(Photo courtesy of cbssports.com) Tom Brady hoists the Lombari Trophy after winning Super Bowl LV. Conor Dawson Connector Editor The 2020 NFL season was one that was full of unusual difficulties, but the league still managed to make its way to the playoffs, and eventually to the 2020 Super Bowl. The matchup between Tom Brady…
The Celtics lose to the Lakers in close battle 96-95, Saturday January 30th
(Photo courtesy of wcvb.com) Jayson Tatum defending Lebron James during the game’s second half. Emmanuel Idehen-Ovabor Connector Staff For any basketball fan, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers has been a staple rivalry. From the battles in the 1960s to their clashes in the 2008 and 2010 NBA championships, both teams have a…
Op-Ed: What are next steps for athletics during COVID-19
Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Twitter. Abdulmajid Ali Connector Contributor In mid- March, college basketball teams were prepared to participate in the highly anticipated 68-team tournament we recognize as “March Madness.” In the National Basketball Association, Rudy Gobert had tested positive for COVID-19. Soon after, his teammate Donovan Mitchell also tested positive for COVID-19. This…
River Hawks Ready to Get Started
Photo courtesy of merrimackvalley.com. Inside Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell. This will be the scene for the River Hawks this season, aside from cardboard cutouts of fans that will fill the seats. Jeffrey Ring Sports Editor Hockey is back, sort of. The UMass Lowell River Hawks hockey team is set to return to action in…
Sports Are Returning to Campus
Jeffrey Ring Sports Editor Sports are returning to campus at UMass Lowell. While the university is unsure as far as how many fans will be allowed to attend home games, the school announced on October 27 that they would be launching the “United in Blue, United as One” campaign. The university has set a goal…
Patriots Fumble Close Game to Division Rival Buffalo 24-21
Photo courtesy of patriotswire.usatoday.com. Cam Newton fumbling away the week 8 game against Buffalo with only 31 seconds remaining. The Patriots were in range to tie the game and head to overtime before Newton fumbled, resulting in the close loss. Jeffrey Ring Sports Editor The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills played a close game…
Buccaneers Roll While New England Stumbles Again
Photo Courtesy of the Boston Globe. Cam Newton after 33-6 loss at home to the San Francisco 49ers. Former Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo played one of his best games of 2020 to help his team to the win. The New England Patriots lost again this week 33-6, to the San Francisco 49ers falling to 2-4…
Buccaneers Win in 38-10 Route of Packers
Photo courtesy of thestar.com. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers being sacked during week six loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers won 38-10. Despite being 43 years old, quarterback Tom Brady has been performing very well this 2020 season. His seasoned leadership of the Buccaneers offense along with a stingy defense has put the Bucs…
