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Bianca Smith ’12 becomes first Black woman to coach professional baseball

By Benjamin Ashley and Vikram Strander | January 12, 2021

On Jan. 4, the Boston Red Sox announced the hiring of former Dartmouth softball player Bianca Smith ’12 as a minor league coach, making her the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball history.

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Senior athletes seek transfers, citing canceled seasons and graduate ineligibility

By Olivia Morton and Ethan Strauss | January 8, 2021

The Ivy League’s November cancellation of winter sports, and its decision not to move fall sports to the spring, have dashed senior athletes’ hopes for a proper sendoff. Due to the league’s staunch policy against graduate athletic participation, many student-athletes have transferred out of the conference to take advantage of their final years of eligibility.

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Niko Lalos ’20 forces turnovers in first two NFL games, earns Giants contract

By Will Ennis | December 10, 2020

In four seasons with the Big Green, defensive end Niko Lalos ’20 recorded one interception and one fumble recovery. In the two games since the New York Giants elevated Lalos off their practice squad at the end of November, he has already matched those totals, forcing a pair of clutch turnovers in back-to-back weekends. 

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Student-athletes, coaches react to winter sports cancellation

By Ethan Strauss , Benjamin Ashley and Andrew Doerr | November 17, 2020

On Thursday, the Ivy League announced the cancellation of all winter athletic competition. For the sports affected — basketball, ice hockey, indoor track and field, skiing and squash — there is currently no timeline for resuming competition prior to the 2022 season. Athletes and coaches said that while the decision was not a surprise, it was still difficult to receive the news.

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Q&A: Athletics director Harry Sheehy on winter sports cancellation

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | November 14, 2020

The Ivy League announced on Thursday that all winter intercollegiate athletic competition has been canceled, with the start of spring sport seasons delayed until at least the end of February. The league added that postponed fall sports — including football — will not be moved to the spring. For the third time this year, the Ivy League became the first Division I conference to cancel its upcoming athletic season.

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Swimming and diving team reflects on program’s legacy, elimination

By Will Ennis and Vikram Strander | November 13, 2020

This July, Dartmouth announced the elimination of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, in addition to four other varsity teams. Although the swimming and diving program came to an abrupt end, team members remember a legacy of success, teamwork and passion for the sport.

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Ivy League cancels all winter athletic competition, delays spring season

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | November 12, 2020

All winter intercollegiate athletic competition has been canceled, the Ivy League announced on Thursday evening. Additionally, spring sports have been postponed through at least February, and the conference has ruled out the possibility of allowing fall sports to play this spring.

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From the Bleachers: Brady Bests Belichick in ‘Tompa Bay’

By Baily Deeter | November 10, 2020

I tried to drag the NBA season on as long as possible, but now that we’re four weeks removed from LeBron James’ fourth ring, I think it’s time we move on to a new league (and a new superstar athlete). So let’s talk football.

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Teams practice in small groups, await winter protocol decisions

By Ethan Strauss and Jaime Chuidian | November 6, 2020

As an unusual fall term draws to a close, Dartmouth’s sports teams have continued to find ways to practice while adhering to COVID-19 guidelines. Currently, all teams remain in stage two of the College’s three-stage return-to-sports protocol.

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Former Dartmouth hockey players prepare for professional level

By Will Ennis | November 6, 2020

Four former Dartmouth hockey players have spent their fall terms preparing to join professional hockey programs when the competitive season begins.

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Dartmouth Skiway to host NCAA skiing championships in 2025

By Emily Lu and Andrew Doerr | November 3, 2020

For the third time in Dartmouth’s history and the first time since 2003, Dartmouth will host the NCAA men’s and women’s skiing championships in 2025.

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Twenty sports teams sign letter in support of reinstatement for cut teams

By Anna May Mott | October 29, 2020

On Oct. 13, 20 Dartmouth sports teams issued an open letter addressed to College President Phil Hanlon and athletics director Harry Sheehy calling for the reinstatement of the five varsity teams eliminated in July. 

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After program cuts, students reflect on lightweight rowing’s legacy

By Benjamin Ashley and Vikram Strander | October 27, 2020

Although the program came to an abrupt end in July after the College cut five varsity teams, the lightweight rowing team leaves behind a legacy of success, teamwork and a strong work ethic.

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From the Bleachers: NBA Bubble Wrap and 2020-21 Preview

By Baily Deeter | October 27, 2020

My LeBron James fandom still has me fired up about the NBA after a thrilling couple of months in the bubble. So, before I turn my attention to the NFL for the next few months of this column, I’m going to pay homage to a great NBA season and preview what should be an even better one next year. 

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Dartmouth hockey freezes practice after statewide rink closure

By Devan Fink | October 23, 2020

After a series of COVID-19 outbreaks over the past two months were traced to ice hockey, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announced on Oct. 15 that all indoor ice skating rinks statewide will be closed for two weeks.

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Seven former women’s swimmers join rowing team

By Emily Lu and Halle Troadec | October 23, 2020

Seven former members of the women's swimming and diving team have walked on to the women's rowing team, citing a desire to compete and remain members of a varsity program. The women's swimming and diving team was among five varsity sports programs that the College eliminated in July.

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Former hockey forward Mike Murray ’03 joins Minnesota Wild staff

By Will Ennis and Sara McClanahan | October 23, 2020

Former Dartmouth men’s hockey forward Mike Murray ’03 was appointed to the role of assistant to the general manager of the Minnesota Wild, the NHL team announced earlier this month.

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Women’s rugby players train with U.S. National Team

By Will Ennis | October 20, 2020

Four student-athletes on the Dartmouth women’s rugby team are spending part of their fall term training full-time with the U.S. Women’s National Team. Athletes invited to train with the National Team will compete for a spot in the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

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Porscha Dobson hired as new track and field and cross country director

By Benjamin Ashley and Andrew Doerr | October 16, 2020

Porscha Dobson has been named the new director of Dartmouth’s track and field and cross country programs. After coaching for eight years at the University of Pennsylvania, first as an assistant coach and then as assistant head coach for the past two years, Dobson was hired by Dartmouth in September after Barry Harwick ’77 announced his retirement in August.

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On-campus athletes enter phase two of return to practices

By Ethan Strauss and Vikram Strander | October 13, 2020

On-campus student-athletes have begun ramping up their practices to prepare for potential seasons this winter or spring. Most teams are entering phase two of the athletic department’s three-phase return-to-sport protocol, which was designed in conjunction with Ivy League policies.

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