Chelsea vs. Barcelona: An Upset for the Ages

Jeff Fitch  —  Apr 27, 2012

Tuesday night’s Champions League semi-final between Chelsea and Barcelona was a game for the ages, a four-goal thriller capped by a rare Fernando Torres goal that resulted in a Chelsea victory. It was a roller-coaster of emotion that took fans on an amazing and wildly unpredictable ride. But more than that, it signals the beginning of the end of Barcelona’s reign as kings of the football world.

The Awesomest Footballer You've Never Heard Of

Jeff Fitch  —  Apr 23, 2012

Though not a worldwide celebrity, Manchester's Paul Scholes gets the recognition that matters most. 

Journey to the Frozen Four: Part Three

Tina Chou  —  Apr 9, 2012

The final installment of Tina Chou's adventures in the frozen north.

ALUMNI PERSPECTIVES: Why I Hate Kentucky

Allie Perez  —  Apr 6, 2012

Kentucky’s men’s basketball team won it all a couple days ago, and I’m still in mourning. 

Journey to the Frozen Four: Part Two

Tina Chou  —  Apr 4, 2012

After two bus rides and a flight into Minneapolis, we finally reached our hotel in Duluth about 11 hours after departing Ithaca. Most of the day Thursday was spent practicing at the AMSOIL Arena for the first time and then getting ready for the Welcome Banquet!

Journey to the Frozen Four: Part One

Tina Chou  —  Apr 2, 2012

Sun Staff Photographer Tina Chou accompanied the Cornell women's hockey team to the 2012 Frozen Four in Duluth, Minnesota. This is her story.

ALUMNI PERSPECTIVES: "Ivy Wide, Ivy Pride?" Not Quite.

Jasmine Marcus  —  Mar 29, 2012

Despite the Ivy League connection, Jasmine Marcus '10 just could not bring herself to root for Harvard in the 2012 NCAA tournament.

MUSINGS: Is Pelé better than Messi?

AJ Ortiz  —  Mar 15, 2012

Since I did not have anything better to do, I watched FC Barcelona play against Bayer Leverkusen last Wednesday. Little did I know that I was about to witness one of the most impressive individual showings in the history of the game. 

OFF THE GRID: Questions for the Women's Lacrosse Captains

Reena Gilani  —  Mar 14, 2012

This week's Off the Grid features the four captains of the women's lacrosse team: Cacki Helmer, Shannon McHugh, Jessi Steinberg and Katie Kirk. 

ALUMNI PERSPECTIVES: The Disconnect for Cornell Grads

Allie Perez  —  Mar 13, 2012

Maybe it’s just me, but it’s hard out here for an alum. I’m not talking about jobs, rent, grad school, or the much higher drink prices in real life than in the Collegetown bubble. But the longer it’s been since graduation — the longer it’s been since the last time you saw your favorite Cornell team play at Lynah or Newman or Friedman — the harder it is to stay up-to-date on Red athletics.