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UEFA Champions League logo displayed on a phone screen and The Super League logo displayed on a screen are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on April 20, 2021. (Photo Illustration by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Soccer fans decry European Super League

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Junior captain Calvin Jacey throws the ball.

Baseball falls to WPI in doubleheader

By José Ríos / April 18, 2021

Emerson baseball lost both ends of a doubleheader to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon—the team’s first...

Ríos was given permission to leave his suite to do laundry during quarantine.

Student-athlete’s final days in quarantine: 0/10 would not do it again

By José Ríos / April 14, 2021

People tend to complain about how fast the weekend goes by, but believe me, my weekend has gone by slower than expected. I am not exaggerating when...

French class has kept Ríos occupied during quarantine.

Student-athlete in quarantine day five: finally back to feeling 100 percent

By José Ríos / April 10, 2021

April 7 marked officially less than a full week before I am finally able to leave Paramount.  Over the course of the night, things seemed to be improving...

Ríos and his stuffed penguin Melvin in quarantine.

Student-athlete in quarantine day four: the day I thought I lost my sense of smell

By José Ríos / April 7, 2021

Tuesday was day four of my isolation, or, as I like to call it, just a full week before I am scheduled to leave Paramount. I was sent to Paramount for...

Lowe has recorded a team-best .337 batting average and 52 runs batted in during her career so far.

Senior Spotlight: Softball team celebrates Lindsey Lowe’s career ahead of final season

By José Ríos / March 10, 2021

Over her three-year career at Emerson, senior Lindsey Lowe established herself as the best hitter on the softball team.  In her time as a Lion, Lowe...

The Lions’ next game is against Springfield College in Springfield, Mass. on April 10.

Women’s lacrosse announces spring season captains

By José Ríos / February 25, 2021

The women’s lacrosse team announced juniors Amelia Toscano and Julia Burns and seniors Lily Nelson and Kelli Mark as its captains via Instagram on Feb....

Avery Smith, a recruit for Emerson's Men's Baseball team, playing for Canterbury.

Burlington native to join baseball team in the fall

By José Ríos / February 18, 2021

The Emerson baseball team received a new addition to its 2021-22 squad on Feb. 7 after Canterbury Baseball announced infielder/outfielder Avery Smith had...

Monday was the first of Emerson's Counseling and Psychological Services' three planned workshops on mental health in student athletes during the pandemic.

New event series aims to help student athletes grappling with mental health during COVID

By José Ríos / February 3, 2021

With the fall and winter sports season canceled and the future of the spring uncertain, Emerson Counseling and Psychological Services partnered with the...

Revolution’s title dreams shattered by Columbus Crew

Revolution’s title dreams shattered by Columbus Crew

By José Ríos / December 7, 2020

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New England downs Orlando, advances to conference final

New England downs Orlando, advances to conference final

By José Ríos / December 2, 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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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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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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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...