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Richland Fall sports rewind

Men's soccer A promising season for the men's soccer team ended prematurely due to an on-field fight with rival Mountain View College on Oct. 21.  The altercation, which was ruled a bench-clearing event by the game official, resulted in an automatic two-game suspension for the team by the NJCAA.

Army-Navy game to be held in nation's capital

The countdown is on for the Army-Navy football game. The game will be held in D.C. on Dec. 10. The Army Black Knights, three-time national champions from West Point, will face the Navy Midshipmen. Which team will you be rooting for?

Brawl ends men's soccer season

A game-ending brawl that forced the Richland College men's soccer team to forfeit two games also is costing them a shot at a national championship. The National Junior College Athletic Association, the national governing body for junior college athletics, suspended the team for two games in response to an in-game fight with rival Mountain View College on Oct.

Men's soccer red flagged

The Richland College men's soccer team has suspended all activities pending an investigation by the NJCAA. In the second half of an Oct. 21 game with Mountain View College, a fight broke out on the field between players of both teams.  Richland, which had defeated Mountain View earlier in the season by a 6-0 margin, was again leading 3-0 when the incident took place.

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Napoli, Rangers move 1 win from World Series crown

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike Napoli was dialed in, no matter who he was going to face. A charmed season for Napoli and the Texas Rangers got even better Monday night, thanks to a most unlikely twist — a bullpen telephone mix-up. After a dropped ball and a dropped call, of sorts, loaded the bases in the eighth inning, Napoli delivered a tiebreaking two-run double that beat the St.

A memorable season for FC Dallas

ubtedly football.  According to the sport's organizing body, the Federation of International Football Associations, more than 250 million people in over 200 countries participate in the sport worldwide.  The Dallas area is home to one of the premier teams in the country, though few have taken notice.

Hello, Mr. October

A walk-off grand slam in the playoffs was perhaps a baseball lover's dream, that is until ALCS MVP Nelson Cruz came along and made that dream come true in the 11th inning. Born in the coastal town of Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic, Cruz grew up in a baseball family.

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NBA season at risk

As NBA owners and players engage in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, the grim reality of a canceled season is growing.  On Oct. 10, after a seven-hour collective bargaining session ended without an agreement, NBA Commissioner David Stern announced that the first two weeks of the NBA season have been canceled.

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Will the Rangers win the World Series?

Two staffers weigh in with their opinions

 

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Ducks sweep Mountain View

Before the season started, both the men's and women's soccer teams were asked which conference team would present the toughest challenge.  The answer was unanimous:  Mountain View College. On Sept. 27, the teams met at Mountain View for the first matchup of the season.

Romo's ups and downs

Tony Romo has been a hot topic these past weeks. With broken ribs and a punctured lung, he rallied the Cowboys to an overtime win (27-24) over the 49ers. It was uncertain at press time if Romo would play against Washington last night. He was seen on the field, but was seen stretching.

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Even in defeat, Cowboys have hope

Be angry.  Get upset.  Throw things at your television.  Torture your Tony Romo voodoo doll and swear never to watch the Cowboys again! Leading the New York Jets 24-10 with 14 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Cowboys looked poised to escape Metlife Stadium with a shocking road victory to start the 2011 season.

Soccer and volleyball heat up

Women's soccer Record: 5-0-2 (3-0-0 in Metro Athletic Conference) The Richland College women's soccer team is unbeaten in the 2011 season.  After recording one win and two ties against nationally ranked Division 1 programs, the team has started conference play with a perfect 3-0-0 record.

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NFL to pay tribute to 9/11 anniversary

It was a rough flight home for the defending NFC Champions.  In front of a national audience on "Monday Night Football," the Denver Broncos soundly defeated the visiting New York Giants 31-20.  The team safely returned to Newark International Airport early the next morning and returned home.

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  • Safety questioned after DART shooting

    Riding the DART bus is routine for many students. It's an inexpensive mode of transportation, and one that the school promotes. However, last Tuesday's shootout at the DART Arapaho Center Station on Highway 75 and Arapaho Road had students questioning their safety.

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  • Artists, celebrities entice sci-fi fans

    Maybe it was all the hype of "Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace 3D" that pulled so many fans to Sci-Fi Expo on Feb. 11-12, or maybe the force was too strong to resist. Either way, the convention drew a large crowd of costumed crusaders who, despite the weather, took advantage of the opportunity to get a bit nerdy.

  • Best Pictures for the Oscar?

    The 84th annual Academy Awards is less than a week away and it doesn't take a math genius to realize that the biggest or most important Oscar to be had is Best Picture. This is the coveted prize in the industry, but are any of these pictures really worth your time? It's no doubt that some fantastic movies were MIA this year (cough, "Drive," cough, "Shame," cough) but out of the lucky nine the Academy nominated, there are definitely some real winners here.

  • Syndicate

    "Syndicate" takes players to a hopeless and deceitful world that operates without government and is overrun with numerous syndicates competing for complete dominance of their market place. Three massive corporations, Eurocorp, Cayman Global and Aspari, are  the front lines of this remorseless war for control of the American market.

  • Twisted Metal

    I know the new installment of "Twisted Metal" isn't exactly romantic for it to be released on Valentine's Day. But it is one of the most anticipated games since its showing at E3 last year. "Twisted Metal" returns once again assembled with Twisted Disciples for the ultimate challenge of competence and destruction.

  • This Means War

    Hollywood's offering a lighter choice to films opening on Valentine's Day with "This Means War." This one revolves around two CIA operatives who begin to let their friendship dwindle after they start accidentally dating the same woman. It's kind of a fun premise that appeals to both sexes.

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  • Professor one of Richland's 'treasures'

    Dr. Arnold "Arnie" Paddock had a lively personality, one that followed him everywhere he went, including the classroom where he taught. Paddock began teaching as an adjunct physics professor in 1984.   He had a knack for connecting with his students in a unique and entertaining way.

  • Bring out the beads

     It's time to let loose and join in the festive "Carnival" on Richland's campus today from 12 to 2 p.m. The Office of Student Life is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration in El Paso Hall. "There is going to be a catering company that cooks traditional Cajun cooking like crawfish and corn on the cob.

  • Richland presidential search continues

    The search for the next president of Richland College has narrowed down to four candidates. Dr. Kay Eggleston, who currently serves as interim president at Richland has been selected as one of the final four applicants for the position. The other three applicants include Dr.

  • Playwright finds success with teen issues

    Playwright Linda Daugherty once set out for New York City to be an actress, but she discovered when she got there that it wasn't what she thought. Daugherty experienced some fun and excitement but found it was a struggle trying to raise two small children even with a supportive husband.

  • Literary Festival presents distinguished writers

    Graphic novelist Jason Shiga will be the keynote speaker at Richland's 29th annual 2012 Literary Festival. The event will take place from Feb. 20-23 in the Lago Vista Gallery located in the lower floor of the library. Shiga, from Oakland, Calif., is perhaps best known for his graphic novel, "Meanwhile," a choose-your-own adventure story -- with 3,856 possible endings.

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  • Final days overpower Houston's legacy

    "They're devils to me . . . and they're out to eat my flesh." That was one among several memorable quotes uttered by six-time Grammy Award-winning singer Whitney Houston over the years. The comment in particular was from a 1996 interview in Redbook magazine on her opinion of the media.