Sports
Men's Track and Field | Jumbos to compete for top spot in conference
November 27Returning five of six All-Americans from last year's squad, the Tufts indoor men's track and field team will seek to improve on its 17th-place showing at the 2011-2012 Div. III Championships, as well as to establish itself as a regional and conference powerhouse.
Aaron Leibowitz | The Fan
November 26To an outsider, Fireman Ed was always equal parts annoying and endearing. Whether the Jets were winning or losing, their unofficial mascot would lead the home crowd in his signature chant - "J?E?T?S! Jets! Jets! Jets!" - like his life depended on it. He was always proud of his team. He was always loud.
Hockey | Thanksgiving break sees mixed results for Jumbos
November 26For the hockey team, the Rutland Invitational this weekend was filled with firsts. In their first road action of the year, Tufts was blown out and lost for the first time this season, falling 7?0 against Manhattanville. But the team also rebounded strongly, grabbing a 6?3 victory in Sunday's consolation game against Brockport, improving to 3?1?1 on the year.
Quidditch | Tufflepuffs fall in semifinals, still earn World Cup bid
November 26With the fall season coming to an end, the Tufflepuffs, Tufts' Quidditch team, closed out strong, finishing fourth at this year's Northeast Regional Championships in Newport, R.I., and securing a bid to the 2013 World Cup in Orlando, Fla.
Inside the NBA | D'Antoni right choice to take over as Lakers seek new direction
November 26Just five games into the season, the Los Angeles Lakers made a bold decision to relieve coach Mike Brown of his coaching duties, amid clamor from fans and pundits alike to remove the defensive?minded Brown from the NBA's most glamorous head coaching job.
Aaron Leibowitz | The Fan
November 25Yesterday, baseball commissioner Bud Selig officially approved the Miami Marlins' latest fire sale, a monster deal which sent Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson and three others to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Field Hockey | Jumbos storm to the title: A look inside their run
November 19On the afternoon of Nov. 3, things weren't looking so bright for the field hockey team.
Men's cross country finishes seventh at Nationals
November 19The men's cross country team traveled to Terre Haute, Ind. this weekend for the National Championship, arriving with high expectations after what has been one of their most successful seasons on record.
Aaron Leibowitz | The Fan
November 19Yesterday, baseball commissioner Bud Selig officially approved the Miami Marlins' latest fire sale, a monster deal which sent Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson and three others to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Men's Squash | Tufts sweeps opening weekend of matches
November 19For a men's squash program that has experienced some upheaval in recent months, including a search late in the offseason for a new coach, getting off to a good start was more important than ever. And against the University of Vermont, Boston University and Boston College, Tufts easily took care of its competition, winning 9?0, 7?2 and 8?1, respectively.
Men's Basketball | Jumbos settle for split on opening weekend
November 18After winning the Charlie Ryan Invitational to start last season and only losing one game in its first seven contests, the men's basketball team wanted to get this year off to a similarly strong start. However, after splitting their first two games of the season at the John K. Adams Tip?Off, the Jumbos will be looking to regroup, as going 1?1 was not the opening weekend they were hoping for.
Champions!
November 18One game into the 2012 season, it looked like it would be a long fall for the 0?1 Jumbos, as Tufts traveled to play national No. 1 Middlebury and gave up five straight goals to their conference rivals in a 5?2 loss. But ironically, in the end their season was the longest of any Div. III field hockey team's. On Sept. 8, they got blown out, but on Nov. 18, they claimed that No. 1 spot for themselves.
