Category: Sports

From Tragedy to Triumph

The New York Jets went from losing their veteran quarterback to knocking off the last undefeated team in the NFL. The Jets sit third in the tightly contested AFC East division with a record of 3–3. This team has been quite the spectacle through six weeks—starting pre-season in the spotlight on Hard Knocks, having the […]

Brendan Maguire ’25

PCI: World Series: Houston Astros

Disclaimer: This article was written prior to the elimination of this team from the MLB Playoffs. The Houston Astros are going to win the World Series and their third championship in six years. Yes, I know this might not be the popular or sexy pick to make per se, but history has told us to […]

Ralf Shockey ’25

Sports Shorts

Men’s Soccer: The Providence College men’s soccer team’s overall record stands at 7–4–3 and 4–1–2 in the Big East play. On Oct. 18, Providence hosted their senior night match against the University of Connecticut where the Friars won 3–1. In this match, Nathan Messer GS ’23 opened up the scoring, followed by two goals from […]

O’Livia Lopes ’26

PCI: World Series: Philadelphia Phillies

Disclaimer: This article was written prior to the elimination of this team from the MLB Playoffs. ​The Philadelphia Phillies have made it to the NLCS and are trying to make it to the World Series for the second consecutive year. After beating an upstart Marlins team and upsetting the league-best Atlanta Braves in the Division […]

Dan Charapp ’25

World Series Preview: Party out West

There is no way that anyone expected this one. The Texas Rangers will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series. Both of these teams were expected to be first round exits as they both had to fight in the Wild Card round. They both dominated in the first round, sweeping their respective opponents. […]

Patrick J. Walsh III ’24

Gambling Corner

Greetings fellow sports bettors. It’s that time of the week again. It’s time for you to read the future of college football, courtesy of the Shepherd. Let’s be honest, this is the Georgetown of college football slates. It’s all bad and is going to be difficult to watch. While these games are going to be […]

Aidan Bennett '24

Athlete of the Week: Brendan McSorley ’24

     Providence College men’s soccer team is 7–4–3 overall this season, and an astounding 5–0–1 in their last six matches. This recent stretch can be attributed to this week’s recipient of Athlete of the Week, Brendan McSorley ’24. McSorley has hit his stride during these recent games, which includes the match on Oct. 14 where he […]

Justin Bishop '24

PCI: Adam Fox

The NHL season is finally upon us, which gives us even more opportunities to gamble our money away. While some people are looking at betting on who’s going to win the Stanley Cup, I got my eye on a longshot for the MVP. Here’s a guy that’s coming off back-to-back 70-point seasons and is gearing […]

Aidan Bennett '24

NHL Preview

The season for slinging pucks across the ice is upon us— and with it are many striking stories within the league. The NHL has officially started gliding into its 107th season with the Tampa Bay Lightning defeating the Nashville Predators 5–3 on Oct. 10. The Lightning kissed the cup back-to-back years, 2020 and 2021, with […]

Brendan Maguire ’25

PCI: McDavid

The Hart Trophy, also known as the most valuable player award, is among the most virtuous trophies in all sports. The trophy symbolizes a player that has gone above and beyond and goes “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.” This trophy was first awarded in 1924 to Ottawa Senators […]

Patrick J. Walsh III ’24