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Softball Falls Short Against Riverhawks, 3

LOWELL, Mass. — Massachusetts (5-18) was unable to get back into the win column on Wednesday, dropping a 3-1 decision to UMass Lowell (4-14) on the road.Up NextMassachusetts hosts George Washington in the home opening series on March 22-23. The first game of Satruday’s doubleheader is slated for a Noon start, with action streaming live […]

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Softball Falls Short Against Riverhawks, 3

LOWELL, Mass. — Massachusetts (5-18) was unable to get back into the win column on Wednesday, dropping a 3-1 decision to UMass Lowell (4-14) on the road.Up Next
Massachusetts hosts George Washington in the home opening series on March 22-23. The first game of Satruday’s doubleheader is slated for a Noon start, with action streaming live on ESPN+.Both sides struggled to find a rhythm offensively, combining for a total of six hits in the first five frames. Julianne Bolton pitched 5.2 innings for the Minutewomen, striking out six batters while surrendering two earned runs. Riain Keefe, Sophia Thormeyer, Riley Kairer, Ella Stevinson and Lily Woodworth each tallied base hits for UMass.UMass would surrender the first run in the bottom of the first, as the Riverhawks patience at the plate would draw a walk that scored Emily Baumes. Baumes earned a pair of insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth, tallying a 2 RBI double to take a 3-0 lead. Stevinson would answer in the top of the seventh, scoring Lydia Castro off an RBI single for the Minutewomen’s first run of the game. Kairer and Taylor Richardson stood at second and third with two outs left in the last frame, however the comeback effort was stopped short as UML closed out the game 3-1.

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No. 20 women’s golf in second place after first day at NESCAC championship

Story Links NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. – The Hamilton College Continentals were in second place out of eight teams after the first round of the 2025 NESCAC Women’s Golf Championship at breezy and warm Yahnundasis Golf Club on Friday, May 2.   Three Hamilton players broke 80 and the 20th-ranked Continentals posted […]

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NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. – The Hamilton College Continentals were in second place out of eight teams after the first round of the 2025 NESCAC Women’s Golf Championship at breezy and warm Yahnundasis Golf Club on Friday, May 2.
 
Three Hamilton players broke 80 and the 20th-ranked Continentals posted a four-person team score of 314. Williams College led the way at 306 and three teams are within eight shots of Hamilton.
 
Olivia Strigh ’25 paced the Continentals with a 3-over par 76 for the opening 18 holes. Strigh was tied for third place out of 39 golfers.
 
Aubrey Lee ’28 was tied for seventh place after she carded a 78 that included four birdies. Lee entered the weekend with a team-best scoring average of 78.29 for 14 rounds this season.
 
Keira Joshi ’27 was tied for ninth place with a 79. Joshi birdied the first hole and was just 1-over par through the first 14 holes.
 
Sydney Dweck ’27 was tied for 17th place after she recorded an 81 that included a 38 on the back nine. Dweck made birdie on the 429-yard, par-five 10th hole.
 
Angela Liu ’27 made back-to-back birdies on the 12th and 13th holes and finished with an 84.
 
The first group opens the second round at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3. Hamilton’s first player is on the first tee at 11:50 a.m.
 



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Livvy Dunne, More Stars Flaunt Kentucky Derby Hats and Outfits in Videos, Photos

Several star athletes stepped out and made fashion statements at the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday. Leading the way was gymnast Livvy Dunne, who arrived in a white hat with a black bow and a white dress with black polka dots: Dunne wore pink during her […]

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Several star athletes stepped out and made fashion statements at the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday.

Leading the way was gymnast Livvy Dunne, who arrived in a white hat with a black bow and a white dress with black polka dots:

Dunne wore pink during her appearance at the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, but she switched it up for the Run for the Roses.

The 22-year-old Dunne recently finished up her college gymnastics career at LSU, during which time she gained a massive following on social media and became one of the biggest influencers in sports.

Dunne is also known for being in a relationship with Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. The 22-year-old ace started the All-Star Game and was named National League Rookie of the Year last season.

Legendary gymnast Simone Biles, who was decked out in a festive purple hat and dress, also turned heads Saturday at the Kentucky Derby:

Biles is one of the most-decorated gymnasts of all time, winning 11 career Olympic medals as a member of Team USA, including seven golds with two each in the all-around and team events.

Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, who is married to Biles, accompanied her on the Kentucky Derby red carpet, wearing a matching purple hat and blazer.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was also present, and he posted some photos of his look on his Instagram Stories:

It was a homecoming of sorts for Jackson, who played his college football at the University of Louisville from 2015 to 2017. Jackson won the Heisman Trophy in 2016 and later had his No. 8 jersey retired by the program.

As spectacular as Jackson was in college, it can be argued that he has been just as good in the NFL for the Ravens, who picked him No. 32 overall in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Jackson is a four-time Pro Bowler, three-time First Team All-Pro and two-time NFL MVP coming off arguably the best season of his career, as he threw for a career-high 4,172 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2024, while getting intercepted only four times.

Lamar was one of many NFL players on hand Saturday at Churchill Downs, as Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean was also there and dressed to impress:

DeJean is set to enter his second NFL season after the Eagles selected him in the second round of the 2024 draft.

He made one of the biggest plays in Eagles history during the Super Bowl last season, intercepting Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and returning it for a touchdown en route to a blowout victory for Philly.

One of the Eagles’ NFC East rivals, the New York Giants, had some representation at the Kentucky Derby as well.

Wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson was in attendance with recent first-round pick Jaxson Dart, who sported a unique hat:

In last weekend’s 2025 NFL draft, the Giants traded back into the first round to take Dart with the No. 25 overall pick.

Following a strong collegiate career at Ole Miss, Dart is in line to be the Giants’ franchise quarterback of the future after potentially sitting and learning behind veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston as a rookie.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette, who was No. 32 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, had one of the most unique looks of anyone, wearing all denim with a cowboy hat and cowboy boots:

As the Pittsburgh Steelers await his answer on whether he plans to play in 2025, four-time NFL MVP, future Hall of Famer and current free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers also attended the Derby.

The Kentucky Derby has long been among the most glamorous events in sports, so it was fitting that the sports world was well represented on Saturday.





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D1 Hockey learns tough lessons at Nationals – PNW Pioneer

The Men’s D1 Hockey team went on a journey at this year’s national tournament, as it faced some of the toughest college hockey teams.  The team entered the national tournament with high hopes, securing the 17th seed. They faced Midland University in the first round, then were pitted against the number-one seed in the tournament, […]

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The Men’s D1 Hockey team went on a journey at this year’s national tournament, as it faced some of the toughest college hockey teams. 

The team entered the national tournament with high hopes, securing the 17th seed. They faced Midland University in the first round, then were pitted against the number-one seed in the tournament, Minot State University. 

“The number-one seed is there for a reason,” said Cooper Olson, a junior goaltender majoring in Mechanical Engineering. “They were a really good team, and we fought hard, but they capitalized on our mistakes. It was a tough loss, but we learned a lot from it.”

Their playoff run was filled with highs and lows. 

“Playoff hockey is always exciting,” said Coach Carl Trosien, reflecting on the energy of the tournament. “You’re just trying to get your team in the best possible place, and it’s always easy to get fired up for the playoffs.” 

Hayden Masloski, a center and one of the team’s core leaders, is one of the players who got fired up up. 

“I always want to rise to the occasion when the game matters most,” said Masloski, a senior majoring in Finance.  ”Momentum is key in hockey, and if you get hot at the right time, you can be dangerous.” 

Masloski’s leadership was evident, both on and off the ice, as he contributed key assists and maintained his focus on the team’s success. 

“Any time you can help your team win, it feels good,” he said. “But at the end of the day, it’s all about the next game. You can’t take anything for granted.”

Throughout the tournament, the team’s defensive strategy and leadership were crucial. 

“We were really effective with our game plan,” said Trosien, noting the importance of solid defense and offensive zone play. “The leadership from our senior players really showed. We [also] saw some younger guys step up and take on key roles.” 

For Masloski, this playoff run marked the end of his college hockey career. 

“It’s bittersweet,” he said. “I’m at peace with how my career ended. It’s tough, but I’m proud of the friendships and memories I’ve made along the way.” 

As he looks forward to his graduation, Masloski is already thinking about how he can continue to support the team. 

“Just because I’m done playing doesn’t mean I’m done helping the program,” he said. “I want to see this team succeed, and I’ll always be here for them.”

Despite the early exit from the tournament, Trosien was optimistic about the future of PNW Hockey. 

“We’ve got a lot of young talent, and we’re in a good spot moving forward,” he said. “We just need to keep building, keep striving for that next level.

“The goal is to win the conference and make a deeper run at nationals next year,” said Trosien. “We want to put ourselves in a position where anything can happen, and we’ll be ready for it.



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The nonexistent hockey season and the debate over “student-athletes” – The Lafayette

By Michael Kelley ’14 and Mick Kowaleski ’14 NHL Lockout…2012? Merely seven years after the 2005 season was lost, the latest edition of pro hockey is in jeopardy as negotiations over the new collective bargaining agreement have stalled, potentially ending hopes of a season. Kowaleski: For the love for all that is Stanley, enough. With. The. Strikes. First […]

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By Michael Kelley ’14 and Mick Kowaleski ’14

NHL Lockout…2012? Merely seven years after the 2005 season was lost, the latest edition of pro hockey is in jeopardy as negotiations over the new collective bargaining agreement have stalled, potentially ending hopes of a season.

Kowaleski: For the love for all that is Stanley, enough. With. The. Strikes. First the NFL, then the NBA, and now the NHL. Just get this stuff figured out ahead of time.

That said, Mike, I cannot believe I am siding against the players for once. It goes against my usual habits; I know I am always for the men putting their bodies on the line for the games we love. But as it stands, NHL players raked in 57 percent of the league’s profits in 2011. To compare with other leagues fresh off their own strikes, NFL players made 48 percent last season and NBA players received an even 50 percent. Add in the fact that, unlike their contemporaries, NHL players are guaranteed every cent of their contract, and I believe that they can stand to lose a little cash. I am a huge proponent of incentive-based contracts. Secure? No. But it ensures that the player will earn every cent.

It is a business, after all. And with approximately a third of the NHL’s teams losing money and the elimination of the salary cap floor (currently $16 million), the addition of incentive-based contracts will greatly increase the quality of poorer teams in the league.

Kelley: This summer, I worked for Charles Wang of the New York Islanders, a team that loses millions of dollars each year. And so I find myself siding with him and the owners, not just because he was my boss.

I worked there at a time when the preseason (now canceled) was months away. But the entire organization was doomed with the eventual fate of a lockout. Some full-time workers in sales were let go… Mr. Wang simply did not have the budget to keep them. So how does it make sense for the players to make even more money when the owners keep losing money annually?
The Islanders will face the threat of relocation in 2015 if they don’t receive a new stadium bill. To receive that bill, the taxpayers and the NHL need to know that Mr. Wang is financially secure. How can that happen if he keeps losing money each year?
I know it’s a complicated situation and that both sides simply want play to resume. But in this instance, the owners need to stand ground until they receive their fair deal, which would preserve the long-term stability of the league.

 

The debate over the status of student-athletes as amateurs reached a new height as NCAA leaders are privately debating the growing use of athlete images in commercial products, with one executive proposing to drop the term “student-athlete” completely.

Kowaleski: Let us be serious. For most major Division I programs, the term “student-athlete” is a joke. I myself have made plenty of jokes about Fab Melo being suspended for failing Advanced Fingerpainting. While some programs, like Stanford and Duke, actually care about the former half of the term, when most people hear “student-athlete,” they really hear “athlete who is in college.” Not an athlete who studies.

But the bigger issue still lingers on whether players should be compensated contributing to the massive monetary haul that their sports bring to the schools. Some people (myself not included) prefer NCAA over the professional game, primarily because “they are not playing for money. They are playing for their school.” I contest that most players who are playing in nationally televised games are trying to get drafted and make money. They would not turn down money if they were offered it. I think compensating them and removing their amateur status would deromanticize the whole “amateur” concept, but it would be much more honest about what these games are: money makers. These student-athletes don’t have to be students.

RGIII would just have his endorsement a year earlier.

Kelley: 1.7 percent of college football players, 1.2 percent of men’s basketball players, and 1.3 percent of men’s ice hockey players play professionally. Starting to see the trend here?
This means a very small group (the 1 percent) makes it the next level and receives the big bucks. The rest (the 99 percent) are at school for degrees and jobs, not to use their university as a platform to dive into the NFL, NBA, and NHL. There is absolutely no reason to do away with the term “student-athlete,” because 99 percent of collegiate athletes are exactly that: students first, athletes second.

As for the players that are marketed nationally, their schools, not them, should be compensated. Through scholarships, star athletes attend universities for free. These universities market their athletes to the professional leagues and provide them a stage to show off their skills to the world. Although these stars rake in millions for their school, they are there to represent their school, and play for the love of the game. That, I believe, is the beauty of college athletics.



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Softball drops two against Bowdoin in NESCAC doubleheader

Next Game: vs. Williams 5/3/2025 | 11 a.m. May. 03 (Sat) / 11 a.m. vs. Williams History HARTFORD, Conn. – Bowdoin College took the lead in the top of the eighth in Game 1 and the Polar Bears swept the Hamilton College Continentals in a NESCAC doubleheader at Trinity’s Softball […]

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HARTFORD, Conn. – Bowdoin College took the lead in the top of the eighth in Game 1 and the Polar Bears swept the Hamilton College Continentals in a NESCAC doubleheader at Trinity’s Softball Field on Friday, May 2. 
 
Season Update

  • Hamilton (15-15, 6-10 NESCAC) dropped its fourth straight contest. 
  • The Polar Bears (19-17, 6-10) extended their win streak to five. 

Game 1
 
How It Happened

  • The doubleheader was originally set for April 12 but was postponed due to rain. When play resumed, the game picked up exactly where it left off—with the Polar Bears leading 2-0 in the top of the second, a runner on first, and no outs.
  • After three scoreless innings, Bowdoin jumped ahead with a three-run burst on four hits in the top of the fifth to take a 5-0 lead, but the Continentals responded with a rally of their own, scoring three runs on three hits while taking advantage of two throwing errors. Yael Everett ’28 sparked the offense with a one-out single down the left field line, stole second, advanced to third on a wild pitch, and scored on a single to left by Miranda Mosqueda ’28. With two runners in scoring position, Lydia Mirabito ’26 hit a sharp grounder to third, and an off-line throw to first allowed both Mosqueda and Mayer to cross the plate, cutting Bowdoin’s lead to 5-3.
  • The Polar Bears added a run in the sixth with a solo homer over the left field fence, but Hamilton answered with its strongest inning of the game in the bottom half, erupting for four runs on three hits, a walk, and two wild pitches. Ella Heftved ’25 sparked the rally with a leadoff double to left-center, followed by a bunt single from Yael Everett and a walk to Miranda Mosqueda to load the bases. Heftved came home on a wild pitch, and Alexis Mayer ’26 cleared the bases with a booming triple off the left-center wall. Mayer then scored on another wild pitch, giving the Continentals a 7-6 lead heading into the top of the seventh.
  • Bowdoin tied the game in the seventh, set down the Continentals in order in the bottom half, and strung together three consecutive hits in the eighth to push across the go-ahead run, sealing the final margin.

Notes

  • Everett matched her career game-high with three hits and added two runs scored.  
  • Mosqueda had two hits, including her fourth double of the season. She also 
  • Heftved ripped her 17th career double. 
  • Mayer tied the individual record for most triples in a season with seven. 
  • Mirabito notched her 16th hit of the season. 
  • The Continentals’ pitching staff combined for seven strikeouts, with Emma Tansky ’24 leading the way with four.
  • Reilly Parga paced Bowdoin’s offense with three hits and two RBIs.
  • JK Bradley drove in a team-high three runs on two hits.
  • Anika Ewert recorded two hits and scored three times, while Kyla Gary added two hits and crossed the plate twice.
  • Elisa Siciliano launched a solo home run for the Polar Bears.
  • Kathleen Hester earned her sixth win of the season, allowing four runs on three hits, walking one, and striking out three over 3.2 innings of work.  

Game 2
 
How It Happened

  • The Polar Bears jumped out to a 4–0 lead, scoring once in the first and adding three more runs in the top of the second.
  • Hamilton responded in the bottom of the second, as back-to-back doubles from Alexis Mayer and Charlie Quinn ’25 brought in a run.
  • Bowdoin extended its lead to 7–1 with another three-run burst in the third.
  • The Continentals chipped away with a run in the bottom half of the inning to make it 7–2.
  • After a scoreless fourth, Hamilton continued to close the gap in the fifth, scoring twice on three hits. With one out and runners in scoring position, Quinn drove in a run with a groundout, followed by a hard-hit RBI single to third from Alison Zorn ’26.
  • Hamilton threatened again in the sixth and seventh, but Bowdoin stranded three runners in scoring position to hold on and complete the sweep.

Notes

  • Mayer led Hamilton at the plate with three hits, including her sixth double of the season.
  • Quinn, who also doubled, is now tied for the team lead with six on the year.
  • Nikke Dyche ’28 added her fourth double of the season, while Zorn drove in a run with a single.
  • Sofia Santana ’26, Mosqueda, and Gaby Guerra ’27 each chipped in with a hit.
  • Bowdoin tallied 15 hits, led by Anika Ewert and Reilly Parga with three apiece.
  • Siciliano, Rosie Panenka, Penelope Fong-Picariello, Chloe Garcia, Maddie Paschke, and Bradley each contributed a hit to the offensive effort.
  • Ellie Sullivan extended her win streak to four games, and Ava Biasotti earned her first save of the season, tossing two scoreless innings while allowing just one hit and two walks, and striking out one. 

Next Game
Hamilton will face Williams College (24-11, 11-5) back at Trinity’s Softball Field in the Continentals’ final regular season NESCAC doubleheader on Saturday, May 3 at 11 a.m. 



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Donald Trump executive order he’s considering after Nick Saban meet is bad news for college athletes

Donald Turmp’s administration reportedly is mulling over a new executive order meant to reform NIL and its rules after meeting with legendary head coach Nick Saban at Alabama Jarrod Castillo Sports Reporter 02:36, 03 May 2025 Donald Trump’s administration is on the cusp of an executive order to reshape college sports after meeting with Nick […]

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Donald Turmp’s administration reportedly is mulling over a new executive order meant to reform NIL and its rules after meeting with legendary head coach Nick Saban at Alabama

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with former Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban as Trump takes the stage to address graduating students at Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama on May 01, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Trump's remarks come the day before the University of Alabama’s official commencement ceremonies are set to begin
Donald Trump’s administration is on the cusp of an executive order to reshape college sports after meeting with Nick Saban(Image: Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Donald Trump’s administration could be preparing a new executive order on changing name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals for college athletes.

Recently, Trump met with legendary football coach Nick Saban when the U.S. President visited the University of Alabama to give a commencement address. The President also was met with a standing ovation when speaking about transgender athletes in sports, pledging to defend the sanctity of women’s athletics.

But before his address, Trump – who recently came up with a ludicrous way to make himself look taller next to Ohio State’s football team – spoke further with Saban and during their conversation, the topic of NIL came up. In particular, Saban noted how the college sports landscape has changed for the worse, with the President on the same wavelength as the former head coach.

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The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump and his administration are working on language to potentially change NIL deals. The outlet writes that while Saban is not asking to end NIL deals outright, he wants to reform how players and universities approach the topic.

Those familiar with the conversation between Trump and Saban claim the latter believes NIL deals have caused an “uneven playing field,” with the biggest programs often getting the best players. With NIL rules becoming a hotly debated topic of conversation, considering the thousands of players entering the transfer portal, Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville gave his two cents on the matter.

During an appearance on 100.9’s ‘The Game with Ryan Fowler’ earlier this week, Tuberville stated he was all for change to NIL rules. The Republican senator, however, claimed it was the Democrats who held up any potential changes to the rules.

Nick Saban, former football coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, introduces U.S. President Donald Trump at Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama on May 01, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Trump's remarks come the day before the University of Alabama’s official commencement ceremonies are set to begin
Legendary head coach Nick Saban met with Donald Trump to discuss how NIL deals have affected college sports(Image: Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

“I think we can get it on the floor, the problem is getting it past a Democrat group that really wants nothing to do with making this country better,” he said. “They don’t care about college sports or education, they worry about the power that they control in this country.

“It’s a hard way to go, but if anybody can get it done, it’s President Trump, and hopefully we can have some discussion to get on the right track toward helping the NIL and college sports.”

In the same vein, he also suggested changes for the transfer portal, including introducing a contract for players.

“We do not want to turn into minor league sports,” he added. “I talked to (Auburn men’s basketball coach) Bruce Pearl a few weeks ago, he says it’s a disaster, absolute disaster in basketball, and I’m sure it goes over into football and some of the other sports.”

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Saban, as well, had been an ardent supporter of having more defined rules for the transfer portal. During an appearance on ‘College GameDay’ in December 2024, Saban spoke on how there seemingly are no rules regarding the transfer portal, leading to many stars transferring to greener pastures quickly.

He said: “We’ve gone overboard a little bit to give these players all these opportunities and you have to have contracts. If you have a contract, you have a responsibility and you have to fulfill the contract – it’d be for coaches and players, and the players should make money.

“I’m not against the players making money. They should make money, but they should have a contract and the responsibility to fulfill, just like a coach does. And there’s some penalty if you leave your team and you have a contract, just like most colleagues have buyouts and they have to pay them if they leave.”



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