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ESPN and the MAC agree to 13-year rights extension

Ray Strickland August 25, 2014

The Mid-American Conference and ESPN reached a 13-year rights extension deal through the 2026-27 season, the longest in the conference’s 68-year history.The announcement was made Aug. 19 during a joint...

MAC announces 2014 MAC Football Preseason Coaches Poll

Taylor Rosen, Riche Mulhall August 25, 2014

The Mid-American Conference released its annual football preseason coaches poll Monday and selected the Bowling Green Falcons and the Toledo Rockets to win the East and West Divisions, respectively.The...

Jason Bitsko

‘He was totally unselfish’

Richie Mulhall August 24, 2014

His selfless nature and positive attitude toward others is what made Jason Bitsko an unforgettable personality and beloved teammate.“Jason had a passion for people,” his mother, Pam Bitsko, said. “He...

Kent State freshman Kristen Brots watches her shot against Western Illinois at the season opening game on Friday, August 22, 2014. The Flashes beat the Leathernecks 3-0.

Flashes split weekend games

Raymond Strickland August 24, 2014

Friday's Box ScoreSunday's Box ScoreSt. Bonaventure proved to be too much for the Kent State soccer team to handle Sunday afternoon as they fell in a 1-0 shutout to the Bonnies.The Flashes came out slow...

Football player’s funeral scheduled for Monday

Richie Mulhall August 22, 2014

A visitation, funeral and reception for Bitsko are scheduled for Sunday and Monday this week. Calling hours will be 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the St. Peter Catholic Church Family Center Gymnasium at 6161 Chambersburg...

UPDATE: Head trauma not cause in Bitsko’s death

Matthew Merchant August 22, 2014

There is no indication of head trauma in the death of Kent State football player Jason Bitsko, Portage County Coroner Dean DePerro said Friday.“Sleep apnea is very difficult to see under a microscope,...

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Coach, football team reflect on teammate’s impact

Richie Mulhall August 21, 2014

Jason Bitsko’s last tweet wasn’t just a typical status update.“There are 86,400 seconds in a day,” the tweet read. “Make sure you use one of those to thank god for everything you have #stayfocused.”His...

Jenna Watson

How to find good seats at the games

Patrick Shade August 20, 2014

How to Find a Good Seat at the Games:It’s been a stressful week: You’ve got numerous tests that are crucial to your grade, meetings almost every night, and that new roommate just won’t stop playing...

Track and Field hammer champion is ‘next best hope’ for Olympic throwers

Josh Yager July 7, 2014

Matthias Tayala, a junior physical education major at Kent State University and now NCAA Division I National Champion, won first place in the hammer throw at the National Championships at the University...

Basketball Camp hosts dads and children for Father’s Day

Caitlin Siegfried June 15, 2014

It was a game of friendly competition between dads and their children at the Father’s Day Basketball Camp on June 15.Participants spent the day practicing basic drills and engaging in some friendly games...

Wild Finish in Louisville

Zach Harley June 1, 2014

Louisville, KY: The Flashes started out the game strong plating two in the first thanks to a Zarley Zalewski single to center.  That was all the offense the Flashes would provide but it looked like that...

Kent State falls to Louisville Friday 5-0. 

Looking ahead for the Flashes

Ty Sugick May 31, 2014

Kent State draws a blank in the score column against Regional tournament host and #1 seed Louisville Friday, Golden Flashes look to rally back Saturday with a win over the Kentucky Wildcats.Flashes youth...

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