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Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Madson celebrates after he closed out the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 27, 2008. The Phillies clinched the NL East title after defeating the Washington Nationals 4-3. (Michael Perez/Philadelphia Inquirer/MCT)

MLB: Offseason Brings Big Changes For NL East

Ren Schmitt
February 27, 2020
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts (50) runs to first as he watches his hit during the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019 in Anaheim, Calif. (Peter Joneleit/CSM/Zuma Press/TNS)

Dodgers Land Betts In Blockbuster Trade

Ren Schmitt
February 13, 2020
The St. Louis Cardinals Marcell Ozuna hits a two-run single in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game 1 of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. St. Louis won, 7-6. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

MLB Roundup: Outfielders Find New Homes

Ren Schmitt
January 30, 2020
Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times/TNS

Astros Sign-Stealing Scandal Rocks MLB

Ren Schmitt
January 23, 2020
The New York Mets Zack Wheeler pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group/MCT)

Phillies Land Free Agent Zack Wheeler

Ren Schmitt
December 5, 2019
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) presses against Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. The Mavericks won, 114-107. (Daniel Carde/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

John Collins Receives 25-Game Suspension

Ren Schmitt
November 7, 2019
Nationals Capture Franchise-First World Series

Nationals Capture Franchise-First World Series

Ren Schmitt
October 31, 2019
Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Ryan Zimmerman #11 after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 16, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images/TNS) **FOR USE WITH THIS STORY ONLY**

Nats Head Home With 2-0 World Series Lead

Ren Schmitt
October 24, 2019
The Washington Nationals Juan Soto (22) celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting the game-tying home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning during Game 5 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Nationals Win Franchise-First NL Pennant

Ren Schmitt
October 17, 2019
The Houston Astros celebrate after a 5-1 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Previewing The 2019 MLB Postseason

Ren Schmitt
October 3, 2019
Robot Umpires Would Create New Problems For MLB

Robot Umpires Would Create New Problems For MLB

Ren Schmitt
September 12, 2019
A reporter from the Detroit Free Press was denied access to the Houston Astros clubhouse and pitcher Justin Verlander following Wednesdays loss to the Detroit Tigers.

Verlander Adds Third No-Hitter To Career Resume

Ren Schmitt
September 5, 2019
The Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout hits a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

MLB: Awards Race Intensifies At The End Of The Season

Ren Schmitt
August 29, 2019
Take Advantage Of Study Abroad Programs

Take Advantage Of Study Abroad Programs

Ren Schmitt
August 24, 2019
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WFU After Dark: What The Tour Glosses Over

Ren Schmitt
August 23, 2019
Frida Islas Valdez: Sociology

Frida Islas Valdez: Sociology

Ren Schmitt
May 3, 2019
Morgan Briggs: Religion

Morgan Briggs: Religion

Ren Schmitt
May 3, 2019
Alex Estrada: History

Alex Estrada: History

Ren Schmitt
May 3, 2019
Just Like That: Aristotle Zarris Story

Just Like That: Aristotle Zarris’ Story

Ren Schmitt
April 18, 2019
MLB: Rookies Show Pitfalls Of Service Time Manipulation

MLB: Rookies Show Pitfalls Of Service Time Manipulation

Ren Schmitt
April 18, 2019
Assistant Basketball Coach Jamill Jones Resigns

Assistant Basketball Coach Jamill Jones Resigns

Ren Schmitt
April 18, 2019
Boston Red Sox Christian Vazquez and Chris Sale celebrate winning the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Chris Sale’s Struggles Raise Serious Concern

Ren Schmitt
April 11, 2019
MLB: Extensions Reflect A Fear Of Free Agency

MLB: Extensions Reflect A Fear Of Free Agency

Ren Schmitt
April 4, 2019
Piccolo Residence Hall, on the campus of Wake Forest University, Monday, November 6, 2017.

Residence Life & Housing Closes Dorms For Fall 2019

Ren Schmitt
April 4, 2019
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
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
Black Student Alliance Receives Lounge In Kitchin Residence Hall

Black Student Alliance Receives Lounge In Kitchin Residence Hall

Ren Schmitt
March 21, 2019
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
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
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
Baseballs Revolution Draws Misguided Criticism

Baseball’s Revolution Draws Misguided Criticism

Ren Schmitt
October 25, 2018
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
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
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
Field Hockey Prevails Over William & Mary

Field Hockey Prevails Over William & Mary

Ren Schmitt
September 20, 2018
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
MLB: Speculations On The Rookie Of The Year

MLB: Speculations On The Rookie Of The Year

Ren Schmitt
September 13, 2018
Barn Indefinitely Closed To Student-Sponsored Events

Barn Indefinitely Closed To Student-Sponsored Events

Ren Schmitt
September 13, 2018
Photo courtesy of Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays Push Boundaries Of Conventional Baseball

Ren Schmitt
September 6, 2018
Major League Baseball Teams Start The Race To Postseason

Major League Baseball Teams Start The Race To Postseason

Ren Schmitt
August 30, 2018
Assistant Basketball Coach Faces Assault Charges

Assistant Basketball Coach Faces Assault Charges

Ren Schmitt
August 30, 2018
New Wake Forest faculty members pose for headshots on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Christopher Brown.

Deacon Profile: Chris Brown

Ren Schmitt
August 30, 2018
Studying Abroad Is A Valuable And Important Experience

Studying Abroad Is A Valuable And Important Experience

Ren Schmitt
August 24, 2018
Ren Schmitt/Old Gold & Black

Expectations vs. Reality: Wake Forest Edition

Ren Schmitt
August 24, 2018
Jorge Dabdoub: Chemistry

Jorge Dabdoub: Chemistry

Ren Schmitt
May 4, 2018
Mark Handler/Old Gold&Black

Making Move-Out More Sustainable

Ren Schmitt
April 26, 2018
Brian Westerholt/Four Seam Images

Wake Forest Baseball Swept by Clemson

Ren Schmitt
April 26, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Baseball Powers Past Davidson

Ren Schmitt
April 5, 2018
Thomas A. Ferrara/Newsday/TNS

Predicting 2018 MLB Awards

Ren Schmitt
March 29, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Baseball Defeats Top ACC Opponents

Ren Schmitt
March 22, 2018
Students React to the Reality of School Shootings

Students React to the Reality of School Shootings

Ren Schmitt
March 22, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Baseball Avoids Total Sweep at Santa Clara

Ren Schmitt
March 1, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Spotlight: Griffin Roberts

Ren Schmitt
February 22, 2018
Three Wake Forest Baseball Players Suspended Indefinitely

Three Wake Forest Baseball Players Suspended Indefinitely

Ren Schmitt
February 22, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Wake Forest Baseball Begins its 2018 Campaign

Ren Schmitt
February 22, 2018
Lillian Johnson/Old Gold&Black

Negin Farsad Illuminates Social Issues Through Her Commentary

Ren Schmitt
February 22, 2018
Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS

Yu Darvish Signs Long-Term Deal with the Cubs

Ren Schmitt
February 15, 2018
John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS

Brewers Acquire two Excellent Outfielders

Ren Schmitt
February 2, 2018
Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/MCT

Andruw Jones Deserves More HOF Consideration

Ren Schmitt
January 25, 2018
(David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/TNS)

Powerhouses Prove Fallible in NFL’s First Week

Ren Schmitt
December 15, 2017

North London Derby returns this weekend

Ren Schmitt
November 17, 2017
Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/TNS

Houston Astros claim their first World Series

Ren Schmitt
November 10, 2017
Photo courtesy of Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS

Clayton Kershaw deserves postseason respect

Ren Schmitt
October 26, 2017
Photo courtesy of Andrew Savulich/New York Daily News/TNS

Bullpen leads Yankees to victory over Twins

Ren Schmitt
October 6, 2017
Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/TNS

MLB Predictions: Wild Card teams set to face off

Ren Schmitt
September 28, 2017
Photo courtesy of Hailey Brooke McFadden

Deacon Spotlight: Hailey Brooke McFadden

Ren Schmitt
September 28, 2017
Instagram/Ronald Acuna

Ronald Acuna could become baseball’s next superstar

Ren Schmitt
September 21, 2017
Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/TNS

Powerhouses prove fallible in NFL’s first week

Ren Schmitt
September 14, 2017
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest athletic communications

Demon Deacons thump Presbyterian in opener

Ren Schmitt
September 7, 2017
Will Vragovic/ Tampa Bay Times/ TNS

Astros organization challenged by Hurricane Harvey

Ren Schmitt
September 1, 2017
What you can really expect for your Freshman year

What you can really expect for your Freshman year

Ren Schmitt
August 26, 2017
Demon Deacon Dictionary

Demon Deacon Dictionary

Ren Schmitt
August 24, 2017
MLB Recap: Marte suspended for 80 games

MLB Recap: Marte suspended for 80 games

Ren Schmitt
April 20, 2017
MLB: The season’s first week brings excitement

MLB: The season’s first week brings excitement

Ren Schmitt
April 13, 2017
Preseason predictions for MLB awards

Preseason predictions for MLB awards

Ren Schmitt
April 6, 2017
Team USA routs Puerto Rico to win WBC

Team USA routs Puerto Rico to win WBC

Ren Schmitt
March 30, 2017
The Cubs reloaded following World Series

The Cubs reloaded following World Series

Ren Schmitt
March 23, 2017
Chicago Cubs’ win ties World Series at one game a piece

Chicago Cubs’ win ties World Series at one game a piece

Ren Schmitt
October 28, 2016
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