Sports

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Dominates UMass in Homecoming Victory
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ delivered a decisive homecoming performance, shutting down Massachusetts 42-6.

IN A FLASH: Honoring A Legendary Alumnus
Legendary baseball great and ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumnus, Thurman Munson was honored with a statue and dedication ceremony at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s Schoonover Stadium.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Golf Alumni Unite for Celebration
More than a hundred former student-athletes, donors and professional golfers gathered for a special Golf Alumni reunion from Friday, Sept. 26, through Saturday, Sept. 27.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Unveils Statue of Baseball Legend Thurman Munson
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ unveiled the first full-size statue of baseball legend Thurman Munson, honoring the former Yankees captain and university alumnus who died in a plane crash at the height of his career.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Welcomes First-Year Punter from Down Under
Originally from Riverland, Australia, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ punter Jake Stoeckel, a first-year exercise science major, made his American football debut at the start of this season.

Kickoff Return Magic Lifts ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Past Merrimack
Da'Realyst Clark's 100-yard kickoff return touchdown with 5:28 remaining lifted ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ to a thrilling 21-17 victory over Merrimack on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium. The dramatic win marked ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s first victory since September 16, 2023, when they defeated Central Connecticut State 38-10.

Flashes Home Opener: Your Dix Stadium Guide
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Golden Flashes will open their 2025 football season Saturday when they host Merrimack College at Dix Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.

Antonio Gates Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumnus Antonio Gates was officially enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 2, delivering an emotional speech that highlighted his years as a Golden Flash and thanked the coaches who helped launch his improbable journey from college basketball to NFL stardom.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Alumni to Shine During Pro Football Hall of Fame Week
Two ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumni will be in the spotlight this week as the Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrates its Class of 2025, with Antonio Gates set for enshrinement Saturday and Mary Kay Cabot receiving prestigious recognition for her four decades of sports journalism excellence.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Alumna Wins Prestigious NFL Writing Award
Mary Kay Cabot's career covering Cleveland sports began with a simple internship at The Plain Dealer while she was a student at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½. More than 40 years later, that internship has led to the highest honor in professional football journalism.