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Eulogy of a Chelsea fan—club owner, friend of Putin’s, to sell club

By Birk Buchen
March 3, 2022

For the first time in nearly two decades, Chelsea Football Club will be up for sale, as a result of its owner’s connections to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The saga started four days ago when...

Emerson students shocked after New England legend hangs up spikes

By Tyler Foy, Sports Editor
February 3, 2022

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Bruins: No need to panic over recent performances

By Christopher Williams, Sports Editor
November 20, 2019

November is not going according to plan for the Bruins, but there is no need for any fan or member of the organization to panic. The Bruins have a 4-2-3 record this month and are 2-2-3 in their last seven games, which is unimpressive, to say the least.

Bruins: Dominance continued throughout October

By Christopher Williams, Sports Editor
November 4, 2019

The Boston Bruins are easily the hottest and most electric team in the National Hockey League at the tail end of the first month of the regular season. Following a slow start to the month, the Bruins are closing out October in an extraordinary fashion. Boston is first in the Atlantic Division with a record of 9-1-2. The Bruins, 20 points behind the Washington Capitals, are the second-best team in the league.

Patriots: Brady’s gone after another Super Bowl victory

By Lara Hill
October 24, 2019

If the New England Patriots win the Super Bowl this season, future hall-of-fame quarterback Tom Brady will retire. Many rumors are circulating about the future of Brady’s career after his appearance on WEEI radio station Wednesday morning. With his house recently placed on the market, and his contract with the Patriots ending this season, there is a strong possibility he could retire.

Bruins: Lack of offensive production between lines is problematic

By Christopher Williams, Sports Editor
October 17, 2019

The dominant first line of the Boston Bruins consistently carried the team through a slow offensive start to the season. Although offensive production increased since returning home from the West Coast trip to open the season, the first line is scoring the majority of Boston’s goals—something that is problematic.

Patriots: Collins returns to glory

By Lara Hill
October 9, 2019

Since his return to the New England Patriots, linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. is having a career season for the team, but head coach and general manager Bill Belichick is the man behind it all.

Patriots: Defense saves Brady from upset

By Lara Hill
October 5, 2019

The New England Patriots defense carried the team to a 16-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills, showing signs of championship rosters in the past.

Patriots: Injuries threatening undefeated season

By Lara Hill
September 25, 2019

The injury-plagued New England Patriots offense heads to Buffalo, New York on Sunday for their biggest defensive challenge of the season.

Patriots: Chasing the perfect season

By Sam DeCoste
September 21, 2019

The 2019 New England Patriots look primed to make another run at a perfect season. It all starts with the only offensive player remaining from the 2007 roster, quarterback Tom Brady. The 2007 Patriots came very close to finishing a perfect season with a record of 18-0 going into Super Bowl XLII. They ended up losing to the New York Giants—missing their opportunity at the NFL’s first 19-0 campaign.

Patriots: Best defense since 2004

By Lara Hill
September 12, 2019

The New England Patriots dominated in week one—and their defense has never looked better. While I watched the game Sunday night, one thing caught my eye: The Patriots’ tackling is impeccable.

Miller: Freshmen could repeat success for Women’s Soccer

By Aaron J. Miller, Print Editor
September 10, 2019

When I joined The Beacon as a sportswriter during my freshman year, I never could have imagined myself as the Sports Editor in my second and third semesters. I think the women’s soccer team freshmen...

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