By Lexi DeLorimiere, Staff Writer Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Rodgers previously released that he was immunized. However, he has not received a COVID-19 vaccination shot. Rodgers claimed in an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show days…
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By: Andrew Scarpaci, Sports Editor LIU had a tough stretch early on in the season, but finally came through with back-to-back wins against Central Connecticut State University and Wagner College. On Saturday, Oct.23, the Sharks came into the game with a record of 0-5, getting outscored 247-32 in those games. …
By Joe Frescott, Staff Writer ESPN’s Monday Night Football (MNF) broadcasts are shaking up by introducing a secondary broadcast featuring the National Football League’s favorite brothers, Peyton and Eli Manning. Starting this NFL season, the Manning bros will host their own show during 10 of the 16 Monday Night Football…
By Ella Barrington, Staff Writer Due to the reduced social distancing guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Post was to finally host their homecoming weekend after two years of not being able to. Events took place from Oct. 15 to Oct. 18. LIU faced Merrimack for a football game on…
By Andrew Scarpaci & Joe Frescott, Sports Editor & Staff Writer The Sharks started their 2021 football season on the road against three elite opponents, as they faced the Florida International University Panthers, the West Virginia Mountaineers, and the Miami Redhawks. In each of these games, the Sharks were outmatched.…
By Joe Frescott, Staff Writer The National Football League (NFL) made it’s highly anticipated return this weekend, with the Buccaneers and Cowboys kicking off the league’s 101st season on Thursday night. The return of the NFL also meant the return of fans to NFL stadiums, as a vast majority of…
By Derrick Edafe, Staff Writer This year, the National Football League (NFL) did not hold their annual combine, where top scouted collegiate players get to showcase their abilities in front of NFL teams and the country. Instead, athletes had their “professional day” tryouts at their respective colleges. The NFL came…
By Christopher Trick, Staff Writer Drew Brees, former quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, has announced that he is retiring. The announcement came via an Instagram post, which included a video of Brees’ four children sitting on a couch with Saints jerseys. “After 20 years as a player in the…
By Andrew Scarpaci, Sports Editor Eddie McQuade, a senior sports management major, got the opportunity of a lifetime when he had the experience to intern at the Super Bowl. Over his time there, McQuade got to witness and work firsthand in what went on to prepare for the big game…
By Andrew Scarpaci & Theresa Morrisey, Sports Editor & Staff Writer Super Bowl 55 was one for the ages as for the first time ever, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers played a Superbowl in their own stadium, as they “hosted” the reigning champions, the Kansas City Chiefs. The game was highlighted…