AltWeeklies Wire
Getting Paid or Really Hurtnew
The National Football League might have found its way to win the concussion lawsuit that more than 4,000 former players have brought against the league.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
04-11-2013 |
Sports
Mind Over Musclesnew
Jiu-Jitsu practitioners use the other person's momentum and weight against them.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
04-07-2013 |
Sports
Tags: Jiu-Jitsu
The Madness So Farnew
This year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament has reached the Sweet Sixteen. We've seen some entertaining games the first weekend, including some surprises no one expected.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
03-29-2013 |
Sports
Debate in a Fighting Worldnew
If you missed it, the big news last week comes from a mixed martial arts fighter, Fallon Fox, whose license to fight in the state of Florida under review. Fox is the first openly transgender fighter in the MMA sport.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
03-22-2013 |
Sports
Cowboys and Cutting Horsesnew
A good cutting horse gets down to a cow’s eye level to keep it from the herd.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
03-08-2013 |
Sports
Tags: cutting horses
Big Dance Hopesnew
College basketball has been filled with crazy upsets this February, but the real fun begins this Friday when the calendar turns to March.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
03-01-2013 |
Sports
A League of Their Ownnew
A recess favorite of many kids, flag football is gaining popularity with adults as leagues grow across the country.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
02-21-2013 |
Sports
Too Big, Too Strong, Too Fast?new
Do fans and media really want to know how the players in American's favorite sport get bigger, stronger and faster at an advanced pace?
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
02-21-2013 |
Sports
The Slatenew
Super Bowl XLVII was a tale of two halves. The Ravens dominated the first half but, thanks to a blackout, the 49ers made it a game worth watching in the second half.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
02-08-2013 |
Sports
Tags: Super Bowl XLVII
Deserving Second Chances?new
Before the Baltimore Ravens’ playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts, star middle linebacker Ray Lewis announced that he would retire at the end of the season. Lewis has spent 17 years in the NFL at one of the physically toughest positions.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
01-11-2013 |
Sports
Streaky Saintsnew
Drew Brees threw for more than 5,000 yards this season—but he also threw 19 interceptions.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
01-11-2013 |
Sports
Bounty Gate Exposed a Messnew
Tagliabue vacated all suspensions of the players, ending most of the protests from the NFLPA and the players involved. This let the NFLPA declare victory.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
12-24-2012 |
Sports
A Vote for Te'onew
The Heisman Trophy will be handed out this Saturday on ESPN. Many believe Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is the frontrunner.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
12-07-2012 |
Sports
Ole Miss Leaves MSU with Egg on Its Facenew
Even before Ole Miss’ 41-24 win over Mississippi State last Saturday, Hugh Freeze’s first season as Rebels head coach was a resounding success.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
11-30-2012 |
Sports
Marathon Wins for MSU, Losses for USMnew
The University of Southern Mississippi is suffering their first losing season since 1994.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
10-26-2012 |
Sports
