Ben Deihl | sports editor Current world tensions are the highest they’ve been since the Cold War era. Politics are as polarized as ever, and military operations seem to be escalating by the day. In a world so divided, sports can provide a community, a state or even a country a feeling of unity that was previously fractured. With pool play starting on March 4 … Continue reading Deihl: We need sports unity now more than ever
Amanda Gritz | staff writer Now with a conference championship under their belt, the Dukes look to continue to prove to the nation that Duquesne is a bowling school that’s here to stay. “What helped us win was not having pressure on us. In the polls, we were ranked 20th, so we fell under the radar,” Fetterhoff said. “We already knew we were a talented … Continue reading Women’s bowling earns first NEC title
Rowan DuBois | staff writer Almost 60 days after Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 in contentious fashion to lift the African Cup of Nations trophy, the Confederation of African Football overturned the decision, giving Morocco the title via a Senegalese forfeit. The CAF’s decision to flip the result came on March 17, and stated that Senegal is “declared to have forfeited the final” when its players … Continue reading Senegal’s AFCON win overturned after protest
Noah Fries | staff writer The 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament kicked off last weekend with a number of upsets and eye-popping headlines. The first three days of the tournament resulted in record-breaking viewership, with the tournament averaging 9.8 million viewers over that span — the most since CBS and TNT began streaming all games in 2011. The prime-time window on Thursday night … Continue reading March continues to bring the Madness
Ben Deihl & Josh Imhof & Leo martinez-Valerio | sports editor & multimedia editor &staff photographer Continue reading Sights and sounds from the A10 Championship
Evan Rossman | staff writer In the eyes of the modern NBA fan, post All-Star break basketball has a tendency to become repetitive and boring. Teams are tanking at a historic rate this season thanks to a loaded draft class coming this summer, and many stars aren’t playing as they save themselves for a potential postseason run, meaning most fans are waiting until the games … Continue reading Fans need to cherish Bam’s historic 83
Will Stover | staff writer It was about to be one of the biggest trades in recent NFL history. On March 6, the Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens agreed to send five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby to Baltimore in exchange for two first-round picks. For just a moment, the AFC North held claim to another monster — then it all fell apart. … Continue reading The deal that wasn’t: Maxx Crosby’s trade debacle
Ben Deihl | sports editor No. 7 Duquesne’s season came to an end on Friday, falling to eventual A10 champion No. 2 VCU 71-66 at PPG Paints Arena. After building an early 7-point lead, the Dukes let VCU go on multiple large runs to seal the Rams’ victory. “It’s March,” VCU Head Coach Phil Martelli Jr. said. “In March, games are going to be like … Continue reading Senior basketball players have an emotional goodbye at A10 championship
Ben Deihl | sports editor Most sports programs preach a ‘family’ mentality. It helps bring players closer, feel more comfortable and learn about their teammates and coaches. But for Head Coach Phil Martelli Jr. and his now A10-champion Virginia Commonwealth squad, their team mentality means more. “When someone has a question about family, I don’t use that with these guys,” Martelli said. “It’s not a … Continue reading VCU rolls Dayton for second consecutive A10 title
Ben Deihl | sports editor Most sports programs preach a ‘family’ mentality. It helps bring players closer, feel more comfortable and learn about their teammates and coaches. But for Head Coach Phil Martelli Jr. and his now A10-champion Virginia Commonwealth squad, their team mentality means more. “When someone has a question about family, I don’t use that with these guys,” Martelli said. “It’s not a … Continue reading No. 2 VCU triumphs over No. 4 Dayton for A10 title
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