Sports

The Sports section covers Geneseo sports, NHL, MLB, NFL, and more through game recaps to bold predictions.

Liam Kost Liam Kost

Ice Knights triumph over the Utica Pioneers in first UCHC championship

The Geneseo men’s hockey team has met expectations and risen to every challenge that has come their way during this spectacular season. In what was unquestionably their biggest game of the season, the Ice Knights were set to battle the top seed in the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC), the Utica Pioneers, for the conference championship on Saturday, Mar. 8, in Utica.  

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Dylan McCauley Dylan McCauley

One offseason move for every NFL team: Part four

The top eight teams in the American Football Conference (AFC) had outstanding seasons. The Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, and Kansas City Chiefs were all playoff teams from the battle-tested AFC West, and other top teams, such as the Buffalo Bills, are proven juggernauts, being the number-one-seeded Chiefs' only legitimate regular season loss.

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Brenna Cumming Brenna Cumming

The injury epidemic in the NHL

Players are bound to get injured every season, no matter the sport. It is simply the way of the game. Injuries can cause teams to tank astronomically. A single key player going down can derail a championship run, disrupt team chemistry, and force unexpected lineup changes. The impact of injuries extends beyond just the athletes, they influence coaching strategies, fan expectations, and even front-office decisions.

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Sophia "Joey" Weik Sophia "Joey" Weik

Geneseo Women’s rugby tackles The Alfred UNYCRC Jamboree

On Mar. 9, the Geneseo Women’s rugby team traveled to Alfred University to play in a friendly competitive tournament, facing off against Nazareth University, SUNY Brockport, and SUNY Fredonia. The Warthogs played in three 14-minute seven-a-side rugby games and came out victorious in all games. 

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Dylan McCauley Dylan McCauley

One offseason move for every NFL team: Part Three

Now that every National Football Conference (NFC) team has a move recommended for the offseason, it is time for the American Football Conference (AFC) to receive one. Here is one move the bottom eight teams of the AFC should make to better their roster for the 2025 season and beyond.

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Brenna Cumming Brenna Cumming

Fighting in the PWHL and what this means in the future

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is midway through its second season, and the storylines just keep coming. The PWHL Takeover Tour has helped to expand the scope of women’s professional hockey and, along with it, the conversation about the sport’s future.

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Columbus Blue Jackets shine in the 2025 Stadium Series

On Saturday, Mar. 1, the 2025 National Hockey League (NHL) Stadium Series took place at the infamous Ohio Stadium between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings. The Stadium Series is one of the events that players and fans alike look forward to every year.

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“Skate for LA Strong” charity hockey game

On Feb. 23, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Los Angeles Kings held a “Skate for LA Strong: A Celebration to Support the Fire Recovery Efforts in Los Angeles,” at the Crypto.com Arena to support recovery efforts from the Los Angeles (LA) wildfires.

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Dylan McCauley Dylan McCauley

One offseason move for every NFL team: Part 2

In part one of “One offseason move for every NFL team,” every team in the bottom half of the National Football Conference (NFC) rankings were suggested a move that would improve their team going into the 2025-2026 National Football League (NFL) season. The bottom half of the rankings are typically teams in a “rebuilding” stage, with either a high draft pick, a ton of cap space, or both. The top half of the rankings is typically a different story.

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4 Nations Face-Off: Thrilling final & full Tournament review

The National Hockey League (NHL) replaced its traditional All-Star Game with the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament, a best-on-best competition featuring the top players from the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Finland, representing their home countries. This star-studded event captivated the hockey world, generating major headlines and drawing massive viewership.

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Mayhem at the 4 Nations: Three fights in nine seconds

The 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament went underway on Feb. 12, with the best of the best players from the National Hockey League (NHL) competing for their respective home countries of the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Finland. By far, the best storyline to come out of it so far was in the first nine seconds of the United States versus Canada game.

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Dylan McCauley Dylan McCauley

One Offseason Move for Every NFL Team: Part 1

The NFL offseason is in full swing, with the National Football League (NFL) season concluding after Super Bowl weekend. The offseason is a nearly seven-month process that gives teams plenty of time to make roster moves. With the offseason just getting started, here is one move every NFL team should make this offseason.

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Brenna Cumming Brenna Cumming

All-Star games versus best-on-best tournaments: Which is better?

Hockey fans love seeing the game’s biggest stars on the ice together, but not all star-studded events are created equal. The National Hockey League’s (NHL) All-Star games focus on fun and skills-based entertainment that highlights individual players’ talents. On the other hand, best-on-best tournaments featuring international teams and players, like the Olympics or, in the most recent case, the 4 Nations Tournament, bring intense and competitive hockey to the world stage. One prioritizes entertainment while the other prioritizes national pride and legacy, but which is the better format for delivering the best showcase of elite hockey?

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Liam Kost Liam Kost

NBA Awards predictions

As the National Basketball Association's (NBA) season comes to a close, we can start looking forward to whose performances are worthy of receiving the various illustrious awards the NBA offers. 

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Sophia "Joey" Weik Sophia "Joey" Weik

The Ice Knights score another win against Utica University Pioneers

This past Saturday, Feb. 15, the Geneseo Ice Hockey team faced up against the Utica Pioneers' and came out victorious on home ice. As the first period started, the Knights had a couple of wide shots before getting comfortable and making their first successful goal 10 minutes into the game.

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Dylan McCauley Dylan McCauley

Reviewing the craziest trade in basketball history

On Feb. 1, 2025, a random Saturday night in the middle of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks decided to shake the National Basketball Association (NBA) to its core. The Mavericks sent point guard Luka Dončić, power forward Maxi Kleber, and power forward Markieff Morris to the Lakers in exchange for power forward Anthony Davis, shooting guard Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. The Utah Jazz helped facilitate this trade by acquiring point guard Jalen Hood-Schifino and two 2025 second-round picks. This is likely the biggest trade in NBA history, so here is a breakdown of its implications.

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