Sports Talk

Spring 2025
Victoria Dawson sitting in front of a pool with swimmers in the water behind her.

Home court advantage

Victoria Dawson ’16 levels the playing field

Spring 2024
Ultimate frisbee player throws a frisbee out on a field while standing on a metallic backdrop

Ultimate Ultimate

Ultimate Frisbee players share the spirit of the game

Fall 2023
Student with backward ballcap sitting at a desk with four color monitors.
Glimpse

Play by Play

Sports Journalism students get hands-on experience—and class credit—broadcasting live UMass athletics events

Spring 2023
A person in a basketball uniform stands on an empty court, holding a basketball under their arm.
Watch

The Right Spot

Sam Breen ’21, ’22MEd wants to high-five you

Fall 2022
Photo and graphic collage of soccer player.
Wow

Out of his comfort zone

The story of a soccer star

Spring 2022
Three women’s lacrosse players layered on top of green and yellow paint splattered background

Sticking Together

A new rule allows for an extra year of play—and learning

Fall 2021
Graphic of four hikers climbing a mountain.
watch

Inclusivity in the Outdoors

How two UMass graduate students are connecting the Latinx community to outdoor spaces

Summer 2021
Glass container with basketball court and empty stands.
Wow

The Roar of the Cardboard Crowd

How UMass Athletics dealt with no fans in the stands

Winter 2020
Watercolor graphic of girl kicking soccer ball.

A Sporting Chance

Leveling the playing field for children in sports