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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: Jokić is one of one, but he’s not all by himself in Denver

Kailyn Smith April 9, 2025
The Denver Nuggets represent a city sitting 5,280 feet above sea level, so it’s only fitting that they have a few mountains to climb in the weeks to come.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: What does the Hart Trophy mean now?

Annika Morris March 26, 2025

According to the NHL, the Hart Memorial Trophy is awarded “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.” A question arises. What constitutes value? MVP awards are voted on...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet to Helmet: Is the changed format of the Pro Bowl sustainable?

Jason Asvestopoulos February 1, 2024
It’s that time of the year again, the National Football League Pro Bowl is back, but if we’re being honest with ourselves, the competition is nowhere near as exciting as it once was.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

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

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

The Backdoor Cut: A letter to the Dallas Mavericks

Luke Scotchie April 19, 2023
The Dallas Mavericks went from contenders to missing the playoffs. Columnist Luke Scotchie shares his message to the Mavericks.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: After a lackluster season, the Red Sox will surprise many

Brendan Galvin February 7, 2023
After a disappointing 2022 season, the Boston Red Sox could surprise fans and achieve unexpected success in 2023.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Midseason Report

Brett Abrams November 1, 2022
In this week's edition of 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams covers the halfway point of the NFL season, where the Bills and Chiefs have created separation in the AFC, while the NFC East has turned into a powerhouse.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Three storylines from NFL Week 2

Brett Abrams September 23, 2022
In the debut of Brett Abrams' NFL column, 4th and Inches, Abrams covers Tagovailoa's rise, Rodgers' psychedelic boost, and the Eagles' early promise.
East to West: Mar. 4, 2022

East to West: Mar. 4, 2022

Ellen Maloney March 4, 2022

Spring break! Today on East to West, we cover members of the BU community standing with Ukraine, BU’s updated mask mandate, and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East to West” on Spotify,...

East to West: Feb. 25, 2022

East to West: Feb. 25, 2022

Ellen Maloney February 25, 2022

Good luck with midterms! Today on East to West, we cover the first emergency contraceptive vending machine in the GSU, BU pep band performing at Beanpot, and more. Click here to stream this episode...

Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

The Fast Break: Mid-season NBA awards

Ethan Biddle February 23, 2022
Columnist Ethan Biddle reveals his midseason NBA award picks
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Inside the Huddle: The case for Aaron Donald as the best defensive player of all time

Ethan Biddle February 16, 2022
Columnist Ethan Biddle makes the case for Aaron Donald as the greatest defensive player in NFL history.
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