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Photo of Simone Biles, a Team USA gymnast, with her arms raised at her sides, and her legs kicking out, as she jumps above the balance beam before empty stands at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021.

Sport Psychology

How Safety Protocols Could Impact Athletes at the Summer Olympic Games

July 26, 2021

Caroline Marks, of the United States, rides a wave on a white surfboard during a training session at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Tsurigasaki beach in Ichinomiya, Japan. The wave splashes up behind her as she crouches on the board.

Olympics

Skateboarding? Surfing? Climbing? New Sports Shake Up Olympic Traditions

July 23, 2021

A photo of Carl Nassib with his helmet off on the field

National Sports

NFL’s Carl Nassib Comes Out: A Watershed Moment for Pro Sports

June 23, 2021

Photo of Susanne Daisley Lyons, smiling and standing in a striped blazer on top of a hill with her arms crossed. Behind her is a light blue sky and city skyline.

International Sports

Susanne Lyons on What’s Ahead for the Tokyo Olympics

March 25, 2021

Photo of the a huddle of Men’s lacrosse players, dressed in white, in a celebratory huddle, during their game against Pace University on February 27 at Nickerson Field. A referee and members of the Pace team are seen in the background.

Varsity Sports

BU Lacrosse Teams Back on the Field

March 12, 2021

Sports Journalism

From the Press Box to the Players Union

March 10, 2021

Photo of Ann Marie Jaworski (CAS’20, Wheelock’21) in a red long sleeve, shorts, and face mask, with a bright yellow practice pinny, about to strike a soccer ball. Empty bleachers and the foot of a team mate are seen in the background.

Varsity Sports

BU Soccer Teams to Begin Long-Delayed Season

March 5, 2021

Image of a stack of Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings, cover in an orangey, sticky sauce.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: February 4 to 7

February 4, 2021

Photo of BU Men’s Hockey Captain Logan Cockerill (SHA’21) as he nearly scores a goal on the UMass goalie who tries to block the shot with his knee pads.

Athletics

University Pauses All Varsity Sports through January Due to COVID-19 Spike

January 27, 2021

A photo of the US Women's National Soccer Team celebrating on the field

Journalism & Media

On the Court and in the Court

December 14, 2020

Black and white photo of men's hockey team on the ice after Boston University defeats Northeastern 4-0 in the Beanpot Tournament final game. BU Players include Herb Wakabayashi #18, Jim Quinn #7, Pete McLachlan #11, Bill Hinch #17. David Kelley on ice with his dad, Coach Jack Kelley.

Obituaries

Former Terrier Men’s Hockey Coach Jack Kelley Dies at 93

September 17, 2020

A photo of Michael Holley and Michael Smith. Text reads "A Peacock Original. Brother From Another."

Sports

BU’s Michael Holley Debuts New Sports Show, Brother from Another

September 16, 2020

Sports

Joe Jones, BU Men’s Basketball Coach, on Race, Sports, Politics, and Change

September 9, 2020

A photo of n empty court at the scheduled start of an NBA basketball first round playoff game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Sports

NBA Players Strike for Social Justice. What Comes Next?

August 31, 2020

Michael Stone is among five seniors on the BU men’s soccer team whose senior season has been cancelled.

Varsity Sports

“It’s Not Time to Let up”—Terrier Athletes React to Canceled Fall Season

July 15, 2020

Elias Lampis (CAS '21) and Griffin Roach (CAS '23) of Boston University's men's soccer team go in for the goal against Colgate at Nickerson Field on October 5th. Final Score was 2 to 1, marking a terrier victory.

Varsity Sports

Patriot League Cancels Fall Sports Seasons

July 13, 2020

Obituaries

A Sports Pioneer and BU Hall of Famer Dies

July 7, 2020

Photo of Former Boston Celtic Bill Russell, middle, receiving a standing ovation after being introduced prior to the Celtics' NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. Fans clap around Russell, who wears a suit jacket and blue button down.

Voices & Opinion

POV: Former NBA Star Bill Russell (Hon.’02) Remains a “Vital Voice” for Racial Justice

June 15, 2020

George Abunaw wears his red Boston University soccer jersey as he tosses a ball in the air

Varsity Sports

COM Junior George Abunaw, Cut from Club Soccer, Is Now Thriving with Varsity Team

October 1, 2019

COM Junior George Abunaw, Cut from Club Soccer, Is Now Thriving with Varsity Team