Category: Sports

Kirk Cousins Gets the Franchise Tag

Cory Morgan Sports Blogger, WGMU March 3, 2016 Photo credit: Getty Images Redskins fans can collectively exhale…for now. The number one priority of the off-season for the organization was retaining starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins lead the team last year to a 9-7 record en route to Washington’s first postseason appearance since 2012. He completed …

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As The Trade Deadline Approaches…

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU February 27, 2016 Photo credit: Getty Images Teams throughout the NHL are either buying or selling as the trade deadline looms over general manager’s heads during a pressure-packed part of the season. Teams such as the Capitals, Blackhawks, Stars and Kings are looking for an extra piece they can add …

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Brian MacLellan- Already Better Than McPhee

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU February 25, 2016 (Photo credit: Getty Images) When George McPhee was rightfully relieved of duties following the cataclysmic 2013-2014 season, Capitals owner Ted Leonsis hired Brian MacLellan as the next Caps general manager. With only one season under his belt, MacLellan has shown he understands the game of hockey more …

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Arsenal’s “Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda” 2-0 loss to Barcelona

Becker Alshowk Sports Blogger, WGMU February 25, 2016 Photo credit: Getty Images   LONDON, ENG. —  “Baby I swear it’s Déjà vu.” Who knew that Beyonce was referring to Arsenal’s same old ways, rather than her affection for Jay-Z back in 2006. Well, since 2006 was the last and only time Arsenal was a Champions …

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Caps Weekly: Another Winning Streak

Mitchell Westall Sports Blogger, WGMU February 24, 2016 Photo credit: Getty Images The Capitals won all four games last week to jumpstart their latest winning streak. Their most recent loss came in Dallas (the team the Caps haven’t beaten in eight years) ten days ago. The Caps have won nine of their last ten games …

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If The Caps Win The President’s Trophy… No Need To Panic

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU February 21, 2016 (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Caps fans are all too familiar with the agonizing defeat at the hand of the Montreal Canadiens the last time the Capitals earned the Presidents Trophy. Blowing a 3-1 series lead in the first round of the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs still stings …

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Keep The Outdoor Games Coming

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU February 21, 2016 (Photo credit: Getty Images) Ever since the 2008 Winter Classic between the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Ralph Wilson Stadium, outdoor NHL games have remained consistent as the leagues marquee event. Many thrilling moments in historic landmark locations such as Fenway Park and Wrigley Field …

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The Guys From Plugs Interview

              Listen in the guys from plugs as they interview Brandon Parker of The Washington Post! PART 1 PART 2  

Costly Tickets at a Costly Price: Protest Rise in Ticket Prices

Michael Revollo Sports Blogger, WGMU February 17, 2016                                                                (Getty Images/Mike Hewitt) Liverpool F.C. supporters are some of the most loyal soccer fans to a …

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2016 NBA All-Star Weekend Recap

Becker Alshowk Sport Blogger, WGMU February 17, 2016 Photo credit: (Getty Images/ Nathaniel S. Butler)               TORONTO, CAN. – Let’s look at this year’s all-star weekend in how the ‘Star Wars’ movie series was released, from end to beginning. The major storyline coming into this year’s NBA all-star break, …

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