The Ever-Pressing Issue of Social Change Created By Professional African American Athletes
By Will Satler | wsatler@msudenver.edu | December 3rd, 2018
COLORADO — Day after day, we see more and more African-American professional athletes stand up and speak for change. In what feels like an eternity ago, Colin Kaepernick stood up for change when he sat and eventually nealed for the National Anthem during his team’s NFL game. Since then, many athletes have spoken out about many different issues, including racial injustice. READ MORE HERE.
My Early Season Award Winners for the 2018-2019 NBA Season
WE’RE A WEEK INTO THE 2018-2019 NBA SEASON WHICH HAS THE NUGGETS AT UNDEFEATED, AND THE LAKERS AT 1-3. SO, WHO WINS THE MVP? I BREAK DOWN THAT AND MUCH MORE.
By Will Satler | wsatler@msudenver.edu | October 24th, 2018
DENVER— The Toronto Raptors are 5-0 and sit at the top of the Eastern Conference. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 0-4 and sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. You could’ve guessed that before the start of the season. READ MORE HERE.
The MVP Award Is, And Always Will Be A Team Award
IT’S BEEN YEARS SINCE THE BASEBALL AWARD FOR THE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER IN EACH LEAGUE HAS BEEN AWARDED TO THE BEST PLAYER. SO THEN WHO GETS IT?
By Will Satler | wsatler@msudenver.edu | September 26th, 2018
COLORADO — As the MLB regular season winds to a blinding end, it’s about that time to start we talk about the end of season awards. READ MORE HERE.
Why a Game 163 on Monday Would Be Good For Everything Baseball
AS CRAZY AS THE END OF THE SEASON CAN GET IN BASEBALL, IT CAN GET EVEN CRAZIER IF THEY ADD A ‘IF’ GAME TO THE REGULAR SEASON. HERE’S WHY IT WOULD BE GOOD FOR BASEBALL.
By Will Satler | wsatler@msudenver.edu | September 26th, 2018
COLORADO — It’s definitely a possibility. After the Rockies 10-1 win over the Phillies Tuesday night, they leapfrogged the Cardinals for the 2nd wild-card spot and pulled within a half-game of the Dodgers in the NL West after the Diamondbacks walked off on LA. READ MORE HERE.
The Colorado Rockies Started the Biggest Week in Their History Tonight
BEHIND A BIG THIRD INNING AND A STRONG OUTING FROM JON GRAY, ROCKIES RETURN HOME AND PICK UP AN IMPORTANT WIN IN THE ROAD TO CLINCHING A PLAYOFF BERTH,
By Will Satler | wsatler@msudenver.edu | September 24th, 2018
COLORADO — It was over before the Phillies even knew it. It all started in the third inning when the Rockies’ centerfielder Charlie Blackmon singled and was later brought around to score on a Nolan Arenado single back up the middle. READ MORE HERE.
America Needs Journalists.
THE COLORADO SUN LAUNCHES AT A VERY CRUCIAL TIME FOR JOURNALISM IN AMERICA WITH A TWIST ON JOURNALISM.
By Will Satler | wsatler@msudenver.edu | September 11th, 2018
COLORADO– Many people said the profession was dying. “Journalism is dead. Newspapers are dead. Nobody needs them anymore.” That was the common talk for months. READ MORE HERE.
The Importance of Professional Athletes in Sports
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER LEBRON JAMES POSTS PHOTO ON INSTAGRAM WITH AN INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE AS HE CONTINUES TO USE HIS PLATFORM FOR GOOD.
By Will Satler | wsatler@msudenver.edu | September 9th, 2018
COLORADO– “Progress over pride.” That was the quote of the day, the one that caught my eye while I scrolled down my Instagram timeline… READ MORE HERE.
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