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Patriots win ugly at home vs. Cardinals

Patriots win ugly at home vs. Cardinals

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / December 1, 2020

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New England stuns Philadelphia in conference quarterfinal

New England stuns Philadelphia in conference quarterfinal

By José Ríos / November 28, 2020

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Last-minute goal keeps New England alive in playoffs

Last-minute goal keeps New England alive in playoffs

By José Ríos / November 22, 2020

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Revolution announce 2020 season award winners

Revolution announce 2020 season award winners

By José Ríos / November 20, 2020

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Emerson Hockey Club ran from 2005 to 2015.

Revisiting the fabled Emerson Hockey Club

By Nate Lannan / November 19, 2020

Boston is clearly a hockey town. When winter arrives, people in New England lace up their skates, grab their sticks, and hit the ice. The city is home...

What Tommy Heinsohn meant to Celtics fans

What Tommy Heinsohn meant to Celtics fans

By Brendan Beuregard / November 18, 2020

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Underdog Patriots upset Ravens at home

Underdog Patriots upset Ravens at home

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / November 18, 2020

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The men's volleyball team won its first game of the season on Thursday Photo credit: Montse Landeros

Winter sports practices cancelled after uptick in campus COVID-19 cases

By Christopher Williams and Domenic Conte / November 18, 2020

The Emerson Athletics department cancelled the remainder of sports practices this semester on Wednesday, due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases on campus. Athletic...

Revolution fall to Philadelphia Union to close regular season

Revolution fall to Philadelphia Union to close regular season

By José Ríos / November 15, 2020

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The next step for pandemic-ridden pro sports after election

The next step for pandemic-ridden pro sports after election

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / November 10, 2020

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Lebron James and Lakers teammates kneel for the national anthem while wearing "VOTE" shirts.

Don’t tell athletes to “shut up and dribble”

By Christopher Williams, Former Sports Editor / November 10, 2020

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Sam Willinger (right) celebrates after scoring a point for the Lions last season.

Senior Spotlight: Willinger reminisces about career ahead of uncertain season

By José Ríos / November 8, 2020

In his past three seasons as a Lion, senior men’s volleyball right side hitter Sam Willinger  worked diligently to change the team’s image and culture....

Revs seek to ensure first round playoff spot against Union

Revs seek to ensure first round playoff spot against Union

By José Ríos / November 8, 2020

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Tim Neverett '88 (left) alongside Dodgers co-commentator and ex-Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciappara.

Professor and alum earns second World Series ring in three seasons

By Tyler Foy, Sports Editor / November 5, 2020

Emerson professor and alumnus Tim Neverett ‘88 earned his second World Series ring last month as a play-by-play broadcaster with the freshly-crowned...

The women's basketball team is one of two teams impacted by Monday's decision.

Winter sports athletes upset but unsurprised by season’s cancellation

By Christopher Williams, Former Sports Editor / November 5, 2020

Emerson’s basketball teams will not be competing in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference this winter season, to the dismay of athletes...

Patriots fumble in the final minute, lose to Bills in fourth straight loss

Patriots fumble in the final minute, lose to Bills in fourth straight loss

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / November 3, 2020

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Column: TB12 gaining ground in Belichick vs. Brady debate

Column: TB12 gaining ground in Belichick vs. Brady debate

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / November 3, 2020

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Head coach Bill Curley and the men's basketball team during a timeout.

NEWMAC cancels 2020-21 winter sports season

By Christopher Williams and Domenic Conte / November 2, 2020

The New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference Presidents Council unanimously canceled NEWMAC’s 2020-21 winter sports season Monday. Two...

Softball head coach Phil McElroy (center) is one of many coaches who developed an online recruiting approach.

Coaches get creative to tackle pandemic-era recruiting

By Christopher Williams, Former Sports Editor / October 29, 2020

In a typical year of recruiting for Emerson sports teams, prospective student athletes visit the campus, meet with coaches, watch a team game, and even...

Patriots “not performing at a good level,” lose third in a row to 49ers

Patriots “not performing at a good level,” lose third in a row to 49ers

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / October 27, 2020

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