Author: Nathan Tucker
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Opinion: Sports Need To Be Shut Down (Again)
By: Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu By now, I am sure you have become almost numb to the news regarding coronavirus. Cases are never-ending, deaths are never-ending, and lately, both are on the rise to levels…
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Tuesday Evening Quarterback: Steelers Roll, Cardiac Cards, and COVID Cancellations
By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu Another weekend of football in the books, and one that might be more notable for the football that wasn’t played more than the football that was. Leagues and teams are…
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Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Who’s Number #1?
By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu This past weekend of football saw some major shake ups in both the college ranks and the NFL, with the consensus best team in both losing their respective contests. Clemson and…
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Justin Turner’s Decision, Or MLB’s Lack Of Action?
By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu This week, the Los Angeles Dodgers captured their first World Series title since 1988. However, what happened afterward has been a bigger story than the team’s first championship in over…
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Remembering Bob Gibson, Who Changed Baseball Forever
By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu The greatest Cardinals pitcher of them all, Bob Gibson, passed away at the age of 84 on Friday, Oct. 2. On the same day, the Cardinals were eliminated from baseball’s…
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NBA Finals Game 4 Recap: Lakers Hold Off Heat, Take 3-1 Series Lead
By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu In Game Three of the NBA Finals, the Miami Heat stymied a potent Lakers offense to win their first game of the series. Game Four’s plan was more of the same,…
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Stanley Cup Final Game Four Recap: Lightning Steal One Amidst Call Controversy
Game 4 Final Score: Lightning 5, Stars 4 Lightning lead series 3-1 By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu Even the best of officials at the highest levels can miss a call every now and then. It’s human…
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Stanley Cup Final Game Three Recap: Lightning Cruise With Captain Stamkos Back
Game Three final score: Lightning 5, Stars 2 Lightning lead series 2-1 By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu In game two of the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning looked overpowered on offense, albeit for one…
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Stanley Cup Final Game Two Recap: Fast First Wins Game For Tampa
Game Two final score: Lightning 3, Stars 2 Series tied 1-1 By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu A blistering first period for the Tampa Bay Lightning propelled them to a victory that leveled the Stanley Cup Final…
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Stanley Cup Finals Game One Recap: Stars Roll, Lightning Stall
Game one final score: Stars 4, Lightning 1 Stars lead series 1-0 By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu The well-rested Dallas Stars came out and hammered the banged-up Tampa Bay Lightning, taking it to them for two…