Pepperdine Cross Country officially wrapped up their season — for only two weeks, and then it's time for postseason racing. The Waves finished their final race Oct. 19 at the Highlander Invitational held by University of California, Riverside. Putting a stamp on the regular season, Pepperdine is looking to storm into the postseason recording 13 new personal-best times … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Cross Country Shines at Highlander Invitational with Personal Bests
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On the Clock: Speeding Up America’s Favorite Pastime
You only have 20 seconds. What could you do in those 20 seconds? Watch a TikTok? Send a text? Perhaps, tie your shoes? Some people can solve a Rubix Cube in this timeframe. But, what is most surprising is how collegiate and professional pitchers have 20 seconds, or less, to perform at their highest caliber, over and over and over again – and some pitchers do this every five … [Read more...] about On the Clock: Speeding Up America’s Favorite Pastime
New NCAA Transfer Portal Rules Affect Players, Coaches and Academic Advisers
Changing the rules of a sport ultimately changes the results of the game, match or race. Changing the rules of the NCAA Transfer Portal ultimately changes collegiate athletics.On April 18, the NCAA Division I Council unanimously adopted a new package of rules, forever changing the way student-athletes transfer from one school to another, according to the NCAA. The rule changes … [Read more...] about New NCAA Transfer Portal Rules Affect Players, Coaches and Academic Advisers
Mind Over Match: Women’s Indoor Volleyball Focuses on Mental Health
In recent years, more and more professional athletes have begun to speak out about their battles with mental health. Some of the greatest in their respective sports, like Michael Phelps and Simone Biles, have used their platforms to advocate for mental health awareness.The vulnerability professional athletes have shared has helped create a more open environment for discussing … [Read more...] about Mind Over Match: Women’s Indoor Volleyball Focuses on Mental Health
Opinion: The Graphic Predicts the 2024 NFL Season (Week 8)
There was only room for one up on the mountaintop.The Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated after seven weeks of play for the 2024 NFL Season. The Chiefs handed the San Francisco 49ers their fourth loss of the season in a 28-18 win. Scoring 14 points in both the second and fourth quarters, that would be all the Chiefs needed to seal the deal against an injury-riddled Niners … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Graphic Predicts the 2024 NFL Season (Week 8)