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Video games coming to DraftKings

Starting as soon as next month, DraftKings will allow users to create fantasy leagues and contests for competitive gaming.     We're excited to announce our partnership w/ @DraftKings! Check out 1-Day Fantasy eSports at: http://t.co/Nz7MSSU7dg pic.twitter.com/nREybmmBjg — Cloud9 G2A (@Cloud9gg) September 23, 2015   DraftKings will be launching new fantasy leagues to correspond with the annual League of Legends World Championship.




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BYOB: Bring your own bag

Less than 1 percent of plastic bags are recycled each year in America, according to the Clean Air Council. Most plastic bags contribute to landfill waste and a chunk of them make their way to the ocean. In an effort to combat this problem, grocery stores are investing in reusable shopping bags or totes that give customers a discount on grocery purchases.



Sophomore midfielder Gabby Veldman follows the ball during the game against IPFW on Aug. 22 at the Briner Sports Complex. DN PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK

Ball State off to 2-0 start in MAC play

The Ball State soccer team is now 4-0 in its last four Mid-American Conference openers. Ball State won against Eastern Michigan on Sept. 25, and defeated Bowling Green on Sept. 27 for a 2-0 start in MAC play.


The women's volleyball team huddles up before a set in the second game of the Active Ankle Tournament against Belmont on Aug. 28 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Ball State remains tough in must-win situations

The Ball State women's volleyball team started out Mid-American Conference play on the right foot with two wins this weekend. Neither win came easily, however, as Ball State won both matches — against Toledo and Akron — in five sets. 


Ball State gained 181 yards on the ground against Northwestern on Saturday September 26, 2015 thanks to freshmen James Gilbert and Riley Neal. The Wildcats had only allowed 110 yards per game before playing the Cardinals. (DN PHOTO ALLISON COFFIN)

Ball State gains 181 rushing yards on country's No. 10 defense

Coming into Ball State's road contest with No. 17 Northwestern, it looked as if the Cardinals' offense would be in for a long night. Ball State controlled most of the first half, however, and the offense gained 359 yards — 181 on the ground — against the nation's No. 10-ranked defense in a 24-19 loss.