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Sports Columns

A reflection on the White Sox, and why we love losing streaks

As we roll into the final third of the 2024 Major League Baseball season, one topic has captivated fans across the nation like no other.  I’m not talking about Paul Skene’s meteoric rise to the top of the Cy Young race as a rookie or Aaron Judge’s dominant campaign for his second ...

From illness to gold: Suni Lee’s comeback

United States Olympian gymnast Suni Lee didn’t know if she would ever make it back to international competition a few short months ago. After fighting immense challenges, sickness and doubts, Lee is leaving the Paris 2024 Olympics with three medals and a six-time overall Olympic medalist. ...

The bittersweetness to Maya Moore’s jersey retirement

In just a few short weeks, retired WNBA star Maya Moore will have her jersey permanently lifted to the rafters at Target Center on Aug. 24, a testament to her incredible career with the Minnesota Lynx. That Saturday will be a historical, bittersweet day for the Lynx franchise and fans. I ...

Let’s get acquainted: Excited to join The Independent team

Hello, Marshall community! My name is Samantha Davis, and I joined The Independent team this week. I can already tell this is going to be fun. I am very excited to provide news and chase down stories, but I thought I would introduce myself first. I will be providing coverage as a sports and ...

2023 Hall of Fame class is a milestone moment in basketball’s global growth

The 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class is special. Not just because its members — Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Pau Gasol and Dwyane Wade — combine for 10 NBA Championships and 28 All-NBA selections. Not because it features an all-time WNBA great in Becky Hammon and arguably the greatest ...