Lady Monarchs suffer another close loss

No. 17 Old Dominion field hockey took on No. 4 Duke Sept. at the L.R. Hill sports complex. Despite outshooting the Blue Devils and not allowing a single shot in the second half, ODU fell 1-0. This … Read More

Who’s the next Donald Sterling?

The Donald Sterling situation in May was exasperating and by the time it reached its climax it had many wondering what owner would incriminate themselves next as a racist. Look no further than Bruce Levenson, Atlanta Hawks owner.

Levenson released a … Read More

Limitless: Carlos Lopez Villa

When the ball gets hoisted in the air and the racket swings back at full force, the crowd drops silent in anticipation of magic. Ask any Old Dominion athletics followers to describe Carlos Lopez Villa and they … Read More

Mayweather knocks Maidana Out of the Ring in Highly-Anticipated Rematch

Floyd Mayweather Jr. decisioned Marco Maidana unanimously in their much anticipated rematch Saturday night in Las Vegas. The victory brings Mayweather’s career record to a spotless 47-0. Their first match was controversial, as Mayweather struggled, with many members of the … Read More

ODU men’s soccer burns out

Loses 0-1 to North Carolina

It’s been a disappointing start to the Monarch’s men soccer team 2014 campaign, despite a terrific 2013 season for Coach Alan Dawson’s Monarchs, finishing second in Conference USA, and reaching the second round of the NCAA … Read More

Late miscue costs lady Monarchs first win

Thunderstorms rolled through Hampton Roads Thursday afternoon, delaying the Old Dominion Lady Monarchs game v. the Campbell Fighting Camels for 90 minutes. The smallest crowd on the young season, announced at 3:02, was treated to an offensive attack from the … Read More

Monarch Spotlight: Gerard Johnson

Mace and Crown Sports are introducing a new sub-section entitled “Monarch Spotlight” a section where we will sit down with an Old Dominion student athlete every week.

From a Monarch to a Monarch: Sophomore Old Dominion running back Gerard Johnson

A … Read More

Top football recruit Appouh ready to improve defense

Daniel Appouh is the first recruit in the history of Old Dominion’s football program to turn down offers from two Big Ten schools. Appouh was recruited as a defensive end and committed to ODU shortly before signing day in March, … Read More

Aim high: Monarch football has high hopes entering the 2014 season

The Old Dominion Monarchs head coach, Bobby Wilder, has maintained the slogan “Aim high” since he was hired to resurrect the football program in 2009. This will be ODU’s first football season in Conference USA and certainly the most competitive … Read More

Ray Rice released by Ravens

Ray Rice has been released by the Baltimore Ravens and suspended indefinitely by the NFL according to ESPN reports. This comes only hours after the release of a video of Rice striking his then-fiancee, Janay Palmer knocking her unconscious. This … Read More

Old Dominion Plays Sloppily in Season Opener; Beats Hampton 41-28

It has been nine months since the Old Dominion Monarchs took a trip to Chapel Hill to be decimated by the University of North Carolina 80-20 last November. Since then many things have changed.

Old Dominion University is now officially a … Read More

Life in Hindsight

Old Dominion Women’s Soccer is looking to put away the painful memories of a 2013 season where they went 1-13-3.

Heading into the summer, the Monarchs knew they would have a lot of questions that needed to be answered. Did the … Read More

Donald Sterling: Another White Guy’s Take

Racism, bigotry and discrimination.

Usually these are adjectives to avoid – as are the feelings associated with them. However, for former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, these words were a Tuesday afternoon or a meeting with a tenant of one … Read More

Life in Rio During the World Cup

Rio de Janeiro, a city notorious for its curving golden beaches, lush landscape and charming locals, sits below the towering “Christ the Redeemer” statue.

A day in Rio is a surfer and beach bum’s paradise. The bohemian Carioca [a native of … Read More

College Basketball hits the midway point

Four Unbeatens remainRead More

ODU Wrestling is coming home

ODU Wrestling will take on George Mason SundayRead More