Alex Beecher

Sports Columnist

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Alex Beecher is a junior journalism major from Baldwin City. When he realized — at a rather young age — that playing sports wouldn't take him very far, he switched gears to writing and talking about them. He hopes to one day get paid for doing just that, and nothing else.

Recent Stories

Beecher: Focus on future, not past

Fans, players and coaches alike are constantly looking forward to ‘next year.’

Beecher: Focus on future, not past

Fans, players and coaches alike are constantly looking forward to ‘next year.’

Morning Brew: Maybe Crawford actually is blind

Joey Crawford, an NBA referee, made another questionable call during the Suns vs. Trail Blazers game Thursday.

Beecher: Cyclones’ latest hiring seemingly based on 'magic'

The Iowa State men’s basketball team recently hired Fred Hoiberg, who has zero coaching experience outside his popular playing days in Ames.

Morning Brew: The mighty will (and did) fall

After being upset by Inter Milan, powerhouse FC Barcelona will get a rematch on Wednesday.

Beecher: Look at past players to predict next year’s performance

How will new basketball recruit Josh Selby really affect Kansas' team?

Morning Brew: National Champion of coffee

The United States Barista Championship is organized every year to find the United States’ best barista.

Beecher: Coach Self’s first strike in recruiting

Two five-star recruits remain after top recruit Brandon Knight decided to sign with Kentucky.

Morning Brew: When NFL teams trade stars

What were the Steelers thinking in trading Super Bowl MVP Santonio Homles?

Beecher: Don't hate on Xavier for going pro

Fans will be unhappy with the decision, but it was the right thing to do.

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