American Major League Soccer (MLS) has long struggled to sustain an engaged and spirited fan base like its sister leagues in South America, Europe, and other regions of the world where soccer has a stronger foothold — no pun intended. Since his debut in July 2023, it is indisputable that Messi has quickly transformed Inter Miami. He scored in his first seven appearances, catalyzing Miami to unseen success in the MLS-LIGA tournament and MLS bracket. There is no question that Messi is one of the most talented individuals to grace our fields. Still, some might question whether or not he is capable of bringing about the transformative change needed to popularize MLS in America.
Read moreDo Skidmore Students Care About Sports?
At a party recently, I heard a friend of mine, a non-athlete, say something along the lines of, “I don’t have any idea what goes on in Skidmore athletics.” When I asked her why she thought that was, she responded that she just didn’t care that much about sports. This refrain is common among many Skidmore students who do not participate in sports. Compared to other, larger schools, this is odd. Student spectator turnout at games is low, as it is at many liberal arts colleges, but why is this the case? Why don’t Skidmore students care about sports?
Read moreFinn and Luke Weber: Twins Distinguishing Themselves on the Same Campus and Soccer Team
I have gotten to know Luke Weber, center midfield on the Skidmore’s men’s soccer team, quite well over the last few months. What I didn’t know until a few weeks ago, however, was that he has a twin who also goes to Skidmore. And is a forward on the men’s soccer team. In comes Finn Weber.
Read moreStaying in the Green Zone with Zach Markowitz
For first year rower Zach Markowitz ‘23, crew started out as a way to train for other sports. Now, the first year athlete is ready to be a steady force on the crew team here at Skidmore.
Read moreMore than a Sport: Yasmine Boukari’s Post-Season Thoughts and Her Time with Soccer
By her sophomore year, Boukari was already a stand-out player and played in all 15 games, leading the team with 15 points. She also earned All-Liberty League First Team, Liberty League All-Academic Team, and Liberty League Honor Roll twice. This season she earned a spot on the Liberty League Honor Roll two times.
Read moreWho Will Claim the Ballon d’Or Trophy of 2019?
Who do you think will win the Ballon d’Or of 2019?
Read moreWhat the Admissions Scandal Means to Student Recruits
On Mar 12, federal prosecutors publicly revealed that dozens of parents secured their children’s acceptance to elite schools by bribing coaches to recruit non-athletes. For actual recruits, the news is no distant fluke but carries implications that continue to shake the college athletics landscape.
Read moreThat's a Thing? Speed Golf Edition
While the game of golf has been around for centuries, the slightly modified sport of speed golf was invented in California in 1979.
Read moreThat's a Thing? Speedwalking Edition
It's more complicated than it seems.
Read moreThe Next Generation: 4 Young MLB Prospects Who Will Make an Impact in 2016
The 2016 MLB season is officially underway. All of the work teams put in during the offseason and in spring training is now put to the test through a grueling 162-game schedule. Every year, many major sporting news outlets publish their opinions on who the top prospects are for the season. These prospects have the potential to make huge impacts on MLB rosters during the season. However, prospects can also turn out to be flops. Today, I want to focus on a few prospects who might make a significant impact for their teams in 2016.
Read morePredicting the Studs and Duds of the 2016 NFL Draft
Since we are less than a week away from the draft (which will be televised on ESPN Thursday April 28th), I want my predictions for each selection in the top ten on record. To clarify, I am basing these predictions based on what I think other teams will do rather than what I personally would do. Moreover, I think it would be boring for there to only be predictions for the top selections. So, I am also going to project whether each player will be a “stud” or a “dud” over the course of his career. Hopefully no one will look back at this when one of my duds becomes a Hall of Famer.
Read more2016 NHL Playoff Preview and Predictions
Even if you haven’t followed the NHL regular season, this preview will inform you of the three most compelling first-round matchups, the three most intriguing players, and my three main predictions for the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Read moreRanking the Greatest Finishes In Sports
The final moments of this game easily rank as some of the most thrilling I have ever seen. But was Villanova/UNC the greatest finish in sports history? Without further ado, here is my take on the greatest sports endings; and for the fun of it, they will be joined by comparisons to famous movie climaxes that aroused similar feelings of emotion. Fair warning, spoiler alert!
Read moreMarch Madness 2016: Six Teams That Could Bust Your Bracket
Contrary to past seasons, the 2016 college basketball regular season was largely defined by a lack of consistency among the top teams. But with March Madness about to begin, three clear favorites have emerged. The NCAA Championship betting line at TopBet favors Kansas, with North Carolina and Michigan State close behind. Judging by expert predictions, public sentiment is clearly in line with these championship odds. But you tell me, do any of your friends have a bracket with only one of these teams, or perhaps none at all, in their Final Four? Didn’t think so.
Read moreHow Important is the NFL Combine?
The National Football League’s scouting combine, an event that has exploded in coverage in the last decade, wrapped up last week. Even if you are an avid football fan like myself, you really did not miss much. However, if you watch Sportscenter or read articles on many sports websites, you will find that the combine always receives a lot of attention.
Read moreWhy Play Division III Sports?
Most of us believe that a stout academic background is as important, if not more so, than an athletic career. With Division III sports comes a certain expectation that, as freshman basketball player Jack Byrne states, education will be “the top priority” and that athletic triumph should not be placed on a higher pedestal than academic success.
Read moreNeaux Tigers: Why LSU Could Possibly Not Have Football Next Season
When I think of Louisiana, I think of New Orleans, Cajun food, and LSU football. Well, what if I told you that one of those things could possibly not be part of the Louisiana culture next year?
Read moreLeBron vs. Kobe: Who’s Greater?
A few weeks ago, ESPN released a ranking of the 150 greatest players in NBA history. Though there is a lot to discuss regarding those rankings, I want to use ESPN’s list merely as a launching point for one of the more popular NBA debates of the 21st century.
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From Aggie to Assault: The Fall of Johnny Manziel
As soon as the Cleveland Browns selected Johnny Manziel, I knew that the team was in for a rollercoaster ride. Sure, he was talented, but he was undersized and was really only popular because of his ability to escape from defenders and make highlight reel type plays.
Read moreRecapping Everything You Missed During the MLB Offseason
To refresh everyone’s memory, here is a recap of the six biggest moves of the baseball offseason, and my take on whether or not these moves will be successful.
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