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The baseball team will begin practicing this week while adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Emerson baseball returns to the diamond for practice

By Nate Lannan / October 22, 2020

After last season was abruptly cancelled to prevent the initial spread of COVID-19, Emerson baseball will finally bounce back and return to the diamond.  The...

Robby Gessel catches a frisbee during ultimate frisbee practice for the Emerson Skunks.

Emerson Skunks keep ultimate disc alive through pandemic

By Tyler Foy, Sports Editor / October 22, 2020

Pandemic or not, there’s no stopping the Skunks.  The college’s co-ed ultimate Frisbee team practices two to three times a week in Boston Common...

Patriots sluggish, lose to Broncos at home

Patriots sluggish, lose to Broncos at home

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / October 20, 2020

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Bruins: The clock is ticking to make improvements

Bruins: The clock is ticking to make improvements

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / October 19, 2020

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Dr. Charles Steinberg is the Director of Sports Communication at Emerson and the President of the Pawtucket Red Sox.

Q&A: Dr. Charles Steinberg on running a professional baseball team during a pandemic

By Nate Lannan / October 14, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the world of baseball this year. Major League Baseball shortened its season to 60 games, and Minor League Baseball play...

The men's soccer team's 3.56 GPA is good for the second highest in the conference, behind academic powerhouse MIT.

Men’s soccer earns United Soccer Coaches Academic Award honors

By Domenic Conte, Former Sports Columnist / October 14, 2020

The United Soccer Coaches organization recognized the Emerson men’s soccer team with the Academic Award for its work in the classroom and its 3.56 cumulative...

Column: A Lakers fan reflects on the franchise after championship

Column: A Lakers fan reflects on the franchise after championship

By Charlie McKenna / October 14, 2020

It’s been a tough 10 years to be a Lakers fan. But after defeating the Miami Heat in six games in the NBA Finals on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers...

Bruins: Reload or Rebuild?

Bruins: Reload or Rebuild?

By Brendan Beuregard / October 11, 2020

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Atrocious quarterback play costs Patriots winnable game against Chiefs

Atrocious quarterback play costs Patriots winnable game against Chiefs

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

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

Winter sports athletes prepare for season despite uncertainty of future seasons

By José Ríos / October 7, 2020

The status of the NEWMAC winter sports season remains unclear due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Emerson student athletes have continued preparing for...

Sophomores Aidan Ferguson (left) and Bo Feekins (right) debating about soccer on Ferguson's YouTube channel, The Fergie Time Podcast.

Men’s soccer sophomores debate on new joint soccer podcast

By Tyler Foy, Sports Editor / October 7, 2020

Men’s soccer sophomore defenders Bo Feekins and Aidan Ferguson have spent the past year creating soccer content for their individual YouTube channels....

Red Sox have crucial decisions to make following disappointing season

Red Sox have crucial decisions to make following disappointing season

By Nate Lannan / October 7, 2020

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Freshman Zach Waterhouse finishes a reverse layup under the net for 2 of his 17 points against Springfield in the 2019 NEWMAC semifinals.

Fate of winter sports still up in air, targeting November decision

By Domenic Conte, Former Sports Columnist / October 1, 2020

The status of the NEWMAC winter sports season remains in jeopardy as teams are set to begin practicing on Oct. 18, Athletic Director Pat Nicol said.  “Certainly,...

Brady vs Newton: Comparing the old vs new Patriots QB so far

Brady vs Newton: Comparing the old vs new Patriots QB so far

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / September 30, 2020

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Balanced running game lead Pats to win vs. Vegas

Balanced running game lead Pats to win vs. Vegas

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / September 28, 2020

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Celtics season comes to an end in game 6 loss to Heat

Celtics season comes to an end in game 6 loss to Heat

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / September 28, 2020

Just past the nine-minute mark in the final quarter of game 6 last night, the Boston Celtics were up 96-90 against the Miami Heat. Boston was on their...

Celtics settle down, win game 5 to extend ECF

Celtics settle down, win game 5 to extend ECF

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / September 26, 2020

And just like that, the Celtics are back. After a disastrous game 4 loss to the Miami Heat, the Celtics rallied and got back to playing their style of...

Celtics sloppy play results in 3-1 deficit in ECF

Celtics sloppy play results in 3-1 deficit in ECF

By Brenden Beauregard / September 25, 2020

After a solid game 3 win on Saturday night to climb back into the Eastern Conference Finals, did the Boston Celtics have a repeat of that performance up...

The women's volleyball team is one of the 10 sports teams impacted by the decision.

Women’s volleyball seniors reflect on shortened careers

By Tyler Foy, Sports Editor / September 23, 2020

Last fall, the women’s volleyball team shocked the conference. In the two games leading up to their first ever NEWMAC championship game, in their first...

Newton, Patriots lose on final play in another classic vs. Seahawks

Newton, Patriots lose on final play in another classic vs. Seahawks

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor / September 21, 2020

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