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Sparrow's Nest: Sports in the Time of Coronavirus

It’s been about five months since I last did this column, and boy, what a wild five months it has been. There was the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter accident, the franchise-altering trade of Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts and the departure of

Thanks, Tom

By the time I was old enough to start choosing sports allegiances, I had already been indoctrinated by the cult of Boston sports. I remember in kindergarten, my classmates talked about how their parents had let them stay up to watch the Red Sox (finally) win the World Series. At

Baseball Ending Shortened Season on High Note with Power Surge

In what quickly became a truncated season due to the college’s closure as a result of fears over COVID-19 and the suspension of spring sports, the base- ball team opened its season with a resounding 14-7 victory over conference opponent Bowdoin last Monday, March 9. Andrew Nagel

Coronavirus and Campus Vacancy Suspends Spring Sports Seasons

Coronavirus and Campus Vacancy Suspends Spring Sports Seasons

After Amherst cancelled on-campus classes and told students, with very few exceptions, that they were to leave the campus as soon as possible, one of the knock-on effects was the suspension and disruption of many of the school’s athletic teams’ spring schedules. The decision, while not unexpected

No. 9 Women’s Lacrosse Showcases Firepower During Weekend Split

No. 9 Women’s Lacrosse Showcases Firepower During Weekend Split

The Amherst women’s lacrosse team had an eventful weekend, losing a 9-7 thriller to NESCAC rival Tufts and beating down on Babson College 12-3. Saturday’s matchup against #2 Tufts started out hot, as Amherst entered halftime with a 6-3 lead. Claire Dunbar ’21 and Sydney

Baseball Ending Shortened Season on High Note with Power Surge

In what quickly became a truncated season due to the college’s closure as a result of fears over COVID-19 and the suspension of spring sports, the baseball team opened its season with a resounding 14-7 victory over conference opponent Bowdoin last Monday, March 9. Andrew Nagel ’21

The Recap: All The Sports You Missed This Week

Women’s BasketballWomen’s basketball sailed through their first round matchup in the NESCAC women’s basketball conference championship tournament, downing seventh-seeded Bates 69-44 in the quarterfinal matchup. The Mammoths, with the victory, have now won 13 straight, good enough for a record of 22-3. Seniors Hannah