MATTHEW MCCARTHY Managing Editor New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick has made a habit of capitalizing on the mistakes opposing teams make. If the Patriots can take advantage of the Atlanta...

Fordham University denied a student’s request for a service dog to live with her on campus, despite her documented disability with the Office of Disability Services. She submitted her request shortly...

This year’s matchup between the Fordham Rams and the Holy Cross Crusaders was special for both teams. The game marked the 31st annual Ram-Crusader Cup, which took place at Yankee Stadium in front of...

When the CMS department decided to cut ties with The Observer, we were foremost concerned with how we could report on the story, given our direct involvement in the events. We ultimately came to the decision...

“I just want to go out there and give it my all in everything I do.” That may seem like a generic statement from an athlete, but it’s truly how Jesse Bramble approaches football, school and his...

The 2016 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball tournament was filled with upsets by teams that had never even been to the Big Dance. In the opening round, Yale University’s Bulldogs, a team which had previously...

In 1996, Peyton Manning was accused of sexually assaulting a female trainer while he was attending the University of Tennessee (UT). The trainer, Jamie Naughright, alleged Manning of placing his genitalia...

For those looking for a fitness center, The Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center is the hidden gem of Upper West Side. The rec center has all the amenities one could ask for in a fitness center. From its...

THOMAS O’CALLAGHAN Staff Writer Following a near perfect season at 15–1, the Carolina Panthers have aspirations of hoisting this year’s Lombardi Trophy, and they seem to be the most complete team...

As Laura Paone, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’16, put it, “The Ram is life.” For Paone and Nick Endo, FCLC ’16, the Fordham Ram is more than a mascot; it is an embodiment of how they...

College sports are a multibillion-dollar industry that is fueled by student-athletes who dedicate hours of time each week to practices and games. These overworked players are entitled to the money they...

Whether it’s legal or not, sports betting happens – in copious sums. According to the Nevada Gaming Commission, in 2011, $3.2 billion was legally wagered in Nevada on various sports games. Adam Silver,...

On Aug. 26, Ahmad Brooks was charged with sexual battery. On Sept. 14, he was on the field for the San Francisco 49ers. Since 2012, seven players on the 49ers were arrested for charges ranging from driving...

School is upon us and that means the possible onset of the “freshman 15,” or the continuation thereof for returning upperclassmen. For college students with limited budgets and full schedules, finding...

For the first time in 50 years, the National Football League (NFL) draft was not held in New York City. In a move to expand the popularity of the draft, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell decided to have the...

The National Football League (NFL) made history on April 7 when it announced that Sarah Thomas would be a full-time referee, meaning she will be the first female to officiate full time during the...

The New York Jets played an embarrassing 17 weeks of football last season. After finishing 4-12, changes were made including both the Head Coach and General Manager being fired and the signing of high-profile...

With a win over the Florida Gators on March 7, the Kentucky Wildcats finished the regular season an uncontested 31-0. The Wildcats are the consensus number one team in the country, with the University...

The 2014 season was a disaster for the New York Giants, especially on the offensive side of the ball. With the ninth overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, the Giants will look to fill one of many holes...

With the trade deadline looming, the Brooklyn Nets are looking to relieve themselves of Brook Lopez’s contract, worth $16.7 million in 2016. Despite struggling on defense over the past two seasons, Lopez...