Episode 6: Think QB is the most important position in sports? Think again

by Tolly Taylor & Aishwarya Kumar | Aug 24, 2016 | Sports, Topics

WASHINGTON — On the final episode (for now) of the podcast, we discuss the importance of captains in cricket. Cricket captains are unlike captains in any other sport — they direct, produce and anchor the show. American sports fans love to argue that the...

Episode 5: Why colonialism era cricket tournaments still exist

by Tolly Taylor & Aishwarya Kumar | Aug 23, 2016 | Sports

WASHINGTON — In the fifth episode of The Odd Couple, Tolly Taylor and Aishwarya Kumar talk about international teams and series. Tolly is baffled by the existence of bilateral tournaments and tries to compare The Ashes to Wimbledon. Is his comparison...

Epidose 4: fielder, wicket-keeper and Quidditch

by Tolly Taylor & Aishwarya Kumar | Aug 22, 2016 | Sports

WASHINGTON — In the fourth episode of The Odd Couple podcast, the duo tackle fielding. Complex terms and slang confuse Tolly Taylor. He ends up comparing wicket keeper to an important position in another sport. Let’s just say it’s got everything to...

Medill Sports Report: Unusual cricket story, Redskins training camp highlights

by Tolly Taylor & Aishwarya Kumar | Aug 18, 2016 | Sports, Topics

WASHINGTON — Tolly and Aishwarya break down the last week in sports. Aishwarya talks about a U.S. cricket team hopeful who switched continents to follow his dream. Tolly reflects on his two trips to Washington Redskins’ training...

Washington Redskins training camp concludes with healthy, confident team

by Tolly Taylor & Aishwarya Kumar | Aug 17, 2016 | Sports, Topics

RICHMOND,Va — The final day of Washington Redskins training camp featured a changed team–players looked comfortable running plays and almost everyone was back healthy. It marked a change from the first few days, especially for players like cornerback Josh...