It was a hot Saturday afternoon on July 13, 2019, in Hartford, Connecticut. Hartford Athletic was off to a rough start in its first season in the USL Championship, entering its inaugural match at Dillon Stadium with a mark of 2-5-4. However, in front of…
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MLB should absolutely keep the expanded playoff format – By Brandon Younan, contributor The expanded playoffs are the obvious answer to all of baseball’s problems. One of the debates in baseball over the years has been the number of games in a season. Many believe…
Few things are more important to a team’s identity than its logo. There are many great looking logos out there, from professional teams to minor league teams. As the Scout’s Sports Staff continues its “staff picks” series, this week will feature the staff’s favorite logos. …
Despite a global pandemic ravaging our world, the NFL seems to be going smoothly two weeks into an unusual 2020 season. Here’s a look at what I’ve seen around the league so far: 1. There are too many injuries because of the cancelled preseason…
After a long wait, Bradley basketball fans can finally circle a date on their calendars and commence a countdown for the 2020-21 season to begin. On Wednesday, the NCAA Division I council announced men’s and women’s basketball can start as early as Nov. 25 and…
From the Chicago Blackhawks to the Bradley Braves, it’s been quite the journey for Bradley men’s golf team member Roy Radke. Before arriving on the Hilltop, the 23-year-old Geneva native was a fifth-round draft pick of the Blackhawks in 2015, spending three years with the…
For any incoming student athlete, the thought of acclimating to a brand new college environment can be daunting. This year’s crop of freshmen, however, face an extra challenge on their way to becoming integral members of their respective sports teams. COVID-19 has thrown a wrench…
I still remember where I was and how I felt when it was reported that the noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at Talladega was not the result of a hate crime. It was two days after an apparent noose – later determined to…
Baltimore Ravens – By Mason Klemm The Baltimore Ravens look the most poised to win Super Bowl LV right now. The Ravens finished 14-2 last season before losing in the AFC Divisional round to the Tennessee Titans. This year, they return 10 starters on an…
When The Scout’s Sports staff gets together to play video games, we’re the kind of people who take longer to choose our uniforms than we do to play the games. In last week’s debut Staff Picks column, we discussed our favorite venues to watch a…