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The Extra Point: These overtime rules still suck

The Extra Point: These overtime rules still suck

By Anthony Gasowski, DFP Columnist October 7, 2025
When the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers square off, there’s always a moment that makes the game unforgettable.
Inside the Pocket: The Eagles are having an identity crisis

Inside the Pocket: The Eagles are having an identity crisis

By Olivia Barrett, DFP Columnist October 7, 2025
Saquon Barkley carried the ball six times Sunday. Last season, he averaged more than triple that in a game. Despite just a four-point loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles are clearly missing something.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Stick Check: Contracts, cap hits and the Cup: a preview to the 2025-26 NHL Season

By Grace Sferrazza, DFP Columnist October 7, 2025
It’s the first day of the 2025-26 NHL Season. Hockey fans can rejoice once more: surviving another offseason full of trade rumors, not-so-permanent retirements — ahem, Marc-Andre Fleury — and the first — and hopefully, last — decentralized draft. 
Chasing Points: The 28 years that led to Ousmane Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or win

Chasing Points: The 28 years that led to Ousmane Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or win

By Adi Jalan, DFP Columnist October 6, 2025
Realistically, everyone thought Ousmane Dembélé would win the Ballon d’Or. Well, everyone other than FC Barcelona fans — and that one journalist who, for some reason, voted for Scott McTominay — but I suppose denial is a pretty effective coping mechanism.
Senior Quin DeLaMater, Sophomore Pharis Patricia, Junior Andrea Di Blasio and Senior Giuseppe Bagnato. The Boston University men's soccer team won 4-1 against Loyola on Sunday.

Men’s soccer extends winning streak to three with three different goalscorers, Di Blasio’s second-career brace

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor October 6, 2025
With the energy of returning to Nickerson Field after a long road trip and some extra kick from the former players in attendance for Alumni Weekend, the Boston University men’s soccer team looked near its best as it eased past Loyola Maryland 4-1.
Sebastian Otero (QST 29’) goes in to strike the ball. Boston University won 3-2 against Harvard on Tuesday.

Two second-half goals keep men’s soccer afloat against Harvard, end winless streak

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor October 1, 2025
The Boston University men’s soccer team ended two losing streaks Tuesday night in a tense 3-2 victory for the Terriers: one over Harvard University, their first win against the Crimson since 2019, and one at Jordan Field, the first since 2011.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Pound-for-Pound: Dominick Reyes’s resurgence meets a cruel end

By Kyle Appleby, Associate Sports Editor September 30, 2025
Five years ago, Dominick Reyes finally earned his shot at the light heavyweight strap after winning his first six UFC fights. 
Full Court Press: Fever look to beat the odds against the Aces in Game Five

Full Court Press: Fever look to beat the odds against the Aces in Game Five

By Christian Marshall, DFP Columnist September 29, 2025
The Indiana Fever are one win from the WNBA Finals after beating the Las Vegas Aces 90-83 in Game 4 of the WNBA Semifinals on Sunday.
Boston University women’s soccer goalie Bridget Carr prepares to punch the ball away off a corner kick. BU tied 0-0 against Loyola Marymount.

Women’s soccer ties with Loyola Maryland in another scoreless draw at home

By Jenny Chen, Layout Co-Editor September 29, 2025
The Boston University women’s soccer team battled another 0-0 draw at home — this time to the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds.

Field hockey gets first Patriot League win of the season against turnpike rivals Holy Cross

By Eva Smith, DFP Contributor September 29, 2025
Boston University’s field hockey team took on their turnpike rivals, Holy Cross, on Friday in a close-fought 3-2 game, claiming their first win in Patriot League play. 
BU senior defender Quin DeLaMater. Defense came in clutch during a scoreless second half when the men’s soccer team defeated Bucknell 3-2 on Saturday.

Men’s soccer team upsets fellow 2024 co-regular season champion, Bucknell

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor September 29, 2025
Two teams that shared the regular season title last season met again Saturday as the Boston University men’s soccer team upset No. 24 Bucknell University with a 3-2 win.
Payoff Pitch: The Milwaukee Brewers needed a reset — now they can face their October demons

Payoff Pitch: The Milwaukee Brewers needed a reset — now they can face their October demons

By Ethan Pott, Associate Sports Editor September 25, 2025
Going into the 2025 Major League Baseball season, few, if any, analysts expected the Milwaukee Brewers to be top World Series contenders.
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