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NHL Players in Olympics Spark Controversy

March 25, 2014 by

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Are the 2014 winter Olympic games the last time we will see NHL players in the Olympics? Players from the NHL (National Hockey League) have been allowed in the Olympics since 1998, but 2014 may be the last year we will see them in the Olympic Games. Owners of NHL teams have been raising issues […]

Shigo Signs with Penn State

March 21, 2014 by

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Morgan Shigo signed his National Letter of Intent with Penn State University on 10 February, 2014. The ceremony was held in the Fleetwood Area High School Library. He signed the letter at 4:00 p.m. The signing was covered by the Reading Eagle and 69 News. Shigo is a senior at Fleetwood Area High School. He […]

Russell Wilson to be Two-Sport Athlete?

March 19, 2014 by

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Russell Wilson is a professional quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson played college football for the University of Wisconsin and was picked by the Seahawks with the twelfth pick in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft. Wilson was never seen to be the starting quarterback of a Super Bowl championship-winning team, considering he […]

Real Madrid Shows Promise

March 18, 2014 by

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Real Madrid is highly regarded as one of the best teams ever. The club has incredible history and is looking to keep it going with their talented team. Madrid signed Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently the best player in the world, in 2009 for a world record bid at the time of 94 million pounds. […]

U.S. Brings Home the Gold in Sochi

March 12, 2014 by

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The 2014 Olympic Games were held in Sochi, Russia, on 7 February 2014. The United States came home with nine gold medals, seven silver, and twelve bronze. The categories in which America ranked were Freestyle Skiing, Snowboarding, Alpine Skiing, Figure Skating, Bobsled, Skeleton, Ice hockey, Short Track, and Luge. The U.S. took home gold medals […]

FAHS Girls’ Basketball Goes to States

March 7, 2014 by

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The Fleetwood girls’ basketball team started up their great season with a win against Northern Lehigh. The girls then went on to win three straight before losing to division rivals Berks Catholic. “I knew from the beginning we were going to be a good team, but I knew there were going to be challenges along […]

Olympic Games Not Without Danger

March 6, 2014 by

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The 2014 Winter Olympics began on February 7 in Sochi, Russia. While it is entertaining to watch which country can bring home the gold, many do not realize how dangerous these sports could be. The top three most dangerous winter Olympics sports are the Luge, Bobsled, and Skeleton. These events are the most dangerous because […]

LeBron Looking to Make History

March 4, 2014 by

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LeBron James was born on 30 December 1984 in Akron, Ohio. James grew up loving basketball and always showed his passion for the sport. In 1999, St. Vincent- St. Mary high school recruited the young prodigy to play for the team. James was a very talented player in high school, helping his team to win […]

Principal Herman to Challenge FAHS Hockey at Santander Arena

March 3, 2014 by

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NFL Reinvents Pro Bowl

February 21, 2014 by

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“This Pro Bowl was exciting to watch this year,” junior Frankie Talarico said. The Pro Bowl was nothing like it was in past years. This year’s Pro Bowl was different. The stars realigned: no more AFC vs. NFC. It is all about giving fans match-ups they have never seen before. “The uniforms were really strange, […]

Ronaldo Wins Second Ballon d’Or

February 14, 2014 by

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The FIFA Ballon d’Or is presented at the end of every year. It is an award that goes out to the best soccer player that year. The 2013 Ballon d’Or ceremony took place on 13 January. The three nominees for the award were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Frank Ribery. All three players had an […]

Neymar Transfers Skills to Barcelona

February 10, 2014 by

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Neymar, Jr., is one of the world’s most famous soccer superstars. He was transferred to Barcelona over the summer from Santos Fc. The 21-year-old Brazilian forward has some of the most incredible foot skills the world has ever seen. The move to Barcelona was one of the biggest transfers of the year, which also included […]

Fleetwood Football Has Great Year

February 4, 2014 by

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“It feels good to have all of the hard work that you put in on the off-season and during the season pay off,” junior Tyler Emge said. Emge had 191 attempts and carried the ball for 1,124 yards this past year. He averaged 5.9 yards per carry. He also piled up 11 touchdowns for the […]

Jameis Winston Takes the Heisman

January 29, 2014 by

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There’s no doubt that it is the most prestigious individual award in college football. The Heisman, which acknowledges the best player of the past season, began in 1935 and was named after John Heisman. “I think Jameis deserved the award.  He had an amazing season, and he ended up winning the national championship,” sophomore Matt […]

Soccer Champions League Explained

January 27, 2014 by

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The Champions League includes one of the biggest soccer tournaments in the world. Most people know number one biggest,  World Cup. The UEFA Champions league is played similarly to the World Cup. Teams must qualify for the Champions league exactly like the World Cup. Then there is a playoff round. After the playoff round is […]

Eagle Improve in 2013-2014 Season

January 24, 2014 by

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The Philadelphia Eagles did not have many good expectations coming into the 2013-2014 season. They fired their head coach of 14 seasons, Andy Reid, who took the team to a terrible 4-12 season. That was not Reid’s brightest moment. Even though it ended badly for Reid, he had a great stay in Philadelphia, leading the […]

Royals Start Season Right

January 21, 2014 by

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The Reading Royals Hockey Team, part of the ECHL, has had a good start this season. Although the 2013-2014 team has high standards after last year winning the Kelly Cup, this year’s Royals are off to a great start. “The Reading Royals are fun to watch,” junior Lizzay Faust said. “The Royals are a really […]

Penn State Ends Decent Season

January 10, 2014 by

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Penn State finished the season 7-5, with a division record of 4-4 and two major upsets. In four overtimes, they beat ranked Michigan 43-40 and won the last regular season game with an upset win over Wisconsin 31-24. They would have probably made it to a bowl, but with the sanctions they could not. Offensive […]

Madness Is Back!

January 2, 2014 by

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College basketball season has tipped off. All teams are looking to play at their top level. Many teams have their top players or “go-to” guys. Nobody ever knows what to expect with college basketball season. It can be a frustrating time with upsets happening left and right, making the season exciting for most people (except […]

Is Tom Brady the Greatest Of All Time?

December 20, 2013 by

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Thomas Edward Patrick Brady, Jr., otherwise known as Tom Brady, was born on 3 August 1977 in San Mateo, California. He stands at 6 feet, 4 inches, tall and is 225 lbs. He is the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots. He and Peyton Manning are two of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play […]

NFL Postseason Shaping Up for Excitement

December 17, 2013 by

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The six seeds for the AFC in the playoffs as of right now are Denver, New England, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Kansas City, and Baltimore. “Denver Broncos at 10-2 will go all the way and win the playoffs,” junior Thaddeus Cornick said. The Broncos are at the top of the AFC playoff picture. They have beaten some […]

Fleetwood Favors Nike, Adidas

December 17, 2013 by

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Soccer players take their footwear very seriously. Professional players all across the world use the best cleats possible to procure every advantage they can in the game. One of the main reasons companies create hundreds of different varieties of cleats is to find a feeling that is suitable to each individual player. Nike and Adidas […]

Seahawks Make a Big Impact

December 12, 2013 by

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The Seattle Seahawks are quite possibly the most feared team in the NFL at this moment. With an incredible defense and dynamic offense, this team is almost impossible to stop. When they are playing at home, it makes for a much taller task for the opponent. “They will be impossible to beat at home.  The […]

Boston Wins World Series

December 4, 2013 by

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It was a dream come true for the Boston Red Sox and their fans. The Red Sox knew they had to make history. It has been 95 years since the Red Sox last won at home to win the World Series. “If you would have asked me in the beginning of the season who would […]

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