Athletics

Is North America ready for the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America, and the security, transportation, and energy infrastructure in each host city will need to achieve peak…

by Molly Callahan June 21, 2018

How video technology could change the 2018 World Cup

The 2018 World Cup in Russia is underway, and this year, there will be a new addition to the referee staff—a system of Video Assistant…

by Sophia Fox-Sowell June 14, 2018

Northeastern’s baseball team posted a record-breaking season. They’re just getting started.

After posting its best regular season record ever, Northeastern’s baseball team is competing in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2003. On Friday,…

by Molly Callahan June 1, 2018

After posting best regular season in team history, Northeastern baseball sets sights on NCAA Tournament

The Huskies are on the verge of an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. All they have to do is win the Colonial Athletic Association…

by Jason Kornwitz May 22, 2018

As an athlete, Tramaine Shaw led track and field to a conference championship. As coach, she just won its next one.

Northeastern men’s and women’s track and field teams recently won their conference championships. But in that moment, interim head coach Tramaine Shaw was so focused…

by Greg St. Martin May 16, 2018

The ‘curse of the Beanpot’ broken, three Northeastern hockey players relive their 1988 glory

For Rob Cowie, Bruce Racine, and David O'Brien, Northeastern's defeat of crosstown rival Boston University in the 2018 Beanpot Championship brought a jolt of pride…

by Jason Kornwitz May 10, 2018

Meet the sail designer who produced a transatlantic speed record and two America’s Cup victories

As one of the top sail designers in the world, JB Braun, E'85, has powered some of the biggest, fastest, and most advanced sailing machines…

by Bill Ibelle April 27, 2018

Professor leads physical therapy care at Boston Marathon

David Nolan started volunteering at the Boston Marathon 16 years ago—and he never left. For the past decade or so, he’s overseen the entire psychical…

by Greg St. Martin April 12, 2018

Husky history: Northeastern’s Adam Gaudette wins Hobey Baker Award

Gaudette, who helped Northeastern win its first men’s hockey Beanpot title in 30 years, was named the 2018 Hobey Baker Award winner on Friday night,…

by Greg St. Martin April 9, 2018

Baseball team strives to be 'fearless' this season

Head coach Mike Glavine likes what he sees out of the Huskies so far this season, as Northeastern gets into the swing of conference play…

by Greg St. Martin April 3, 2018