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My team, not my politics

In 2015, a reporter spotted a “Make America Great Again” hat in Tom Brady’s locker. “He’s a friend,” Brady responded, adding that it’d be “great” if Trump were president because... Read more

By February 14, 2017

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My Dynasty’s Bigger Than Yours

The name “Mo Lewis” probably doesn’t mean much to the average sports fan. Indeed, even as a Jets fan, I had to Google his name at his first mention because... Read more

By February 13, 2017

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Bravo, Pep! You’ve played yourself

It’s been 39 days since Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo made a save in a match. That day itself, a 2-1 home victory against Burnley, which will be more remembered... Read more

By February 10, 2017

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The Sports Sermon: Super Bowl Reactions

In this episode of the Sports Sermon, Nick Gavio is joined by Kevin Huggard, Graham Piro, and Parker Houston for a discussion on the Patriots’ miraculous Super Bowl victory and... Read more

By , , and February 10, 2017

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Matt Ryan, Do it for me

There have been twenty Super Bowls in my life, and I have almost certainly watched all of them. I have no recollection of the first one, Super Bowl XXXI, but... Read more

By February 4, 2017

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The Sports Sermon: NBA All-Star Game

Welcome back to the Sports Sermon, the Georgetown Voice’s global sports podcast. In this episode of the Sermon, host Nick Gavio discusses the NBA All-Star voting process with Tyler Pearre,... Read more

By , , , and February 3, 2017

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The Sports Sermon: MLB Hall of Fame Debate

Host Nick Gavio moderates a debate on the MLB Hall of Fame between Editor-in-Chief Graham Piro and Features editor Alex Boyd. The trio discusses Performance Enhancing Drug use during baseball’s Steroid Era... Read more

By , and January 27, 2017

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LeBron James Wants to Play Forever

It is a privilege that very few are afforded to complain about the direction of a team that sits atop their conference rankings. Yet, that is exactly what LeBron James... Read more

By January 26, 2017

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The Sports Sermon: Clemson vs. Alabama

Host Nick Gavio explores the incredible College Football Championship Game with Chris Dunn, Jonny Amon, and Parker Houston. The panel discusses the title game and makes predictions concerning the future of college football.

By , , and January 19, 2017

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The Sports Sermon: NFL Playoffs

Host Nick Gavio discusses the NFL’s Wild Card round results and previews the Divisional round with Graham Piro, Kevin Huggard, and Jorge DeNeve.

By , , and January 13, 2017

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Big Problems: How the Sixers Could fix their Struggles at Center

“They need to figure this sh-t out, man,” a clearly upset Nerlens Noel said after the Philadelphia 76ers lost 100-89 to the Lakers on national television. “F–k out of here.”... Read more

By December 22, 2016

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Pogba Dab vs. Griezmann Dance: The Definitive Judgment

The sport of soccer is full of tough to answer questions. Who’s the world’s best player, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Who’s a better manager, Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp?... Read more

By December 22, 2016

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The Sports Sermon: College Football Playoff

Host Nick Gavio talks about the College Football Playoff and Heisman race with Editorial Board Chair Chris Dunn, Assistant Features Editor Jonny Amon, and Sports writer Eamon Coburn.

By , , and December 8, 2016

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Does Bruce Arena make sense for the U.S.?

Last Monday, Jurgen Klinsmann was fired as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team. A day later, Bruce Arena was hired as his replacement. Arena previously managed the... Read more

By December 6, 2016

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Questions for the Vegas Golden Knights

On Nov. 22, it was officially announced that the National Hockey League’s new Las Vegas team, scheduled to first take the ice in the fall of 2017, will be known... Read more

By December 6, 2016

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The Sports Sermon: Bruce Arena, MLS, and el Clasico

In this episode of The Sports Sermon, host Nick Gavio talks soccer with Associate Editor Jon Block and Halftime Sports Editor Jorge DeNeve.

By , and December 2, 2016

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College Football Rivalry Week Preview

Rivalry week is always the most electric time in college football, and this year is no exception. With both pride and playoffs on the line, Saturday promises to be a... Read more

By , , , and November 25, 2016

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Conor McGregor and the Return of the UFC Narrative

A lot of things changed for the UFC this year; the franchise’s $4.2 billion purchase put a price on the cultural impact that the franchise has made since its founding... Read more

By November 22, 2016

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Recapping a Monster Weekend in College Football

After the dust settled on Saturday night, we were left with a much murkier picture of the College Football Playoff standings. #2 Clemson stopped getting away with it as the... Read more

By November 14, 2016

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USA vs Mexico Preview

College basketball may be dominating the sports world this week, but this month’s international break means the beginning of the final stage of 2018 World Cup qualifying in CONCACAF. This... Read more

By November 11, 2016