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Sports unite us all
There is no such feeling as the one experienced with a game-winning goal in the last minute, a three-pointer basket with seconds on the clock or an interception that led to a touchdown. Sports can paralyze a whole town, state or even country. But why? When two teams clash in a pitch, field or court, thousands, and sometimes millions, of people are involved. This is probably is the reason why the World Cup, Super Bowl and World Series find themselves at the very top of television ratings. When I moved to this country less than two years ago, I encountered many things that made me like America even more, especially the love of sports. Kansas City’s passion and love for the Chiefs and Royals really surprised me, mainly because of the terrible seasons they … Read entire article »
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Sports medicine staff keeps athletes healthy
When people see an athlete on the field winning a game, they may think of all the work and time put into training. But what happens behind the scenes to address injuries and keep players healthy? The Sports Medicine Staff, employed by UMKC Athletics, is a group of health professionals who oversee the physical and mental well-being of student athletes. These individuals go above and beyond their responsibilities to ensure each patient gets the care and learns the skills needed to remain healthy. The team includes athletic trainers, physicians, a dietician, a psychologist and a dentist. The athletic trainers spend the most time with the athletes and keep up with their health. When a situation arises such as an injury or other medical condition, they seek the advice and expertise of the physicians. The physicians … Read entire article »
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Player Profile : Sports are a family affair for Muff
Skyler Muff’s love for sports is no surprise. With her basketball coach father and K-State volleyball player sister, the freshman health sciences major at UMKC is motivated to keep up with family tradition and became one of seven freshman volleyball players for UMKC this season. The decision wasn’t easy. From Concordia, Kan., the 6-foot-1 graduate from Pittsburg High School, had the choice to pursue basketball, but decided to stick with volleyball. “Since my dad is a basketball coach, I grew up around it,” Muff said. “I have an older sister who plays for K-State, and watching her play made me want to be like her.” A regular day in Muff’s college life begins with morning classes and study hall before heading to volleyball practice, which lasts nearly three hours each day. The volleyball team … Read entire article »
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What’s the Difference?
Sports in movies gloss over a less exciting reality Everyone’s seen it: the ending scene in a sports movie with five seconds left on the clock. The protagonist’s team is only down by two points. This crucial five seconds gives the main character the opportunity to win the game, but suspiciously, the time on the clock seems to last nearly five minutes. The differences between sports movies and reality are vast. Most notably: 1) The protagonist’s team almost always wins. 2) The game almost always lasts longer than the time left on the clock. 3) The sport often represents or incorporates a character’s personal conflicts. So how do sports movies get away with these unrealistic scenes? When viewers are invested in the movie’s characters, it seems easier to set aside any disbelief. However, some diehard sports … Read entire article »
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Holiday Sports Schedule
Men’s Basketball 12/8 Utah Valley Swinney Rec. 7:05 p.m. 12/11 Idaho State Pocatello, Idaho 8:05 p.m. 12/18 North Dakota Swinney Rec. 12:05 p.m. 12/21 Houston Baptist Swinney Rec 7:05 p.m. 12/23 Kansas State Manhattan, Kan. 7:05 p.m. 12/28 North Dakota State Swinney Rec. 7:05 p.m. 12/30 South Dakota State Swinney Rec. 7:05 p.m. 1/5 Kansas Lawrence, Kan. 7 p.m. 1/8 Southern Utah Municipal Auditorium 7:05 p.m. Women’s Basketball 12/11 Missouri Columbia, Mo. 12 p.m. 12/18 Holiday Tournament Jacksonville, Fla. 12 p.m. 12/19 Holiday Tournament Jacksonville, Fla. 12 p.m. 12/29 North Dakota State Swinney Rec. 2 p.m. 12/31 South Dakota State Swinney Rec 4 p.m. 1/3 Kansas Lawrence, Kan. 7 p.m. 1/8 Southern Utah Municipal 4 p.m. Track Dec 10 Iowa State Invitational Ames, Iowa All Day Jan 7 Missouri Invitational Columbia, Mo. All Day … Read entire article »
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Sports Shorts
Men’s Basketball The men played two games over the break starting Nov. 20, taking a 70-62 win over Southeast Missouri State. Senior Bakari Lewis led the Roos in scoring with 21 points, nine of which came from behind the arc. Last Wednesday they went on to continue their undefeated start with an 82-64 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Senior Jay Couisnard tallied a career-high 26 points on the night. Women’s Basketball The women had a busy break, playing four games, two at home and two on the road. The first two saw a loss and a win. The 68-75 loss came on Nov. 20 against the University of Texas-Arlington, while the 71-59 win came on Tuesday over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. From there the team hit the road to Houston, where they picked up … Read entire article »
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Sports Shorts
Men’s Soccer The men lost their final game of regular season play to Western Illinois 2-1. Junior Diego Rojas scored the single goal in the last minute of the game. Volleyball The women picked up a Summit League win on Friday night to Centenary three sets to none. Ella Meier recorded 18 assists on the night. Men’s Basketball The men opened their season annihilating Ottowa 84-42 in an exhibition game on Friday night. Senior Jay Couisnard notched 22 points in the game. kbryce@unews.com … Read entire article »
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Sports Shorts
Men’s Soccer The men started the week out on a loss but ended it with a big conference win. The 2-1 loss came on Tuesday night in St. Louis at overtime. Women’s Soccer After Thursday’s game, the women went on to a match versus Oakland University here at Durwood. The women put their best foot forward with taking the game into overtime though losing 2-1 in the 99th minute. Volleyball On Saturday, the women lost a home game against South Dakota State, three sets to zero. Demetria Williams notched a team high of nine kills. Women’s Golf The women finished 13th at the Memphis Women’s Fall Invitational. Taylor Fisher held the Roo’s low score for the 10th event in a row. … Read entire article »
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Sports Shorts
Men’s Soccer Saturday night the men took a commanding win over Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). Midfield senior John Bayron Sosa scored a Hat Trick in the match, the eighth in school history. Women’s Soccer Saturday the women fell in a road match against Centenary 2-1. Sophomore Meagan Malloy netted her third goal of the season. Volleyball The women had a huge win on Saturday night against Southern Utah (SU). UMKC took the match 3-2 over the first place SU. UMKC had moments of domination throughout the match, the biggest being a 10-2 lead early in the third set. They went on to win the set 25-13. Men’s Tennis The Roos saw two wins in the singles qualifier on Thursday at the Wilson Central Region Championship. Sophomores David Heckler and Abdul Alawadhi took the wins. But … Read entire article »
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Sports Shorts
Women’s Soccer Saturday afternoon, the women fell in a 3-0 shutout against South Dakota State (SDS). UMKC freshman Taylor Bare was taken out by the SDS keeper, giving the Roos a penalty kick in the first five minutes. They didn’t capitalize on the opportunity. Volleyball The women hit the road this week with two games. On Friday they took a win in five sets against Western Illinois. The women came back after losing the first two sets. On Saturday night the Roos fell 3-2 in another five set match against Indiana University- Purdue University- Indianapolis. Senior Holly Shmidt tied her career high in assists with 28. Men’s Tennis The men competed at the RazorRacket Classic in Fayetteville last weekend. Sophomore Nino Hasandedic led UMKC on Friday by taking both singles and doubles victories. On Saturday, the … Read entire article »
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