Alex Boyd


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The Deflategate Apathist

I am a New York Giants fan.  In other words, I don’t like the Patriots.  But I’m happy Tom Brady won his appeal. I know.  It’s hard for me to... Read more

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Men’s Soccer Falls 1-Zip in Home Opener

No. 12 Georgetown’s (0-2-1 Big East) first home game of 2015 delivered a great deal to Shaw Field.  First and foremost, the Hoyas’ battle with the Akron Zips (2-1-0 MAC)... Read more

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Stafford, Marrocco leading nationally ranked men’s lax

Besides their New England roots and role as teammates on the No. 17 Georgetown men’s lacrosse team (7-4, 2-1 Big East), Nick Marrocco and Bo Stafford have little in common.... Read more

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Tebow Time-Out

Since 2010, most people have considered Tim Tebow more of an internet sensation than a football player. The college phenom was a sudden burst of light in the NFL, taking... Read more

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Age Before Beauty

In January of 1976, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 to win Superbowl X. That season, the Colts played in Baltimore, and the Broncos finished under .500. A... Read more

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Track continues to progress

Roger Bannister ran the first sub-four-minute mile in history in 1954, in one of the most groundbreaking athletic milestones of all time.  Over sixty years later, breaking four is still... Read more

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Ray Allen: The Consummate Gym Rat

The NBA All-Star Weekend is always a special time of the year. We marvel at acrobatic dunks and trick shots in the Slam Dunk Challenge, watch Kevin Hart match up... Read more

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I’d Like to Thank the Academy

For many, the start of the New Year is an opportunity to turn the page, to start anew, a clean slate. This is especially true for the 25-year-old American striker... Read more

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Track runs away at Penn State

The Georgetown track and field team dominated the mid-distance and distance events at last weekend’s Nittany Lion Challenge hosted by Penn State. Both the men and women’s teams boasted several... Read more

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Kobe Bryant vs. A Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Kobe Bryant is having the worst year of his career.  He recently broke John Havlicek’s record for the most missed field goals of all-time.  Supporters of the Black Mamba insist... Read more