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Portland a Thorn-y foe in Washington Spirit season opener

On Friday evening, 19,215 fans packed into a sold-out Audi Field as the Washington Spirit (0-1-0, NWSL) faced off against the Portland Thorns (1-0-0, NWSL) in their season kickoff. Excitement... Read more

By and March 14, 2026

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Alysa Liu and the death of the grindset

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu didn’t just win gold in women’s figure skating. In the eyes of many Americans (or at least in mine), she won the entire... Read more

By March 13, 2026

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Trinity Rodman’s record-breaking deal with the Washington Spirit

Just a few Metro stops from Georgetown’s campus, one of the fastest-growing leagues in global sports is packing Audi Field and reshaping the business of women’s athletics.  In their 14th... Read more

By March 13, 2026

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Trade wizardry in Washington

In a blockbuster three-team deal finalized on Feb. 5, the Washington Wizards sent Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, two first-round picks, and three second-round picks to... Read more

By and February 21, 2026

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Voice Sports predicts all things Super Bowl

Asteroid City: Down with the Pats By Anna Cordova As a Denver-born Broncos fan and a family-adjacent Los Angeles Rams fan, this Super Bowl matchup is simply the worst-case scenario.... Read more

By , , , , and February 8, 2026

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How to become a Seattle sports fan

As we approach Super Bowl LX, Hoyas are divided about who to support this Sunday. Whether you’re a committed Patriots hater, just happy the Chiefs aren’t back again, or mostly... Read more

By February 6, 2026

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Why should people run?

If anyone can say they are the greatest marathoner of all time, it’s Eliud Kipchoge.  Kipchoge, a Kenyan runner who has cemented his name as a marathon legend, won the... Read more

By January 27, 2026

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Georgetown students tackle fantasy football punishments

Charlie Panarella (CAS ’28) sported a homemade “I suck at fantasy football” shirt for nine-and-a-half hours on Jan. 17 as he walked laps through Leo J. O’Donovan Dining Hall. As... Read more

By and January 25, 2026

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Five queer athletes out on the field

In case you’ve been living under a rock, you may not have heard of HBO Max’s latest hit, Heated Rivalry (2025). The show depicts the rivalry of two closeted hockey... Read more

By January 23, 2026

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Why Dominicans dominate baseball: Inside MLB’s largest talent pipeline

In the Dominican Republic, baseball is more than a sport — it’s a way of life. As the Toronto Blue Jays pushed the 2025 World Series to the brink, Dominican superstar... Read more

By November 17, 2025

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So you want to run a marathon? Realistic advice from your average college runner

Last week, I watched (on Instagram Reels) a record 59,226 runners finish the New York Marathon. I was envious, despite having just finished my first 26.2-mile race at the Marine... Read more

By November 16, 2025

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The Voice’s news editor learns to ride a bike

I can’t ride a bike. I have gone 19 fulfilling years without ever sitting on those painfully uncomfortable seats and pedaling my little legs off. I mean, why would I?... Read more

By November 15, 2025

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Surviving the sophomore slump on and off the field

Everyone loves a breakout rookie. The NFL is full of them, players who come out of nowhere, light up highlight reels, and make you believe in miracles (or at least... Read more

By November 2, 2025

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The Touch Grass Challenge: Voice Sports tries to Play60

Growing up, gym teachers and commercials constantly told us that we needed at least an hour of physical activity every day. One ubiquitous campaign pushing children to get outside and... Read more

By , , and October 5, 2025

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Beat perfectionism one drop serve at a time

If you walk past the Yates tennis courts in the early evening, you may have the pleasure of witnessing a feat of nature: my horrendous tennis playing. Not the worst... Read more

By October 4, 2025

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Rugby 101: What You Need to Know Before the Women’s Rugby World Cup Championship

The year is 2025: one year has passed since the last summer Olympics, two since the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and three since the Men’s FIFA World Cup. If you... Read more

By September 25, 2025

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Slower and stranger: Racquet Theory serves up a new take on tennis

Evan Cole (CAS ’26), like many Georgetown students, ended his junior year planning to enter the business world after graduation. But he always had an itch to explore his passion... Read more

By September 14, 2025

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The Summer Luka Dončić Turned Pretty

As summer magazines showcasing celebrities in swimwear drift off the shelves, a hot new bombshell graces the covers lining check-out aisles. This one turns away from the normal actress “beach... Read more

By September 13, 2025

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There’s Something in the Orange at the Dutch Grand Prix

If you happen to be a fan of Ferrari or Lando Norris, may I suggest you add Something in the Orange by Zach Bryan to your playlist? As a Norris... Read more

By September 8, 2025

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From the stands to the screens: Black women athletes can’t catch a break

“Piece of trash,” “thug,” “classless”—these social media comments described Angel Reese after the 2023 NCAA National Championship game against University of Iowa. Reese, then a Louisiana State University (LSU) women’s... Read more

By March 29, 2025