Like every other sports fan in existence, it’s almost guaranteed that you’re tired of watching old ESPN re-runs and are craving live competition. The solution to your problem may be to delve into a new sport: equestrian eventing.
Read MoreNBA G League could save college basketball, would return importance of culture
Recently, one of the top high school basketball prospects, Jalen Green, decided to forego college and join the G League’s professional pathway program. This program uses the NBA’s minor league to train the top graduating high school prospects and pay them $500,000 for their year-long stint.
Read MoreGeneseo women's basketball continues recruitment, alters usual process due to pandemic
On March 12, the NCAA decided to cancel all remaining winter and spring championship tournaments. The news came from an announcement on the official NCAA website, which reads: “This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities.”
Read MoreRob Gronkowski traded to Buccaneers, solidifies Tampa Bay's turnaround
So far, 2020 has been a wild year for the world. It goes without saying that COVID-19 has touched every facet of our lives, but in the past few days, football fans have been heavily distracted from reality. On Tuesday April 21, it was announced that the New England Patriots traded tight end Rob Gronkowski and a seventh-round draft pick to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a fourth-round pick. This monumental trade means that a reunion with quarterback Tom Brady isn’t a far-fetched idea anymore. The trade was soon confirmed by Gronkowski’s agent Drew Rosenhaus to CBS Sports.
Read MoreCOVID-19 concerns are more important than bringing sports back.
Major league sports have been suspended all over America due to the onset of COVID-19, which leaves sports fans with a number of pipe dreams regarding how to solve this problem to finally be able to watch sports again.
Read MoreDance should be considered a sport due to physical and competitive aspects
The term “sport” has varying definitions. The Oxford Dictionary describes the word as “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.” Based on this definition, dance should be considered a sport. Let’s break down this definition piece by piece.
Read MoreTom Brady relocates to Tampa Bay, NFC South landscape drastically changed
Tom Brady’s departure from the AFC East was likely Bills fans’ favorite offseason move this spring, but lost in the COVID-19 crisis and the hysteria it has brought is the fact that this move, and Tom Brady’s season last year, are rife with misconceptions.
Read MoreGolf world twiddle’s thumbs as Masters is postponed, rescheduled for November
Golf fans around the world are scrambling to find things to do this April as the annual Masters Tournament, which is normally hosted this month, has been postponed due to the ongoing pandemic. What would have been the first major of 2020 has now been overshadowed by the unprecedented time we live in, but fans can still find solace in the tournament’s host providing tangible dates for the renowned tournament.
Read MoreStreaming old seasons helps make up for lack of live sporting events
It’s safe to assume that most people can recall an epic sports moment that they have witnessed at some point in their life. From John Elway’s first Super Bowl win in 1997 to the moment the Chicago Cubs broke their curse and won the team’s first World Series in 2016 in a nail-biting game seven; there are so many memorable sports moments to reminisce about.
Read MoreAfter two years of rebuilding, Buffalo Bills are set up to be a Super Bowl Contender
The Buffalo Bills are in win-now mode a season after losing in the first round of the NFL Playoffs.
Read MoreKnights win third consecutive SUNYAC Championship, move onto NCAA Quarterfinal
An object in motion tends to stay in motion and, right now, the Geneseo Ice Knights are rolling full speed ahead as they move into the NCAA Division III National Championship tournament.
Read MoreSports Editorial: Spread of COVID-19 creates unprecedented decisions, fans banned from attending games
The past few weeks have been tumultuous ones for fans in the sports world, as events are being cancelled and bans are being levied on games that restrict attendance. The spread of the new infectious disease COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, has become an unprecedented situation that a lot of people don’t know how to deal with. With updates coming daily from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, some teams and organizations have taken dramatic measures to mitigate the spread of the disease.
Read MorePlayer Profile: Joseph Miranda of track embraces Geneseo, team
Geneseo is full of bright students and faculty who make up the campus we all love and adore. This week, The Lamron had the opportunity to interview one of Geneseo’s most well-rounded individuals: track athlete junior Joseph Miranda.
Read MoreSoftball preview: standout players return for senior year, team looks forward to first game
The Geneseo softball team ended their season with 37 wins and just 13 losses during the 2019 season. After graduating Danni Napoli, Alyssa Persich, Taylor Moore and Jasmine Petrishin, the Knights have four new seniors. Pitcher Ashlyn Kersch, infielder Abbey Whitney, outfielder Hannah Elmer and infielder Brooke Wolff.
Read MoreMen’s lacrosse team puts up an unexpected fight against St. Lawrence, lead by four goals from Cook
The Geneseo men’s lacrosse team suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of the 15th-ranked St. Lawrence Saints in spite of a great performance from sophomore midfielder Kevin Cook.
Read MoreWomen’s lacrosse begins season on a strong note with promising win streak, face Clarkson next
The Geneseo women’s lacrosse team is off to a solid start for its 2020 season. Following a win versus the University of Rochester on Monday March 2, the Knights are now 2-1 on the season.
Read MoreIce Knights take care of business against Potsdam, will host Oswego in Conference Championship
The Geneseo Ice Knights began their playoff push for their third consecutive SUNYAC title and their quest to solidify the program as a dynasty on Saturday Feb. 29. That journey, however, actually began four years ago during the 2016-17 season when players like senior forward Conlan Keenan and senior forward Andrew Romano were just first-years.
Read MoreHouston Astros find themselves as villians to baseball enthusiasts everywhere
Baseball has a long tradition as a sport of respect and sportsmanship to the point of it being a fault. The players have an overwhelming sense of respect for each other and for the sport and it’s a line that’s not often crossed. The Houston Astros have broken that trust and respect and successfully united the entire MLB community around one common cause: hating the Astros.
Read MoreWomen’s basketball falls in SUNYAC semi-final to Cortland, team proud of accomplishments
Despite dropping their final game of the season in the SUNYAC semifinals to SUNY Cortland, Geneseo women’s basketball team should be more than proud of their overall play this season.
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2020 Olympic Games in question due to coronavirus
Every four years the world comes together to celebrate an ancient athletic tradition. The Summer Olympic Games have been a way for people from every corner of the globe to distract themselves by watching athletes compete for a coveted gold medal, or function as the pinnacle of national pride and physical ability for the competitors themselves. This year, the games are set to be held in Tokyo, beginning on July 24 and concluding on Aug. 9.
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