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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...

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is under fire for his comments about the Warriors. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Why We Play: Barkley comments latest in undermining female athletes

Simon Kienitz Kincade December 4, 2016

This week, NBA Hall-of-Famer and TNT commentator Charles Barkley made headlines for the latest of his head-scratching statements. This particular remark concerned the Golden State Warriors, a favorite...

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....

Ronda Rousey has risen to fame as one of the faces of the UFC. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Why We Play: Where the UFC fits into the sports landscape

Simon Kienitz Kincade November 20, 2016

For decades, combat sports in America were said to have been on the decline. Far removed are the days of radio and early television when boxing dominated the news and millions upon millions would...

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...

Cam Newton may be deemed "Superman," but he's not invincible. PHOTO COURTESY MIKE MORBECK/ FLICKR

Why We Play: Cam Newton and the myth of the “super” athlete

Simon Kienitz Kincade October 16, 2016

Every NFL season has its fair share of injuries, and the 2016-17 one has been no different. One of the most notable players who has been hobbled thus far is Cam Newton, the Carolina Panthers’ star...

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,...

The U.S. has struggled in the World Baseball Classic,, and its reflected in the ratings. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Why We Play: What can make a sport truly worldwide?

Simon Kienitz Kincade September 26, 2016

This past Thursday, the USA men’s hockey team lost to the the Czech Republic 4-3 and was bounced from the World Cup of Hockey winless. But more than any reaction to the disappointing showing from...

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