After hard-fought campaigns that included injuries, illness, trades and a new arena atmosphere, the Devils, Rangers and Islanders clinched spots in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in the same year since the ’06-’07 season. Disregarding the fact that the team out on Long Island wasn’t in a […]
Author: ALEX LAMATTINA
Countries prepare their best players for World Baseball Classic
Baseball is back as spring training is fully underway, and fans are eager for the season to get going on March 30. But before MLB Opening Day is upon us, the best from each nation will represent their countries in the World Baseball Classic (WBC). Last played in 2017 in […]
NHL trades build anticipation for season
As the National Hockey League (NHL) season kicks into high gear after the All-Star break last month, the league is separated by a significant divide: the buyers and the sellers. Buying teams are playoff-bound, looking to acquire a player or two that can put them over the edge. The sellers, […]
N.Y. teams show promise for upcoming MLB season
The flat, rugged fields of grass in massive stadiums have become desolate. After what was such an exciting NFL season, where should our attention shift from here? The baseball diamond has entered the chat, and with new faces in new places, including both contending New York teams, the 2023 MLB […]
Social media regulations may loosen pending Supreme Court decision
Over the last decade and a half, social media has completely torn down and rebuilt the ways in which we connect and interact with each other. Soon, however, it’s possible platforms and their regulatory practices could open a new chapter after time on Capitol Hill. The Supreme Court will be […]
Prosecutors in Baldwin trial misattribute blame
Actor Alec Baldwin has been charged with manslaughter after accidentally setting off a loaded gun on the set of “Rust,” killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. The film was being shot in New Mexico when Baldwin, who was both an actor and producer of the film, shot […]
USMNT ducks call to protest homophobic Qatari legislation
After eight long, excruciating years without being in the FIFA World Cup, the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) has finally returned after failing to qualify in 2018. This time around, the U.S. is making a statement about the tournament’s host country, Qatar. The team is wearing pride color badges on […]
Gender reveal party wreaks ecological havoc
It has become a trend over the last few years for couples and expectant parents to add some excitement to revealing their child’s gender. Whacking baseballs filled with blue or pink powder, balloons, smoke bombs and even combining the reveal with a baby shower are all harmless, innovative activities soon-to-be […]
NHL season kicks off for Rangers, Devils, Islanders
American sports are about to be in full-swing. Football is a quarter of the way through its season, MLB playoffs have begun and basketball will be starting soon. Along with all that, the NHL season starts this week, and the 2022-23 campaign has big expectations. Let’s take a look at […]
Patagonia CEO passes reins to non-profit
For the last few decades, Earth and its climate have been steadily declining, awakening a movement for better care and awareness to keep the planet clean. Last week, that movement gained an unexpected but powerful ally. Yvon Chouinard, the longtime CEO of the clothing company Patagonia, announced on Sept. 14 […]