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Players should not have to grow their sport

Sports Editor July 9, 2014

U.S. Men’s National Team goal-keeper, Tim Howard, recently spoke out about the lack of interest in American soccer, saying probably the most brilliant statement ever spoken; he said it was not the job...

USA falls to Belgium in Round of 16

Sports Editor July 2, 2014

A heroic night for Tim Howard turned to defeat when the U.S. Men’s National Team fell 2-1 against Belgium in the Round of 16 in this year’s World Cup tournament.Howard was responsible for 16 saves...

FIFA Word Cup captivates students

Staff Reporter July 2, 2014

Students at Wichita State have been gathering to watch the World Cup in droves. The overachieving U.S. men’s team has sparked the sudden interest in students as they advanced to the round of 16.WSU junior...

Early drafted in second round

Staff Reporter July 2, 2014

Wichita State’s Cleanthony Early was a second-round pick in the NBA draft.It was a long, excruciating wait for Early, as he sat restlessly with a group of 15 family members and friends inside Brooklyn’s...

Wichita State Nick Wiggins signed with the Sacramento Kings to play for its Summer League team.

Nick Wiggins signs with Sacramento Kings

Sports Reporter July 2, 2014

Wichita State Nick Wiggins signed with the Sacramento Kings to play for its Summer League team.

New York Knicks select Early in NBA Draft

Sports Reporter June 27, 2014

Every Shocker fan waited restlessly to hear Cleanthony Early’s name called in the first round of the 2014 NBA draft. But teams continued to pass on Early and professional players and experts took notice.Chandler...

Bowling camp brings professional experience to soon-to-be Shockers

Reporter June 25, 2014

After A.J. Chapman attended a Shocker Bowling Camp when he was 17 years old, he knew exactly what college he wanted to go to.“I was very impressed by all the coaching staff,” Chapman said. “I was...

WSU summer baseball captures New England

Sports Reporter June 18, 2014

Movies have been made about it, every baseball player dreams of it, but only a few are actually selected to play in the Cape Cod Baseball League. This year, two Wichita State baseball players will have...

The 2014 Shocker basketball team surrounds WSU graduate Cleanthony Early. Early is a potential pick for the NBA draft next week.

Shocker star up for NBA draft

Sports Columnist June 18, 2014

NBA teams in the second half of the draft should consider selecting former Shocker Cleanthony Early. His worth ethic, versatility and perimeter shooting will be an asset to contending teams.In this season’s...

Kerry Rosenboom is the head strength and condition coach at Wichita State.

Strength training bulks up at WSU

Sports Reporter June 11, 2014

A winning tradition is being built at Wichita State.WSU athletics collectively has solidified its dominance in the Missouri Valley Conference by winning more team championships in the 2013-2014 seasons...

Men’s basketball conducts summer camps

Sports Reporter June 11, 2014

Just because it is summer does not mean it does not get loud in Charles Koch Arena over basketball at Wichita State.“Spacing, passing, screening!” Devon Smith, a WSU basketball staff member, yelled....

WSU sophomore takes high jump to a new level

WSU sophomore takes high jump to a new level

Sports Reporter June 11, 2014

Wichita State’s Ashley Petersen is transcending all expectations in her sophomore season — qualifying in high jump for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore., beginning...

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