Dawn of ‘Super Teams’ – death of NBA?

With the NBA season tipping off this week, most fans are on the eager to take in the opening-day match-ups. On Oct. 30, the Boston Celtics will take on the Miami Heat, and the Dallas Mavericks will travel to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers. I approve. I am one of those fans anticipating the return of basketball. However, I must admit I do not like where the NBA is headed. 

Got to make ends meet

NCAA rules on making money are too strict

In recent years there have been debates as to whether student-athletes should be compensated. Under financial strain student-athletes around the country have been caught violating certain school and NCAA rules.

Fact Check

Does it have to be about black and white? On Feb. 18, Yahoo Sports "Post Game" published a story by Eric Adelson about N.C. Central University student and basketball player Landon Clement. The headline? "White Star, Black School: Landon Clement is the Face of Upstart North Carolina Central."

Up in the air

I am not a coach; I repeat I am not a coach. I am, however, a sports junkie and I believe that NCCU basketball has a problem, but I can't quite put my finger on whether it is good or bad.  With a 10-11 overall record and 4-4 in the MEAC, Head Coach LeVelle Moton has a critical decision to make — whether or not to red shirt senior 3-point specialist Landon Clement.

Money Game

Smaller programs being bullied by bigger programs

Some might wonder: why Rutgers? Why would N.C. Central University, a small HBCU and Football Championship Subdivision team in the MEAC, be playing a Big East, Football Championship Bowl Subdivion team like the Rutgers Scarlet Knights?