"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

'Covers the campus like the magnolias'
"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell addresses the media about his suspension for domestic violence Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 during spring training in Mesa, Ariz. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Cubs Offseason Paves Path To Uncertain Future

Ren Schmitt March 28, 2019

When the Cubs stormed back from a 3-1 deficit in the 2016 World Series to snap a 108-year championship drought, it seemed as though a dynasty was in the making. Now, after falling short of the World Series...

Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., regarded as the top prospect in baseball, zeros in on a ground ball hit to him during infield drills at Englebert Complex in Dunedin.

MLB: Award Predictions For The 2019 Season

Ren Schmitt March 21, 2019

The shape of the awards races in 2019 is not unlike it was in 2018. Perennial stars like Mike Trout and Max Scherzer appear poised to add to their trophy cabinets, while awards like the NL MVP, aided by...

Black Student Alliance Receives Lounge In Kitchin Residence Hall

Black Student Alliance Receives Lounge In Kitchin Residence Hall

Ren Schmitt March 21, 2019

In an email shared with the Wake Forest community on Monday, March 18, President Nathan Hatch announced the designation of a lounge in Kitchin for use by the Black Student Alliance (BSA). BSA, which...

Charlie Manuel watches Bryce Harper take swings at batting practice on Sunday. Manuel and Larry Bowa, both former Phillies managers, are at spring training as instructors.

Machado And Harper Ink Big Deals

Ren Schmitt March 7, 2019

After months of waiting, false rumors, collusion accusations and more waiting, Bryce Harper landed in Philadelphia and Manny Machado signed with San Diego, finally putting an end to their respective free...

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the second inning on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 at ATT Park in San Francisco, Calif. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

MLB Off-Season: NL East Improves Their Roster

Ren Schmitt December 6, 2018

As the stove begins to heat during this MLB offseason, no division has been more active than the NL East. Both via trade and in free agency, every NL East team — aside from the lowly Marlins — has...

While sports fans love the thrilling feeling that anything can happen in a given season, game, tournament or competition, there are certain facts people assume are sure things: superhuman records will never be beaten, franchises will forever be cursed by championship droughts and sports will always be played a certain way. But as the Red Sox 2018 World Series victory proves, things can change; the once ridiculed team has become a powerhouse in the last decade. Here are other seemingly guaranteed sports truths that have been turned on their heads. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Boston Red Sox Dismantle Dodgers In World Series

Ren Schmitt November 1, 2018

After finishing the regular season with baseball’s best record, the Boston Red Sox made quick work of their postseason opponents, eventually cruising to a World Series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers...

Baseballs Revolution Draws Misguided Criticism

Baseball’s Revolution Draws Misguided Criticism

Ren Schmitt October 25, 2018

Though the postseason should be an opportunity for baseball to celebrate transcendent play on the field and attract new fans, the joys of October baseball in 2018 have been consistently marred by the grouchiness...

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw lets his emotion show while pitching against the Milwaukee Brewers in the sixth inning during Game 5 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. The Dodgers won, 5-2, for a 3-2 series lead. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

MLB: Examining October Playoff Matchups

Ren Schmitt October 18, 2018

After a lackluster slate of division series that featured two sweeps and zero game fives, the NLCS and ALCS have reignited the excitement that should accompany October baseball. The four remaining clubs...

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw is on the mound in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, August, 19, 2018, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Wash. (Ken Lambert/Seattle Times/TNS)

Projecting The National League Postseason Outcome

Ren Schmitt October 4, 2018

The National League featured one of the most climatic endings to a season in recent history, as both the NL Central and NL West ended in a tie for first place, necessitating a game 163 to determine the...

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber pitches in the first inningagainst the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)

Stage Set For Battleground In AL Playoffs

Ren Schmitt September 27, 2018

As the National League playoff race crescendos into what will be a chaotic final weekend of baseball, all is quiet in the American League. The five playoff teams in the AL — Boston, Cleveland, Houston,...

Field Hockey Prevails Over William & Mary

Field Hockey Prevails Over William & Mary

Ren Schmitt September 20, 2018

After postponing the game due to Florence, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-4) and William & Mary Tribe (3-2) finally faced off under sunny skies in what was a back-and-forth contest on Wednesday …...

Washington Nationals Bryce Harper (34) loses his helmet while batting in the first inning against the Miami Marlins on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 at Marlins Park in Miami, Fla. (Patrick Farrell/Miami Herald/TNS)

MLB Free Agency Falls Short Of Expectations

Ren Schmitt September 20, 2018

In 2015, baseball writers and executives agreed that the 2018 free agent class appeared poised to be one of the greatest in history. Some of the names available at the end of 2018 season seemed like generational...

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