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The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

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All content by RYAN HERRING
The Chicago Cubs celebrate their World Series victory along with their devoted fans. The win ends a 108-year championship draught.

Cub fans rejoice as 108-year drought is over

RYAN HERRING, Sport Columnist
Nov 7, 2016
Kevin Durant (5) excitedly dunks the ball during his time with the USA Men's basketball team. Durant is currently a hot topic after he left the Oklahoma City Thunder to play for the Golden State Warriors

NBA season just around the corner

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Oct 17, 2016

Harrison Browne, first professional transgender athlete

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Oct 13, 2016

USA golf team takes home the Ryder Cup

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Oct 6, 2016

Homecoming athletics are soon on their way

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Sep 26, 2016
Former NFL quarterback, Tim Tebow, steps up for batting practice at USC's Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles. Tebow began his baseball career at the Mets' instructional league this week.

It’s ‘Tebow Time’ for the Mets

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Sep 22, 2016
Excited football fans salute the flag just before kickoff at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs came back and beat the San Diego chargers in the first game of the season with a final score of 33-27

NFL week one: Highlights, upsets and updates

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Sep 15, 2016

Iconic basketball legends inducted into NBA Hall of Fame

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Sep 12, 2016
Colin Kaepernick throws a 72 yard touchdown pass against Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 18th. Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem prior to the preseason matchup against the Green Bay Packers Aug. 26. Green Bay won the game 21-10

Kaepernick: ‘Stand and don’t disrespect the flag’

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Sep 1, 2016

Former UNI Panthers playing in the NFL

RYAN HERRING, Sports Writer
Aug 29, 2016

Never bet against the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Apr 25, 2016
Kobe Bryant waves to the crowd after the Lakers' loss to Boston Celtics. Bryant has averaged 25 points over his 20-year career.

Basketball says farewell to one of the all-time greats

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Apr 14, 2016
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson speaks about his upcoming match with opponent John Cena during the WrestleMania 28 press conference Wednesday, March 28, 2012, in Miami Beach, Florida. (C.W. Griffin/Miami Herald/MCT)

WrestleMania 32 still going strong, brings in millions

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Apr 7, 2016
Team streams give viewers a more fan-based commentary

Team streams give viewers a more fan-based commentary

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Mar 31, 2016
Panthers feed off the madness, end season with class

Panthers feed off the madness, end season with class

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Mar 24, 2016

Where will the Panthers be seeded in NCAA tourney?

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Mar 10, 2016
Steph Curry has the season record for three-points with 288. Curry has led the NBA in threes for the past three seasons

Superstar Steph Curry video game fantasy come to life

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Mar 3, 2016
Charles Woodson is among the three stars to retire. Woodson recorded 65 interceptions in his career and returned 11 for touchdowns

Three NFL superstars to retire, still unsure about Manning

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Feb 11, 2016

Bohannon has a successful career, holds record for threes

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Jan 28, 2016
With high school jeering rules changing, it might not be long until the NCAA might change as well.

Student sections may be at future risk

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Jan 25, 2016

Flag football competes for title in Florida

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Jan 21, 2016
The Toronto Blue Jays' David Price pitches in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals during Game 2 of the ALCS on at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)

If it makes money, it makes sense: why contracts are at an all-time high

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Dec 7, 2015

Down goes Rousey: “Rowdy” famously humbled by Holm in first loss, her next match is crucial

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Nov 19, 2015
Goalkeeper Blunt breaks school record, has exceptional season in the net

Goalkeeper Blunt breaks school record, has exceptional season in the net

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Nov 12, 2015
Navy veteran Melvin Smith works on his power clean technique during a workout at Advance Performance and Cross Fit on January 31, 2015, in Wadsworth, Ohio. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal/TNS)

CrossFit: Growing opportunity to get moving

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Nov 5, 2015

Strength in numbers: baseball club building on success

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Oct 29, 2015

Scandal: L-ville, Pitino under investigation

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Oct 22, 2015
Louisiana State running back Leonard Fournette (7) evades Florida defensive back Keanu Neal (42) at bay during the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (Eve Edelheit/Tampa Bay Times/MCT)

In mid season form, who looks primed to take it all?

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Oct 15, 2015

An eligibility issue: should amateur players stay or go?

RYAN HERRING, Sport Columnist
Oct 8, 2015
As many as 12,000 spectators descended on KeyArena in Seattle to watch teams play Dota 2, a 5-on-5 video game. (Bettina Hansen/Seattle Times/TNS)

Video games: A new stage for competition, but is it a real sport?

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Oct 1, 2015
David Johnson: touchdown machine, record breaker, HOF rusher

David Johnson: touchdown machine, record breaker, HOF rusher

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Sep 24, 2015
FLoyd Mayweather Jr. celebrates victory by uninimous decision against Manny Pacquaio during the WBC Welterweight Championship at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 2, 2015. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Money Mayweather calls it quits at 49-0, or does he?

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Sep 17, 2015
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) fails to catch a pass on a third down under pressure from Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Doran Grant (12) in the first quarter of the Allstate Sugar Bowl and College Football Playoff Semifinal on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. (Eamon Queeney/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

Fantasy Football is upon us, who will you draft?

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Sep 3, 2015
Panthers expect big things after a record year

Panthers expect big things after a record year

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Aug 27, 2015
NFL Draft will select one of UNI's greatest

NFL Draft will select one of UNI’s greatest

RYAN HERRING
Apr 30, 2015
The biggest boxing match ever

The biggest boxing match ever

RYAN HERRING
Apr 23, 2015
Jordan Spieth, next big name in golf

Jordan Spieth, next big name in golf

RYAN HERRING
Apr 16, 2015
Masters tourney opening for 2015

Masters tourney opening for 2015

RYAN HERRING
Apr 9, 2015
Potential rule changes could alter tempo of men's basketball

Potential rule changes could alter tempo of men’s basketball

RYAN HERRING
Mar 30, 2015

“We’re going dancing”: the origin of the NCAA Tournament lingo

RYAN HERRING
Mar 12, 2015
Gearing up for the Men's MVC tournament, look at the competition

Gearing up for the Men’s MVC tournament, look at the competition

RYAN HERRING
Mar 5, 2015

Power 5 conference talk of freshman ineligibility in basketball

RYAN HERRING
Feb 26, 2015

UNI breaks more records at ISU Classic

RYAN HERRING
Feb 17, 2015

NFL Enters the Off-Season, but the Action Never Stops

RYAN HERRING
Feb 12, 2015
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