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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet to Helmet: We can’t kid ourselves — the Chiefs are here again for a reason

Jason Asvestopoulos February 5, 2025
With the Pro Bowl behind us, the NFL train has departed for its final destination in the 2024-2025 season — the Super Bowl. The two remaining teams are no strangers to success.
Petition against the Boston National Women’s Soccer League’s team name, BOS Nation, on change.org. Katya Engalichev created the petition when the league launched their team name on Oct. 15, receiving over 1,800 signatures. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

‘Too Many Balls’ busted by BOS Nation backlash, team apologizes for controversial branding

Lauren Albano November 13, 2024
A new women’s soccer franchise in Boston received criticism for its “boring” team name and controversial marketing campaign.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to-Helmet: previewing the big game

Jason Asvestopoulos February 8, 2024
At last, we have reached the big game — the game that every kid dreams of playing in. This is where legends are made, where stars seize their opportunities and where intensity reaches unmatched levels: the Super Bowl.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet to Helmet: What is wrong with the Patriots?

Jason Asvestopoulos December 1, 2023
Since Tom Brady left the team, New England has struggled to find the same success as they had with the winningest quarterback in NFL history.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: The state of officiating in the NFL

Brett Abrams March 27, 2023
On this week's edition of 4th and Inches, columnist Brett Abrams discusses potential rule changes in the NFL that can impact play and how likely, or unlikely, these changes are to get a vote of approval.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

King Patrick Mahomes ushers in a new era of quarterbacks with second Super Bowl win | Minority Report

Lincoln Son Currie February 21, 2023
Mahomes is much more than a great quarterback. He’s the death knell for the statuesque white quarterback of Manning or Brady’s ilk. 
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Chiefs defeat Eagles in Super Bowl LVII

Brett Abrams February 15, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win their second Super Bowl in the last four years.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Conference Championship preview

Brett Abrams January 23, 2023
The San Francisco 49ers take on the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cincinnati Bengals battle the Kansas City Chiefs in the Conference Championship round of the NFL playoffs.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: The Legend of Taylor Heinicke

Brett Abrams December 1, 2022
Taylor Heinicke has proved himself as a reliable starter after years of being a backup option to the Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans and Washington Commanders.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Offensive rookie report

Brett Abrams October 25, 2022
In this week's 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams covers the offensive rookie standouts, including Dameon Pierce's dominance in the Texans' backfield, Chris Olave's production in New Orleans and Bailey Zappe's emergence.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Inside the Huddle: Early NFL offseason grades

Ethan Biddle March 16, 2022
Columnist Ethan Biddle grades early NFL offseason signings and acquisitions.
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,...

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