On Nov. 3, news broke that Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers had tested positive for COVID-19 and would miss their upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
On the surface, the unfortunate news of Rodgers’ positive test appeared to be nothing more than...
Khalin Kapoor, news correspondent
• November 9, 2021
At the historic Matthews Arena Oct. 24, the Northeastern women’s hockey team dominated the Holy Cross Crusaders to the tune of a 3-1 victory. While the play on the ice was electric, the atmosphere was not. At best, the crowd was sparse, with the NU student section, the DogHouse,...
Antonia Sousa, news correspondent
• October 27, 2021
Following the discovery of a series of misogynistic, racist and homophobic emails, Jon Gruden has resigned as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. The emails were made public by the New York Times after being uncovered by officials from the National Football League, or NFL. Officials...
While the United States national anthem has always been a staple at the start of sporting events, the time has passed for institutions to require its playing at Northeastern sports games or elsewhere. The national anthem is no longer the symbol of pure, innocent patriotism it...
The Boston Celtics currently sit at fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 19-17, just two games ahead of the ninth place Chicago Bulls. Expectations heading into the year were high and this team has undoubtedly failed to meet them so far, especially for one...
COVID-19 brought sports to a standstill, including the delay of MLB’s 2020 season. After contentious negotiations, owners and players have agreed to hold a shortened season. Amid the pandemic, the 2020 baseball season will be much more than entertainment — it will bring hope...
When the Yankees come to Fenway, there is a different breed of live baseball. The balance between sport and spectator begins tilted towards the enthused fans and, if the Red Sox start losing, can lurch further towards the bleachers. While the stadium and rivalry are centered purely towards baseball, it’s easy to lose sight of the sport as a spectator.
Kaepernick’s polarizing stance as an activist along with Nike’s decision to align itself so visibly with a political issue have been clear points of dissent for many, and this has certainly had its effects on the company (shares fell in after-market trading despite double-digit earnings and overall revenue growth during the fiscal first quarter).
After undergoing a complete soccer makeover, Wolves were crowned champions of their league and secured promotion back to the Premier League for the first time in seven years.
Based on match results alone, it would be fair to call the condition of the United States Men’s National Team, or USMNT, less than ideal. The rehiring of former national team manager Bruce Arena proved regressive in a devastating failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup following a piteous 2-1 loss to Trinidad and Tobago.
Putting some of the money generated by student-athletes back into their pockets feels like a basic principle of capitalism; if their work brings money in, they should see some of it.
