(Photo courtesy of Cole Burston) “The Boston Red Sox narrowly dodging the Toronto Blue Jays to get to base.” James Guiry Connector Staff The Boston Red Sox are 83-70, holding the final American League wild card spot at the time of writing this article. Following their 5-3 loss to the Athletics on Thursday, the team…
One Last Time: The Hardy’s legendary rivalry with the Dudley Boyz ends in Lowell
(Photo courtesy of the WWE) “The Hardy Boyz celebrating their championship win at the WWE.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Sunday Oct. 12, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling comes to Lowell at the Tsongas Center for one of sports biggest events of the year, Bound For Glory. One of the marquee matches headlining the massive event…
Torpedo bats take MLB by storm
(Photo courtesy of the MLB) “Torpedo bats have caused much controversy and debate over their inclusion in Major League games since their invention.” Liam O’Keefe Connector Staff The MLB had its opening day on March 27, and from the very first day, there has been one main topic that has sparked lots of debate throughout…
Football fans watch as NFL draft commences
(Photo courtesy of Sporting News) “The nation is keeping a close eye on the NFL Draft this year.” James Guiry Connector Staff The NFL Draft is one of the most anticipated events in the sports world. Where college athletes from all over the country wait to hear the worst person alive, Roger Goodell, call their…
Controversy continues as the NBA looks for their MVP
(Photo courtesy of the NBA) “Nikola Jokic is a strong contender for NBA MVP.” James Guiry Connector Staff The race for NBA MVP is coming to a close, and the race couldn’t be tighter. The most prestigious award in basketball does not get awarded without some doubters. This year, however, with the NBA regular season…
A third-party candidate: What makes the best Boston sports hype song
(Photo courtesy of Spotify) “The Dropkick Murphys are responsible for perhaps the most iconic Boston song of them all.” Nate Coady Connector Staff Boston is known for many things. There is no doubt that the historical city has made a name for itself. But what is it that makes Boston so great? That answer can…
The music of Major League Baseball
(Photo courtesy of Meet Boston) “Music plays a role in every MLB game, especially here in Boston at Fenway Park.” Jake Messer Connector Editor Baseball has a way of capturing the hearts and minds of people all over the United States. The sights and sounds that one feels when attending a ball game evoke a…
Bruins shock Boston with trade of Brad Marchand
(Photo courtesy of Ideastram) “Marchand’s release from the Bruins has been met with much controversy.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On March 7, an era of Boston Bruins hockey came to an end when General Manager Don Sweeney traded team captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers for a conditional second-round pick in 2027. Hoovering around…
