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When the Name Game Gets Offensive »

By Jacob Levenfeld on Oct 30, 2009 in Opinion, Sports | 8 Comments

[As was published in the Columbia Daily Spectator on October 28, 2009]
What’s in a name?
In sports, a team’s nickname rarely merits a second thought. If you’re from the Bay Area, you might root for the Raiders and your best friend may support the 49ers. More than likely, you have an amiable rivalry.
But what if your [...]

Young Hawks Require More “Growth” For Next Season »

By Jacob Levenfeld on Jun 7, 2009 in Sports | 2 Comments

Blackhawk forward Adam Burish risked being attacked by fellow Chicago tough guy Ben Eager for calling teammate Patrick Kane “embarrassing.”
No, Burish was not referring to the sophomore sensation’s disappointing offensive performance in the Western Conference Finals. Instead, he was talking about the 20-year-old’s playoff beard. If you could call it that.
Burish, whom coach Joel Quenneville [...]