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Boston Celtics fans look out over TD Garden during a battle against the Milwaukee Bucks on Apr. 15, 2018.

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The Accidental Fan: Willing Fans, Unwilling Interviewees

By Sabena Allen | July 13, 2018

Sabena Allen '20 discusses the sense of community she has discovered at basketball games, despite an overall lack of interest in the sport.

The Big Green hired Joe Conner Jr. from Bucknell University to serve as associate head coach and offensive coordinator.

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Dartmouth lacrosse hires Joe Conner to fix offensive woes

By Jake Philhower | July 6, 2018

To address men's lacrosse's issues with offensive production, Dartmouth hired Joe Conner Jr. to serve as associate head coach and offensive coordinator.

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The Accidental Fan: Fight! Fight! Fight!

By Sabena Allen | June 29, 2018

The Accidental Fan: Fight! Fight! Fight! I’ve heard lots of complaints about how hard hockey is to follow due to its fast pace.

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Dartmouth football has high expectations for Class of 2022

By Danielle Okonta | June 29, 2018

Dartmouth football recently announced its Class of 2022, with 29 student-athletes slated to join the team.

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The Accidental Fan: My Boy Benny

By Sabena Allen | June 22, 2018

Sports can be polarizing. Either two people root for competing teams or enjoy completely different sports, while in other cases, one person is a fan, and another is not.

Wyatt Omsberg ’18 made history as the first Ivy League player to be drafted in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft.

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Seniors on men's soccer team leave legacy of success

By Caitlyn McGovern | June 9, 2018

This year the men’s soccer teams will bid farewell to its three graduating seniors: Wyatt Omsberg , Matt Danilack and Tyler Dowse , who have won four consecutive Ivy League titles over the course of their athletic careers . Their impact on the program has been immense, with the team finishing at the very bottom of the Ivy League in 2013 and finding itself at the top after their arrival in 2014 . This past season, the three seniors served as co-captains, finishing off their Dartmouth soccer careers without ever knowing what it’s like to be anything but the best in the Ivy League . With a record of 12-3-2 this past season , the team had an average of 11.76 shots and 1.82 goals per game while they held their opponents to on average of 0.71 goals . In total, the team allowed 12 goals the entire season and recorded 10 shutouts.

Cha’Mia Rothwell ’20 currently holds four schools records.

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The D Sports Awards 2017-18: Athletes of the Year

By Samantha Hussey | May 24, 2018

At the end of each academic year, The Dartmouth’s sports section puts up players to be voted upon by the student body as the best of the best.

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The Dartmouth Sports Awards: Rookie of the year, male athlete of the year and female athlete of the year

By Mark Cui and Samantha Hussey | May 21, 2018

At the end of each academic year, The Dartmouth’s sports section puts up players and moments to be voted upon by the student body as the best of the best.

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Equestrian coach Sally Batton to retire after 2018-19 season

By Justin Kramer | May 21, 2018

Veteran head equestrian coach Sally Batton recently announced that the 2018-19 season will be her last.

The Triathlon team swims, bikes and runs in a variety of different events. Many athletes train six days a week, though practices are held seven days a week.

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Over its five years, interest in Dartmouth’s Triathlon Club has increased significantly

By Sabena Allen | May 21, 2018

When Dartmouth’s Triathlon Club was founded five years ago by Kendall Farnham ’14, Sara Heard ’15 and Nicolina Mascia ’15., the group of students wanted to fill the void for athletes who wish to expand to multiple sports.

A look at average postings of five Washington, D.C. teams in season compared to out of season.

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Professional Sports Marketing

By Maya Moten | May 21, 2018

Over the course of the last four millennia, sports have served as an integral part of the human experience.

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Senior Spring: Brian McLaughlin ’18 is competitive on all stages

By Jake Philhower | May 21, 2018

Brian McLaughlin ’18 has had a magnificent Dartmouth career and is a veteran member of the varsity alpine ski team.

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Honorable Mention: Shoulders of Giants

By Ray Lu | May 21, 2018

In the world of sports, athletes often retire well past their prime, which only makes sense as ultra-competitive individuals struggle to deal with the decline of their abilities.

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The Weekend Roundup: Week 9

By Evan Griffith | May 21, 2018

Baseball Dartmouth baseball suffered a tough loss to Harvard University this past Monday.

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Professional athletic recruitment through the decades

By Justin Kramer | May 18, 2018

When the typical Dartmouth student thinks about the importance of athleticism in Dartmouth’s history, they may focus on annual traditions such as running around the Homecoming bonfire, diving into Occom Pond for the Polar Bear Plunge or hiking The Fifty.

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Dartmouth's Newest Recruits

By Maya Moten and Evan Griffith | May 14, 2018

Over the past few weeks, Dartmouth’s athletic teams have been busy finalizing their rosters for the upcoming season, including the addition of the new recruits from the Class of 2022.

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The Dartmouth men’s rugby team has had a seasoned history of success since it first started in 1951

By Caitlyn McGovern | May 14, 2018

Since 1877, rugby has been part of the College’s athletic landscape. The Dartmouth Rugby Football Association was founded in 1880 and later transitioned into traditional American football in the 1890s, but returned to the roots of the sport with the establishment of Dartmouth Rugby Football Club in 1951. In its history, the club has toured Argentina, Bermuda, Ireland, Italy, South Africa, Spain and Uruguay.

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Golfer Jason Liu ’21 named Ivy League Rookie of the Year, only third Dartmouth male golfer to hold title

By Maya Moten | May 14, 2018

During the end of April as the Ivy League was handing out their yearly distinctions, Jason Liu ’21 had the honor of being named Rookie of the Year in men’s golf.

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Honorable Mention: Big Bad Vlad

By Ray Lu | May 14, 2018

Honorable Mention: Big Bad Vlad Last Tuesday, 20 of my buddies and I drove down to Manchester to watch the New Hampshire Fisher Cats take on the Portland Sea Dogs — partially to have a good time, partially because groups of 20 or more get free hats, mostly to see 19 year-old Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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The Weekend Roundup: Week 8

By Saba Nejad , Andrew Wright and Sabena Allen | May 14, 2018

Women's Track and Field: The Dartmouth women’s track & field team finished in second place after two days of competition in the 2018 New England Outdoor Championship at Memorial Field.