NBA All-Star Weekend has become a shell of its former self. This is an opinion becoming increasingly popular among NBA fans, evident by lessened interest on social media and relatively low ratings for the All-Star game itself. Each event could drastically be improved with changes both large and small to […]
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Sports round-up: What you missed week of Feb. 14
Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA scoring record In just 126 career games, University of Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark set a new mark for points scored with 3,569 and counting for NCAA women’s basketball. The record was previously held by University of Washington alumni and WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum, who scored 3,527 […]
NBA trades may seem underwhelming but could affect the playoffs
Last week’s NBA trade deadline may not have had any blockbuster moves, but the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets and plenty of other teams around the association certainly made some important roster changes. Here’s a recap of some of the league’s biggest deals: The Knicks, who sit at 33-21, have […]
Sports round-up: What you missed week of Feb. 7
Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII Led by superstar Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl for the second consecutive season. The Chiefs took down the San Francisco 49ers in overtime, 25-22, to win their third ring of the Mahomes era. The win also gives head […]
Sports round-up: What you missed week of Jan. 31
World Cup final comes to MetLife Stadium The FIFA World Cup announced Sunday that MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Jets and New York Giants, will host the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The venue gives the World Cup the opportunity to have the largest attendance […]
Column: The NBA has to decide the type of league they want to be
Last week, with eight seconds left in overtime vs. the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges drained a 3-pointer, which would go on to be the game-winner. Few achieve this late-game heroism, and it’s often a talent reserved for a star player who is the face of an organization. […]
Clippers go all in, Harden’s trade threatens player empowerment
James Harden has forced his way out of Philadelphia, making the Los Angeles Clippers his fourth team in four seasons. The inability for a player of his magnitude to remain with one franchise leaves the future of the NBA uncertain. Will the next young stars follow Harden’s path, or will […]
NBA introduces a new layer of entertainment
The National Basketball Association (NBA) added a new in-season tournament to the regular season, bringing more engagement from players and fans. The NBA is back in full swing, and with it comes the new in-season tournament. Starting on Nov. 3, the tournament began with teams playing their first of four […]
The new season offers hope for Knicks and Nets fans
With the start of the NBA season just days away, fans of the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks have a lot to look forward to. From bright young talent to high expectations for the teams’ stars, here are some key predictions for the 2023-2024 season. The Nets are […]
Column: Saudi spending cause for concern among other pro leagues
The emergence of the Saudi Pro League (SPL) as a competitor to the most popular European soccer leagues has come about quickly. Their rise to prominence has undoubtedly come from the acquisition of some of the world’s top players ahead of the current season. This wave of purchases was spearheaded […]