clear for Nick Taylor 60 at WM Phoenix Open

When it rains, it pours.

Opinion: PragerU Kids: Unaccredited and historically inaccurate, yet somehow making its way into Arizona schools

Tom Horne has decided to enter a partnership with PragerU to incorporate their materials into schools. I find this decision to be ill-advised, and so should you.

In review: Why FX’s 'The Bear' works so well

As award season kicks into action, there is one series that is demanding audiences attention. 

Kevin Yu set for WM Phoenix Open Debut

Kevin Yu is no stranger to the WM Phoenix Open. The 25-year-old from Taiwan attended the tournament as a spectator five times while on Arizona State men’s golf team. Yu will make his sixth visit to TPC Scottsdale for “The People’s Open” this week, but this time, he will join the field of 132 as a second-year member of the PGA Tour.

Could the Buffalo Bills' Safety Tandem Be Coming to an End?

Over the past seven NFL seasons, Buffalo Bills’ safeties Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer have arguably been one of, if not the best safety tandem in the league. Both joining Buffalo’s defense in the 2017-18 season, they have been a reliable back end to head coach Sean McDermott’s squad. Poyer has been selected First-Team All Pro and to the Pro Bowl once in his time in Western New York. Hyde was selected to the Pro Bowl once in the red, white, and blue. 

PragerU will be incorporated into Arizona education. What is the organization, and why is the partnership receiving backlash?

The Arizona Department of Education is beginning a partnership with an unaccredited organization which has received backlash in the past for pushing conservative views and inaccurate portrayals of history. 

Wild West Weekly Review: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo shine in the comedy 'Poor Things'

This week's Wild West Weekly Review will cover the film “Poor Things.” After his last hit film “The Favorite” (2017), Yorgos Lanthimos is back in the director's chair, this time with an adaptation of Alasdair Gray’s book “Poor Things.”

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The Smile’s new album “Wall of Eyes” gives Radiohead fans just what they’re looking for

There is something particularly special about Radiohead and their ability to paint a picture with a song. Radiohead fans know the band to have an eccentric, unique sound that typically inspires deep thinking and feeling. Their songs are never just about a catchy chorus and verse, but more about the experience listening to the song. 

Experts say we have 90 seconds left till midnight on the doomsday clock, but what does that mean? 

In a recent statement made by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, scientists warn humankind is left with 90 seconds left until the doomsday clock strikes midnight. 

Breach of Integrity Still Undermines NBA Ref Credibility 17 Years Later

Note: information on Tim Donaghy and the situation surrounding him was taken from a piece published by ESPN on July 9, 2020, by Scott Eden.

2024 NBA Midseason Awards

The NBA is near their midseason mark in terms of games played. There are already a ton of intriguing storylines and games. With that being said, let’s take a look at some of the awards that would be handed out if the season ended today. 

Tara VanDerveer becomes the winningest NCAA Basketball Head Coach

On Sunday, January 21, a new coach took over the title of winningest NCAA Division I basketball coach. Tara VanDerveer surpassed Mike Krzyzewski by recording her 1,203rd win in a 65-56 victory over Oregon State. For many years, Coach K held the title of winningest coach in NCAA basketball history, men's and women's. After coaching 47 seasons, with 42 of them coming at Duke University, Coach K had totaled 1,202 wins. Sunday afternoon, his record was broken. In her team’s win over Oregon State,Tara VanDerveer surpassed Coach K’s win total. Officially the winningest coach in NCAA Basketball history, VanDerveer leads a talented Cardinal squad that looks to return to the NCAA tournament this year after an early loss and subsequent elimination last year. 

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