Two congressmen introduce a bill compromising on NCAA athlete name image and likeness rights BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA SPORTS EDITOR On Thursday, Sept. 24, two members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill to further the conversation over NCAA…
What Went Wrong With the 2020 Washington Nationals BY ROSS SHINBERG STAFF WRITER A record of 19-31 doesn’t have the same ring to it this year as it did last year. In 2019, it meant the beginning of one of…
The ACC’s “all-in” proposal squashed by NCAA executives after only two days BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA SPORTS EDITOR The Atlantic Coast Conference just proposed one of the worst ideas of 2020. On Sept. 9, the ACC head coaches unanimously approved a proposal…
The NFL kicks off in the COVID-19 era BY ROSS SHINBERG STAFF WRITER If it feels like the NFL season snuck up on you this year, you’re not alone. With the MLB, NBA, WNBA, NHL, ATP and WTA all resuming…
The MLB looks to right the ship by using a bubble format in the postseason BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA SPORTS EDITOR It’s the first week of baseball, July 27, and the Miami Marlins are set to take on the Philadelphia Phillies…
BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR On April 8, Washington Post reporter Steven Goff announced in a tweet that the NCAA had granted Kier a fifth year of eligibility after he missed all but nine games this season with an…
BY NATALIE HEAVREN SPORTS EDITOR Dear Loyal Fourth Estate Sports Readers, This is my last issue as Sports Editor and I could have never imagined it would end like this. I foolishly thought there would be sports throughout my time…
BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball’s point guard Justin Kier and forward Goanar Mar have both decided to enter the transfer portal this offseason. Meanwhile, Ian Boyd was granted another year of eligibility and is choosing to…
BY NATALIE HEAVREN SPORTS EDITOR Anyone who knows me knows I love sports. A lot. A photo of Gillette Stadium is my lock screen on my computer. Natalie Butler is my wallpaper on my laptop. I have a drawer dedicated…
BY ROSS SHINBERG STAFF WRITER Mason women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer, Nicole Cardaño-Hillary and one of men’s basketball’s three-point threats, Jason Douglas-Stanley, are entering the transfer portal this offseason. On March 17, women’s basketball head coach Nyla Milleson announced that…