It’s been a whirlwind of an offseason in the MLB and we’ve only got a few more weeks to wrap our minds around it. Thanks to the transaction-happy owners, we need to sit down and simplify (like, down to 5 words) the consequences of all of these deals. So whether you’re a new fan of the MLB, an old fan trying to figure out what happened over the last few months, or a significant other trying to act like you know what you’re talking about, this article should meet your needs. There’s also a chance that citing any of my opinions on these teams will just make you sound ignorant around your MLB-savvy friends, but that’s a risk I’ve come to terms with.
Read moreChaos. That’s what last Thursday was for all of the National Basketball Association. Thursday was the annual regular season trade deadline for the NBA and this year’s edition did not disappoint.
Read moreNineteen. Yeah, nineteen. That’s why you should find yourself at a lot of softball games this year.
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Name: Abbey Bailey
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Burnsville, North Carolina
Sport: Basketball
Position: Guard
Major: Biology
Read moreComing off of the first conference championship title in the Covenant baseball program’s history, there is no question that the Scots have a lot of momentum going into this season.
Read moreFor anyone looking to spice up their workout routine or try something new, yoga may be the answer for you. Covenant is offering a yoga class every Wednesday from 8:00-9:00 p.m. The class is open to all ages and all levels of experience. To find out more about this opportunity, I talked with Covenant's very own yoga instructor, Andrea Beachley.
Read moreThe New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks: what you need to know for the Super Bowl.
Read moreWith college football finishing, and NFL season winding down, the sports landscape is quickly shifting into a time when basketball comes to the forefront of significance. No longer must we suffer through a week fourteen matchup of the Titans and the Giants, but can now channel surf and see our favorite college and NBA teams playing most nights a week! As much as I love college basketball, I have always been and always will be a sucker for the NBA. ever since I was six years old and watched my beloved Memphis Grizzlies battle the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001, and win a thriller in overtime–I was hooked. Now most nights a week, you can see me glued to my computer or TV, watching all teams from the lowest of the lows, the New York Knicks, to the greatest of them all, the Memphis Grizzlies. With all this being said, here are the five things I like most from the first half of the NBA season:
Read moreWith the season coming to a close in the next few weeks, the soccer team is hoping for a big finish in the conference tournament.
Read more“My goal for the athletics marketing is for the students to own it and make it theirs.” says Ben Wharton, Director of Athletic Marketing. With a new school year comes the beginning of fall sports, and the athletics marketing department has worked hard to create a way to promote the athletics to Covenant and the surrounding community. The idea began last year with posters and giveaways to draw the fans of Covenant to athletic events, but that was just the beginning.
Read moreIt’s rugby time again on Lookout Mountain and the Covenant College Rugby Club is looking to rebuild after it graduated nine starters from last year’s team. Still a very young program, the team persevered to fight through a tough start to the season last year. The club’s determination paid off, with the team managing to win multiple rugby matches in one season for the first time in club history, picking up resounding victories over Bryan College and UTC.
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