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Victory against Boston College eludes men’s soccer team in last three minutes

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor September 25, 2025
The Boston University men’s soccer team was once again within reach of ending a now 12-season long winless streak against Boston College, but the eventual 2-1 loss delays their chance for another year and stings a little extra after coming closer than they have in years.
Inside the Pocket: Tom Brady: Analyst or owner?

Inside the Pocket: Tom Brady: Analyst or owner?

By Olivia Barrett, DFP Columnist September 24, 2025
Is Tom Brady cheating again? Long after the days of “Deflategate” and “Spygate,” Brady can’t seem to escape the constant discussion of whether or not he’s playing by his own rules. 
The Extra Point: Maybe Daniel Jones' holy grail was in Indiana this whole time

The Extra Point: Maybe Daniel Jones’ holy grail was in Indiana this whole time

By Anthony Gasowski, DFP Columnist September 23, 2025
In 2019, the New York Giants drafted quarterback Daniel Jones sixth overall in hopes of him becoming their next franchise star to succeed Eli Manning. But after amassing 73 touchdowns, 47 interceptions and making the playoffs just once, it was clear the first round pick was not producing the desired results the franchise wanted.
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Pound-for-Pound: The rise and fall of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’

By Kyle Appleby, Associate Sports Editor September 23, 2025
Dana White, along with Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta, nearly gave up on a multi-million dollar purchase of the UFC in 2004 but decided to stick it out another year.
Chasing Points: Matchweek 5 brings drama with Liverpool’s slip, Spurs’ comeback, United’s lift

Chasing Points: Matchweek 5 brings drama with Liverpool’s slip, Spurs’ comeback, United’s lift

By Adi Jalan, DFP Columnist September 22, 2025
Matchweek Five of the Premier League season was nothing if not chaos. Surprisingly, it even brought a positive result for Manchester United fans.
Junior Andrea Di Blasio, number 7, and sophomore Dylan Williams, number 22, in a scuffle. The Boston University Men’s Soccer Team beat Navy 1-0 on Nickerson Field Saturday.

Men’s soccer finds first conference win with 1-0 victory over Navy

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor September 22, 2025
In a return to Nickerson Field, the Boston University men’s soccer team finds itself in the wins column again with the 1-0 result over the United States Naval Academy. 
Boston University’s Quin DeLaMater (left) defends against Boston College’s Michael Asare during a BC at BU game on Sept. 24, 2024. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
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Men’s soccer may have a poor record against BC in recent history — but that wasn’t always the case

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor September 22, 2025
Last fall, just eight and a half minutes separated the Boston University men’s soccer team from their first victory over Boston College since 2012.
Sophomore Olivia Avellar, number 30, who scored the Terriers’ only goal in the Boston University Women’s Soccer Game against the Naval Academy for the conference opener. BU fell to Navy 3-1.

Women’s soccer falls to Navy 3-1 in conference opener

By Jenny Chen, Layout Co-Editor September 22, 2025
Looking to retain their 2024 Patriot League title, the Boston University women’s soccer team dropped to the United States Naval Academy 3-1 in their conference opener.
The Extra Point: Kansas City can still dominate, but they need to keep their emotions in check

The Extra Point: Kansas City can still dominate, but they need to keep their emotions in check

By Anthony Gasowski, DFP Columnist September 19, 2025
The two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs entered Super Bowl 59 hoping to accomplish what no other team in the modern Super Bowl era has been able to: achieving the coveted three-peat.
Payoff Pitch: Cal Raleigh should be the American League MVP

Payoff Pitch: Cal Raleigh should be the American League MVP

By Ethan Pott, Associate Sports Editor September 18, 2025
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is the best hitter in the American League. Yet, Cal Raleigh, who Seattle Mariners fans lovingly call “Big Dumper,” is more valuable — and the most deserving of the league’s most prestigious award for a position player.
Boston University men's soccer sophomore midfielder Pharis Petrica going for a pass at the home opener versus Brown. The BU team played Army this past Saturday losing 0-1.

Men’s soccer opens conference play with a physical loss to Army

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor September 16, 2025
Fresh off a three-goal performance against Brown University and three weekly awards, the Boston University men’s soccer team fell 1-0 to Army West Point in their first Patriot League test this season.
Boston University’s women’s soccer senior midfielder Giulianna Gianino going for a kick. The BU team tied Bryant University in their game this past Sunday.

Terriers, Bulldogs finish in scoreless tie

By Jose Rodriguez, Senior Writer September 16, 2025
Boston University and Bryant University finished in a scoreless tie Sunday afternoon at Nickerson Field.
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