Bulls await hectic Summer of Lebron
June 4, 2010 • Charlie Morrissey, News Manager
Filed under National Sports, Sports
Only one more month to go until the long anticipated free agent signing period begins. This will be the biggest sports story of the summer because of the numerous elite players available in the free agent pool. The most talked about is obviously Lebron James. Questions about where James will go after... Read more »
World of excitement
May 25, 2010 • Charlie Morrissey, News Manager
Filed under National Sports, Sports
There is another event that comes every four years taking place this year besides the Olympics. To some countries, this is even more important than the Olympics. This event is the World Cup and will take place in a new venue: South Africa. It begins on June 11 with South Africa vs. Mexico and the first... Read more »
Bulls down 2-0 after sneaking into playoffs
April 26, 2010 • Charlie Morrissey, News Manager
Filed under National Sports, Sports
The Chicago Bulls were able to win their last two games of the season to edge into the playoffs. They sneaked past two playoff teams – the Bobcats and Celtics – to ensure the eighth and final playoff spot. The Toronto Raptors were left out of the playoffs by one game. The spot both teams... Read more »
Top 5 summer programs at RB
April 14, 2010 • Charlie Morrissey, News Manager
Filed under Features
Top 5 Summer School Courses to take: This is an overview of five classes that students should take advantage of during their summer break. Some classes are required to take and others are just fun and a good experience. Here are the top five classes that students at RBHS should take during the three... Read more »
Wait until next year, St. Baldrick’s
March 15, 2010 • Charlie Morrissey, News Manager
Filed under Local News, News
It is the time of year when students are usually packed into the auditorium for an annual hair-shaving experience. For the past two years, Riverside-Brookfield High School has participated in the worldwide event called St. Baldrick’s Day, which supports cancer research. This year, RB has chosen not... Read more »
Verdict: Summer Olympics still better
March 9, 2010 • Charlie Morrissey, News Manager
Filed under National Sports, Opinion
With the conclusion of the Winter Olympics, it is kind of sad that the nonstop action has finally come to an end. No longer can I turn on NBC and know that there is going to be some sort of winter contest on. One question that is always asked about the Olympics is which games are better: the Winter or... Read more »
Super Bowl: Three up, three down, three in between
February 10, 2010 • Charlie Morrissey, News Manager
Filed under National Sports, Sports
The Super Bowl experience: Three up, three down, three in between Three Up: The Saints: This is an obvious one, but still a good one. The Colts were favored by 5.5 and nearly every expert on Espn predicted that they would win. The Saints recovered an onside that to start the second half and that completely... Read more »
Bull Run
January 29, 2010 • Charlie Morrissey, News Manager
Filed under National Sports, Sports
After drafting Derrick Rose first overall in the 2008 draft, there was no question whether or not he would be able to get to the basket in the NBA and finish. There were concerns though, that he would not be able to develop a jump shot in the NBA. Recently, those concerned fans have been silenced as... Read more »
NFL playoffs prediction: Colts win again
January 8, 2010 • Charlie Morrissey, News Manager
Filed under National Sports, Sports
The start of 2010 means New Year’s resolutions and a fresh start for everybody. For us sports fans it means the NFL playoffs and the road to the Super Bowl. It also is time for each fan to give predictions for the Playoffs. Here is my insight. Wildcard Round Game: New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals:... Read more »
Lovie, Bears are underachieving
January 4, 2010 • Charlie Morrissey, News Manager
Filed under National Sports, Sports
It seems like just yesterday that the Chicago Bears got Jay Cutler and seemed poised to make a playoff run. It is now week 14 in the NFL and the Bears are 5-8, third in the NFC North because the dreadful Lions are still in their division. Cutler has not even been close to what Bears fans expected when... Read more »