O n the last shot of a shootout during the 2018 Olympic final in PyeongChang, South Korea, United States women’s hockey goaltender Maddie Rooney turned away Canada’s Meghan Agosta to end a prolonged drought—in...
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One-Track Mind
T here were 24 seconds remaining in Boston College lacrosse’s regular season finale. Tied, 12-12, with No. 16 Syracuse, all that stood between the Eagles’ first-ever ACC regular season title and first loss of...
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11 Minutes
Ready For Anything
T he story of an athlete begins with one seemingly insignificant moment in time. Some are prodigies—Tiger Woods, for example, swung a golf club before his second birthday. Others are introduced later in life,...
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Around the World and Back
W hen the sport of ice hockey is brought up in conversation, perhaps the last place anyone thinks of is Florida. Known for its palm trees and warm winters, the Sunshine State should be...
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Living Greatness
W hen Daryl Watts and I first spoke about two and a half months ago, I was taken aback with how quickly she learned the “Boston College way.” She learned it in how...
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