Thanks to a rule instated by MLB last week, managers can now signal from the dugout that they wish to give the batter first base. No pitch needs to be thrown. A simple wave sends him trotting down the line.
The casual manner in which teams and universities handle sexual assault cases have done nothing to discourage athletes from committing similar acts in the future.
By Jose Castillo, sports columnist
On the lighter side of last week’s news, the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers visited the White House and were gracefully received by President Barack Obama.
“That’s right,” announced Obama after introducing the Cavs. “I...
Over the last few weeks, Northeastern hockey fans have had the privilege of watching the latest Husky to make it to the NHL: Matt Benning. The newest Edmonton Oilers defenseman joins NU alums Josh Manson, Anthony Bitetto, Joe Vitale and Jamie Oleksiak as the only ex-Huskies currently on NHL rosters. Though Vitale will be out for the year with a concussion and Bitetto and Oleksiak are in and out of their respective lineups, Manson and Benning have earned their stays in the NHL.
By Jose Castillo, sports columnist
Like many other Cubs fans’ right now, my dad’s stress level this past week has been dictated by Chicago’s performance in this year’s World Series. My dad grew up a Cubs fan, which is interesting since he’s not from Chicago. Instead...
When the Boston Red Sox won the 2004 World Series title, baseball history was made. It was their first championship since 1918, ending an unbearable 86-year drought. The elder members of the Red Sox faithful saw their lifelong dreams come true when Edgar Renteria grounded to Keith Foulke and he flipped the ball to Doug Mientkiewicz at first base, recording the game’s final out and ending The Curse of the Bambino.
