World Cup: America’s date with England
June 11, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
Filed under Everyone's Got Game, Sports
Officially speaking, the World Cup kicked off today with a 1-1 tie between Mexico and host nation South Africa. The game didn’t disappoint, as this was the moment soccer fans have spent four years waiting for. Yet the opening game that everyone should be anticipating is the U.S.-England match... Read more »
Nothing average about these NBA Finals
June 3, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
Filed under Everyone's Got Game, Sports
On Thursday the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers renewed their storied rivalry as they tipped off Game 1 of NBA Finals. And as far as rivalries go, it doesn’t get much better than this. The two teams have gone head-to-head for the title 12 times, with Boston leading the series 9-3. In the NBA’s... Read more »
Welcome to St. Louis, Sam Bradford
April 26, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
Filed under Everyone's Got Game, Sports
“With the first pick in the 2010 NFL draft, the St. Louis Rams select quaterback Sam Bradford of Oklahoma University.” With that, Bradford has been handed keys to the NFL’s version of a family station wagon-or the lamest team in town. There’s a reason why the team plays inside,... Read more »
Messer proved to be a different kind of star
March 29, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
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Here’s all you need to know about the character of Mike Messer. After receiving the press release announcing his First-Team All-State selection, I paid a visit to the Commons to get his reaction. It was the second consecutive day he took time out of lunch to answer my unoriginal questions about... Read more »
Filling an NCAA Tournament bracket, now that’s Madness
March 16, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
Filed under Everyone's Got Game, Sports
Filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket is like rearranging a room. You fall in love with the first idea, but with a second look, you end up scrapping the whole thing. For the average fan, it’s easy to pick the top seeds or teams with the best uniforms. Anybody can do that. The fun part is challenging... Read more »
USA Hockey has unfinished business, but will they be there to settle it?
March 1, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
Filed under Everyone's Got Game, Sports
When Canadian Sidney Crosby’s overtime goal defeated Team USA in the Olympic gold medal game, he broke the heart of one nation while igniting the hockey-crazed people of another. There was no miracle on ice this time, but the Americans certainly came close. No more than 20 minutes earlier, the Americans... Read more »
The biggest games are somehow hyped the least
February 22, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
Filed under Everyone's Got Game, Sports
If the Lafayette swim team wins the State championship and no one sees it, did it actually happen? The answer is yes, of course. But for Lafayette students, it might as well have taken place in a foreign country. Without attending the meet, I was told that the event was one for the ages. The Lady Lancers... Read more »
Boys basketball heats up by saving best for last
February 21, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
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Sometimes, you just have to admit when you’re wrong. I’ll be the first to say that I didn’t imagine the Lancers winning seven straight to close out the regular season and climb to second in the Suburban West. It’s amazing how one game can symbolize the journey of an entire season,... Read more »
Lady Lancers set an example for everyone to follow
February 14, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
Filed under Everyone's Got Game, Sports, Top Stories
With the cameras rolling and all eyes on senior manager Kelly Pinney, Lafayette and Lindbergh teamed up to show us all how sportsmanship is done. After three years of cheering from the sidelines, Pinney finally got her chance to put her passion for basketball into action. As part of Senior Night, Pinney,... Read more »
What a night it was for Lafayette basketball
February 6, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
Filed under Everyone's Got Game, Sports
It may have been Marquette’s Senior Night, but the evening certainly belonged to Lafayette on Friday. The girls started things off with a dominating 17-point win that set the stage for another big night in the area’s best rivalry. Sophomore Jordynn Martin has made a habit of taking over games... Read more »
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