Sports
The Sports section covers Geneseo sports, NHL, MLB, NFL, and more through game recaps to bold predictions.
Men’s and women’s swim and dive secured second straight Empire 8 title
Over the course of last week, the Blue Wave was able to gain another title by winning its second straight Empire 8 championship. The competition lasted four days, but Geneseo was ahead of the competition for the entire week.
Back on top: U.S. Women’s Hockey captures third gold medal
Yes, you are reading that right folks. The United States Women’s National team took home the gold in a 2-1 overtime win over Canada. This gold medal marks the Americans’ third gold medal in women’s hockey and their first since 2018, after falling to Canada in the gold medal games in 2022, 2014, and 2010.
Women’s basketball comes out on top over Russell Sage
This past Saturday, Feb. 21, the Geneseo Knights women's basketball team emerged victorious against Russell Sage, with a score of 59-41. As a result, the team now advances to the Empire 8 semifinals.
Another miracle on Ice: Team USA men’s hockey takes home the gold
The last time the United States Men’s Olympic hockey team won the gold medal back in 1980 against the Soviet Union, it was deemed a miracle on ice. Now, 46 years later to the day, the U.S. has finally recaptured that elusive gold medal with a 2-1 overtime victory over its detested rival, Canada.
The dark side of “grit” in sports
Anyone who has played sports in their life knows that an injury can quickly become an athlete’s worst nightmare. Most injuries are minor, and athletes are back to playing within a couple of weeks, but others can alter—or even end—a career.
Sharpening the swords: The turnaround of the 2025 Buffalo Sabres
Last year, the Buffalo Sabres went on a dismal 13-game losing streak, finishing second to last in their division, and missing the playoffs for the 14th consecutive year. This year, they have become one of the more exciting teams to watch, and as of the Olympic break, they are actively competing for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. How did this turnaround happen, and so quickly after many wrote off the 2025-2026 campaign?
Ice Knights extend winning streak to six
Over the weekend, the Geneseo Ice Knights picked up two monumental victories over their fierce rivals, the Utica Pioneers. On Friday, Feb. 14, the Knights downed Utica 5-3, handing Utica their first United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) loss. The following night, back on home ice, Geneseo handled business with a thrilling 4-3 overtime triumph.
A family affair: Haley Winn’s journey to the gold
As we have seen over the past two weeks, the 2026 Winter Olympic Games have delivered no shortage of memorable storylines. For New Yorkers, one in particular is hitting close to home. Haley Winn, a Rochester native and defender for the U.S. women’s ice hockey team, is making headlines on the Olympic stage.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates 2026 Olympics: on and off the ice
Fashion designer and Olympic gold medalist: these are both titles held by Madison Chock, Team USA figure skater. However, most recently in her Olympic skating career, her designs have not been the hottest topic of discussion. Instead, media and fans alike have been focused on her silver medal-winning Olympic ice dance program with husband Evan Bates. Rather than celebrating the medaling skate, many are saying it deserved a gold medal instead.
Track and field takes on Boston and Nazareth
Last weekend, on Feb. 13 and 14, the Knights track and field team not only competed at the Nazareth Division III Elite meet, but also at the Boston University Valentine’s Day Invite. They had several athletes obtain program records and countless first-place finishes. With several standout performances from the Knights, there is no doubt that they will finish at the top of the Empire 8 conference once again.
Team USA men’s ice hockey eyes gold in Milan
We have seen time after time, one of the most historic rivalries in sports: the United States and Canada ice hockey teams. It is a clash of two hockey powerhouses with decades of history behind them. With the start of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, we are set to watch these teams face each other again on the biggest stage in the sports world.
The best and worst hires of the 2026 NFL coaching cycle
With the National Football League (NFL) offseason just across the horizon, teams around the league have begun to build towards their future. This year has proved hectic for many teams, with an astounding 10 teams searching for new head coaches to lead going forward. Now that all the vacancies have been filled, one question remains to be answered: which teams hit on their hires, and which ones might have reached too far?
Promise and peril for the U.S. women’s ski team in Milan
Last week, we looked at the most notable moments leading up to the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Now that the Games are officially underway, here are some of the standout moments so far—particularly in the women’s skiing events.
Laila Edwards: making history in Milan
The USA women’s hockey team kicked off the Olympics with a win, beating Czechia 5-1, as detailed on the official USA hockey website. However, for Laila Edwards, the USA’s first Olympic hockey game of 2026 was even more meaningful. Edwards became “the first Black woman to compete for the U.S. Olympic Women’s [USA hockey] Team,” as Team USA celebrated in an official post on X.
Super Bowl LX Recap: Seahawks topple Patriots in 29-13 victory
In their 29-13 victory, the Seattle Seahawks put forth a complete performance that proved they were worthy of hoisting the Lombardi trophy. We will analyze the all-encompassing dominance of the Seahawks’ defense in a complete breakdown of Super Bowl 60.
A rivalry renewed in Santa Clara
The biggest sporting event of the year is upon us, featuring the Patriots, Seahawks, and Santa Clara.
Heated Rivalry: How a hockey romance is changing sports culture
Since its release on Nov. 28, 2025, Heated Rivalry (2025- )has become impossible to ignore—and for good reason.
Ice Knights roll in weekend sweep of Chatham University
This past weekend, Geneseo was able to down the Chatham Cougars in a tight 3-2 matchup on Friday, Jan. 30, then follow that up with another impressive 4-2 victory the following night.
2026 Winter Olympics: What to look forward to
It is finally here! The 2026 Winter Olympics have been years in the making, and as the torch finally reaches Italy, the anticipation has reached a fever pitch.
The New York Rangers are undergoing a major retooling, starting with Artemi Panarin
As many hockey fans know, the New York Rangers (NYR) have had an awful season so far, and it has become apparent that major changes need to be made in the offseason. Recently, reports have confirmed that the NYR are looking to trade left wing Artemi Panarin.