Mark your calendars for November 21st — the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup games. The tournament, this year hosted in Qatar, is fast approaching, with the final draw just having taken place on April 1st. Currently, 29 nations have qualified leaving three spots to be filled in June.
Read moreA Long Awaited Day for USWNT Fans: The Induction of Hope Solo and Shannon Boxx into the National Soccer Hall of Fame
On January 30, 2022, the National Soccer Hall of Fame announced that they would be inducting two heavy hitters from the United State’s Women’s National Team (USWNT): Shannon Boxx and Hope Solo. Clint Dempsey of the male’s national team was elected to the Hall of Fame as well. For any fan of the United States Women’s National Team, Boxx and Solo are household names. Both women have had wildly successful careers in soccer, and each deserve their own spotlight.
Read moreNaomi Osaka’s Challenges Put A Focus on Mental Health
After enduring a worldwide pandemic and persevering through unprecedented times, could it be possible that the world should be more understanding of Naomi Osaka’s struggles?
Read moreTokyo Olympic Games Highlights: First Week
The 32nd Olympics are well underway in Tokyo, Japan, this summer. In the past week, the games have featured historic firsts and accomplishments. Here are the highlights so far…
Read moreOn How the NFL Embodies American Hypocrisy
There seems to be a good-as-unanimous consensus that football—and by extension, the National Football League (NFL)—serves as a fundamental, thoroughly red-white-and-blue emblem of American culture, along with grill-branded burgers, guns, and violently orange-colored cheddar cheese. A zoom into the sports world reveals that the NFL has dominated attendance, television ratings, merchandise, and revenue for years now compared to other American sports, and thus is comfortably situated on its very own throne.
Read morePutting the "Student" in Student Athlete: The Inside Scoop on Colin McClure
Colin McClure ‘20 might not be the most outspoken person in the locker room, but for the Skidmore Men’s Lacrosse team, his presence as team captain — both on and off the field —is the epitome of what it means to lead by example.
Read moreThe Sport That Changed Her: Jessica Centore Reflects on Her Basketball Career
Starting basketball as a freshman in high school, Jessica Centore ‘20 always knew she wanted to play sports in college. It wasn’t until she entered high school that she started playing organized ball and became more serious about the sport. Now a senior on the Skidmore Women’s basketball team, Centore reflects on her career playing collegiate basketball and how the sport changed her.
Read moreThe Elam Ending and Why the NBA Continues Innovating
Whether you were curled up in a blanket in your room or furiously cheering along in D-Hall, you might have noticed that the NBA All-Star game felt real, even if just for one quarter. The competitive nature of the All-Star game is due in large part to a new format the NBA introduced.
Read moreVIDEO: Highlights From Both Men's Basketball vs Vassar and Women's Basketball vs Union
This video features highlights from both the Skidmore men's basketball game against Vassar College on Jan. 21 and the women's basketball game against Union College on Jan. 25.
Read moreSnow Sports Club: Super Casual, Non-Competitive, and Open to Anyone
Whether it be because Skidmore College doesn’t have a particular team or the commitment of being a full-time athlete is daunting, students like Kyra Foley ‘20 look towards clubs like the Snow Sports Club to get involved in athletics.
Read moreNo Coach, No Problem: Gina Pryciak’s Journey with Ultimate Frisbee
Yes, you read that right: the women’s team does not have a coach.
Read moreThe Drive to Stardom: Maddie Hasting’s Basketball Journey
Now a player on the women’s basketball team and a first year student on the pre-med track, Hastings is ready to take her collegiate career to the next level — but first, she has a story to tell.
Read moreSkidmore Field Hockey Locks Up #2 Seed
With a win over William Smith last Sunday, the Thoroughbred Field hockey team clinched the #2 seed in the Liberty League playoffs, starting November 1st.
Read moreNational Anthem Protests Grow Amidst Recent Trump Comments
Anthem protests have begun to grow in size and breadth as NFL teams protested together, while Oakland A's catcher Bruce Maxwell became the first MLB player to participate in the protests.
Read moreNew York Yankees Top MLB’s Most Valuable Franchise List
For the 20th consecutive year, Forbes listed the New York Yankees as Major League Baseball's most valuable franchise. Of course, this comes as no surprise to baseball fans, because the Yankees' history of success combined with their location makes them an incredibly valuable franchise to own.
Read moreSkidmore Lands First Ever 5-Star Equestrian Recruit
In shocking news today, Skidmore College has landed their first ever 5-Star recruit for the Equestrian Team. Known for her prowess in dressage, Madison (“Maddie”) Harris announced her intentions to attend Skidmore College at a ceremony held at her high school in Leicester, MA this morning. This news came as a massive surprise to Skidmore’s coaching staff
Read moreThat’s a Thing? Snow Volleyball
With the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing slowly approaching, some new sports are ready to be considered for the games, with Snow Volleyball as one of them. I know what you are thinking: come on, that is not a real sport. Well, it is!
Read moreSkidmore Basketball Sets the Academic Pace in Liberty League
Despite faltering in Liberty League playoffs, Skidmore’s Men’s and Women’s basketball teams cleaned up in post-season awards on both sides. The two teams combined to have 9 athletes named to the Liberty League All-Academic Teams for the Winter sports season, which requires athletes who are sophomores or older to maintain a GPA of at least 3.30.
Read moreBasketball Heads into the Home Stretch
As February begins to wind down, College Basketball ratchets up the intensity. This year, both the Skidmore Men’s and Women’s basketball teams have not only qualified for the Liberty League playoffs, but also are the #1 overall seeds in their respective brackets. Both teams boast impressive league and overall records, and also immense talent
Read moreThat’s A Thing? Team Handball
Played mostly in Germany and Scandinavia, Team Handball is an Olympic sport that never really took off here in the United States. The highest level of Team Handball is played at the Olympics. It has been a part of the Games since the 1972 Munich Games.
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