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Why the Stark Pay Gap in Sports Should Matter to Every Fan, Not Only Women

Why the Stark Pay Gap in Sports Should Matter to Every Fan, Not Only Women

Samantha Casey, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Would you rather have $338,056 or $55,761,216? For most athletes, the latter is a no-brainer. But for women in sports, that imbalance represents a hard-hitting reality. The highest-paid player in the WNBA,...

Philadelphia Eagles Take Home Super Bowl in a Blowout Over Kansas City Chiefs

Philadelphia Eagles Take Home Super Bowl in a Blowout Over Kansas City Chiefs

Josh Beuerle, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

No one could have predicted the outcome of this year’s Super Bowl. The Eagles defeated the Chiefs in a massive blowout with a final score of 40-22. They prevented Kansas City from three-peating in...

A Look Back at Madden Cover Athletes: Is the Curse Real?

A Look Back at Madden Cover Athletes: Is the Curse Real?

Jorge Murillo, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

Many athletes dream of being featured on the cover of the Madden NFL video game. Not only are the athletes on the covers among the best in their sport but they are also recognized for their popularity....

Rounding Out Two Decades of Dominance for Softball Coach David Deiros

Rounding Out Two Decades of Dominance for Softball Coach David Deiros

Grace Greco, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

FGCU Softball took the field for their first game of the season on Feb. 6. The Eagles look to defend their title as the reigning 2024 ASUN Conference champions.  Outfielder Avery Viancos is a senior...

Baseball Preview: Eyeing More Consistency Behind Home Plate

Baseball Preview: Eyeing More Consistency Behind Home Plate

Lexi Harbach, Photo Editor February 24, 2025

The FGCU baseball team is kicking off its season at Swanson Stadium with a three-game series against Fairfield University. Before the first pitch is thrown, here are a few things you should know about...

FGCU Hockey Splits the Final Weekend of Regular Season Against Northeastern

FGCU Hockey Splits the Final Weekend of Regular Season Against Northeastern

Beatriz DeMelo and Grace Greco February 20, 2025

The FGCU Hockey Club remained No. 1 in the Southeast Region after two intense games against the Northeastern Huskies on Feb. 7-8. The Eagles fell short on Friday night with a 6-4 loss. Saturday’s game...

The FGCU Roller Hockey Club Heads to Regional Championships in Georgia

The FGCU Roller Hockey Club Heads to Regional Championships in Georgia

Ethan Kranert, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2025

During the first weekend in March, the FGCU Roller Hockey team plans to travel to Georgia to play in the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association’s (NCRHA) DIII regional championship game. If they...

FGCU Women’s Basketball Celebrates Seniors With Cross-State Rival Win Over Stetson

FGCU Women’s Basketball Celebrates Seniors With Cross-State Rival Win Over Stetson

Jorge Murillo, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

After the Eagles defeated the North Florida Ospreys on Wednesday, Feb. 12, they entered Saturday’s game looking to continue their momentum on Senior Night. With a 65-43 win, they extended their winning...

FGCU Women's Basketball Puts on a Clinic Against North Florida for 15th Consecutive Win

FGCU Women’s Basketball Puts on a Clinic Against North Florida for 15th Consecutive Win

Sam Fortney, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

The FGCU women’s basketball team soars to its 15th consecutive win and a 13-0 record in ASUN conference play after beating the North Florida Ospreys, 78-49, at home on Wednesday, Feb. 12.  “All...

Five Craziest Trades in Sports History

Five Craziest Trades in Sports History

Andrew Castro, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

The blockbuster trade of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers this past weekend joins a group of other crazy sports trades. After this move, I began to think about other crazy sports...

History Will Be Made With a Paul Brother Brawl

History Will Be Made With a Paul Brother Brawl

Johnathan Minehan, Assistant News and Features Editor February 13, 2025

Logan and Jake Paul have been rumored to face off in a brother-against-brother brawl. With their recent entries into the WWE and professional boxing matches, the two have become the faces of many sports...

FGCU Softball Drops Season Opener to Boston College; Splits Opening Weekend 3-3

FGCU Softball Drops Season Opener to Boston College; Splits Opening Weekend 3-3

Jorge Murillo, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

The FGCU softball team kicked off its season, splitting its opening weekend 3-3 against four schools for the FGCU Kickoff Classic. The Eagles returned to the diamond as the reigning Atlantic Sun (ASUN)...

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