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Bears take risk, make Cutler quarterback of the future

The clamoring for Josh McCown can stop.  Jay Cutler is the Chicago Bears’ quarterback of the future. Cutler has signed a seven-year, $128 million contract that will pay him an average of $18 million per year over the first three years, including $54 million guaranteed, Bears general manager Phil Emery announced Thursday, Jan.

New year, same exciting performances

Year in and year out, New Year’s Day is a day in which college football takes center stage. The day provides an opportunity for the sport’s best teams to showcase their skills on a national stage.

Winter Classic becoming great NHL tradition

13-degree temperatures.  And Snow.  Lots of snow. Who would want to spend their New Year’s Day sitting outside in those conditions? Well, apparently about 105,000 passionate, snow-powdered hockey fans. Exactly 105,491 fans, clad in red and blue, packed Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Jan.

Phoenix blows second half lead, loses second straight

In the team’s final non-conference game, the Elon University women’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker to North Carolina A&T State University, 58-57, on Dec.

Cold shooting day plagues Elon against No. 7 Duke

Just over a year ago in Durham, Elon University hung with the top-ranked Duke University Blue Devils for nearly the entire first half. The Phoenix held a lead down the stretch, but a Blue Devils run early in the second half broke it open and the hosts went on to win, 76-54. When the two schools, separated by just 39 miles, met again on Dec.

Elon Loses to Duke 86-48 in New Year's Eve Matchup

Though Elon came to the Greensboro Coliseum hoping to celebrate an end-of-year win, the Phoenix lost to the Duke Blue Devils with a final score of 86-48. Elon started the game with Lucas Troutman winning the tip-off and giving Elon the first possession, and senior Sebastian Koch followed up by scoring the first two points for Elon at 17:40.

2013 ELN Top 10

What do you think was the top story of 2013? Below are the top 10 stories of 2013, as voted by the staff of Elon Local News.

Dysfunctional decline continues in Cleveland

Before I begin, I have to say that it pains me to do this. But I just feel that in this place and time, it must be done. People from all over have asked me countless times, “What’s it like being from Cleveland?

Elon prepares to host No. 9 Duke

It’s the game that Elon University fans have had circled on their calendars since the release of the men’s basketball schedule in September. This Tuesday, Dec.

Study abroad options to expand, focus on 'nontraditional' destinations

Elon will launch eight new study abroad programs next fall to expand its options for students. The new programs, known as SIT-affiliates, were introduced to students last month at a College Coffee table hosted by the Global Education Center (GEC). Paul Geis, the associate director of study abroad, said the final list of SIT programs took several years to cement. “The model and philosophy resonates with Elon students and experiences,” he said.

Phoenix pounded by Mountaineers

The Elon University women’s basketball team had its modest two game winning streak snapped in an 89-56 loss to West Virginia University in Morgantown on Dec.

NBA’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ draft offers antidote for tanking epidemic

When it comes to incentives, the NBA has it backwards. The fact that the league encourages teams to under-perform every single season in hopes that they will get a franchise player who is “the next big thing” in their starting 5 is absurd.

Blue Devils led by star freshman, key role players

Basketball pundits and analysts everywhere began the debate in the offseason: Who in the stellar 2013 recruiting class, which included Kansas University wingman Andrew Wiggins, University of Kentucky forward Julius Randle and University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon, was going to have the greatest impact on college basketball, and how quickly would any of the nation’s “impact” freshmen adjust to the college game? So far, no freshman has been more important to his team than Duke University forward Jabari Parker.

Manchester City struggling to find form on the road

By looking at a handful of statistics, one would think that Manchester City is cruising towards their second Premier League title in three seasons.  The noisy neighbors have scored 54 goals in just 19 game.  City is also in a tie for the third least goals allowed with just 21 conceded.   However, one key aspect of City’s game has kept them battling for Champions League qualification next year rather than chasing another league title: their form away from home. City’s opening 19 league matches have been split nearly equally between home and away with 10 matches taking place on their home ground and nine on the road.

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State Education Budget Revamps System, Elicits Strong Reactions

[tabs style="default"] [tab title="Home"] During the 2012 North Carolina gubernatorial campaign, former Charlotte mayor and Republican candidate Pat McCrory ran on several platforms in which he promised to “help turn North Carolina around.” The state had been suffering from tough financial times, among other issues. One that McCrory mentioned prominently was the poor education system in the state. “I have a passion for education.

Tanaka looks to be next great Japanese pitcher in MLB

There is quite a history of Japanese baseball players in Major League Baseball.  Ichiro Suzuki and Hideki Matsui are a few of the greats while newcomers like pitchers Koji Uehara and Yu Darvish are just beginning to make a name for themselves.  In 2014, however, there will be a new sheriff in town, and he also hails from Japan.  It will be Masahiro Tanaka. After much uncertainty regarding Tanaka’s status as a free agent, Rakuten Golden Eagles’ president Yozo Tachibana has officially posted Tanaka.

Grit of Iowa State yet to be proven

They’re fifth in the nation with an average of 87.2 points per game. They grab 42.8 rebounds per game, good enough to be slated 10th nationally.

Dynasty continues for Penn State volleyball

There aren’t many days that ESPN takes a break from its seemingly nonstop coverage of LeBron James and the Dallas Cowboys to air some NCAA volleyball. This past Saturday, Dec.

Elon withstands second-half charge, bests Owls on road

In yet another dramatic finish, the Elon University men’s basketball team narrowly avoided a second-half collapse on Sunday, Dec.