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Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: New seasons, new players, new game

By Benjamin Lee October 5, 2023
A new season has arrived and so have many changes in the footballing world. The summer is a chaotic time, with transfers, managers being sacked and fans having renewed hope, no matter how bad or good their last season was.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: The 2023 postseason is finally here

By Brendan Galvin, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2023
The MLB season ended Sunday, which means the postseason is here and brackets are being filled.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Why hitting a baseball is the most difficult skill in sports

By Brendan Galvin, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2023
Deion Sanders recently said hitting a baseball was the most challenging part of his athletic career, and he's not the only athlete to say that. Turns out, baseball is much more difficult than it looks.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Red Sox future in question with the departure of Chaim Bloom

By Brendan Galvin, Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2023
The Boston Red Sox recently fired chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom after a controversial 4-year tenure, leaving big role in the Sox' front office needing to be filled.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Best landing spots for Dillon Brooks

By Luke Scotchie May 3, 2023
After a first-round elimination, the Memphis Grizzlies told Dillon Brooks he will not be returning to the team next season. Here are some potential landing spots.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Off the Post: Florida Panthers dominate Bruins in major NHL upset

By Belle Fraser May 1, 2023
The Florida Panthers sent home the record-breaking Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2023 NHL Playoffs.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: AI Predicts the 2023 All-NBA Teams

By Luke Scotchie April 26, 2023
In this week's edition of The Backdoor Cut, columnist Luke Scotchie turns to artificial intelligence to predict the 2023 All-NBA teams.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: My top-five MLB ballparks, so far

By Brendan Galvin, Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2023
In this week's edition of On-Deck Circle, columnist Brendan Galvin lists his top-five favorite ballparks.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Title races … again

By Benjamin Lee April 25, 2023
In this week's edition of The Mezzala, columnist Benjamin Lee breaks down the tightly contested title races in Germany and England.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Previewing the 2023 NFL Draft

By Brett Abrams April 24, 2023
The 2023 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday with the first of seven rounds. By the end of the night, 31 of the best college football players will have accomplished their lifelong dream of making it to the pros.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Snyder sells Commanders… finally

By Brett Abrams April 20, 2023
After years of mediocrity, disappointment and scandals, Washington Commander Owner has finally agreed to sell the franchise to billionaire businessman Josh Harris.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Off the Post: Western Conference playoff preview

By Belle Fraser April 19, 2023
Following yesterday's breakdown of the Eastern Conference, Belle Fraser takes a look at the playoff series in the West for a follow-up edition of Off the Post.
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