Sports Roundup
Men’s Soccer | Oct. 15-23 | 2-0-1 Vassar men’s soccer went 2-0-1 over fall break, moving to 10-2-2 overall and third in the Liberty League standings. The Brewers kicked…
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Can the MLB playoffs offer a respite from baseball’s uncertain future?
Late on the evening of Oct. 27, 2020, Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred stepped forward at Globe Life Field to read prepared remarks and present the Los Angeles…
NBA season offers intrigue and many contenders
The past two NBA seasons have been changed by the health and safety protocols that playing amidst a pandemic requires. They’ve also shaped one of the most intriguing league-wide landscapes…
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Men’s Tennis | Sept. 26 and Oct. 1-2 | TCNJ Invitational and ITA Northeast Regionals Vassar men’s tennis took the court two Sundays ago at The College of New Jersey…
MLB playoffs provide new intrigue, old rivalries
October is finally here. To me, fall—the best season—doesn’t really start until October, when the leaves begin changing colors, the temperature drops and most importantly, playoff baseball begins. Fans love…
Coach controversy forces NWSL reckoning
Trigger Warning: Talk of sexual misconduct When news of Paul Riley’s sexual misconduct accusations first broke, my immediate reaction was unfortunately not one of surprise. I was of course heartbroken…
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Women’s Volleyball | September 24-25, 2021 Vassar College 1, Skidmore College 3; Vassar College 3, Union College 0 Vassar women’s volleyball played their first Liberty League conference games of…
Women’s Rugby: Women’s Rugby comes back strong after two years off
Additional reporting by Jackie Molloy and Alex Eisert Returning to contact sports after a year and a half of social distancing has been challenging for most athletes, but especially for…
Vaccination status causes NBA tension
The NBA is about to begin its third COVID-laden season. For many Americans, the threat of COVID-19 first became apparent when the NBA suspended their season back in March 2020.…
‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ rivets fans, generates excitement for sport
For many people around the world, this past year and a half has brought a flurry of new hobbies, interests and tastes. The same applied to me, particularly when it…