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The NFL draft is one of the biggest off-field events in all of sports. This year's 1st round had 205,000 people in attendance.

Falcons Take Pair of SEC Pass Rushers in 1st Round of 2025 NFL Draft

Graham Josephson, Staff Editor April 25, 2025

The hometown Atlanta Falcons came into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft with an obvious need at pick 15: pass rush. Finishing 31st in sacks last season in a 32-team league is not ideal, and quite...

An emotional Rory McIlroy falls to his knees after making a putt to win the Masters Tournament, becoming the sixth golfer to ever achieve a career Grand Slam.

Rory McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam With Masters Win

David Waters, Staff Editor April 15, 2025

The 2025 Masters Tournament was nothing short of a thriller. It is the tournament where the eyes of every golf fan fall on Augusta National Golf Club. The winner receives the ultimate prize - the coveted...

The University of North Georgia’s “Valorant” Esports team warms up for the Peach Belt Spring 2025 Championships at Kennesaw State University.

An Inside Look into Esports at UNG

Lawson Smith, Staff Editor April 15, 2025

In the past decade, the world of competitive gaming has grown from a niche pastime for video game enthusiasts to a billion-dollar industry. Now referred to as esports, schools at both the collegiate and...

There is a New Bat in the MLB

There is a New Bat in the MLB

Brandon Ferraro April 8, 2025

Baseball Bats haven't changed much over the past few decades, until now. “Torpedo” Bats have arrived to the MLB. Baseball history has taught us that it is important to “barrel” up the baseball...

Falcons GM Terry Fontenot signs new defensive players despite salary cap predicament.

Teams Make Splash in NFL Free Agency

Conor Quinn, Staff Editor April 6, 2025

The opening phase of NFL Free Agency is underway, and a number of teams have already made a significant impact to improve their roster. The Atlanta Falcons have acquired several new players at various...

Truist Park in Marietta, Georgia, where the Atlanta Braves will play their home opener on Friday, April 4.

The Tokyo Series is here

Brandon Ferraro March 25, 2025

The 2025 Major League Baseball season has officially started - in Japan. This is the seventh time the MLB has opened its season in Japan. It also happened in 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2019 and 2024. This...

Craig Kimbrel has earned nine All-Star selections over his 15-year career.

Atlanta Braves Reunite With All-Star Closer Craig Kimbrel

David Waters, Staff Editor March 25, 2025

The Atlanta Braves have signed closing pitcher Craig Kimbrel to a minor league deal. Kimbrel, who turns 37 in May, was drafted by the Braves in the third round of the 2008 MLB Draft and quickly became...

Photo taken by Darby Olive.

Nothing but Net on Senior Day

Darby Olive March 4, 2025

Senior day was a success for the Nighthawks during their double-header basketball games. Both the women and men's teams played against the Clayton State Lakers for their senior day games.   Before...

UNG Intramural Basketball Game

Uniting Communities Through Competition

Phoenix Borrego February 18, 2025

With basketball, wiffle ball, flag football and more,  intramural sports on all UNG campuses allow students to play sports in a recreational setting.  Andrew “Bucky” Barnes, a senior kinesiology...

The Atlanta Braves have announced that the club has signed All-Star outfielder Jurickson Profar to a free-agent contract.

Atlanta Braves Sign All-Star Outfielder Jurickson Profar

David Waters, Staff Editor February 4, 2025

The Atlanta Braves have announced that the club has signed All-Star outfielder Jurickson Profar to a free-agent contract. The deal is worth $42M over three years. Profar, 32, is coming off the most productive...

Bob Uecker takes the mound to throw out the first pitch at a Milwaukee Brewers game in 2011.

Beloved MLB Broadcaster Passes Away at 90

David Waters, Staff Editor January 18, 2025

Former Major League Baseball catcher and acclaimed broadcaster Bob Uecker passed away Thursday morning. According to a statement from the Uecker family, he had privately been battling small cell lung cancer...

UNG students showed out in numbers to watch the Nighthawks take on Peach Belt Conference rival Lander.

AJ White’s Game Winner Lifts UNG Men Over Lander

Graham Josephson, Staff Editor January 16, 2025

Junior guard AJ White’s 3-pointer at the buzzer gave the University of North Georgia men’s basketball team a victory over Lander University at home Monday night. This game was the first matchup between...

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