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The Emerson men's soccer team lines up prior to their non-conference match vs. Tufts on Tuesday, Sept. 24 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)

Men’s soccer loses NEWMAC opener 1-0 to Springfield

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / September 26, 2024

With preseason wrapped up, the Emerson men’s soccer team hoped to bounce back from a 2-3-1 start, which included a 3-0 shutout by Rhode Island on Tuesday,...

NFL boasts highest number of female coaches in history, and counting

NFL boasts highest number of female coaches in history, and counting

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / September 25, 2024
Fifteen full-time female coaches will be spotted on the sidelines during the 2024–2025 National Football League season.
Boston College football impresses early in the season

Boston College football impresses early in the season

By Everest Leach / September 25, 2024
The Boston College Eagles are 3-1 on the season after beating Michigan State 23-19 in the symbolic Red Bandana Game to hand the Spartans their first loss on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Senior midfielder Maddie Khaw controls the ball against Bates on Saturday, Sept. 14. (Yogev Toby/ Beacon Correspondent)

Women’s soccer keeps heads high in tough non-conference play

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / September 19, 2024
Following two ties on their home turf, the Emerson women’s soccer team hoped to end that streak when they faced Bates on Saturday, Sept. 14.
The 13th annual ABCD Hoop Dreams event was held at TD Garden on Thursday, Sept. 12. (Jordan Pagkalinawan/ Beacon Staff)

Celtics, ABCD partner for Hoop Dreams at TD Garden

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / September 19, 2024
Three months after the Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA championship, basketballs graced the TD Garden’s parquet floor earlier than expected.