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BRENNAN | Ja’Marr Chase Is Different

By Tim Brennan October 28, 2021

In 2019, the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers had one of the most dominant seasons in college football history. Led by Heisman winner and 2020 No. 1 NFL draft pick quarterback Joe Burrow, the Tigers...

MCDONALD | Rachel Schneider’s Race From GU to Tokyo

MCDONALD | Rachel Schneider’s Race From GU to Tokyo

By Carrie McDonald October 14, 2021

From the lifelong friends she met to her decision to run professionally, Tokyo Olympian and long-distance runner Rachel Schneider’s (NHS ’13, GRD ’15) time at Georgetown was instrumental in finding...

BALDARI | The Ben Simmons-76ers Trade Standoff Is Unwinnable for Both Parties

BALDARI | The Ben Simmons-76ers Trade Standoff Is Unwinnable for Both Parties

By Christian Baldari October 6, 2021

Ever since Ben Simmons announced he wanted to leave the Philadelphia 76ers, the team and the Australian guard have dug in their heels — a standoff that will leave both parties worse off.  Simmons’...

BRENNAN | For the Last Time – It’s the Cowboys’ Year

BRENNAN | For the Last Time – It’s the Cowboys’ Year

By Tim Brennan October 6, 2021

For what seems like my entire life, I’ve heard the same phrase tirelessly repeated about the Dallas Cowboys: “The Cowboys are back.” Before every season, pundits and Cowboys fans alike declare “America’s...

NCAA To Use ‘March Madness’ Brand for Women’s Division I Basketball Tournament Following Allegations of Gender Inequity

NCAA To Use ‘March Madness’ Brand for Women’s Division I Basketball Tournament Following Allegations of Gender Inequity

By Eli Kales September 30, 2021

On Wednesday, Sept. 29, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced that it would begin using its trademark slogan, “March Madness,” for the Division I women’s basketball tournament...

BARISH | Deshaun Watson Should Never Play in the NFL Again

BARISH | Deshaun Watson Should Never Play in the NFL Again

By Austin Barish September 30, 2021

CW: This article discusses sexual assault. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. At just 25 years old, Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson led the NFL...

MCDONALD | Supporting Women’s Sports Must Mean Supporting Women Off the Pitch

MCDONALD | Supporting Women’s Sports Must Mean Supporting Women Off the Pitch

By Carrie McDonald September 29, 2021

The Washington Spirit have once again made soccer headlines, but for all of the wrong reasons. Instead of focusing on the players’ heroic efforts in their comeback against Kansas City this Sunday as...

BRENNAN | Newsflash — Rookie Quarterbacks Are Not Good

BRENNAN | Newsflash — Rookie Quarterbacks Are Not Good

By Tim Brennan September 22, 2021

The 2021 rookie class of quarterbacks was lauded as potentially having five future superstars. Some expected these rookies to step in and look the part right away. Yet, so far, the young prospects have...

MCDONALD | Raducanu, Fernandez Prove the Future of Women’s Tennis Is Now

MCDONALD | Raducanu, Fernandez Prove the Future of Women’s Tennis Is Now

By Carrie McDonald September 16, 2021

Closing out the match with an ace, Emma Raducanu of Great Britain fell to her knees in triumph as she defeated Leylah Fernandez of Canada 6-4, 6-3. The 18-year-old Raducanu, ranked No. 366 at the beginning...

BALDARI | Even With Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United Is Not Premier League Favorites

BALDARI | Even With Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United Is Not Premier League Favorites

By Christian Baldari September 9, 2021

Manchester United’s Premier League title chances certainly improved when it signed Cristiano Ronaldo from Italian club Juventus Aug. 31, but the Portuguese megastar may not be enough to separate the...

BRENNAN | Watch Out for the Los Angeles Chargers

BRENNAN | Watch Out for the Los Angeles Chargers

By Tim Brennan September 8, 2021

Each of the past three years, an AFC team with a young, athletic quarterback has made the leap from intriguing sleeper pick to Super Bowl contender behind a talented signal caller. Three seasons ago,...

MCDONALD | Steve Baldwin Must Resign as Co-Owner of the Washington Spirit

MCDONALD | Steve Baldwin Must Resign as Co-Owner of the Washington Spirit

By Carrie McDonald September 1, 2021

At the Washington Spirit’s National Women’s Soccer League game against the North Carolina Courage last weekend Aug. 21, Courage and Spirit supporters joined together to send a clear, unified statement:...

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