Appreciating the Duke bubble
Duke, and colleges and universities in general, are often criticized for being out of touch with the real world. An insulated bubble, if you will, isolated from the happenings in the world around it.
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Duke, and colleges and universities in general, are often criticized for being out of touch with the real world. An insulated bubble, if you will, isolated from the happenings in the world around it.
It was nothing but heartbreak for the Blue Devils Saturday at Arlotta Stadium, the product of self-inflicted wounds that left behind a bitter taste.
Lisa Borders, Trinity ’79, is the former vice President of Global Community Affairs at the Coca-Cola Company and a member of the Duke Board of Trustees. On March 21, Borders began her role as the fourth president of the WNBA, where she will report to fellow Duke alum and NBA commissioner Adam Silver, Trinity ’84. The Chronicle’s Cassie Calvert spoke with Borders about her perspective on the WNBA and memories of Duke. Their conversation has been condensed for clarity.
The Blue Devils' hot streak came to a halt Sunday afternoon, as Maddy Acton's career day was not enough to carry Duke back from a big halftime deficit at the Carrier Dome.
After hitting the road during spring break for a successful trip to the Northeast, the Blue Devils return home looking to extend their longest winning streak of the season and remain perfect in ACC play.
When the Blue Devils dropped a surprising one-goal contest to Elon Feb. 25, they rebounded by doubling up then-No. 16 Pennsylvania a few days later, notching their first win of the season against a ranked opponent.
Wake Forest: 11-19, 2-16 in the ACC
After suffering a humbling loss to Elon Thursday evening, the Blue Devils regrouped with a big win Sunday to get back on track with their first win of the year against a ranked opponent and first victory since Feb. 12.
Learning comes from experience—as the cliché goes—and the young Blue Devils were reminded Saturday night that some lessons come more difficultly than others.
These days, it feels like being a woman and being an NFL fan are mutually exclusive.
College lacrosse is a small world after all.
After losing six starters from a team that advanced to the semifinal round of both the ACC tournament and NCAA tournament last season, it would be easy to write off Duke's 2016 season as a rebuilding year. Posting a roster that includes 12 freshmen and many players who have not seen substantial playing time in their college career, the team is certainly young.
Duke alumna Laura Gentile,Trinity '94, knows sports. As a junior, she led the field hockey team to the first NCAA tournament appearance in program history. Now senior vice president for espnW and women’s initiatives at ESPN, Gentile actively shapes how women connect to sports—both as fans and athletes themselves. The Chronicle’s Cassie Calvert spoke with Gentile about her goals for espnW and memories of Duke. Their conversation has been condensed for clarity.
As the All-Star game approaches, a number of former Blue Devils are making their presence felt in the association. The Blue Zone takes a look at how the former Duke stars have performed of late:
CARY, N.C.—After missing the postseason last year for the first time since 2002, Duke's unlikely journey through the NCAA tournament came to an end one win shy of history Sunday.
CARY, N.C.—The Cinderella story for the Blue Devils continued Friday night at WakeMed Soccer Park as they defeated reigning national champion Florida State 2-0 in the semifinals of the College Cup.
After suffering a 74-63 loss to Kentucky Tuesday, Duke returns to action in the 2K Classic—benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project—Friday. The Blue Devils will travel to New York City to face Virginia Commonwealth at 7:30 p.m at Madison Square Garden, a venue that has historically been friendly to Duke. Here are some keys to the game for Friday’s contest:
Although the Blue Devils have never faced off against Florida Gulf Coast, head coach Robbie Church is very familiar with Duke’s second-round NCAA tournament opponent.
Although the Blue Devils have fallen on tough times on the gridiron this season, a handful of former Duke standouts are making their impact felt on the next level.
“I just think that sports are stupid and anyone who likes them is just a lesser person.”