NHL Heads West For Outdoor Games By Ryan Carius ’21 Sports Staff On Feb. 20, the NHL returned to its roots: hockey on an outdoor stage. That stage was Lake Tahoe, the United States’ largest alpine lake, in close proximity to the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The event was a two-day matchup featuring two top […]
by Ryan Carius ’21 Sports Staff The first NFL season during the COVID-19 pandemic will come to a close on Feb. 7 in Tampa Bay. The main story headed into the matchup is the two quarterbacks under center as Super Bowl LV will feature arguably the two most renowned quarterbacks competing in the league. This […]
Remembering Baseball’s Best By Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Co-editor Two weeks ago, the baseball world lost its former home run king, Henry “Hank” Aaron, marking the ninth baseball Hall of Famer to pass away within the past calendar year. Aaron’s passing calls us back to a much different time, when baseball was America’s National Pastime […]
By Leo Hainline ’22 Sports Staff With the conclusion of the NBA, NHL, and MLB seasons, American football may seem like the only sport to watch on TV these days. However, this is the perfect time to tune into the English Premier League (EPL). Watching the EPL is the perfect way to start a Saturday […]
COVID-19 Outbreaks Lead to Scheduling Fiascos by Liam Tormey ’22 Sports Staff It is now a couple weeks into the National Football League (NFL) season, and there have been both surprises and concerns for many teams in the league. It goes without saying that COVID-19 is going to be the biggest issue this season. Going […]
International Competitions to be held in Summer 2021 by Leo Hainline ’22 Sports Staff When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, there was an eerie point in time when the entire sporting world went on pause. While many sporting events were canceled altogether, some major events were postponed to the summer of 2021. This includes the […]
The Cam Newton Era has Begun in New England by Liam Tormey ’22 Sports Staff A new era is beginning for the New England Patriots. After 20 seasons and six Vince Lombardi Trophies, Tom Brady decided to end his career with the Patriots and sign a two-year, $50 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]
Professional Sports During COVID-19 by Cam Smith ’21 Sports Co-Editor Late in the evening of March 11, 2020, life in the United States changed forever. In the span of 45 minutes, President Donald Trump announced a travel ban on European countries, actor Tom Hanks declared he was infected with COVID-19, and the National Basketball Association […]
Former Friar Finds Stride Down Under by Joseph Quirk ’23 Sports Staff As Friar fans, we have a special appreciation for former basketball players who are recognized for their talent. This past year, former Friars standout Bryce Cotton ’14 won his second National Basketball League MVP award overseas in Australia. So how did he get […]
AMA and SBO Bring Members of Sports Industry to Talk to Students by Joseph Quirk ’23 Sports Staff This past Wednesday, February 19 the Providence College American Marketing Association and the Providence College Sports Business Organization hosted a sports marketing panel featuring three PC alumni who have had remarkable success in the sports marketing field. […]