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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.
Sports
Bayer Leverkusen’s Chance to Make History
Unpacking what has made Bayer Leverkusen’s stellar 23/24 campaign so far possible.
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Bayer Leverkusen’s Chance to Make History
Unpacking what has made Bayer Leverkusen’s stellar 23/24 campaign so far possible.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
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
Klopp, You’ll Never Walk Alone
Klopp’s legacy as a Liverpool manager will forever be remembered even when he departs.
Sports
Sports and the Two Sides of Feminism
The inclusion of transgender women in sports competitions must not come at the expense of cisgender women.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
Overview of the 2023 Ballon d’Or Ceremony
The 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony had fierce competition, controversies, and many winners.
Sports
The 2023-24 NBA Season: New Superteams?
The trades this offseason have strengthened already strong teams and have even given rise to new superteams.
Sports
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.
Sports
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
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.
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
Remembering the Lion of English Football
By Khush Wadhwa
Bobby Charlton never faltered in the face of adversity and is one of the greatest English footballers to ever set foot on the pitch.
Sports
The Big Bang Bests the Juggernaut in Rematch
In an intense rematch against Joe Joyce, Zhilei ‘Big Bang’ Zhang defends his WBO Interim Heavyweight belt on September 23.
Sports
Analyzing the Current Situation of Chelsea Football Club
By Vedant Kothari, William Tse
Despite their poor start to the 2023-24 Premier League season, Chelsea fans should hold hope in manager Maurice Pochettino and the team’s young squad.
Sports
Patriotic Peak: American Sporting Performance Is on a Decline
The United States’ recent poor performances in international competitions fit a pattern that will presumably continue for years to come.
Sports
Rising Stars and Dark Horses: The Premier League’s Underdog Heroes
As the new Premier League season kicks off, plenty of teams are fighting to avoid relegation and achieve their high hopes for the year.
Sports
2023 NFL Season Preview Part Two: NFC
A review of the past season and offseason for each NFC team and a preview for their upcoming seasons.
Sports
The Asia Cup: The Bigger Picture
By Saradindu Ahmed, Taosif Ahmed
The Asia Cup gave viewers entertainment and an inside look into the teams that will participate in the Cricket World Cup.
Sports
Suga Sean and Tarzan: Kings of the Octagon
By Anas Ahmed
“Suga” Sean O’Malley and Sean “Tarzan” Strickland pulled off some of the biggest upsets in UFC title fight history and are now champions of their respective divisions.
Sports
The Race for European Prestige
By Vedant Kothari, William Tse
With the 2023-24 season underway, the fight for Europe’s top position is back up for grabs.
Sports
Messi Magic Comes to the MLS
Messi was phenomenal for Inter Miami against the Red Bulls, but what will his arrival in the U.S. do for American soccer in the long term?
Sports
The Rise of Big Ange
By Khush Wadhwa
Across his last 50 home matches, Postecoglou’s sides have been undefeated. Full-stop. Focus Sentence: Ange Postecoglou is everything Tottenham Hotspur ever could have asked for in a manager.
Sports
The Return of LOLMets
By Khush Wadhwa
Once again, the Mets have put together a fashionable collapse that has the whole league laughing.
Sports
Asia’s Oldest Soccer Rivalry
The most recent Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal had a lot to offer as the two sides met in the 2023 Durand Cup.
Sports
The World Cup You Should be Watching
By Khush Wadhwa
From culture to narrative, rugby is a sport with everything I’ve been looking for, and perhaps you too.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
Bayer Leverkusen’s Chance to Make History
Unpacking what has made Bayer Leverkusen’s stellar 23/24 campaign so far possible.
Sports
Bayer Leverkusen’s Chance to Make History
Unpacking what has made Bayer Leverkusen’s stellar 23/24 campaign so far possible.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
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
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.
Sports
Klopp, You’ll Never Walk Alone
Klopp’s legacy as a Liverpool manager will forever be remembered even when he departs.
Sports
Sports and the Two Sides of Feminism
The inclusion of transgender women in sports competitions must not come at the expense of cisgender women.
Sports
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
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.
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
Overview of the 2023 Ballon d’Or Ceremony
The 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony had fierce competition, controversies, and many winners.
Sports
Remembering the Lion of English Football
By Khush Wadhwa
Bobby Charlton never faltered in the face of adversity and is one of the greatest English footballers to ever set foot on the pitch.
Sports
VAR’s Worst Error Yet
By Ahmed Radwan
VAR was seen as the solution to get the most accurate results in officiating soccer, but the recent saga that unfolded in one of the Premier League’s most important fixtures leaves many wondering whether it should stay or not.
Sports
The 2023-24 NBA Season: New Superteams?
The trades this offseason have strengthened already strong teams and have even given rise to new superteams.
Sports
The Most Accurate Cricket World Cup Predictions
The tournament holds a history of having the same teams going into the semis in every edition, but this year seems to hold a different narrative.
Sports
The World Cup You Should be Watching
By Khush Wadhwa
From culture to narrative, rugby is a sport with everything I’ve been looking for, and perhaps you too.
Sports
“The Battle of New York” is Finally Anew
By Kai Russell
With both the Islanders and Rangers poised to be competitive this year, fans will finally see a competent New York rivalry—and one that could extend into the playoffs.
Sports
The MLB Playoff Picture
By Adrian Veto
Breaking down the teams and matchups of the 2023 MLB playoffs.
Sports
The Big Bang Bests the Juggernaut in Rematch
In an intense rematch against Joe Joyce, Zhilei ‘Big Bang’ Zhang defends his WBO Interim Heavyweight belt on September 23.
Sports
Analyzing the Current Situation of Chelsea Football Club
By Vedant Kothari, William Tse
Despite their poor start to the 2023-24 Premier League season, Chelsea fans should hold hope in manager Maurice Pochettino and the team’s young squad.
Sports
Patriotic Peak: American Sporting Performance Is on a Decline
The United States’ recent poor performances in international competitions fit a pattern that will presumably continue for years to come.
Sports
Rising Stars and Dark Horses: The Premier League’s Underdog Heroes
As the new Premier League season kicks off, plenty of teams are fighting to avoid relegation and achieve their high hopes for the year.
Sports
2023 NFL Season Preview Part Two: NFC
A review of the past season and offseason for each NFC team and a preview for their upcoming seasons.
Sports
The Asia Cup: The Bigger Picture
By Saradindu Ahmed, Taosif Ahmed
The Asia Cup gave viewers entertainment and an inside look into the teams that will participate in the Cricket World Cup.
Sports
Suga Sean and Tarzan: Kings of the Octagon
By Anas Ahmed
“Suga” Sean O’Malley and Sean “Tarzan” Strickland pulled off some of the biggest upsets in UFC title fight history and are now champions of their respective divisions.
Sports
The Race for European Prestige
By Vedant Kothari, William Tse
With the 2023-24 season underway, the fight for Europe’s top position is back up for grabs.
Sports
Messi Magic Comes to the MLS
Messi was phenomenal for Inter Miami against the Red Bulls, but what will his arrival in the U.S. do for American soccer in the long term?
Sports
The Rise of Big Ange
By Khush Wadhwa
Across his last 50 home matches, Postecoglou’s sides have been undefeated. Full-stop. Focus Sentence: Ange Postecoglou is everything Tottenham Hotspur ever could have asked for in a manager.
Sports
The Return of LOLMets
By Khush Wadhwa
Once again, the Mets have put together a fashionable collapse that has the whole league laughing.