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2023 NFL Season Preview Part 1: AFC
A review of the past season and offseason for each AFC team and a preview for their upcoming seasons.
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
US Open(ing) Our Predictions for the U.S. Open
The possibilities for this year’s tournament are endless, but here are some of the players to look out for, as well as the matches to look forward to.
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 Battle for the Undisputed Welterweight Crown
By Anas Ahmed
In a welterweight battle for the ages between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence “Bud” Crawford, a new undisputed welterweight king was crowned.
Sports
Your Early Prem 23-24 Predictions
By William Tse, Vedant Kothari
Though the season just wrapped up, fans are already impatient for the upcoming season. With that, here are your official early predictions for the 2023-2024 Premier League season.
Sports
The Fighting Irish Fight On
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish take down the Duke Blue Devils to claim the 2023 NCAA men’s lacrosse national championship.
Sports
The Tottenham Cycle
By Eli Choi
Tottenham has been plagued by a seemingly endless cycle of mediocrity as it struggles to find lasting solutions to decades-long problems.
Sports
Champions of Europe!
By Jack Cao
Manchester City have finally managed to taste European glory after trumping Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League.
Sports
French Open: Old Meets New
Despite the hopes of numerous young players to secure a breakout win at the 2023 French Open, it became evident that their time has not yet arrived, as 36-year-old veteran Novak Djokovic once again emerged victorious.
Sports
Poch to Chelsea?
With that, Poch seems likely to be the next manager in the dugout at Stamford Bridge.
Sports
The (Belated) Hollywood Ending for Wrexham AFC
By Ben Rudinski
After 15 years of being stuck in the fifth tier of English soccer, they finally achieve promotion to the English Football League, with the help of stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
Sports
Bad Blood Between Born Rivals
By Anas Ahmed
Fighting for the second time at UFC 287 for the middleweight title, Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya and Alex “Poatan” Pereira have become all too familiar with each other, having bad blood boiling for over seven years.
Sports
Jimmy Butler’s Thrilling Game 4 Performance
Butler’s 56-point performance on 67 percent shooting was the fourth-highest scoring performance in NBA playoff history, solidifying him as one of the most clutch performers of the modern NBA.
Sports
Saudi Arabia’s Sportswashing Siege
By Duncan Park
Saudi Arabia has been making headlines in the sports world, using its endless funds to buy its way into power.
Sports
Who NBA Teams Should Target this Draft
By Jared Virasami, Samay Kothari
With the NBA Draft right around the corner, basketball fans all around the world are buzzing with excitement about the next wave of young talent entering the league.
Sports
The (Next) Great One
By Duncan Park
It’s time to take a deeper dive into NHL prospect Connor Bedard’s future glory.
Sports
Heats vs. Nuggets: The Final Chapter
By Braminder Kumar, Saradindu Ahmed
Nikola Jokić’s Denver Nuggets face Jimmy Butler’s Miami Heat in the 2022-2023 NBA Finals.
Sports
A Look at This Year’s MLB MVP Race
By Jared Virasami, Adrian Veto
The best of the best in baseball.
Sports
Women’s World Cup: What To Know?
The 2023 Women’s World Cup is quickly approaching. What do we need to know about the participating teams?
Sports
NHL Playoffs: Underdogs, Upsets, and Firsts
By Kai Russell
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs did not fail to entertain, as upsets galore now lead to Conference Finals full of storylines and expectations.
Sports
The Fall of the Phoenix Suns…Again
With the Suns being blown out in elimination games two seasons in a row, the front office definitely has a lot of work to do this off-season.
Sports
The NBA Playoffs: Looking Forward for New York Sports
By John Jay Wang, Arshan Pervez
Playing the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets look toward the playoffs, each presented with difficult matchups and significant challenges to overcome.
Sports
The Spectator’s Introduction to the NBA Playoffs
By Leo Roses
Here is The Spectator’s introduction to the NBA playoffs.
Sports
Rivalries and Storylines in the UCL Quarter Finals
The UEFA Champions League is set to advance to the quarter-finals, with some of the most exciting storylines yet.
Sports
From Bracket Busters to Improbable Upsets: A Recap of Men’s March Madness 2023
By Jared Lee
Relive some of the most exciting games and unexpected runs from this year’s Men’s March Madness tournament.
Sports
Paris Saint-Germain: A Perennial Failure
By Jack Cao
The Parisian team is becoming an example of money’s limitations when it comes to European success after another unsuccessful attempt at winning the UEFA Champions League.
Sports
Goodbye to the Welsh Cannon
By Ahmed Radwan
After a glittering career lasting over a decade, Welsh soccer icon Gareth Bale has hung up his boots and is retiring at 33 years old.
Sports
The Future of the NBA
By Vedant Kothari, William Tse
The NBA has an incredibly exciting future ahead of them with the number of exciting prospects and players, but there have been a few particular standout players that represent the future.
Sports
71 Points for Donovan Mitchell
Make sure to keep an eye on them in this year’s NBA playoffs, as the sky’s the limit for these Cavs.
Sports
Put a Cap on Our National Pastime?
Should there be a salary cap implemented in the MLB in order to level the playing field between small and big-market teams?
Sports
World Cup Update (Part 2)
A summary of the knockout games in soccer’s most prestigious tournament.
Sports
World Cup Update (Part 2)
A summary of the knockout games in soccer’s most prestigious tournament.
Sports
The Next Patrick Mahomes?
By Anas Ahmed
USC quarterback Caleb Williams earned the Heisman trophy this past season, breaking college football records, with some calling him the next Patrick Mahomes.
Sports
It’s Called Soccer and Football
The term that defines the sport doesn’t matter, since the most important aspect is enjoying it together.
Sports
An Impressive World Cup to Remember
The 2023 Women’s World Cup was a special tournament replete with upsets and new records.
Sports
Your Early Prem 23-24 Predictions
By William Tse, Vedant Kothari
Though the season just wrapped up, fans are already impatient for the upcoming season. With that, here are your official early predictions for the 2023-2024 Premier League season.
Sports
Who NBA Teams Should Target this Draft
By Jared Virasami, Samay Kothari
With the NBA Draft right around the corner, basketball fans all around the world are buzzing with excitement about the next wave of young talent entering the league.
Sports
The Fighting Irish Fight On
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish take down the Duke Blue Devils to claim the 2023 NCAA men’s lacrosse national championship.
Sports
The (Next) Great One
By Duncan Park
It’s time to take a deeper dive into NHL prospect Connor Bedard’s future glory.
Sports
The Tottenham Cycle
By Eli Choi
Tottenham has been plagued by a seemingly endless cycle of mediocrity as it struggles to find lasting solutions to decades-long problems.
Sports
Heats vs. Nuggets: The Final Chapter
By Braminder Kumar, Saradindu Ahmed
Nikola Jokić’s Denver Nuggets face Jimmy Butler’s Miami Heat in the 2022-2023 NBA Finals.
Sports
Champions of Europe!
By Jack Cao
Manchester City have finally managed to taste European glory after trumping Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League.
Sports
A Look at This Year’s MLB MVP Race
By Jared Virasami, Adrian Veto
The best of the best in baseball.
Sports
Women’s World Cup: What To Know?
The 2023 Women’s World Cup is quickly approaching. What do we need to know about the participating teams?
Sports
French Open: Old Meets New
Despite the hopes of numerous young players to secure a breakout win at the 2023 French Open, it became evident that their time has not yet arrived, as 36-year-old veteran Novak Djokovic once again emerged victorious.
Sports
NHL Playoffs: Underdogs, Upsets, and Firsts
By Kai Russell
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs did not fail to entertain, as upsets galore now lead to Conference Finals full of storylines and expectations.
Sports
The Fall of the Phoenix Suns…Again
With the Suns being blown out in elimination games two seasons in a row, the front office definitely has a lot of work to do this off-season.
Sports
Poch to Chelsea?
With that, Poch seems likely to be the next manager in the dugout at Stamford Bridge.
Sports
The (Belated) Hollywood Ending for Wrexham AFC
By Ben Rudinski
After 15 years of being stuck in the fifth tier of English soccer, they finally achieve promotion to the English Football League, with the help of stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
Sports
Bad Blood Between Born Rivals
By Anas Ahmed
Fighting for the second time at UFC 287 for the middleweight title, Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya and Alex “Poatan” Pereira have become all too familiar with each other, having bad blood boiling for over seven years.
Sports
Jimmy Butler’s Thrilling Game 4 Performance
Butler’s 56-point performance on 67 percent shooting was the fourth-highest scoring performance in NBA playoff history, solidifying him as one of the most clutch performers of the modern NBA.
Sports
Puck-er Up: Hockey’s Back
By Duncan Park, Khush Wadhwa, Kaeden Ruparel
The Spectator breaks down the thrilling first round of the NHL Playoffs!
Sports
UCL Semi-Finals Preview
By Soham Mukherjee, Duncan Park, Jack Cao
Welcome to The Spectator’s semi-finals coverage in soccer’s premier competition!
Sports
The NBA Playoffs: Looking Forward for New York Sports
By John Jay Wang, Arshan Pervez
Playing the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets look toward the playoffs, each presented with difficult matchups and significant challenges to overcome.
Sports
The Spectator’s Introduction to the NBA Playoffs
By Leo Roses
Here is The Spectator’s introduction to the NBA playoffs.
Sports
Rivalries and Storylines in the UCL Quarter Finals
The UEFA Champions League is set to advance to the quarter-finals, with some of the most exciting storylines yet.
Sports
From Bracket Busters to Improbable Upsets: A Recap of Men’s March Madness 2023
By Jared Lee
Relive some of the most exciting games and unexpected runs from this year’s Men’s March Madness tournament.
Sports
Paris Saint-Germain: A Perennial Failure
By Jack Cao
The Parisian team is becoming an example of money’s limitations when it comes to European success after another unsuccessful attempt at winning the UEFA Champions League.
Sports
Goodbye to the Welsh Cannon
By Ahmed Radwan
After a glittering career lasting over a decade, Welsh soccer icon Gareth Bale has hung up his boots and is retiring at 33 years old.
Sports
The Future of the NBA
By Vedant Kothari, William Tse
The NBA has an incredibly exciting future ahead of them with the number of exciting prospects and players, but there have been a few particular standout players that represent the future.
Sports
A Game for the Ages
By Ava Quarles, Kaeden Ruparel, Khush Wadhwa
Patrick Mahomes has led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory, narrowly edging out a fierce opposition in Jalen Hurts’s Philadelphia Eagles in a game that will go down in football history.
Sports
The Little Boy from Rosario
Lionel Messi just won the 2022 World Cup — a feat that completes his near-perfect career.
Sports
71 Points for Donovan Mitchell
Make sure to keep an eye on them in this year’s NBA playoffs, as the sky’s the limit for these Cavs.
Sports
Young NBA Star Shatters Old Records
By Evan Wong
Luka Dončić of the Dallas Mavericks enters the MVP race after astonishing performances in recent weeks.
Sports
Put a Cap on Our National Pastime?
Should there be a salary cap implemented in the MLB in order to level the playing field between small and big-market teams?
Sports
World Cup Update (Part 2)
A summary of the knockout games in soccer’s most prestigious tournament.
Sports
World Cup Update (Part 2)
A summary of the knockout games in soccer’s most prestigious tournament.
Sports
The Next Patrick Mahomes?
By Anas Ahmed
USC quarterback Caleb Williams earned the Heisman trophy this past season, breaking college football records, with some calling him the next Patrick Mahomes.
Sports
It’s Called Soccer and Football
The term that defines the sport doesn’t matter, since the most important aspect is enjoying it together.
Sports
2023 NFL Season Preview Part 1: AFC
A review of the past season and offseason for each AFC team and a preview for their upcoming seasons.
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
US Open(ing) Our Predictions for the U.S. Open
The possibilities for this year’s tournament are endless, but here are some of the players to look out for, as well as the matches to look forward to.
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.