Floyd Mayweather is known as one of the best boxers of all time, with many seeking to fight him for publicity. I am challenging Mayweather to a street fight for different reasons though; I truly believe I can win.
Read MoreTaking a look at what has been an interesting 2021 NBA season in the wake of Covid-19.
The NBA is back. With just over one-third of the season gone, there have certainly been a few surprises. Let's take a look at five observations from the first one-third of the season.
Read More2021 has not been kind to an already reeling Buffalo Sabres team.
The Buffalo Sabres have been snake-bitten all season long with the most obvious example being their recent COVID-19 outbreak. The spread was caused by a meeting with the New Jersey Devils over a weekend homestand at the end of January.
Read MoreZack Moss has started his breakout for the Bills and it’s time we all recognized his greatness.
Zack Moss, referred to endearingly by me as my small son, has finally been offered the chance to realize his potential as a running back by fellow Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. I am so infatuated with Moss that I’d like to convince every person of his excellence, regardless of sports knowledge, so this article is for sports fans and non-sports fans alike. Here’s why Zack Moss should be your small son, too. I’ve even coined our fan name, the Mossians, to get the fandom started.
Read MoreThe Bills secured a victory over Russell Wilson and the high-flying Seahawks, can finally become Super Bowl again contenders with a win next week in Arizona.
With a hot start and a relentless passing game, the Buffalo Bills pulled off an upset win over the Seattle Seahawks 44-34. The win moves the Bills to 7-2 on the year, with a 2.5 game lead in the AFC East.
Read MoreBuffalo Bills fans came through yet again in giving over 500,000 dollars to the Oishei Charity in response to the tragic passing of Josh Allen’s grandmother.
On the eve of his showdown with the Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s preparation was shattered by gut-wrenching news. His grandmother had passed away unexpectedly at the age of 80.
Read MoreSports Staff Ed- Winter sports should be played in the spring to benefit the morale of the teams
With winter sports officially cancelled for this season, many hopeful athletes, especially the seniors among them, were left disappointed by a year ravaged by the onset of COVID-19. Among these teams were the beloved Ice Knights who have long been the biggest crowd-drawer of any Geneseo sports team.
Read MoreThe Buffalo Bills are lucky to have their golden boy, Cole Beasley
It’s been a difficult couple of weeks for Bills’ fans, but dynamic slot receiver Cole Beasley has yet to let us down. Beasley’s teammates fail to match Beasley’s standard of reliability … but that’s a topic for another article, one that might break my heart to write, so we’ll spend this time savoring the sunshiny glow of Beasley’s athleticism and curly blonde locks.
Read MoreThe Ten Greatest Sports Dynasties of All Time
There is always talk about who are the greatest sports teams of all time. All-time great teams win more than one championship; all-time great teams are dynasties. Here is my definition of a dynasty.
Read MoreChristopher Towler’s presentation to a group of Geneseo students and professors illustrates the sizable impact of political activism by professional athletes on black voter turnout.
Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at California State University-Sacramento Christopher Towler joined a Zoom meeting on Oct. 14 with Professor & Chair of Political Science And International Relations Jeffery Koch to discuss his new work “The Politics of Sports: How Black Athletes Can Change the Game.” Other works of Towler’s include “Shut Up and Play: Black Athletes, Protest Politics, and Black Political Action.”
Read MoreTrack and Field has persevered through a challenging season and looks forward to a successful year
Geneseo’s Varsity Track and Field team has had a successful training season, despite the unusual circumstances of this semester.
Read MoreThe Buffalo Bills are doing it again in 2020, as they’re in line to add to a long and disappointing history for Bills’ fans.
It hurts to tell the same story seemingly every year, but once again the Buffalo Bills appear to have started out the season strong only to fizzle away just like they always do.
Read MoreIntramural director Brooks Hawley ensures safe, fun opportunities for all amidst pandemic
Intramurals, light-hearted sporting events that serve as a source of excitement and physical activity for Geneseo students and faculty, must be conducted a little differently this year. It’s no secret that sports have troubles organizing safely under COVID-19 regulations, particularly due to the close proximity of players during popular sports such as basketball and football. Fortunately for intramural participants, their safety and ability to play remain the top priorities of intramural and recreation director Brooks Hawley.
Read MoreDustin Johnson’s record-breaking performance at The Masters was more than worth the wait
After a delay of a few months, the 2020 Masters Tournament has a champion. Dustin Johnson defeated the rest of the field convincingly to win his first-ever signature green jacket.
Read MoreThe Black Lives Matter movement cannot be forgotten, even if sports media has decided to move on from it.
Politics are always closely linked to funding, which is why it can occasionally be difficult to distinguish support of a cause from capitalistic exploitation of a trending movement. Protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement began to fizzle out in sports after mid-October of this year, and articles like this one criticized teams for their “brand activism”—apparent support of a cause to increase profit for the corporation. So, how do we know where the teams truly stand?
Read MoreKim Ng’s hiring is a sign that racism and sexism are on the way out in American professional sports.
The Miami Marlins hired Kim Ng to be their general manager and in doing so, became the first team to have a woman run their operations in North American sports history. To be frank, it is such an uplifting and amazing development, especially given the fact that the year is still 2020.
Read MoreExcitement over new ownership may be presumptuous for Mets’ fans
Currently, Mets fans are rejoicing now that Steven Cohen officially owns the team, but it may be premature.
Read MoreLakers defeat Heat six games in after long, unprecedented season
After nearly three months in the bubble in Orlando, the Los Angeles Lakers have won the 2019-2020 NBA championship. The Lakers defeated the Miami Heat four games to two, winning the sixth and final game handily 106-93.
Read MoreUltimate Frisbee continues to weather the Covid-19 storm, while providing a safe alternative for Geneseo sports lovers
Despite the global pandemic, some Geneseo club and varsity sports teams have been able to get back to practicing. Men’s and women’s club Ultimate Frisbee teams, Snail and Escargot, respectively, are part of this group.
Read MoreThe Tennessee Titans’ Covid-19 outbreak seems to be over, but their ineptitude has put the NFL at major risk
As the Tennessee Titans prepared for their week three matchup in Minnesota, a hiccup in their plan emerged. It was not a flaw in their game plan, nor was it an injury, but something much more dangerous: a positive case of COVID-19.
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