Softball team is runner-up in ECAC Div. III tournament
The Judges played valiantly, defeating Simmons College, 3-1, and Endicott College, 5-1, to force a decisive contest for the ECAC Division III New England softball crown. But Brandeis lost the final game to Endicott, 7-6, and finished the season with a 27-18 record.
Judges win one, lose one, advance in ECAC tourney
Brandeis defeated fifth-seed Rivier College, 7-5, in their opener Saturday, but bowed to No. 3 seed Endicott, 6-1, later in the day. The Judges will take on No. 7 seed Simmons College at 11 a.m. Sunday in an elimination game. The winner of that contest will face Endicott for the championship.
Miller hurls 3-hitter; softball team advances, 7-1
The senior pitcher was a star, striking out 11 and driving in the game-winning run as Brandeis advanced in the ECAC Division III New England Softball Championship Tournament. The Judges now will face Rivier College at 10 a.m. Saturday on Marcus Field.
Philly beats Bulls, ties up playoff series
Jrue Holiday scored 26 points, Lou Williams added 20 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Chicago 109-92 on Tuesday night to even their first-round series in the Bulls' first game since Derrick Rose's season-ending knee injury.
Chicago loves Paul Kahan, but the rest of the world is catching on, too.
Paul Kahan has been one of the top chefs in Chicago for years now. His dining empire covers a lot of ground from refined (Blackbird) to chic (avec) to indulgent (Publican) to opulent (The Violet Hour) to bare basics (Big Star). But Monday he'll have the chance to reach a new level, and win one of the highest honors in the food world.
Bulls clinch No. 1 seed in playoffs
John Lucas III scored a career-high 25 points, Joakim Noah had 13 points and 13 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls clinched the top overall seed in the NBA playoffs with a 107-75 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday night.
The Morning Drive Podcast: Thursday
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'Catch a game' with Oakland youth center this baseball season
Fresh off of having a successful grand opening last year, Chinatown youth center “The Spot” – located at 299 13th St. in Oakland - endured a minor setback.
