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New England Revolution Eliminated from CONCACAF Tournament

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

Celtics go 4-0 to extend winning streak to eight

(Photo courtesy of EuroSport.com) “Jayson Tatum attempts to score against Bulls defender.” Shaan Baid Connector Editor Boston improves to a lead-best record of 56-14 after victories over the Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, and Milwaukee Bucks. They are head-and-shoulders above the Eastern Conference, holding an 11-game lead over the second-place Bucks for the No. 2 seed. 

Celtics crush Bulls 129-112 to extend win streak to seven games

(Photo Courtesy of X) “Luke Kornet celebrates against the Bulls” Shaan Baid Connector Staff The Boston Celtics picked up right where they left off before the All-Star break. Boston demolished the Chicago Bulls 129-112 on Thursday night in their first game since the break. With this win, Boston extends its winning streak to seven games

PWHL Boston suffers tough loss to Toronto

(Photo courtesy of The Lowell Sun) “Emma Maltais and Megan Keller fight for the puck.” Sarah Mahannah Connector Editor Toronto’s Natalie Spooner scored a hat trick, continuing her goal streak to 10 goals in 10 games. The visitors won against Boston 5-3 at the Tsongas Center on Feb. 14.  Spooner is leader in goals in

Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII

(Photo courtesy of WHYY.org) “Patrick Mahomes holds Vince Lombardi trophy.” Shaan Baid Connector Staff Well, that’s a wrap to the 2023 NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs outlasted the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime to win their third Super Bowl in the last five years. This year’s big game took place at Allegiant Stadium

Celtics fight to get out of slump

(Photo Courtesy of YourCentralValley.com) “Celtics face LA Lakers” Shaan Baid Connector Staff The Boston Celtics are in a slump as they went 2-2 during their home stretch. Boston played the Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers during this stretch. On the bright side, Boston still maintains a 4.5 lead

Super Bowl preview: Chiefs face Niners in Super Bowl LIV rematch

(Photo courtesy of USA Today) “Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy” Jake Messer Connector Staff   After yet another exciting season of football, the stage is set for Super Bowl LVIII (58). The Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the San Francisco 49ers to determine who will be this year’s champion. The game will kick