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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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2016 was a banner year in sports, capped off by the Cubs' World Series win. PHOTO COURTESY ARTURO PARDAVILA III/ FLICKR

Why We Play: A look back on 2016

Simon Kienitz Kincade December 12, 2016

As 2016 winds to a close, the internet is becoming saturated with content discussing the virtues and shortcomings of the past year. The consensus? 2016 was a rough one. But what about in the sports...

The Blue Line: The kids are all right

The Blue Line: The kids are all right

Mike Benedykciuk October 21, 2016

As the NFL enters Week 7, one of the league’s headlines remains stellar rookie play. Many have jump-started their careers in impressive fashion, like Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. He’s...

Yankees great Derek Jeter had quite the farewell tour in 2014. PHOTO COURTESY KEITH ALLISON/ FLICKR

Why We Play: How to say goodbye to a hero

Simon Kienitz Kincade October 2, 2016

Sunday marked the last time Red Sox franchise great David Ortiz set foot on an MLB field, playoffs notwithstanding. In a pregame ceremony that lasted over 40 minutes, Ortiz was honored by the team,...

Going For Two: Who deserves a sports “Oscar?"

Going For Two: Who deserves a sports “Oscar?”

David Souza March 2, 2016

Sunday’s Academy Awards were highlighted by Leonardo DiCaprio’s long-awaited Oscar win for his performance in “The Revenant.” DiCaprio’s recognition has been a long time coming, and the sports...

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