Sports season moments analyzed

Sports season moments analyzed

May 3, 2013

The University of Wyoming is about to close the books on another school year, and with that comes the end of almost all of the athletic events from the 2012-2013 season. Except for teams such as the men’s and women’s track and field squads, who will continue their season well into May, no more Cowboy and Cowgirl athletes will step on their respective playing...

Analysis: A bold step for gay athletes

Analysis: A bold step for gay athletes

May 2, 2013

A big step has been made in the direction of tolerance and acceptance in the sports world. NBA player Jason Collins announced to the public through an interview with Sports Illustrated that he is gay. This marks the first time that an active player from the four major American sports has come out of the closet. The amount of courage that Collins displayed Monday...

NHL playoffs begin after lockout

NHL playoffs begin after lockout

May 1, 2013

After a shortened season due to a lengthy lock out, the National Hockey League was able to salvage a post season. The 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin this evening. The first game of these playoffs is at 8 p.m. EST between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Minnesota Wild. Two other games also will be played tonight, with games occurring every night for the next...

Track and field returns victorious

Track and field returns victorious

May 1, 2013

Wyoming’s track and field team put on an incredible performance at the Jack Christiansen Invitational in Ft. Collins, Colo. Eleven Wyoming top-10 school records were broken in the effort, including one all-time mark, to finish the meet as the Cowgirls placed first with 167.5 points and the Cowboys finishing second with 112. In the end, Wyoming finished second...

Women’s golf finishes season

Women’s golf finishes season

Apr 30, 2013

Wyoming’s women’s golf team might not have achieved the victory they hoped for, but they did bring back many honors for the brown and gold to end the year. The team concluded its 2012-13 season with a 321 (+33) during Saturday’s third and final round of the Mountain West Championship to finish the event in eighth place with a final score of 969 (+105) at...

Tennis falls short at MWC semis

Tennis falls short at MWC semis

Apr 30, 2013

The Cowgirls were one win away from the finals of the Mountain West Conference women’s tennis championship, with only UNLV in the way. But it was not meant to be, as the Cowgirls lost to the Runnin’ Rebels 4-3 on Saturday. The loss brings an end to the season for the UW tennis squad. They will end the year with an overall record of 11-12 and a conference...