Category: Sports

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Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu and his Choice to Withdraw from the 2020 Grand Prix Final

As all things did, the sports industry changed drastically when Covid-19 became a looming threat over society. Many precautions have been added, such as temperature checks and removing the crowds that used to cheer athletes on during their competitions. These safety measures, however, have not always been effective. Athletes who have put themselves, their families, and their teammates at risk have tested positive for the … Continue reading Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu and his Choice to Withdraw from the 2020 Grand Prix Final

Eliza Babbitt
Sports

How The United States is Taking Steps to Combat Gender Inequality in Sports

Previously the United States Women’s Soccer team had filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) due to inequitable conditions in sports and wage gap discrepancies, violating their collective bargaining agreement. The women’s team consistently wins the world championship and outperforms the U.S. men’s team; however, their felids, hotel accommodations, venue selection, and professional staff support are reported to be in significantly worse conditions. … Continue reading How The United States is Taking Steps to Combat Gender Inequality in Sports

Juliette Bruner
Sports

Hiccups in the MLB Season

The Miami Marlins after starting their season 2-1 had their season put on pause on July 27th after a Covid-19 outbreak happened within the team. On July 26th, 4 Miami Marlins players tested positive for Covid-19 but the team still played their game against the Philadelphia Phillies after isolating those 4 players. Following the game, the team quarantined in their hotel in Philadelphia and tested … Continue reading Hiccups in the MLB Season

Dylan Friedland
Sports

The Washington Redskin Franchise Has Come to an End

After 87 years, the Washington NFL will drop the team name and logo. The Washington Redskin- a moniker that many Native Americans consider a racial slur- will be removed and discontinued in the NFL. It was announced on July 13, that the team is working on a new name that is appropriate for the fans, families, and communities. Washington will be the first NFL franchise … Continue reading The Washington Redskin Franchise Has Come to an End

Lauren Moses
Sports

The Winner of the NHL Draft Lottery is ?????

On Friday, June 26, the NHL held phase one of it’s draft lottery to decide the order of next year’s NHL Draft. During a normal season, the teams that do not make the playoffs each have a certain percentage of getting the number one pick in the NHL Draft. However, due to the coronavirus, the NHL playoffs this year have 24 teams so things had … Continue reading The Winner of the NHL Draft Lottery is ?????

Dylan Friedland
Sports

COVID-19 May Impact the 2021 NFL draft

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many sports such as the NFL and the NBA have been significantly impacted. With much college recruitment being affected due to sports not occurring this year has also impacted NFL recruitment from many Division I schools. With many NFL scouts not being able to travel and visit college football throughout its season has limited the number of recruitments for the … Continue reading COVID-19 May Impact the 2021 NFL draft

Juliette Bruner
Sports

Why the MLB is Seemingly More and More Unlikely to Have a Season

If you were asked to do your job when there was a pandemic going on and making only 50% of your salary, would you do it? No, of course not, that’s crazy. That’s what’s happening in the MLB. Players are being asked to play for significantly less money while doing the same job they always do while putting their lives at risk. Players would also … Continue reading Why the MLB is Seemingly More and More Unlikely to Have a Season

Nate Heller
Sports

A Lost Season

In mid-March, the NBA, MLB, and NHL suspended their seasons, and I knew it was only a matter of days before mine got canceled. No, I’m not a pro athlete. I’m a high school junior with aspirations to play after high school. This would have been my final season of high school baseball, and I was hoping to have a great season.Before the season got … Continue reading A Lost Season

Nate Heller