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Rangers and Devils win big in 2024 Stadium Series
The 2024 NHL (National Hockey League) Stadium Series did not disappoint, providing NHL fans with two thrilling rivalry games played at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. In the opening game of the series, the New Jersey Devils defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Saturday, Feb. 17. The next day, the New York Rangers met the New York Islanders in another divisional matinee. The Rangers went on to defeat the Islanders in an electrifying 6-5 overtime matchup. This entry of the Stadium Series was a rousing success for the NHL, with a combined 150,000 fans packing the seats of an exuberant MetLife Stadium.
Ice Knights on streak ahead of postseason
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, the Geneseo men’s ice hockey team traveled to SUNY Morrisville to cap off their regular season with a State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) matchup. The Ice Knights returned to Geneseo on a six-game winning streak after defeating the Mustangs with a score of 7-2.
Reviewing NBA All-Star Weekend award winners
The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) annual All-Star Weekend came to an end on Sunday, Feb. 18. NBA All-Star Weekend is an exciting multi-day event that consists of multiple challenges and contests, along with the highly anticipated All-Star game. All of these competitions end in the player with the best performance winning an award that can be looked back at fondly for years to come.
2023-2024 MLB Offseason: Who won?
With the Major League Baseball (MLB) offseason all but done, now is a great time to look back at all of the chaos. From trades to new signings, who benefited the most from the offseason? Better yet, who came out of the offseason on top? Looking back from Nov. 22, 2023, here are the most important takeaways from the MLB offseason.
NHL Stadium Series: What to look forward to
This coming weekend, Feb. 17-18, the New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders, and New York Rangers will participate in the 2024 Navy Federal Credit Union National Hockey League (NHL) Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium. These games will be the first time the NHL will host two back-to-back days with outdoor games in which fans are in attendance.
Chiefs take down 49ers; win Super Bowl LVIII
The National Football League’s (NFL) Super Bowl LVIII happened on Sunday, Feb. 11. The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs squared off after a series of electric playoff games. The game took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. The 49ers have not played in a Super Bowl since 2020, which was also against the Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs. The Chiefs, on the other hand, were now in back-to-back Super Bowls, as they looked to raise the Vince Lombardi Trophy, yet again.
Athletic Insider Interview Series: Chris Schultz
The Geneseo Ice Knights have been incredibly lucky throughout their storied history to have only been led by four head coaches since their inception in the 1975-76 season. Coach Chris Schultz has held the position since the 2006-07 season and has seen both incredible regular season and playoff successes over the past 18 years.
Underwhelming trade deadline passes
Thursday, Feb. 8, marked the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) annual Trade Deadline. There were a lot of names spiraling around in trade rumors, such as guards Dejounte Murray, D’Angelo Russell, and DeMar DeRozan. However, the deadline ended up consisting of minor moves made by teams dumping contracts and adding depth to their rotations. Ultimately, some teams emerged as victors while others floundered in the process.
Knights Basketball split first two SUNYAC games over the weekend
Geneseo’s men’s basketball team split a two-game homestand over the weekend. The Knights suffered their third defeat of the season after falling on Friday, Dec. 1, to SUNY New Paltz 73-69. However, they rebounded with a 78-74 overtime victory against SUNY Oneonta the next day, on Saturday, Dec. 2. The Knights’ season record currently sits at 4-3 with a 1-1 record against State University of New York Conference (SUNYAC) opponents.
Bills and Yankees in similarly poor positions
Barring a catastrophic collapse by multiple teams around the National Football League (NFL), the Buffalo Bills look as though they will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2018. Unfortunately for the large number of fans who root for both the Bills and New York Yankees, the current situations for either franchise seem eerily similar.
Ice Knights went 2-0 in SUNYAC play over the weekend
The SUNY Geneseo Ice Knights dominated this past weekend, racking up wins over SUNY Fredonia and Buffalo State, improving to 11-2-0 for the season and 6-1-0 in State University of New York Conference (SUNYAC) play.
Weekend comeback for Geneseo women’s basketball
Geneseo’s women’s basketball team hosted two games this past weekend. On Friday, Dec. 1, the Knights welcomed New Paltz for their first State University of New York Conference (SUNYAC) matchup of the season.
Emma Hayes appointed coach of USWNT
After a disappointing World Cup under former coach Vlatko Andonovski, and a record-low result after being knocked out by Sweden in the Round of 16, the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT)’s departure from Andonovski was announced on Thursday, Aug. 17. In a statement released by the U.S. Soccer Federation, Andonovski stated that “It’s been the honor of my life to coach the talented, hard-working players of the USWNT for the past four years… I’m very optimistic for the future of this program, especially considering all the young players that got opportunities over the past few years who will no doubt be leaders and impact players moving forward.”
Ice Knights rebound from first loss to secure SUNYAC victory
Geneseo’s men’s ice hockey team split a two-game road trip over the weekend. The squad suffered their first defeat of the season after falling on Friday, Nov. 10, to SUNY Plattsburgh 6-2. Geneseo rebounded with a 4-1 win on Saturday, Nov. 11, however, against SUNY Potsdam. The Ice Knights’ season record currently sits at 5-1 with two wins against SUNYAC opponents.
Buffalo reaches new low; can’t get out of their own way against Denver
Week 10 of the National Football League (NFL) season concluded with the 5-4 Buffalo Bills hosting the 3-5 Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football on Nov. 13. The Bills came into the game having just lost to the Cincinnati Bengals, while the Broncos were coming out of their bye week re-energized after taking down the Kansas City Chiefs in week eight.
Way too early NHL awards predictions
With the National Hockey League’s (NHL) season a month underway, the race for some of the most coveted NHL awards has begun. Though it may be just the start of the season, here are my very early predictions for the major awards.
Women’s basketball destroys Old Westbury for first win
This past Sunday, Nov. 12, Geneseo’s women’s basketball team pulled through with a dominant win against the SUNY Old Westbury Panthers. The Knights tallied an impressive 81 points after a tough season-opening loss against St. Joseph’s University, New York-Long Island the previous day.
Harbaugh suspended after sign-stealing investigation
Every season, and in nearly every sport, there are cheating accusations thrown around. Whether true or not, the implication that a team may be doing something unethical or even against the rules can put a damper on their season and legacy. The biggest culprit in 2023 is none other than the Michigan Wolverines football team. More specifically, head coach Jim Harbaugh is the one taking the blame for the scandal.
Bengals claw past Bills in possible playoff preview
The Bills came into week nine of the National Football League (NFL) season having just taken down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an effort to right the ship and turn around their middling season. After having done that, the team set their sights on another conference contender as they took on the Cincinnati Bengals during Sunday Night Football on Nov. 5.
A wake-up call: Neck guards in the NHL
The tragic passing of former National Hockey League (NHL) forward Adam Johnson on Oct. 28, 2023 has led to debate over whether or not the NHL should make the use of neck guards mandatory. Johnson passed away after what teammates and onlookers would describe as a “freak accident” during a game between the Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers from the English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA). A collision between Johnson and the opposing team’s player, Matt Petgrave, occurred and video footage showed Petgrave’s skate strike Johnson in the neck, causing him to collapse on the ice. Security cleared out the arena to make room for emergency services, and Johnson would later be pronounced dead at a local hospital.