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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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The Sporting News Archives | Hank Greenberg faced numerous challenges both on and off the field due to his Jewish identity but surmounted them to become a baseball legend.

BLUMENFELD | An Ode to ‘Hankus Pankus’

By Eli Blumenfeld, Hoya Sports Columnist April 28, 2024

This semester, I decided to take “History of Baseball” with Professor Chandra Manning. I knew I would like the class as soon as I registered, but I didn’t know how it would quickly become my favorite...

Flickr | The lack of diversity in US youth soccer, perpetuated by longtime racial and wealth inequalities, must be addressed immediately by the country's soccer governing bodies.

LONERGAN | The Problem With Youth Soccer in the US

By Jack Lonergan, Hoya Sports Columnist April 27, 2024

One ball — that is all you need. You can play indoors, outdoors, on dirt, grass, astroturf — even concrete. The game will go on in the sun, rain or snow with as many as 22 and as few as two people. Soccer,...

Flickr | John Sterling, the longtime radio announcer for the storied New York Yankees, had recently announced his retirement.

HERMAN | It is High, It is Far, It is Gone!

By Eilat Herman, Hoya Sports Columnist April 27, 2024

Growing up, my bedtime was 7 p.m. In theory, this would have been acceptable to me, except for the fact that the New York Yankees’ games often started at 7:05. As a result, there were multiple nights...

GUHoyas | Sophomore right-handed pitcher Kai Leckszas helped prevent a Revolutionary comeback with 2 scoreless relief innings.

BASEBALL | Hoyas Are Unstoppable in DC Showdown

By Martha Brennan, Sports Staff Writer April 27, 2024

After dropping a tough series to the University of Connecticut this past weekend, the Georgetown University baseball team thundered back in a convincing win over their crosstown rivals. By asserting...

GUHoyas | Hoya and Red Storm players dive for a loose ball on Cooper Field. Georgetown dominated its opposition on the day.

MEN’S LACROSSE | Hoyas Flex Their Muscles, Dominate St. John’s on Cooper

By Michael Santos, Sports Staff Writer April 27, 2024

Following a tough loss against the seventh-ranked Denver Pioneers, the Georgetown University men’s lacrosse team walked onto the field April 20 prepared to rain on the St. John’s Red Storm. Before...

Daniel Greilsheimer/The Hoya | Georgetown men's basketball commits center Thomas Sorber, guard Kayvaun Mulready and forward Caleb Williams showed Hoya fans a glimpse of the future at the Capital Classic.

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Georgetown Commits Shine at the Capital Classic

By Daniel Greilsheimer and Oliver Ni April 23, 2024

Georgetown University men’s basketball commits center Thomas Sorber, guard Kayvaun Mulready and forward Caleb Williams starred in the 51st annual Capital Classic All-Star Game April 13, which features...

GUHoyas | Junior midfielder Maley Starr was a key contributor in Georgetown's win over Marquette, socring 2 goals.

WOMEN’S LACROSSE: Hoyas Fly Past Golden Eagles, Move to 4-1 in the Big East

By Isabella Terry, Sports Staff Writer April 23, 2024

The Georgetown women’s lacrosse team picked up an 18-11 win against Big East rival the Marquette Golden Eagles in Milwaukee on April 13 thanks to the Hoyas’ high-powered offense.  The matchup was...

GUHoyas | Sophomore midfielder Patrick Crogan and graduate midfielder Alex Vardaro celebrate a goal in Georgetown's loss to Denver.

MEN’S LACROSSE | Georgetown Falls Short Against No. 7 Denver

By Vincent Petropoulos, Sports Staff Writer April 23, 2024

The No. 11 Georgetown University men’s lacrosse team (8-3, 2-1 Big East) fell 10-8 to the fourth-ranked University of Denver Pioneers (9-2, 3-0 Big East) on April 13 after the Pioneers’ late-game offensive...

X @GtownBaseball | Junior catcher Owen Carapellotti had an outstanding series to lead the Hoyas to victory.

BASEBALL | Hoyas Continue Winning Ways in Three-Game Sweep of Butler

By John Ehrmann, Sports Staff Writer April 23, 2024

Riding a three-game winning streak, the Georgetown University baseball team (26-9, 8-1 Big East) traveled to Indianapolis this past weekend to take on the Butler Bulldogs (13-21, 1-5 Big East), sweeping...

Instagram @hoyastrack | Junior middle distance standout Melissa Riggins starred at the Bryan Clay Invitational, finishing third overall in the 1500-meter.

TRACK AND FIELD | Hoyas Pick Up Speed at Bryan Clay and Tom Jones Invitationals

By Colin Liau, Deputy Sports Editor April 23, 2024

This past weekend, the Georgetown University track and field program competed at two meets on opposite ends of the country: the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Calif. and the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational...

Audi Field | What sets soccer apart from other fast-paced, generally-American sports is its lack of designated stoppages.

REID | Soccer Is Fundamentally Different From Other Sports

By Owen Reid, Hoya Sports Columnist April 23, 2024

In the eyes of many, soccer is a boring, monotonous, slow game that involves little action. Low scores and the emphasis on build-up play simply disinterest many sports lovers, particularly Americans —...

Flickr | The Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals will remain at Capital One Arena, following an agreement between Monumental Sports and Entertainment and the D.C. Mayor.

Never a Doubt: Wizards and Capitals Reverse Course, Plan to Remain in D.C.

By Daniel Greilsheimer, Senior Sports Editor April 12, 2024

The Georgetown University men’s basketball team will retain its home court at Capital One Arena for the foreseeable future as the Wizards and Capitals have decided they will remain in Washington, D.C.,...

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