Sports
Sports Nutrition: What Powers Elite Athletes
The impact of proper sports nutrition on athletic performance and recovery.
Golden Tempo and the Gendered Structure of Sports Leadership
By Nina Benson
What Cherie DeVaux’s Kentucky Derby win as the first female trainer reveals about the lack of female power in sports.
Sawe Makes Marathon History
By Ashley Mui
Sebastian Sawe made marathon history by breaking the two-hour barrier at the 2026 London Marathon.
The Celtics’ Unexpected Success This Season
By Logan Brown
The Celtics’ impressive performance this year was driven by great coaching and unlikely players stepping up into important roles.
New Stadiums and Their (Lack Of) Public Transportation
New stadiums, of all sports and sizes, are popping up across the US, but many fail to include adequate transportation options.
The Hall of Fame’s Bizarre Bill Belichick Snub
By Anay Shandilya, Logan Brown
The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s inability to induct one of the greatest head coaches in NFL history tarnishes the organization’s reputation.
Greyducks Bring Home Gold
By Ashley Mui
After years of coming up just short, the Stuyvesant boys track and field team came back stronger this season to win the Indoor Borough Championship by a wide margin.
NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament Recap
By Angelica Pan
A recap of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball season, and what to expect moving into the next season.
My NFL Honors Picks
These are my personal picks for the NFL Honors awards that will be announced on February 5, 2026.
Super Bowl LX Predictions
The Spectator’s Sports Department predicts the outcome of Super Bowl LX, played on February 8 between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
The Uncertain Future of Golden State
The Warriors are in a tough position with a recent Jimmy Butler injury and a lack of help for point guard Stephen Curry, and must consider a rebuild.
What Shohei Ohtani Still Needs to Become the Greatest
Shohei Ohtani has already cemented himself in history as one of baseball’s most unique talents.
Sticky Fingers, Stronger Bonds: The Captains of Stuyvesant’s Ultimate Frisbee Team
This year’s captains, juniors Carter Kuo, Ryan Soon, and Max Xiao, share how they started their Ultimate Frisbee journeys, what challenges the team faces, and how Ultimate Frisbee continues to shape their high-school experiences.
The Whole Franchise is Consistent
By Max Schwartz
A deep dive into the OKC Thunder’s unparalleled meteoric rise to success and how they got here, along with a glimpse into the future—we will probably have to get used to seeing the blue and orange in the playoffs.
The Underdog Rises: Gotham FC are Champions Once Again
By Janice Chen
A look into New York’s 2025 NWSL Championship.
2025-26 Formula 1 Season Recap
By Jiho Lee
The 2025-26 Formula 1 season was defined by intense championship battles, standout performances, and unexpected twists that kept fans on edge until the final race.
The Positive Mentality
By Nathan Lee
Meet Jacob Mui, co-captain of Stuyvesant’s varsity baseball team, the Peglegs.
World Baseball Classic Overview
By Angelica Pan
A summary of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, in which Venezuela took the win over the United States.
Gold, Bold, and Breaking the Mold: Alysa Liu’s Rise to the Top
How Alysa Liu’s gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics is changing history.
The High Price of Low Ethics: Inside the NBA’s Mafia-Linked Betting Scheme
A look at the recent FBI illegal gambling investigations in connection with prominent NBA players and what it implies for the future of sports betting.
Forging the Spartans: Boys’ Wrestling Rebuilds for the New Season
By Sophia Chen
As the Spartans adjust to a tougher division and an inexperienced roster, the season has become a test of whether individual achievements and accelerated training can compensate for limited varsity experience.
Inside the Storm
By Sophia Chen
Meet Kobe Lee, small forward of the Stuyvesant varsity basketball team, the Storm!
Strikes, Spares, and Spartans
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
Stuyvesant’s boys’ bowling team, the Spartans, reflect on the 2025–2026 season.
Peglegs Reach The Finals in a Historic Season
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
The boys’ soccer team, the Peglegs, reflect on a season where they reached the PSAL finals for the first time in team history.
Serving Up Shih
Meet Sophie Shih, captain of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity tennis team, the Lady Lobsters!
The Vixens’ Valiant Victories
The Vixens, Stuyvesant’s Girl Varsity Volleyball team, reflects on an undefeated season as they embark on a playoffs campaign.
He Was Averaging 40
By Max Schwartz
James Harden’s career in the making, focusing on his generational run during the 2018-2019 season.
The Centennial Season Preview
The New York Rangers enter their centennial season seeking to win the franchise’s fifth Stanley Cup after a summer full of changes.
The Clock Is Ticking for the WNBA
By Janice Chen
A look into the WNBA CBA negotiations between the players and the league.
Hype vs. Hard Work: How Consistency is Being Overshadowed by Glamour
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ended with Yamal in second place and Raphinha in fifth, displaying how youth stardom is increasingly appreciated more than established veterans.
No TD without JD
By Sophia Chen
Meet Jonathan David, captain of the Stuyvesant varsity football team, the Peglegs!
The Las Vegas Raiders’ Bright Future
(One sentence summary of your article): Coming off another losing season, the Las Vegas Raiders begin their shift to a new and much more promising era as we consider their coaching changes and immense talent.
Sports Nutrition: What Powers Elite Athletes
The impact of proper sports nutrition on athletic performance and recovery.
Golden Tempo and the Gendered Structure of Sports Leadership
By Nina Benson
What Cherie DeVaux’s Kentucky Derby win as the first female trainer reveals about the lack of female power in sports.
Sawe Makes Marathon History
By Ashley Mui
Sebastian Sawe made marathon history by breaking the two-hour barrier at the 2026 London Marathon.
The Positive Mentality
By Nathan Lee
Meet Jacob Mui, co-captain of Stuyvesant’s varsity baseball team, the Peglegs.
The Celtics’ Unexpected Success This Season
By Logan Brown
The Celtics’ impressive performance this year was driven by great coaching and unlikely players stepping up into important roles.
World Baseball Classic Overview
By Angelica Pan
A summary of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, in which Venezuela took the win over the United States.
New Stadiums and Their (Lack Of) Public Transportation
New stadiums, of all sports and sizes, are popping up across the US, but many fail to include adequate transportation options.
The Hall of Fame’s Bizarre Bill Belichick Snub
By Anay Shandilya, Logan Brown
The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s inability to induct one of the greatest head coaches in NFL history tarnishes the organization’s reputation.
Greyducks Bring Home Gold
By Ashley Mui
After years of coming up just short, the Stuyvesant boys track and field team came back stronger this season to win the Indoor Borough Championship by a wide margin.
Gold, Bold, and Breaking the Mold: Alysa Liu’s Rise to the Top
How Alysa Liu’s gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics is changing history.
NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament Recap
By Angelica Pan
A recap of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball season, and what to expect moving into the next season.
My NFL Honors Picks
These are my personal picks for the NFL Honors awards that will be announced on February 5, 2026.
Super Bowl LX Predictions
The Spectator’s Sports Department predicts the outcome of Super Bowl LX, played on February 8 between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
The Uncertain Future of Golden State
The Warriors are in a tough position with a recent Jimmy Butler injury and a lack of help for point guard Stephen Curry, and must consider a rebuild.
What Shohei Ohtani Still Needs to Become the Greatest
Shohei Ohtani has already cemented himself in history as one of baseball’s most unique talents.
Sticky Fingers, Stronger Bonds: The Captains of Stuyvesant’s Ultimate Frisbee Team
This year’s captains, juniors Carter Kuo, Ryan Soon, and Max Xiao, share how they started their Ultimate Frisbee journeys, what challenges the team faces, and how Ultimate Frisbee continues to shape their high-school experiences.
The Whole Franchise is Consistent
By Max Schwartz
A deep dive into the OKC Thunder’s unparalleled meteoric rise to success and how they got here, along with a glimpse into the future—we will probably have to get used to seeing the blue and orange in the playoffs.
The Underdog Rises: Gotham FC are Champions Once Again
By Janice Chen
A look into New York’s 2025 NWSL Championship.
2025-26 Formula 1 Season Recap
By Jiho Lee
The 2025-26 Formula 1 season was defined by intense championship battles, standout performances, and unexpected twists that kept fans on edge until the final race.
Here Comes the Storm
By Erin Goggin, Rafael Zornoza
What’s in store for Stuyvesant’s varsity basketball team, the Storm? Delve into how team attitudes are shaping player performance this season.
Forging the Spartans: Boys’ Wrestling Rebuilds for the New Season
By Sophia Chen
As the Spartans adjust to a tougher division and an inexperienced roster, the season has become a test of whether individual achievements and accelerated training can compensate for limited varsity experience.
Inside the Storm
By Sophia Chen
Meet Kobe Lee, small forward of the Stuyvesant varsity basketball team, the Storm!
Strikes, Spares, and Spartans
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
Stuyvesant’s boys’ bowling team, the Spartans, reflect on the 2025–2026 season.
Peglegs Reach The Finals in a Historic Season
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
The boys’ soccer team, the Peglegs, reflect on a season where they reached the PSAL finals for the first time in team history.
Serving Up Shih
Meet Sophie Shih, captain of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity tennis team, the Lady Lobsters!
The Vixens’ Valiant Victories
The Vixens, Stuyvesant’s Girl Varsity Volleyball team, reflects on an undefeated season as they embark on a playoffs campaign.
The High Price of Low Ethics: Inside the NBA’s Mafia-Linked Betting Scheme
A look at the recent FBI illegal gambling investigations in connection with prominent NBA players and what it implies for the future of sports betting.
The Knicks’ Next Chapter
The Knicks enter the 2025/26 campaign under new head coach Mike Brown as they chase the franchise’s first championship in over 50 years.
He Was Averaging 40
By Max Schwartz
James Harden’s career in the making, focusing on his generational run during the 2018-2019 season.
The Centennial Season Preview
The New York Rangers enter their centennial season seeking to win the franchise’s fifth Stanley Cup after a summer full of changes.
The Clock Is Ticking for the WNBA
By Janice Chen
A look into the WNBA CBA negotiations between the players and the league.
Hype vs. Hard Work: How Consistency is Being Overshadowed by Glamour
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ended with Yamal in second place and Raphinha in fifth, displaying how youth stardom is increasingly appreciated more than established veterans.
3,000 Strikeouts Later, Clayton Kershaw Hangs Up his Cleats
By Angelica Pan
A summary of the legendary Clayton Kershaw’s remarkable career and what’s next.
No TD without JD
By Sophia Chen
Meet Jonathan David, captain of the Stuyvesant varsity football team, the Peglegs!
The Revival of Stuyvesant Varsity Football
By Jiho Lee, Krish Singhal, Nathan Lee
Stuyvesant Football has become a dominant program because of their improvements, additions, and closeness.