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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Between the Lines: The Jimmy Garoppolo effect makes the Niners NFC playoff contenders

Between the Lines: The Jimmy Garoppolo effect makes the Niners NFC playoff contenders

Michael Alcaraz March 12, 2018
On Feb. 8, Jimmy Garoppolo signed the largest contract in NFL history — $137.5 million for five years — with the San Francisco 49ers, becoming their quarterback of the future for a franchise with a history of great quarterbacks.
Richard Sherman of the Seahawks has said "the league isn't fun anymore," and the ratings show it. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Why We Play: Is football losing its place in our hearts?

Simon Kienitz Kincade November 27, 2016

On Thanksgiving Day, after my stomach was packed to my liking with turkey, potatoes and pie, I sat in front of my television to do what millions of other Americans have done for decades — watch football....

The Packers usually play in a packed Lambeau Field, but the prospect of more games at Wembley Stadium for all NFL teams could be on the horizon. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Why We Play: The future of the NFL International Series

Simon Kienitz Kincade October 30, 2016

For the past few seasons, the NFL has played several games each year at Wembley Stadium in London, in the hopes of expanding the sport’s international brand and preempting a potential permanent franchise...

Hope Solo, two-time Olympic gold medalist, was recently suspended from U.S. Women's Soccer for outlandish comments. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Why We Play: Hope Solo, trash talking and the importance of sportsmanship

Simon Kienitz Kincade September 8, 2016

  After 16 years, 202 international appearances, two Olympic Gold Medals and one World Cup victory, Hope Solo’s tenure as the goalie for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team has almost...

Indirect Kick: How much money is enough for the NCAA?

Indirect Kick: How much money is enough for the NCAA?

Dan Shulman November 17, 2015

ESPN’s coverage of the college basketball opening night marathon, broadcasting 30 straight hours of basketball from across the nation, began Monday night. When I saw the lineup of games, I was excited...

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