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MAGUIRE: Youth Movement Brings Energy to MLB

MAGUIRE: Youth Movement Brings Energy to MLB

By Carolyn Maguire June 12, 2015

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa made his major league debut this week. The highly touted rookie managed one hit in his first career game against Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale, homered in his...

FOOTE: ESPN is Ruining Sports Journalism

FOOTE: ESPN is Ruining Sports Journalism

By Jake Foote June 11, 2015

If you have ever had even the faintest interest in sports, you have heard of ESPN. ESPN, which originally stood for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is the go-to outlet for sports media throughout...

LANZILLA: Gurley, Gordon Highlight Fantasy Football Rookies

LANZILLA: Gurley, Gordon Highlight Fantasy Football Rookies

By Joe Lanzilla June 9, 2015

Welcome both experienced fantasy players and first-timers! Now, some may say it’s way too early to talk fantasy football, but I have to kindly disagree. It’s never too early to start mulling over who...

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Across Sports, New Faces Offer Hope for Future

By Kara Avanceña April 24, 2015

Every fall, the newest batch of Hoya student-athletes arrives on the Hilltop, touted as some of the best recruits in the country. As each sport gets underway, coaches and fans are eager to see which...

SANTAMARIA: Paul Boasts Complete Skill Set

By Paolo B. Santamaria April 24, 2015

Chris Paul is the best point guard to ever play the game. That sounds insane, especially for someone with zero MVPs, zero NBA Finals appearances, zero championships and yes, zero conference finals appearances....

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Argentina captain and FC Barcelona star forward Lionel Messi drew supporters of all ages to Georgetown last week, where the Argentinian national team prepared for a friendly.

From Camp Nou to Shaw: Messi at GU

By Daniel Silbert March 31, 2015

Shaw Field, home of the Georgetown men’s and women’s soccer teams, got a taste of the international spotlight last week when it hosted Lionel Messi and the rest of the Argentina national soccer...

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Initial construction has begun on a beach volleyball court in the Southwest Quad.

Construction Begins on Southwest Quad Beach Volleyball Court

By Toby Hung November 25, 2014

Construction on the sand volleyball court in the Southwest Quad began last week, and is slated for completion in early December. The project was announced earlier this month as part of an initiative...

Sports Fandom Worthy of High Culture

Sports Fandom Worthy of High Culture

By Taylor Coles October 7, 2014

This is an exciting time of the year to be a sports fan. October baseball has already been incredible and football season has come into full stride just as basketball training camps are starting up. However,...

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Throw Out the (Preseason) Rankings

By Connor Maytnier October 6, 2014

Preseason rankings create buzz. In the two weeks leading up to the start of college football season, preseason rankings have given television pundits material to feed on. Who is overrated? Who was...

Let ’Em See Our Natitude

By The Editorial Board October 3, 2014

As September ends, the carefree nature of summer has now all but entirely faded, soon to be replaced by the dreary-eyed, stress-filled time that is midterm season. However, one story should give all Georgetown...

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Startup Delivers Just Enough Sports News

By Kim Bussing and Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2014

When Tommy Schmitz (COL ’07) first began brainstorming his sports-related startup, he settled on an unusual target: those least interested in sports. The resultant Enough Sports, which launched...

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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith delivered the Michael Jurist (SFS ’07) Memorial Lecture in characteristic style in Lohrfink on Monday.

Smith Sells Self-Branding

By Chris Balthazard April 15, 2014

Sports journalist Stephen A. Smith, radio show host and host of ESPN’s “First Take,” spoke about issues ranging from race and leadership to current basketball debates and the weakness of Tim...

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