Sports Column — The Heights

Healy: BC Football Should Accept the Things It Cannot Change and Focus on the Things It Still Can

Deputy managing editor Emma Healy writes that BC should accept the things it cannot change and focus on the things it can.

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BC Lacrosse’s Consistent Success Pushes Women’s Sports in the Right Direction

Largely due to the contributions of Charlotte North and Acacia Walker-Weinstein, BC lacrosse has helped increase the visibility of women's sports as a...

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Point/Counterpoint: Is the Universal Designated Hitter Good for Baseball?

MLB recently adopted a universal designated hitter among lockout negotiations to speed up the game, but pundits disagree on its implications.

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Ackerly: Nevermind Expanding the Playoff, Just Get Rid of It

The playoff system creates uncompetitive games and ruins the regular season that makes college football so great.

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Barber: Young Talent Fills Void Left By Shapiro-Thompson’s Injury

While the midfielder's injury hurt the Eagles offense, several young players stepped up and gained valuable experience.

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Unequal Use of Qualifiers Damages Women’s Sports

The inconsistent use of gendered qualifiers in sports damages the credibility of female athletes and their achievements.

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Final Four Creates Optimism Following Grant Hire

While Boston College basketball has struggled recently, this year's Final Four proves that a new head coach can go a long way for a program.

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The Hidden Revenue Behind Non-Revenue Sports

With COVID-19 forcing administrations to re-evaluate their athletics budgets, schools like Dartmouth are making the hard choice to cut non-revenue spo...