The Crier, Saint Anselm College, NH
7 hours ago by Chris Clodi
Weather conditions on Apr. 21 proved to be ideal for distance running, and the result was one of the most memorable Boston Marathons in history. The pleasant weather brought out an immense and enthusiastic crowd that was treated to two special honors: seeing the closest women's finish in race history, and seeing Saint Anselm College Junior Nick Rich running the course donning just a "Speedo" swimsuit and a sweatband.
Keene Equinox, Keene State College, NH
14 hours ago by Jake Grossman
With two victories over Rhode Island College on May 4, the Keene State College baseball team made history. For the first time since the team joined the Little East Conference, KSC won the regular season division title outright.
"It's big but this isn't our ultimate goal right now," said baseball coach Ken Howe.
Harbus, Harvard University, MA
16 hours ago
Thirty-nine Harvard ruggers set off last week for the wilds of North Carolina to compete in the MBA Rugby World Cup, hosted by Duke's Fuqua School of Business. Twenty-two men's teams and twelve women's teams from around the world converged on five fields just downwind from a large sewage treatment plant to battle it out for the coveted title of World Champion.
The Daily Campus, University of Connecticut, CT
1 day ago by Kevin Duffy
15. Wiggins, Kelly transfer; Thabeet stays for junior season
After a season marred by off-the-court problems, Wiggins decided his stay in Storrs was coming to an end. He announced that he would transfer on April 16. Kelly, who saw limited minutes off the bench, followed in Wiggins' steps and announced that he would transfer on April 23.
The Daily Campus, University of Connecticut, CT
1 day ago by Kevin Vellturo
Football
Tyvon Branch, CB - Branch made a large impact his junior and senior years, starting at both cornerback and safety. During the 2007 season he was a standout on special teams, leading the Big East in kick return average (28.9 yards) and becoming the first player in UConn history to return two kickoffs for touchdowns in the same season.
Keene Equinox, Keene State College, NH
2 days ago by Jeremie Smith, Sports Editor
As is the case with everything in life, especially in sports, all good things must come to an end, and for me my time as sports editor is up. There will be no fourth-quarter comeback or Michael Jordan type of retirement. This is the real deal, and therefore it's time to say goodbye.
The New Hampshire, University of New Hampsire, NH
3 days ago by Staff Reports
Men's
Kevin regan • Men's Hockey • Senior Goalie
Regan was named a Hobey Baker finalist, a first team All American, Hockey East Player of the Year (unanimous selection), and selected to the All-Hockey East First Team. He posted a 2.21 GAA and a .930 save percentage, which ranked sixth nationally.
Keene Equinox, Keene State College, NH
3 days ago by Kenny Sargavakian
They were undefeated in conference play with a record of 6-0, and an overall record of 25-15 in the NCAA, last year was a great year, but this year has hopes and determination of being that much better. Keene State College's women's volleyball team is good.
The Daily Campus, University of Connecticut, CT
4 days ago by Jim Merritt
After a dominating 8-0 win over Central Connecticut Wednesday, the Huskies tallied another non-conference win, and improved their overall record to 22-25. But those numbers mean little in determining the eight teams that will move on to the Big East Championship May 20.
The MCLA Beacon, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, MA
4 days ago by John Durkan, Staff Writer
Six teams - Salem State, Westfield State, Worcester State, Bridgewater State, Mass. Maritime and MCLA - all entered the final weekend of the regular season searching for a playoff berth.
Only four spots were available and when the weekend ended, Salem, Bridgewater, Maritime and MCLA shared an 8-6 record in conference play.
The Daily Collegian, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
5 days ago by Eli Rosenswaike, Collegian Staff
Newly hired men's basketball coach Derek Kellogg kicked off the new season yesterday by announcing four members of his coaching staff.
Three of the coaches - Vance Walberg, Andy Allison and Shyrone Chatman - are new to UMass, while Adam Ginsburg will be returning for his fourth year as assistant coach.
The Daily Free Press, Boston University, MA
5 days ago by Ben Seal
While students across Boston University's campus will be studying for finals this weekend, the lacrosse team will begin its own final exam. The No. 8/6 Terriers square off against Sacred Heart University on Saturday at Nickerson Field in an NCAA play-in game.
The MCLA Beacon, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, MA
5 days ago by Derek Gibbons, Sports Editor
The only four-year player graduating this season from the basketball team, Henry "Hank the Tank" Schrader has had nothing less than an experience of a lifetime here at MCLA.
Starting sports at a young age, mainly basketball, Schrader enjoyed just about everything he played, as long as it was outdoors.
Northeastern News, Northeastern University, MA
5 days ago by Andrew Bonifant
Coming off a rare loss and a long road trip, the women's rowing team could have been expected to struggle.
Instead, the team responded with its most emphatic victory of the season at the Woodbury Cup Sunday.
The Huskies remained hot with a commanding performance in Orchard Beach, N.
Northeastern News, Northeastern University, MA
5 days ago
Most of us watched the Kentucky Derby. I have made it an annual tradition. I almost always watch the derby, and if I don't watch it live, I watch the replay.
I am not a horse racing enthusiast, but I always watch the Triple Crown races. It's the pomp and pageantry.
Northeastern News, Northeastern University, MA
5 days ago by Jared Sugerman
Laura Schuler was hired to take a women's hockey program in disarray and put it back on the road to respectability. She did that, and now she is moving on.
"I think she was settling into her role as a head coach. The program has certainly improved, and the success that we have going forward will be in some measure attributable to her," said Northeastern Athletics Director Peter Roby.
The New Hampshire, University of New Hampsire, NH
6 days ago by Joe O'Connell
Well folks, it's all over. One more year of UNH athletics is in the books, and we here at TNH Sports had plenty to fill our pages with. And this being the "Year in Review" issue, I figured I would take some time to review the events that took place on the fields, the rinks, and the hardwood this past year.
The Daily Free Press, Boston University, MA
6 days ago by Nick Cammarota
If there were any doubts as to what one of the major weaknesses of the Boston University men's basketball team was last season, head coach Dennis Wolff's newest class of recruits should help clear things up.
The Daily Free Press, Boston University, MA
6 days ago by John Barone
Sophomore goaltender Brett Bennett has been released from his scholarship and will not return to the Boston University men's hockey team next season, a school official confirmed Monday night.
The Justice, Brandeis University, MA
6 days ago by Julie Ganz
The softball team has won 26 of its last 27 games, including 23 victories in a row.
The Daily Collegian, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
6 days ago by Jeff R. Larnard, Collegian Staff
This weekend at the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championship the Massachusetts rowing team failed to duplicate the three silver medal performance they had last year.
Instead, the team came home after Sunday's race with a silver and bronze medal. Overall, the Minutewomen's performance resembled what they were projected to do.
The Good 5 Cent Cigar, University of Rhode Island, ri
6 days ago by Matt Pavao
04/29/08 - The women's rowing team followed up its first-ever win at the Atlantic 10 Championships last week with a win against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
"I think they rowed OK," head coach Shelagh Donohoe said. "I don't think it was their best race. I think they did what they needed to do to get their bow first."
The New Hampshire, University of New Hampsire, NH
6 days ago by Joe O'Connell
Although he was not drafted this past weekend, Ricky Santos has found a temporary home in the NFL. The former Wildcats' quarterback signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent. He will be heading out this weekend to take part in the Chiefs' rookie mini-camp to earn a spot on the team roster.
The Justice, Brandeis University, MA
6 days ago
Sam Vaghar '08 will be this year's senior speaker at the May 18 commencement ceremony.
Vaghar was selected by a committee compiled of faculty, staff and students, the nonvoting chairman of the committee, Dean of Student Life Rick Sawyer, said.
The committee picks 10 speeches from the submissions, then students' names are put back onto the essays and they are put online for the senior class to vote on them.