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Sifting through the countless NFL trade rumors

Sifting through the countless NFL trade rumors

(Photo courtesy of Fansided.com) “Quarterback Lamar Jackson has been in trade talks.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor The 2023 NFL offseason has been well underway for the better part of two months now, and a lot has happened. Every free agent under the sun was being signed to either the NFL or the thrice-revamped XFL. One

An overview of the wild 2023 NFL Free Agency

(Photo courtesy of Chowderandchampions.com) “Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster signed with the Patriots this offseason.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor The March 13th through 15th 2023 NFL Free Agency period has been one of chaos and futility. Moves happening left, right and center that it was near impossible to see what was happening at any given point.

Celtics in a slump, 7-6 since the All-Star break

(Photo courtesy of Celticsblog.com) “Forward Jayson Tatum and guard Jaylen Brown upset during game.” Shaan Baid Connector Staff After a very promising start, the Boston Celtics are starting to look a lot like the early 2021 Celtics team. At one point, the Celtics had the best record in basketball. Now, the team is barely holding

San Jose Sharks resist goalie’s boycott and move forward with LGBTQIA+ pride night

(Photo courtesy of Outsports) “San Jose Sharks LGBTQIA+ pride jerseys.” Sarah Mahannah Connector Editor The National Hockey League is again facing controversies over canceling pride nights because of certain players’ beliefs. The Chicago Blackhawks announced that their team would not wear warmup pride jerseys due to three players citing safety concerns for some of their

Celtics continue winning streak

(Photo courtesy of MassLive) “Celtics forward Al Horford battles for possession of the ball.” Andrew Wilcox Connector Editor In the past five games, the Celtics have gone 4-1 as they start a late-season road stretch which began and ended with wins against the Portland Trail Blazers. On March 8th, as the Portland Trail Blazers flew

Controversy surrounding NHL’s You Can Play

(Photo courtesy of NHL.com) “Flyers players skate with pride sticks during pre-game warmups and the game.” Sarah Mahannah Connector Editor The National Hockey League has been under fire recently for incidents regarding players’ and teams’ decisions to not partake in Pride Night. In 2017, the NHL launched a campaign called “Hockey is For Everyone,” which

A 2023 Red Sox spring training overview

(Photo courtesy of News-press.com) “Relief pitcher Kenley Jansen during spring training.” Tyler Browne Connector Staff To any baseball fan, the calendar flipping from January to February can only mean one thing: the start of a new season as MLB teams begins reporting to spring training in sunny Florida and Arizona. The Boston Red Sox officially

Kansas City Chiefs slay Eagles in Super Bowl

(Photo courtesy of heraldandnews.com) “Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates Super Bowl win.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Super Bowl LVII was a spectacle to be amazed at. There were tons of exciting plays and referees making questionable calls all at once in State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Representing the AFC were the Kansas