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Tyler Kieslich is the sports editor for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at tkieslic@kent.edu.

Opinion: The Winter Olympics are a hot mess — but is it worth it?

Tyler Kieslich February 4, 2014

The Winter Olympics will begin in Sochi, Russia in just a few days, and it is already being widely reported as the most expensive in history. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his government have put...

Junior guard Derek Jackson defends the ball from Akron University Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. The Flashes beat the Zips 60-57, with a three point shot scored in the final seconds of the game.

Revitalized men’s basketball team heads to Michigan

Richie Mulhall February 3, 2014

Fresh off its 60-57 victory against Akron Saturday night, the Kent State men’s basketball team is feeling more focused than ever — at least since the beginning of the season when the team started off...

Flashes clip Eagles’ wings, earn first win in three meets to improve 3-2 in conference play

Michael Mann February 2, 2014

After dropping two consecutive matches, the Kent State wrestling team got back on a winning path with their 18-12 victory over Eastern Michigan while visiting Ypsilanti Friday night.The 125-pound class...

Goodson’s heroic shot the miracle Flashes needed

Richie Mulhall February 2, 2014

In the classic, highly anticipated Kent State-Akron basketball game Saturday night, senior forward Darren Goodson picked up his fourth foul and headed to the bench late in contest.When Goodson sat, he...

Wild ending and game-winning shot lifts Kent State over Akron

Richie Mulhall February 2, 2014

Many people doubted that Kent State would be able to pull off an upset victory over the East Division leader Akron Saturday night – even at home – because Akron had a size and record advantage...

Senior guard Ashley Evans defends the ball against Ball State at the game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. Kent State won the game 60-57.

Flashes knock off Ball State and earn first conference victory

Taylor Rosen February 2, 2014

Kent State defeated Ball State 60-57 behind a near career performance for senior guard Ashley Evans and earned their first conference win of the season.The contest came down to hitting foul shots down...

Men’s basketball’s lead, spirits crushed by Wednesday loss’s major second-half hiccups

Richie Mulhall January 31, 2014

Disheartened. Defeated. These alliterative words best describe the Kent State men’s basketball team’s morale after a narrow 50-49 loss to the Northern Illinois Huskies on Wednesday at the M.A.C. Center.The...

Flashes struggle shooting from outside, fall at Northern Illinois

Taylor Rosen January 31, 2014

A near career-best performance for Montia Johnson was not enough Wednesday as Kent State fell at Northern Illinois 65-43.“Montia did a very nice job of being the player she is,” Kent State head coach...

Kent State sophomore K.K Simmons attempts to score in the game againt North Illiniois on January 29, 2014. Kent State lost the game in the final minutes, 50-49.

Rivalry Renewed: Struggling Flashes prepare for annual visit from Akron

Richie Mulhall January 30, 2014

Some rivalries are created simply to make money or to spice things up in a conference. Others are born.The Kent State-Akron rivalry is one that stems from proximity – two cities within 15 miles of each...

TV2 Video: Women’s basketball team struggles to fill stands

Jason Kostura January 30, 2014

As TV2 reporter Jason Kostura found out, many Kent State students know more about the men's basketball team than they do the women's. Jason talked to the women's basketball coach to find out more information.  

KentWired Sports Update: Jan. 29, 2014

Joe Billhimer January 30, 2014

KentWired Sports Update: Jan. 29, 2014 from KentWired.com on Vimeo. 

Junior Caleb Marsh takes on Central Michigan opponent Mike Ottinger at the wrestling meet Sunday, Jan 26, 2014 in the M.A.C. Center.

Kent State wrestling team to defend No. 25 ranking in Ypsilanti

Michael Mann January 28, 2014

The Kent State wrestling team (8-8, 2-2 Mid-American Conference) will take a trip up to Ypsilanti, Mich., to face the Eastern Michigan Eagles (8-5, 1-2 MAC) after dropping their last two matches to conference...

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