(Photo courtesy of NBC News) “Shohei Ohtani swings the bat” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Thursday, Sept. 19, Shohei Ohtani made history by becoming the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. The historic day is topped off with the fact that he went…
How the Boston Celtics won Banner 18
(Photo courtesy of WBUR) “Jayson Tatum hoists the Larry O’Brien trophy.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On June 17, the Boston Celtics knocked off the Dallas Mavericks in five games to win an NBA-record 18th championship, surpassing the Los Angeles Lakers with 17 championships. Even with such a talented roster, many doubted the Celtics, expecting a…
The Growth of Women’s Hockey
(Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) “PWHL logo.” James Guiry Connector Staff The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is a new league founded in August 2023 by Mark Walter and Billie Jean King. The league has seen great success in its first season. They averaged 5,409 attendees per game according to the PWHL website. A game…
Patriots fall to 1-2 after deflating loss to the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football
(Photo courtesy of New York Jets) “Aaron Rodgers and Jacoby Brissett face off” Shaan Baid Connector Editor The New England Patriots started the season 1-2 under Jerod Mayo’s first season as head coach, following Bill Belichick’s resignation. New England’s 3-24 loss to the Jets on Thursday Night Football mimics last season’s struggles, especially on offense.…
New England Revolution Eliminated from CONCACAF Tournament
(Photo of the Boston Globe) “New England Revolution player fight for ball.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Editor In their second matchup against Club América on Tuesday, April 9, the New England Revolution was eliminated in the 2024 CONCACAF Champions League. The Revolution climbed their way to the quarterfinals for the second time in three years, then…
2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview
(Photo courtesy of theSource.com) “Player holding Stanley Cup after they won the title.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor It’s official, the Stanley Cup Playoff race has officially begun. 16 teams have clinched their spots at a chance for the coveted cup. With three spots remaining open, fans have high hopes for their favorite teams to claim…
Softball goes 0-2 in doubleheader
(photo courtesy of Sarah Mahannah) “Isabella Quintanilla swings at incoming pitch.” Sarah Mahannah Connector Editor The River Hawk softball team (6-19, 1-4 America East) had a rough time against the UAlbany Great Danes (18-7, 7-1 America East) in their home opener, losing both games in the doubleheader on Wednesday, April 9 at the Riverview Field. …
Final Four goes down in Phoenix
(photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) “Poster for the Final Four in Phoenix.” Shaan Baid Connector Editor The stage is set for the Final Four of the Men’s NCAA tournament with UConn, Alabama, Purdue and NC State advancing. The biggest headline is No. 11 NC State upsetting No. 4 Duke 76-64. NC State continues its Cinderella…
