Sports
Bayer Leverkusen’s Chance to Make History
Unpacking what has made Bayer Leverkusen’s stellar 23/24 campaign so far possible.
New Generation of All-Stars
In this year’s NBA All-Star game, multiple players made their All-Star debut, introducing a new generation of talented players in the league.
Super Bowl 58: Reconciling Analytics with Decision-Making on the Field
By Siddhartha Mutha, Jack Cheng, Jared Lee, Jayden Wang, Wai Sum Fong
The analytical perspective coming into Super Bowl 58, and the fan base dynamics that shaped the post-season NFL discussion.
Blue Cards: Making the Sport Worse or Shaping the Future Game
By Stefan Broge
An overview of soccer’s new blue card concept and why we shouldn’t be so quick to judge it.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Chance to Make History
Unpacking what has made Bayer Leverkusen’s stellar 23/24 campaign so far possible.
The 2024 Stadium Series: A Triumph for the NHL and New York
By Kai Russell
The 2024 Stadium Series drew record attendance and viewership, indicating the continued growth of hockey in New York.
Klopp, You’ll Never Walk Alone
Klopp’s legacy as a Liverpool manager will forever be remembered even when he departs.
If Your Favorite Team Sucks, They Won’t Be Getting Better
This year’s many terrible sports teams, whether tanking or just bad, will not be saved by just a number one draft pick.
The Most Controversial Yet Beloved UFC Fighter
Sean Strickland’s enormous popularity inside and outside of MMA due to his controversial statements and why that makes him the current biggest star in the UFC.
Spotlighting The 2024 Australian Open
By Jayden Wang
The 2024 Australian Open is a sign of the beginning of the end of the Big 3’s dominance, feeding on the energy and passion of the next generation of talent.
Unpacking the Saudi Pro League
The rapid rise of the Saudi Pro League over the last year has divided many opinions around the soccer world, and is perhaps an indication that money can’t buy everything.
Manchester City’s Ginger Dynamo
By Stefan Broge
Kevin De Bruyne’s recent stint out of the Manchester City squad has caused some to forget his utter brilliance.
Sports and the Two Sides of Feminism
The inclusion of transgender women in sports competitions must not come at the expense of cisgender women.
Dominating the Sea: The Pirates Parted the Waters to Become City Champions
The boys’ swimming and diving team scored big in their recent 2023-2024 season, becoming city champions and “Division A” high point scorers, as well as featuring individual records and awards and showing a true extension of Stuyvesant’s hard work in academics to success in sports ability.
The Future of the Phoenix
By Evan Wong
After a tough season, the Phoenix are confident in their young players to bring the team to new heights next year.
The Stuyvesant Storm Strikes Again
By Eli Lifton
Despite the record, the Storm have had a generally successful season and the future is bright.
Season in Review: Girls’ Table Tennis
The Peglegs have undoubtedly broken expectations the past few years, but the team may need to look into revisions if they want to continue their dominance across the city.
Captains of Change: Redefining Stuy Athletics
Meet Ava Quarles and Kaeden Ruparel, longtime Sports editors of The Spectator and superstar captains of their respective sports teams!
The FA Cup—A Fourth Round to Remember
By Ben Rudinski
Overall, while the fourth round of the FA Cup produced some relatively dull results, it provided storylines such as Maidstone United that will be anticipated until the fifth round commences in late February.
The Africa Cup of Nations: A Review
By Jack Cao
Join The Spectator as we recap the storylines and spectacular moments that Africa’s biggest tournament has had to offer.
New Look Knicks
The Knicks look to advance their playoff efforts with a trade for Raptors OG Anunoby.
The Dawn of the Premier League
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
With feeder countries and leagues producing bucket-loads of talent, most of this money spent went toward young players with quality, and this talent has been showcased throughout the results of many teams during this season.
The King With No Cup
By Khush Wadhwa
With feeder countries and leagues producing bucket-loads of talent, most of this money spent went toward young players with quality, and this talent has been showcased throughout the results of many teams during this season.
The Flight to Victory
By Kaileen So
Stuyvesant’s girls’ golf team, the Birdies, were able to continue their dominance as they pulled off the feat of going undefeated and claiming the title of back-to-back city champions.
Wrestling to the Top
By Christopher Shen, Haowen Yan
The Spartans are back with a renewed roster and even more determination to be at the top of their division.
Foul? Nah, No Foul For You.
Disgruntled fans often criticize referees for their foul calls, but are these calls actually legitimate?
The Golden State Fails to Shine
By Evan Wong
But with aging stars, off-court issues, and recurring poor playmaking, the Warriors are beginning to disappoint fans as they play like shells of their former selves.
How Not to Drown
By Frederik Schutz, Yashna Patel
Stuyvesant’s boys’ varsity swim captain Yitao (Tommy) Wang teaches us how not to drown.
The Deserved Sparring Ticket
By Christopher Shen, Haowen Yan
The Stuyvesant boys’ varsity fencing team, the Cobras, has been leading with another near-perfect season. After two undefeated seasons and a second-place finish last year, the current roster has locked down a well-deserved spot within their divisional playoffs.
Resilient Mimbas Remain Optimistic After an Early End to Their Fall Season
By Jack Cao
Despite a season that ended prematurely, the Stuyvesant Mimbas showed a lot of character in their campaign and are still looking set for the future.
Girona: La Liga’s Shock Title Contender
By Ben Rudinski
But as the season unfolds, one thing is certain: Girona is sure to pose a challenge to the title aspirations of football giants like Barcelona and Real Madrid, potentially making a lasting impact on La Liga for decades to come.
A New Chapter: Cricket World Cup 2023
By Saradindu Ahmed, Soham Mukherjee
Amidst the thrilling clashes and unexpected upsets, the 2023 Cricket World Cup unfolds as a spectacle of skill, determination, and national pride, captivating audiences worldwide and defining a new era in the sport.
Bowling Over the Competition
By Kai Russell
Despite a second-round playoff exit, the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity bowling team made major strides in a season that saw them place first in their division.
Dominating the Sea: The Pirates Parted the Waters to Become City Champions
The boys’ swimming and diving team scored big in their recent 2023-2024 season, becoming city champions and “Division A” high point scorers, as well as featuring individual records and awards and showing a true extension of Stuyvesant’s hard work in academics to success in sports ability.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Chance to Make History
Unpacking what has made Bayer Leverkusen’s stellar 23/24 campaign so far possible.
New Generation of All-Stars
In this year’s NBA All-Star game, multiple players made their All-Star debut, introducing a new generation of talented players in the league.
The Future of the Phoenix
By Evan Wong
After a tough season, the Phoenix are confident in their young players to bring the team to new heights next year.
Super Bowl 58: Reconciling Analytics with Decision-Making on the Field
By Siddhartha Mutha, Jack Cheng, Jared Lee, Jayden Wang, Wai Sum Fong
The analytical perspective coming into Super Bowl 58, and the fan base dynamics that shaped the post-season NFL discussion.
Blue Cards: Making the Sport Worse or Shaping the Future Game
By Stefan Broge
An overview of soccer’s new blue card concept and why we shouldn’t be so quick to judge it.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Chance to Make History
Unpacking what has made Bayer Leverkusen’s stellar 23/24 campaign so far possible.
The Stuyvesant Storm Strikes Again
By Eli Lifton
Despite the record, the Storm have had a generally successful season and the future is bright.
Season in Review: Girls’ Table Tennis
The Peglegs have undoubtedly broken expectations the past few years, but the team may need to look into revisions if they want to continue their dominance across the city.
The 2024 Stadium Series: A Triumph for the NHL and New York
By Kai Russell
The 2024 Stadium Series drew record attendance and viewership, indicating the continued growth of hockey in New York.
Captains of Change: Redefining Stuy Athletics
Meet Ava Quarles and Kaeden Ruparel, longtime Sports editors of The Spectator and superstar captains of their respective sports teams!
The FA Cup—A Fourth Round to Remember
By Ben Rudinski
Overall, while the fourth round of the FA Cup produced some relatively dull results, it provided storylines such as Maidstone United that will be anticipated until the fifth round commences in late February.
Klopp, You’ll Never Walk Alone
Klopp’s legacy as a Liverpool manager will forever be remembered even when he departs.
If Your Favorite Team Sucks, They Won’t Be Getting Better
This year’s many terrible sports teams, whether tanking or just bad, will not be saved by just a number one draft pick.
The Most Controversial Yet Beloved UFC Fighter
Sean Strickland’s enormous popularity inside and outside of MMA due to his controversial statements and why that makes him the current biggest star in the UFC.
Spotlighting The 2024 Australian Open
By Jayden Wang
The 2024 Australian Open is a sign of the beginning of the end of the Big 3’s dominance, feeding on the energy and passion of the next generation of talent.
The Africa Cup of Nations: A Review
By Jack Cao
Join The Spectator as we recap the storylines and spectacular moments that Africa’s biggest tournament has had to offer.
Unpacking the Saudi Pro League
The rapid rise of the Saudi Pro League over the last year has divided many opinions around the soccer world, and is perhaps an indication that money can’t buy everything.
Manchester City’s Ginger Dynamo
By Stefan Broge
Kevin De Bruyne’s recent stint out of the Manchester City squad has caused some to forget his utter brilliance.
New Look Knicks
The Knicks look to advance their playoff efforts with a trade for Raptors OG Anunoby.
Against All Scorecards: Shavkat Rakhmonov’s Rise to Contendership
How 2023 was the breakout year for UFC fighter, Shavkat Rakhmonov, as he went from dark horse to fan favorite and one fight away from a title shot.
𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘩𝘢𝘮: A Superstar Story
By Duncan Park
Netflix’s documentary 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘩𝘢𝘮 details the career of the iconic man on and off the field.
The Flight to Victory
By Kaileen So
Stuyvesant’s girls’ golf team, the Birdies, were able to continue their dominance as they pulled off the feat of going undefeated and claiming the title of back-to-back city champions.
Sports and the Two Sides of Feminism
The inclusion of transgender women in sports competitions must not come at the expense of cisgender women.
Wrestling to the Top
By Christopher Shen, Haowen Yan
The Spartans are back with a renewed roster and even more determination to be at the top of their division.
Foul? Nah, No Foul For You.
Disgruntled fans often criticize referees for their foul calls, but are these calls actually legitimate?
Playing a Sport Where Nobody Wins
Behind all the smiling team photos, in-action shots, and glimpses of sportsmanship, some experience a dark side of sports.
The Golden State Fails to Shine
By Evan Wong
But with aging stars, off-court issues, and recurring poor playmaking, the Warriors are beginning to disappoint fans as they play like shells of their former selves.
How Not to Drown
By Frederik Schutz, Yashna Patel
Stuyvesant’s boys’ varsity swim captain Yitao (Tommy) Wang teaches us how not to drown.
The Deserved Sparring Ticket
By Christopher Shen, Haowen Yan
The Stuyvesant boys’ varsity fencing team, the Cobras, has been leading with another near-perfect season. After two undefeated seasons and a second-place finish last year, the current roster has locked down a well-deserved spot within their divisional playoffs.
Resilient Mimbas Remain Optimistic After an Early End to Their Fall Season
By Jack Cao
Despite a season that ended prematurely, the Stuyvesant Mimbas showed a lot of character in their campaign and are still looking set for the future.
Girona: La Liga’s Shock Title Contender
By Ben Rudinski
But as the season unfolds, one thing is certain: Girona is sure to pose a challenge to the title aspirations of football giants like Barcelona and Real Madrid, potentially making a lasting impact on La Liga for decades to come.
A New Chapter: Cricket World Cup 2023
By Saradindu Ahmed, Soham Mukherjee
Amidst the thrilling clashes and unexpected upsets, the 2023 Cricket World Cup unfolds as a spectacle of skill, determination, and national pride, captivating audiences worldwide and defining a new era in the sport.
The Dawn of the Premier League
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
With feeder countries and leagues producing bucket-loads of talent, most of this money spent went toward young players with quality, and this talent has been showcased throughout the results of many teams during this season.
The King With No Cup
By Khush Wadhwa
With feeder countries and leagues producing bucket-loads of talent, most of this money spent went toward young players with quality, and this talent has been showcased throughout the results of many teams during this season.