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Men’s Tennis Dominates Pair of Opponents in Fall Opener

Men’s Tennis Dominates Pair of Opponents in Fall Opener

In what is the team’s only dual matches of the 2019 fall season, the Amherst men’s tennis team scored two dominant victories against Hobart College and Colby-Sawyer College last Saturday. With only one senior and two juniors on the team this season, the Mammoths will lean on their

Field Hockey Defeats Conn in Conference Matchup

Field Hockey Defeats Conn in Conference Matchup

The field hockey team hosted Connecticut College for an early season NESCAC matchup on Saturday, Sept. 21. Both teams entered the day with an 0-2 record in conference play, but the Mammoths had an overall record of 3-2, whereas the Camels lagged behind with a record of 1-3. A key

Views from Sparrow’s Nest: The Madden Curse

Over the past six months or so, one name has dominated NFL headlines unlike any other: Antonio Brown. Even the most unengaged sports fan can attest to the fact that they are sick of seeing the ex-Steeler/Raider/Patriot on the front page of the news on a seemingly daily

Volleyball Sweeps NESCAC Opponents on Difficult Maine Swing

The volleyball team came away from their Maine road trip this weekend with an unblemished NESCAC record, despite two difficult matches against Colby and Bates. The weekend kicked off Friday night in Lewiston, where the Firedogs battled Bates. Bates and Amherst were both undefeated six games into the season, and

It’s Not Just Desire and Dedication that Matter

What is the narrative you most associate with high school or college football? The NCAA would have you believe (and they have conducted an effective propaganda campaign to this effect) that football is the great equalizer: a test of your skill, grit and fortitude, the winner decided by the person

Youth Players the Right Way Forward at Chelsea

As a Chelsea fan, I have to admit that despite recent successes — including winning a Premier League title in the 2016-2017 season, the FA Cup in 2018 and this past season’s Europa League title — an overall air of frustration has marked the past few years at Chelsea Football Club.

The Roundup: All the Stuff You Missed In Sports This Week — Sept. 18

Volleyball:This weekend, the Firedogs took down Clark on Friday and Worcester State and Brandeis on Saturday in quick sucession. Across the three matchups, the team failed to drop a single set and remains undefeated this season. Field Hockey:Last week started on a high note for the Mammoths, who