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2025 NHL WAG Jackets Ranking
By KATE THOMAS on June 2025
As the NHL playoffs near the end, it’s time to evaluate the most important part of playoff hockey: WAG jackets. For the past couple of…
Le Mans 2025 Fuels Economy and Greener Racing
By BENJAMIN YOU on June 2025
On June 14 and 15, 2025, the ninety-third edition of 24 Hours of Le Mans will roar to life at the 13.6-kilometer Circuit de la Sarthe, drawing a…
Jack Draper’s Rise to the Top
By LILY WANG on June 2025
Jack Draper has long been considered the next big star of British tennis, and he has climbed up the rankings over the past two years.…
The Worst Trade in Sports History
By HUGO TEMPLIER on May 2025
On February 2, 2025, Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, changing the basketball landscape forever. Before we examine it, though, what is…
Cooperstown’s Incomplete Story
By JACK PIERETTI on May 2025
Baseball is a game of numbers, history, and legacy. It is also constantly evolving, and like it or not, performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) are part of…
Heating Up The Ice At The 2025 NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Frozen Four Championships
By ANDREW GAO, MICHAEL QI on May 2025
Every year, the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four captures the attention of college hockey fans throughout the country, showcasing the determination, skill, and passion of student-athletes…
Every March, we lie to ourselves. We stare at the blank NCAA bracket like it’s a sacred puzzle, thinking: This is my year. We run…
Jannik Sinner’s Doping Scandal
By AIDEN XIE on April 2025
Jannik Sinner, the top men’s tennis player, has been banned from playing tournaments for three months. @janniksin on X Jannik Sinner’s doping scandal has sent…
Sports as a Major
By KATE THOMAS on April 2025
College sports have shifted recently, with athletes now being able to be compensated for their name, image, and likeness. Now that some student-athletes can make…
Frank Robinson: Underrated and Understated
By JONAH GILLIS on April 2025
Frank Robinson in the aftermath of unleashing a mighty swing. Getty Images At the 1972 World Series, Jackie Robinson voiced his wish for a black…
Competitive Hobby Horsing: A Serious Sport
By JONAH JACOBSTEIN on April 2025
Competitive hobby horsing is a unique (and silly) sport where participants simulate horseback riding using a hobby horse: a handcrafted or store-bought toy horse mounted…
Tennessee Relay Shatters Two NCAA Records
By LEA TESCHL on April 2025
The Vols shattered the NCAA 200 Free relay record at the SEC Championships. University of Tennessee Disclaimer: This article refers to events that take place…
How Sports Gambling Overtook America
By OWEN KINNEY on March 2025
Odds board at a Las Vegas sportsbook. Wikimedia Commons In May of 2018, the 1992 law banning sports betting was overturned in the Supreme Court…
Striking Gold: Ithaca’s Unified Bowling Team Rolls as One
By ZADIE WANG on March 2025
Sports teams at IHS are known for their competitiveness. The environment can feel restrictive and stressful, from tryouts to cuts to the hypercompetitive nature of…
Recapping Super Bowl LIX
By JONAH JACOBSTEIN on March 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX. Sports Pulse On February 9, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City…
2025 MLB Preview and Predictions
By JONAH GILLIS on March 2025
Disclaimer: This article was written prior to the end of the MLB offseason and thus may not cover some key trades and signings made after…
Gretchen Walsh Breaks an Unbelievable Eleven World Records
By LEA TESCHL on February 2025
Gretchen Walsh celebrates after breaking another world record. Peter H. Blick From December 10 to 15, the best swimmers from around the world gathered in…
Ichiro: A Baseball Revolutionary
By JONAH GILLIS on February 2025
Ichiro lifts his bat in an iconic pose. AP On January 21, Ichiro Suzuki will officially be announced as an elected member of the Baseball…
Recapping Dancing with the Stars
By ASHLEY PARK on February 2025
Dancing with the Stars” (DWTS) Season thirty-three captivated audiences, as it featured two Olympians: gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and rugby sevens player Ilona Maher. Their participation…
The NASCAR Playoff Debate: A Champion’s Hot Streak or Seasonal Strength?
By JACK PIERETTI on December 2024
Joey Logano celebrates after winning the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race. Chris Graythen/Getty Images The NASCAR Cup Series Championship stands out from other motorsports…
Recapping the 2024 Swimming World Cup
By LILY WANG on December 2024
Leon Marchand and Kate Douglass celebrate their victories at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup on November 1. Kevin Lim On October 18, the top…
One of a Kind Player, One of a Kind Team: Shohei Ohtani and The Los Angeles Dodgers
By ANDREW GAO, OWEN KINNEY on December 2024
Shohei Ohtani after hitting a home run. Ashley Landis/AP Shohei Ohtani: Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese hitting and pitching sensation and the biggest name in Major…
Pickleball vs. Tennis
By AIDEN XIE on November 2024
Pickleball has quickly emerged as the fastest growing sport in the United States, boasting an explosive 223.5 percent growth rate over the last three years…
My Take On Extreme Sports
By OLIVIA HAO on November 2024
Extreme sports are physical activities that incorporate an element of danger and risk. Every year, there are about 490 million people around the world who…
A Chat with Varsity Soccer Player Tanner Kratil
By AARON MARTINEZ on November 2024
Tanner Kratil is ready to kick during a game against Elmira. Theo Tuori Aaron Martinez ’26: Could you introduce yourself and tell me a little…
2024-25 NBA Season Preview and Predictions
By JONAH GILLIS on October 2024
Anthony Edwards guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Fadeaway World. The next season of the National Basketball Association (NBA) opens with two games on October 22, and the…