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MLB Teams Make Managerial Shifts

Now that the World Series is wrapped up and the city of Los Angeles is celebrating its second championship in 16 days thanks to the Lakers and Dodgers, MLB teams are beginning to see managerial shifts.


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LeBron James takes on 2020 elections

LeBron James is a four-time NBA champion, four-time Most Valuable Player (MVP), four-time Finals MVP, and has won two Olympic gold medals. James has been great on the court, but he has also been sensational off the court.





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Getting to know Tufts athletes: Jen Ryan

After switching positions when she got to Tufts, senior middle/opposite hitter Jen Ryan has played an important role on the Tufts volleyball team the past three years, helping the team win a NESCAC Championship last year. 




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A history of athlete protests and activism

The photo of Tommie Smith and John Carlos with their fists raised in protest is one of the indelible images of the 1960s, but the history of athletes’ protesting social injustices did not begin — or end — in Mexico City.




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NBA free agency: Wait, who are you?

While we have recently been captivated by high-profile player movement, this offseason is shaping up to be one with considerably less excitement. Anthony Davis is the lone superstar who will hit free agency, and it is widely expected that he will immediately re-sign with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers.




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Wonder Women: Tatyana McFadden

Wheelchair racer Tatyana McFadden may be the closest person to an actual superhero that this column will cover. Many refer to her as the fastest woman in the world, and she certainly has the accolades to support it.


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Getting to know Tufts athletes: Rachel Brown

Senior defender Rachel Brown was excited about the potential of a very successful season, both individually as well as collectively for Tufts women's soccer. However, these dreams were cut short in August when the NESCAC announced the cancellation of fall sport seasons. 



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Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer: A fairytale rivalry

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal: rivals on the court, friends off the court. The world has seen nearly 17 years of pure domination by these two tennis stars. But how did this rivalry begin? Let’s dive into the greatest rivalry the world of sport has ever seen.


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Sharp from the Sofa: An ode to Ryan Fitzpatrick

If you’re an NFL fan, there is a decent chance Fitzpatrick has started a game for your favorite team. In his sixteen-year career, Fitzpatrick has played for eight teams: the Rams, Bengals, Bills, Titans, Texans, Jets, Buccaneers, and Dolphins. 



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NFL Recaps Week 6: Buccaneers, Titans rise to the occasion, teams across the league capture impressive wins

The NFL’s recent struggles with COVID-19 persisted as multiple teams’ practice facilities were temporarily closed due to positive test results leading up to Sunday in a week without Thursday Night Football. The fact that these cases, however, did not force further adjustments to the current league schedule — which have been in place since Week 5 — gave the NFL a much-needed sigh of relief in Week 6.