One year ago, the National Football League’s Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers each held a 1-5 record and were not going anywhere with their seasons. The 49ers haven’t tasted the playoffs since 2002, back when Barry Bonds had just set the single season homerun record in San Francisco for the Giants. The Lions go […]
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Run for It!
This Fall Athletic season is well underway at Baruch College and both the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams are doing their best to improve on the progress they’ve made from last season. Both teams have made great strides throughout this season and are doing their best to accomplish their goal of winning cross-country championships. […]
MLB Postseason Preview
For baseball fans, mid-September usually marks tight division races and teams battling for a postseason berth. Unlike previous years, many of the divisions have already been decided. After a weekend of sweeps by the Tampa Bay Rays over the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals over the Atlanta Braves, the wild card picture […]
The CUNY Swimming Dynasty
Michael Phelps’ eight gold medals. Natalie Coughlin’s evolution into an international superstar. Record-breaking performances and thrilling finishes. The 2008 Beijing Olympics brought swimming to the American sporting culture forefront and finally, one of CUNY’s most anticipated seasons is upon us. As we prepare for the 2012 London Olympics, the CUNYAC women’s swimming and diving season […]
Yet Another Lockout
As September rolls in, and we welcome back the NFL, we send our best wishes to the NBA as it enters into a coma. The NBA, after wrapping up one of its most memorable seasons ever, is in limbo for the 2011-2012 season as players and owners stand divided in negotiations over a new collective […]
MLB Season Guide
The 2011 MLB Season kicked off March 31 and the young season has already shown flashes of what may transpire. Pitching gems from aces and star prospects alike have given spectators artistry to marvel at. This year, the league is laden with young prospects eager to make a mark and superstar veterans seeking to cement […]
4 Pennsylvania Plaza: the Revitalization of Madison Square Garden
They call it the “World’s Most Famous Arena.” For over the last decade, it has been anything but. Madison Square Garden has been home to two of the most dysfunctional franchises in all of sports. The New York Knicks, run into the ground by front office executives Scott Layden and Isiah Thomas, and the New […]
CUNY with the Spike!
With the 2011 CUNY Men’s volleyball season reaching its home stretch, it is fair to say that this season was a special one. After going 34-14 in the regular season, including a dominating conference record of 14-0, The Baruch College Bearcats were selected to represent the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association in the Molten Final […]
NBA Western Conference Playoffs Preview
Every April, the NBA welcomes spring by showcasing its finest talent during the NBA Playoffs. The league gives 16 teams the opportunity to battle head-to-head for a championship and the decisive ring that every player strives for. The ring, with its ability to define a career, create a dynasty and crown new heroes, is the […]
NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs Preview
Chicago Bulls – #1 Seed The Chicago Bulls have been one of the best teams in basketball for the past few months and through the media’s influence and coverage, the trendiest. Derrick Rose has been stellar throughout the season, putting up 25 points, eight assists, and four rebounds per game, and, most importantly, leading his […]
