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Former Cleveland Browns star fails to make roster for Oakland after summer knee surgery, free to sign with any other NFL team

Tim Dorst August 27, 2013

Josh Cribbs, former Kent State quarterback and Cleveland Browns kick-return specialist, was released from his contract with the Oakland Raiders on Sunday as part of their recent preseason cuts.Cribbs,...

Kent State sophomore Hannah Faulker hits the ball toward the Ball State goal on Oct. 13 at Murphy-Mellis Field in Kent. The Flashes won against The Cardinals 6-5. Photo by Brian Smith.

A breakdown of Kent State sports

Nick Shook and Cindy Deng August 27, 2013

FOOTBALLFormer head coach Darrell Hazell led Kent State’s football team to an 11-3 overall record, including a perfect 8-0 record in the Mid-American Conference in 2012. The Flashes also participated...

Ohio State defensive back transfers to Kent State

Nick Shook August 27, 2013

Former Ohio State defensive back Najee Murray has transferred to Kent State and began classes on the university’s main campus Monday.Murray, a three-star recruit out of Steubenville High School, was...

Evans signs with Italian Pro Basketball Team

Tim Dorst August 27, 2013

Former Kent State forward Chris Evans signed a contract last week to begin his professional playing career in Italy with the Liomatic Group Bari Basketball team.Liomatic competes in the Legadue Silver...

Junior forward Stephanie Haugh (center) achieves a breakaway from St. Bonaventure offense Thursday at Zoeller Field. Photo by LEAH KLAFCZYNSKI.

Flashes soccer split two weekend games

Kent Hushion August 26, 2013

The Kent State women’s soccer team opened its regular season schedule with a pair of weekend games, defeating St. Bonaventure 3-2 at Zoeller Field Friday and dropping a 3-0 road loss to the Marshall...

The Kent State Flashes took on Robert Morris University at Murphy-Mellis Field Saturday, taking the win with a final score of 9-6. Kent State field hockey will play again Friday against James Madison. Photo by ERIN MCLAUGHLIN.

Flashes gear up for regular season with 9-6 exhibition victory

Chris Ginley August 26, 2013

The Kent State field hockey team had a successful first outing Saturday, defeating the Robert Morris (Pa.) Colonials 9-6 in an exhibition contest at Murphy-Mellis Field.In a controlled scrimmage, the Flashes...

The Kent State Golden Flashes practice Aug. 16 at Dix Stadium for the upcoming 2013 season. Photo by COTY GIANNELLI.

Flash football team gets ready for a new season

Nick Shook August 26, 2013

Change can be found everywhere within Kent State football in 2013.With a new year comes new faces, and some who may be unfamiliar are sprinkled throughout the lineup on offense, defense and the coaching...

Senior running back Dri Archer defends the ball from a Western Michigan player during the first half of Saturday's Homecoming game on Oct. 20, 2012. The Flashes triumphed 41-21. Photo by Hannah Potes.

Flashes football 2013: Kent State’s key players

Nick Shook August 22, 2013

Dri ArcherRunning back/wide receiver/kick returnerNumber: 1Height: 5’8”Weight: 175 lbs.Hometown: Laurel, Fla.High school: VeniceYear: 5th-year senior2012 statistics:159 rushing attempts, 1,482 yards...

Board of Trustees approves a $1.2 million indoor practice facility for baseball and softball teams

Megan Wilkinson August 22, 2013

The Board of Trustees authorized a $1.2 million project in early May to build a 10,000-square-foot, indoor practice facility for the men’s baseball and women’s softball teams.Funding for the project...

Andy Hanson, exercise science major at the University of Akron, tackles one of the hardest routes during a bouldering competition at the Kent State Rec center. Hanson said he enjoyed bouldering because it was something new and exciting to do. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin

The Rec has more to offer than just treadmills

Nick Shook August 22, 2013

Adventure Center rentals For outdoor trips, river adventures or bike outings, the Adventure Center has all the equipment students need. “It is top of the line gear and students are paying a very small...

Kent State fans cheer on the team as they enter the dugout after celebrating a dramatic win over the Florida Gators in the College World Series Monday, June 18. Photo by Jeff Glidden

Beginner’s guide to being a Flashes fan

Ian Round August 21, 2013

Kent State’s 2013 football season may begin Thursday, Aug. 29, but the sports fan’s season begins long before that.A good start is to attend the pep rally at the M.A.C. Center on Aug. 24.“We introduce...

Head Coach Paul Haynes speaks to the football team at the conclusion of the annual Spring Football game on Saturday, April 27 at Dix Stadium. The Blue overwhelmed the Gold, defeating them 31-0 in the exhibition game. Photo by Shane Flanigan

Haynes, Flashes aim for another golden season in 2013

Nick Shook August 21, 2013

Five Points of focus heading into the 2013 season 1.Offensive line play The Flashes lost a great offensive lineman in departed senior Brian Winters, who was selected in the third round of the NFL Draft...

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