SPORTS
Former Ohio soccer coach fired from job with U.S. Men's National Team
By Michael Stainbrook | July 27, 2011A former Bobcat coach has been dismissed from his job managing the United States men's national soccer team.
Football: 'Cats anticipate 3rd straight bowl appearance
By Rob Ogden | July 21, 2011After being torched by Troy’s offense for 606 yards in a game in which the Bobcats seemed more like spectators at a track meet than participants at a football game in December’s R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, the Bobcats spent all spring preparing a more up-tempo offense.
High School Football: Experience, veteran play key for all Athens-area teams this season
By Paul Meara | July 21, 2011As July slowly turns to August, off-days become two-a-days and the shrill of whistles will fill the summer air. With or without an NFL lockout, high school football will return to Southeast Ohio.
Volleyball: Young team seeks continued wins in hopes of adding MAC, NCAA titles
By Nick Robbe | July 21, 2011Last year, shirts proclaiming Ohio volleyball’s prowess adorned bookstore windows.
Hockey: Bobcats gear up for championship run
By Cameron Dunbar | July 21, 2011For a team that’s found so much success over the past few seasons — not necessarily a common theme for teams in Athens — there’s one major piece missing from the Ohio hockey team’s trophy cabinet from the last several years: a national championship.
Softball: Injuries fail to break 'Cats top baserunner's streak
By Bart Logan | June 1, 2011If stealing bases were a crime, Jillian Van Wagnen would be locked up longer than Bernie Madoff.
BOBCAT LOVE: Former athletes to tie knot after school year
By Will Frasure | June 1, 2011When Rachel Heim found out that swim practice was canceled the morning of Nov. 20, she suspected something wasn’t quite right. Hours later, her life would change forever.
Baseball: Freshman walk-on a hit in developing Bobcat lineup
By Nathaniel Maund | June 1, 2011April 23, 2011
Athens athlete glides to his goal
By Bart Logan | May 31, 2011John Mollica has never known what it feels like to glide across a sheet of ice on his own two feet. But at just 16 years old, he is one of the most accomplished athletes in the region.
Professor awaits arrival of international coaches
By Paul Meara | May 31, 2011An Ohio University professor is spearheading an effort to bring coaches from across the Atlantic to teach Athens-area children the fundamental skills of soccer.
MAC trio spells trouble for 'Cats in many sports
By Michael Stainbrook | May 31, 2011A number of Mid-American Conference schools proved to be extra troubling for the Bobcats this year regardless of the sport being played.
