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Two NCAA Coaches Embroiled in Controversy as March Maddness approaches

As the highly-anticipated March Madness tournament approaches, people may be feasting their eyes on college basketball for a completely different reason, as two different coaches, Kansas’ Les Miles, and Creighton’s Greg McDermott, have become trapped in separate controversies recently (Miles for sexual harassment, and McDermott for racist comments), with Miles […]

COVID-19 vs. March Madness: Round 2
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COVID-19 vs. March Madness: Round 2

This time last year, the NCAA was gearing up for it’s month of March Madness, and the highly anticipated NCAA Tournament before it was all cancelled due to COVID-19. This year, teams are doing the same, with hopes that their chance at a championship won’t be taken away again due […]

Where is Tiger?
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Where is Tiger?

Tiger Woods is “in good spirits” after being relocated to a nearby trauma center in Los Angeles for treatment from injuries he sustained in a car accident. On February 23rd around 7 am, Woods was driving in Rancho Palos Verdes when he hit a curb and then shifted his vehicle […]

NBA Players Disagree with the NBA’s Decision to have an All-Star Game
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NBA Players Disagree with the NBA’s Decision to have an All-Star Game

For the past few weeks, NBA players have been seen in the media, expressing their opinions towards the NBA on their decision to hold an All-Star weekend this year. Many do not agree with having an All-Star weekend. NBA superstars Lebron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Carmelo Anthony, and Kawhi Leonard are […]

The NFL’s Diversity Issue
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The NFL’s Diversity Issue

One of the biggest issues surrounding the world of sports is the lack of diversity. This issue is most visible in the NFL. The lack of African American coaches is something that has been a major talking point for many years, and with more than half of its players being […]

Lebron James’ Response to Zlatan Ibrahimovic - “I would never shut up about things that are wrong”
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Lebron James’ Response to Zlatan Ibrahimovic – “I would never shut up about things that are wrong”

LeBron James completely shut down Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s advice to stay out of politics and just stick to sports. During his postgame interview following his Lakers 102-93 victory over the Trail Blazers, James said, “I would never shut up about things that are wrong.” James is one of many athletes that […]

High School Basketball Returns to Long Island: Players Excited, Parents Worried
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High School Basketball Returns to Long Island: Players Excited, Parents Worried

The wait has finally  ended for high school basketball students on Long Island as sports return this month by following safety guidelines.This still leaves parents concerned for their children’s well-being. Many student basketball players are itching to get back on the court. However, there are going to be a lot […]

Welcome to the new generation for the United States Men's National Soccer Team
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Welcome to the new generation for the United States Men’s National Soccer Team

Historically, the United States Men’s National soccer team has had a golden generation of players from Spain, Germany, France, and Brazil, which eventually turned into a World Cup-winning team. Three years ago, US Soccer suffered a significant blow when in October 2017, the United States lost to last-place Trinidad and […]

The Man, The Myth, The Legend
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The Man, The Myth, The Legend

Before there was Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, there was Diego Maradona. Maradona’s charisma and character made him globally loved around the world. Some individual professional athletes transcend a sport, but no one did like Diego Armando Maradona. Diego Maradona was born on October 30th, 1960 in Villa Fiorito, a […]

It's Not Just Physical, It's Mental
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It’s Not Just Physical, It’s Mental

Sports are often used to improve your physical abilities but mental wellbeing is very easily forgotten. There are a lot of sports clichés like “suck it up” or a “do or die” mentality which we all hear from coaches as kids. Professional athletes are not superheroes as they too can […]