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Aidan Crooke

Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer, Sports

Aidan Crooke (he/him) is a sophomore sports communications major hailing from Lenoir, North Carolina. Crooke's work focuses on the UFC, NBA, and NFL, mainly in his work with Crooke's Cage. Outside of the Beacon, he can likely be found at a MMA gym or being an active member of Emerson Esports.

Latest from Aidan Crooke
UFC fighter Islam Makhachev defended his belt at UFC 284.

Crooke’s Cage: UFC 284 Review and Takeaways

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer, Sports
February 24, 2023

The night before Superbowl LVII, the UFC delivered one of its greatest main events in history: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski.  The UFC 284 champ vs. champ super fight the Mixed Martial Arts community had...

The Patriots went 8-9 in the 2022-23 season. Aidan Crooke analyzes their struggles.

The Patriots missed postseason football by one game. What went wrong?

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer, Sports
February 22, 2023

On Jan. 8, the Patriots had their final chance to punch their ticket to the playoffs against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York. The Pats’ season relied on beating the Bills and riding into...

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Crooke’s Cage: Predictions for the UFC in 2023

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer, Sports
January 29, 2023

The new year is upon us, and it’s time to step back into the Octagon and see what UFC President Dana White and the UFC have in store for us.  A light heavyweight king was crowned in Brazil when former...

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Is Kyrie Irving worth keeping?

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer, Sports
November 9, 2022

If you’re the Brooklyn Nets’ general manager Sean Marks, you’ve likely got a lot on your plate right now. You’ve fired Head Coach Steve Nash and promoted Jacque Vaughn in his place, two of your...

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Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka suspended for 2022-23 season

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer, Sports
September 28, 2022

On Sept. 22, the Boston Celtics issued a press release stating a simple message that changed the expectations for the upcoming season: “The Boston Celtics announced today that the team has suspended...

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick

How can the Patriots return to January football and possible postseason glory?

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer, Sports
September 23, 2022

The first two weeks of the New England Patriots’ football season have come and gone, and if you were expecting a pair of convincing wins, you’re probably not too happy.  The Patriots had a rough...

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