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Figure skating bans transgender skaters from competition

Figure skating bans transgender skaters from competition

(Photo courtesy: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports) “Amber Glenn takes a victory lap around the rink following the championship women medal ceremony during the 2024 US Figure Skating Championships at Nationwide Arena.” Olivia K Connector Contributor  The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) – and as of late October, its member U.S. Figure

A night for Lowell to remember

(Photo courtesy of TNA Wrestling) “Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster makes an appearance at Bound for Glory.”  Jake Messer Connector Editor   On Oct. 12, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling came to Lowell to hold their flagship pay per view, Bound for Glory, an accumulation of that year’s wrestling stories within the company.

The Red Sox offseason nears and they have a chance to redeem themselves

(Photo courtesy of Charles Krupa) “Manager Alex Cora (left) speaks to the media, while CBO Craig Breslow (middle) and CEO Sam Kennedy (right) listen on.” Jake Messer Connector Editor   The Red Sox season may have come to a disappointing end, with errors and poor play abound. However, it is not the end of the

Red Sox season ends in New York, where they have no one to blame but themselves

(Photo courtesy of Brad Penner-Imagn Images) “Manager Alex Cora takes the ball from pitcher Bryan Bello in critical moment.” Jake Messer Connector Editor   On Thursday, Oct. 2nd, the Boston Red Sox fell to the New York Yankees 4-0 in a winner-take-all Game 3. The bats fell silent in the Bronx once again, putting an

A new season on the horizon for the Celtics, but something is missing

(Photo courtesy of the Celtics) “Photograph of the Boston Celtics facing off against the Washington Wizards.” James Guiry Connector Staff The Boston Celtics open the preseason on October 8th against the Memphis Grizzlies. The regular season opens with a game two weeks later, at home, against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Cs will be hitting the

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