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UConn’t count them out

When the University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies (33-5, 17-3 BIG EAST) and the Duke University Blue Devils (35-3, 17-1 ACC) faced off in the NCAA Men’s East Regional Elite Eight... Read more

By and April 1, 2026

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Cooley or Shakespeare?

Guessing if a verse is Taylor Swift or Shakespeare? Overdone, outdated. Georgetown has something better, even more clickbait-able, even more authentically original. So original that, as you’ll see, it’s incomparable... Read more

By and April 1, 2026

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The Changing of the Guard

On Friday, March 27, Capital One Arena was the place to be: the 2026 NCAA Men’s East Regional Sweet Sixteen was a set of matchups for the history books. Not... Read more

By and March 29, 2026

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Promise vs. Progress: Washington Nationals Season Preview

In 2019, the Washington Nationals’ rags-to-riches run culminated in a World Series win, giving Nationals fans hope for a future of sustained success. Now, with the Major League Baseball (MLB)... Read more

By March 25, 2026

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From the WBC to Queens, spring starts with Soto

Punxsutawney Phil, you’ve been overshadowed this year: the World Baseball Classic (WBC) is the true harbinger of spring. The WBC is professional baseball’s version of soccer’s World Cup, where 20... Read more

By and March 20, 2026

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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