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D.C. United midfielder Russell Canouse steals the ball from Columbus Crew midfielder Pedro Santos during a match in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

Columbus Crew SC clinches playoff spot with win over D.C. United

Cameron Hoover October 1, 2017

Columbus Crew SC exorcised the demons of a failed 2016 season Saturday night, as their 2-0 win over Eastern Conference bottom-dweller D.C. United secured their spot in the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs.Crew SC...

Buffalo defenders tackle Kent State quarterback George Bollas during a run in the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

Bulls outmatch Flashes in MAC opener

Scott Lendak September 30, 2017

High emotions dominated Kent State football players as they ran out of the tunnel, jumping up and down to hype up the crowd for their second home game Saturday. The Flashes began conference play at Dix...

Kent Sate running back Will Matthews (center right) leads a short prayer just after the national anthem to start off their game versus Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

Kent State football continues team prayer

Arkayla Tenney-Howard September 30, 2017

The Kent State football team kneeled in a circle, hands on one another’s shoulders, heads bowed, as William Matthews, junior running back, led the team prayer.Before every game and after every practice,...

Dunlap, Bookman impress as the Flashes compete in the All-Ohio meet

Ian Kreider September 30, 2017

The first two meets of the year for the Kent State cross country team have been defined by the performance of the underclassmen.That did not change Friday.Freshman Maddie Dunlap came into Friday’s race...

Kent State freshman Clara Rodriguez Seto looks for a pass in the game against Miami University (OH) Sept. 29, 2017. Miami won 1-0.

Field Hockey stumbles in home opener

Henry Palattella September 30, 2017

For the first time all season, the Kent State field hockey team played in front of a home crowd this Friday.The Flashes (4-8, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) fell by a score of 1-0 to Miami (OH) (5-6, 3-0...

Freshman Maddie Dunlap runs during a cross country meet on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Freshman runner Dunlap finds success at collegiate level

Ian Kreider September 27, 2017

Freshman Maddie Dunlap joined the Kent State cross country team this fall after a stellar high school career. Dunlap finished her career as the 2016 Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II 1600-meter...

Haynes, Flashes welcome conference play

Brandon Kagan September 26, 2017

Kent State head football coach Paul Haynes and his players are excited to start their conference schedule coming off a 42-3 loss to Louisville in week four.“We’re happy that we’re in MAC play against...

LeBron James smiles during a press conference during the Cleveland Cavaliers media day in Independence, Ohio, on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017.

LeBron James speaks on Thomas, Trump, his future

Simon Hannig September 25, 2017

Monday was the Cleveland Cavaliers media day, and the first member of the Cavs to the podium was coach Tyronn Lue. Lue confirmed to reporters that former MVP Derrick Rose will starting point guard position...

Field hockey falls to Richmond, beats Saint Louis over weekend

Brandon Busby September 24, 2017

The Kent State field hockey team is returning home this week having split the weekend's games, falling to the University of Richmond (2-7) and defeating Saint Louis University (3-5). The University of...

UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic stands with a fan in Water Street Tavern while the national anthem played before the Cleveland Browns game on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.

Reigning UFC champion Stipe Miocic watches Browns game in Kent

Cameron Hoover September 24, 2017

As the Kent Browns Backers huddled around television sets ravenously cheering on their Cleveland Browns Sunday afternoon, one larger-than-life figure seemed to blend right in.Reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion...

Kent State opposite Heather Younkin (left) and middle blocker Annie Ennesser block a spike during a match against Akron Friday, Sept. 22, 2017.

Volleyball drops weekend conference matchups

Taylor Sforzo September 24, 2017

Kent State Volleyball (2-11, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) began Mid-American conference play this weekend against Akron (5-9, 1-1 MAC) and Buffalo (9-4, 2-0).Kent State started off the match on Friday...

Kent players battle for the ball after a corner kick during a game against EMU on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.

Ernst’s first career goal leads Flashes to conference win

Henry Palattella September 24, 2017

Coming into Sunday's matchup against Eastern Michigan, Kent State midfielder Rachel Ernst had yet to score at the collegiate level. That all changed Sunday, as the freshman netted her first career goal...

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