Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor With the pile of garbage that is the Eastern Conference, there is no question that the Celtics should be competing in the playoffs. There is simply too much depth on this roster to not finish in the top eight. This is the first time since the big-three era that one can…
Fantasy Corner week nine: Who to start and who to sit
Tyler O’Keefe Connector Contributor It’s week nine in the National Football League (NFL), but more importantly, it’s make or break for some of our fantasy teams. Some of us are three and five, four and four, five and three, six and two, and all have something in common; we need a win. Certain teams need…
National Women’s Soccer League Expansion Draft continues to grow the game
Photo courtesy of National Women’s Soccer League Michaela Hyde and Alexa Hyde Connector Staff This week marks a major moment in professional women’s soccer. The National Women’s Soccer League, the NWSL, added an additional team to its existing members, bringing the total up to ten through a series of trades culminating with today’s Expansion Draft.…
NBA season preview: Who will hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy
(Courtesy photo) Shane Foley Connector Editor If the National Basketball Association (NBA) taught us anything last season, it was that the playoffs are next to impossible to predict. Even with statistics and accurate player information, one person could not possibly predict the injuries, bad calls, good calls, missed shots and game time decisions that decide…
UMass Lowell remains undefeated with 1-1 tie against Merrimack
River Hawk forward Joe Gambardella screens Merrimack goaltender Colin Delia during Saturday night’s matchup at the Tsongas Center. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Hannah Manning Connector Staff The River Hawks and Merrimack College Warriors skated to a 1-1 tie Saturday night at the Tsongas Center. Despite scoring first, Merrimack College outshot UMass Lowell by…
Women’s hockey is now professional
The National Women’s Hockey League is the first paid professional hockey league for female players. (Courtesy photo) Alexa Hyde Connector Contributor Have you ever dreamt of playing a professional sport? For female hockey players, this dream is finally becoming a reality. This past weekend saw a notable day for both hockey and for female athletes…
Balanced Celtics team looks to start 2015 season strong
Celtics guard Isiah Thomas is slated to have a breakout season. (Andrew D. Bernstein/Getty Images) Henry St. Pierre Connector Staff The Boston Celtics finished the 2014-2015 season with 40 wins, enough to make it into the playoffs as the seventh-seed only to get ousted by Cleveland in the first round. During the second half of…
