Welcome to The Flare, a weekly round-up of some of the top stories in news, politics, entertainment, sports and beyond. The goal is to keep you updated and informed, without taking up too much of your time. Like, share and learn something 1.Guantanamo No More? If President Obama has it his way, that will be the case. Obama isn’t letting […]
Read moreWhile the spring 2015 semester is coming to an end, five Liberty University NCAA Division I sports teams are gearing up for their individual runs at Big South Conference (BSC) Championships and two teams have just finished their season. Women’s Lacrosse (7-10, 5-2 BSC) The Lady Flames Lacrosse Team is having a turn-around season. After finishing 2-16 overall and 1-6 […]
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A late rally fell just short for the Lady Flames softball team (13-15, 2-1 Big South) as they dropped the first game of a double-header in the Liberty Softball Classic, losing to Saint Francis, 5-4, Friday, March 20 at Liberty Softball Stadium. Liberty scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to pull within one run of visiting […]
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In the month of March, apparently there is more to life than basketball — although this is news to me. For years, I have been enamored with the NCAA Tournament and March Madness, and this year is no different. I am one of those crazies who will have three different games open at the same time during the first few […]
Read moreThe Liberty University Department of Athletics is committed to raising up talented, well-rounded athletes who serve Christ in all areas of life. The Athletics Department’s community service initiative is one example of this commitment. Within the past few years, the Athletics Department made a concerted effort to establish and build upon relationships between Liberty and organizations and schools in the […]
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Sports bring out the best in people. It seems that every day there is a touching story about teams or athletes spreading hope and happiness to kids or adults with terminal diseases or special needs. But sports also bring out the worst in people. In competition, reputations, bragging rights, wins, records and championships are at stake. During big games, it […]
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Daily LFSN show ‘Game On’ continues after 261 episodes on faith and sports A long-anticipated vision became reality last year on Feb. 3, as the Liberty Flames Sports Network (LFSN) launched the first ever daily sports and faith show called “Game On.” It started as a vision and an empty Sears building with only three staff members, but in six […]
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“It’s just a game.” No phrase makes my blood run hotter, faster, etc. Some of that may have to do with my blood already running hot from a particularly devastating loss when a sports ignoramus chimes in with the phrase, but it is annoying in every sense. See, I love sports. And when I say that, I do not mean […]
Read moreIn an era where the sports world seems to be marred by scandal, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find honorable role models in the field. While there are still athletes like NBA guard Jeremy Lin and MLB player Albert Pujols who are outspoken Christians and good role models, shame seems to be a pervasive theme in sports today. While […]
Read moreLiberty athletes, coaches garner national attention Though most students may have been on break the last five weeks, Flames athletics did not enjoy the same rest. In addition to all the on-field and court accomplishments of the last month, Liberty’s athletes excelled off the field as well. Below are just a few highlights of the Christmas break. Football Senior tight […]
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While the song isn’t used anymore in the NFL, chances are if you ever watched a football game growing up, you heard Hank Williams Jr. belt out, “Are you ready for some football?” But, for the first time in my lifetime, the answer to the question is, “No.” Honestly, this season scares me. In case you haven’t noticed, there has […]
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The Lynchburg Hillcats offered minor league baseball at discounted rates to Liberty students Thursday night Baseball fans, Liberty University students and lovers of cheap entertainment all had one place to be Thursday, Aug. 23. That place was Lynchburg’s City Stadium, site of the Lynchburg Hillcats biannual Liberty University night. The Hillcats, a minor league baseball affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, […]
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Liberty University has been blessed with all the new sports facilities that are underway. Athletic director Jeff Barber has said to expect the new Worthington baseball stadium to be completed in February 2013. In addition to the stadium, the Matthes-Hopkins track and field used by students, community, faculty and staff, will be renovated. Furthermore, due to the demolition of the […]
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Major League Baseball (MLB) has made large strides to reduce the use of steroids, enforcing stricter rules that make players think twice. However, MLB players still find it necessary to use banned substances. According to baseballsteriodsera.com, nine players have been suspended for their use of a banned substance since 2008. This season, four additional players have also been suspended. While […]
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