Sports

David McIntyre | The Beautiful Game

Fan the Fire to team up with Relay for Life

Fan the Fire, a school spirit initiative that brought 800 fans to Tufts men's and women's soccer games at its first event in September, will return tomorrow with giveaways and free food during a men's and women's basketball doubleheader in Cousens Gym.

Ben Kochman | The Wackness

Anyone watching a National Hockey League game has around a 50 percent chance of watching a bare−knuckle fight break out, with the referees looking on and thousands of screaming fans giving a standing ovation.

Men's Swimming and Diving | Jumbos earn personal, season records at MIT

The men's swimming and diving team delivered a strong performance at the MIT Invitational on Friday and Saturday, placing fourth out of seven squads. Almost every member of the team swam a personal or season−best, ending the fall semester portion of the season on a high note.

Men's Track and Field | Jumbos gear up for spring meets at Jay Carisella Invitational

The men's track and field team recorded impressive marks across the board during its season opener Saturday at Northeastern's Jay Carisella Invitational.

Inside the NFL | In the year of the quarterback, Aaron Rodgers stands apart

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has put together the most impressive individual performance in the history of the National Football League this season through 12 games.

Women's Track and Field | Strong weekend showcases Jumbos' potential

In the only meet before Winter break, the women's track team set some great baselines at the Jay Carisella Invitational this Saturday. Hosted by Northeastern, the event served as an opportunity for athletes to compete and burn all the energy that has built up over the course of the fall season. The best way to see how the work put in during the offseason paid off was to test it in competition, and the Jumbos started off the season with outstanding energy.

Men's Squash | Jumbos dominate at Vassar as freshmen impress

Women's Squash | Tufts halts skid, wins three in a row

Women's Swimming | Jumbos earn third-place finish at MIT Invitational

Men's Basketball | Jumbos win New England Big 4 Challenge

Hockey | A new record: 2,188 and counting

Since senior Scott Barchard arrived on the Hill in 2008, he has slowly but surely rewritten the ice hockey record books.

Women's Basketball | Jumbos win Regis College Invitational

The women's basketball team defeated the host Regis Pride 65−53 on Saturday afternoon to take first place in the four−team Regis College Invitational.

Zach Drucker | The Loser

Much to the chagrin of fans and players alike, Bobby Valentine was introduced as the new manager of the Red Sox this past Thursday. Most only remember "Bobby V" for his dugout tomfoolery as manager of the New York Mets, when — after being ejected in the 12th inning of a game against the Blue Jays — Valentine returned to the bench wearing a fake mustache.

Ice Hockey | Jumbos swept by Ephs, Panthers in rough weekend

This weekend, Tufts hosted Middlebury and Williams in its first home doubleheader of the 2011−2012 season. A year ago, the Jumbos defeated the Panthers for the first time since 1955. But Tufts fell in both NESCAC matchups this time around, losing to the Panthers 3−2 on a Middlebury goal scored midway through the final period, after suffering a 4−1 rout from Williams on Friday.

David McIntyre | The Beautiful Game

Undoubtedly, the 2010 World Cup in South Africa was a success from a philosophical standpoint. The first World Cup on the African continent drew gobs of good publicity, exposed the diversity and the wonders of South African culture to the world and ended with a victory by Spain, who play some of the most visually pleasing soccer in recent memory.

Ethan Sturm | Rules of the Game

My Thanksgiving consisted of the typical American plate of food, family and football. But this year, I may have gone overboard on the football part. Thursday was NFL games from when I stumbled out of bed to when I stumbled back in, much more tired and much fuller. Friday was built around LSU vs. Arkansas and the weirdness of the Big East race, Saturday was college football all day, and soon I was watching the NFL again back in Boston.

Full of experience, Jumbos to open indoor season Saturday

After boasting a young, deep squad last winter, the men's track and field team returns this season mostly intact and with a year of experience to build on its 2010?2011 successes.

Women's Swimming and Diving | Jumbos make a splash against the Blue

The women's swimming and diving team has started the season with a bang, going 3−1 through the first two weeks. Tufts has been propelled by strong performances from freshmen while still relying on major contributions from more experienced swimmers.

Football | Offseason report: Junior class ready to take over

The junior class may have understandably found it difficult to discuss this past football season.