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The Last Dance

Contributor to The LeaderMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020

ANTHONY GETTINO Assistant Sports Editor This mini-documentary series was exactly what the sports world needed right now. As everyone is well aware of at this point, there are currently no major American sports playing due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This has left a void in many people’s lives, as they......

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Buffalo Bills draft review

Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2020April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

DANTE LASTING Sports Editor The most viewed draft in NFL history is in the books and hope and optimism could not be higher for all 32 teams. The fact that it was the only live sporting event Americans have had in a while could have helped boost those viewership numbers.......

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Athletes giving back during quarantine

Contributor to The LeaderApril 25, 2020April 25, 2020

April 25, 2020April 25, 2020

ANTHONY GETTINO Assistant Sports Editor During these trying times, many people are stuck at home, unable to work due to the coronavirus. Anyone deemed nonessential hasn’t been getting paid nearly as much as they were, if at all. This is true in the different sports leagues, as workers at the......

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What to watch with the disappearance of sports

Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2020April 10, 2020

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

DANTE LASTING Sports Editor The coronavirus has brought a new reality of self-isolation, recommended at-home lockdowns, and no group gatherings for people all over the world. This virus has had a major impact on the sports world that people are only starting to see the ramifications of. Sports networks like......

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How sports leagues are reacting to coronavirus

Contributor to The LeaderApril 3, 2020April 1, 2020

April 3, 2020April 1, 2020

ANTHONY GETTINO Staff Writer Coronavirus has affected almost everything in our daily lives, from going to school, hanging out with friends and the way we watch and play sports. As of right now, there are currently no professional sports being played in the U.S. While football isn’t in season, it......

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Opinion: Houston Asterisks face slap on the wrist … how on Earth can they recover from this?

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 23, 2020March 22, 2020

March 23, 2020March 22, 2020

CAROLYN MULLARKEY Staff Writer Cheating and baseball. They kind of go hand in hand since the 1919 Black Box scandal. It has evolved over the years, of course, from corked bats, Pete Rose’s betting, pine tar, steroids, and now technology. By now, the world knows the Astros will be exposed......

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NBA postseason brings opportunities

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 23, 2020March 22, 2020

March 23, 2020March 22, 2020

ANTHONY GETTINO Staff Writer This season in the NBA has been different than the five years that came before it. The difference is that the Golden State Warriors are bad. With that said, the Warrior’s absence from the NBA Finals, and the postseason altogether brings an opportunity that teams are......

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COVID-19 changes sports indefinitely

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 13, 2020March 12, 2020

March 13, 2020March 12, 2020

CAROLYN MULLARKEY Staff Writer [For updates on information regarding COVID-19 and the impact it has on SUNY Fredonia, follow @LeaderFredonia] The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic yesterday. Since then it seems like Americans have been notified every hour on how this is affecting......

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NHL outlook after the trade deadline

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 5, 2020March 4, 2020

March 5, 2020March 4, 2020

ANTHONY GETTINO Staff Writer The NHL is a wild landscape of hockey once again. After last year’s title run by the St. Louis Blues, who went from last to Stanley Cup winners after the trade deadline, teams know just how important this time of the year can be. At the......

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From Xtreme to new innovations

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 21, 2020February 21, 2020

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

DANTE LASTING Sports Editor From Xtra Fun League to innovations for the game of football, the XFL seems to have changed its image and has so far received positive reviews. The XFL was originally founded in 2001 by Vince McMahon and Dick Ebersol. McMahon is the CEO of WWE and......

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The Last Dance

Buffalo Bills draft review

Athletes giving back during quarantine

What to watch with the disappearance of sports

How sports leagues are reacting to coronavirus

Opinion: Houston Asterisks face slap on the wrist … how on Earth can they recover from this?

NBA postseason brings opportunities

COVID-19 changes sports indefinitely

NHL outlook after the trade deadline

From Xtreme to new innovations