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Who is Cavan Sullivan?: A Look into the 14 Year Old Wonder Kid
By Ethan Lijin
Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old youngster, has emerged into the spotlight of American Soccer.
Sports
Chaos of the Soccer Manager Transfer Market
As world-class managers such as Hansi Flick and Jose Mourinho get appointed by top European clubs, the manager transfer market becomes chaotic as teams try to select the manager that would best improve their club.
Sports
Cold Palmer: The Coolest Player in the World
By Stefan Broge
Cole Palmer’s recent success at Chelsea has been turning heads in the world of soccer.
Sports
March Sadness: Will Men’s Basketball Forever Overshadow Women’s Basketball?
Since sports have been a form of entertainment, men’s sports have received more support, resources, and viewership. This article highlights that since women’s basketball has started to overshadow the popularity of select men’s sports, platforms like ESPN make the streaming more expensive to exclude women from the national stage.
Sports
Bayer, Bayern, and Kane, Oh My!
By Khush Wadhwa
Does Bayer Leverkusen’s emphatic title win prove that Harry Kane is the cursed one?
Sports
Why Zach Edey Isn’t Getting Paid: NIL Deals in College Sports
By Samay Kothari, Terrence Liao
The rules for NIL revenue in college sports are convoluted and need an overhaul.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Klopp, You’ll Never Walk Alone
Klopp’s legacy as a Liverpool manager will forever be remembered even when he departs.
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Sports
Manchester City Recap: Pep Guardiola’s Tactics and Haaland’s Resurgence
By Ethan Lijin
Following Haaland’s recent underperforming stats during the Champions League quarter-finals, he redeemed himself as the world's best striker and a pivotal member of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/8b0ed690-2115-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Sports
Twenty-One Years Away—How Ipswich Town miraculously returned to the Premier League
By Ben Rudinski
On Saturday, May 4, Ipswich Town—a team who were competing in League One just one year ago—were promoted to the Premier League after an emphatic 2-0 win against relegated Huddersfield Town.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/864cab50-20ac-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Sports
A Review Of Ange’s First Season
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
Have Ange’s Spurs really been as good this season as people think?
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/aefd8800-106f-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Sports
Champions League Roundup: Premier League Woes, Mbappe Heroics, and Real Madrid’s Everlasting Love Affair
By Ethan Lijin
Coming out of the UCL quarter-finals, there were many upsets and memorable moments.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/db406510-0032-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Sports
A Somewhat Silly Solution to Sports Betting
By Duncan Park
The NFL and other leagues have been avoiding a battle against sports betting for far too long, and I present to you a (somewhat) feasible solution.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/cf788950-0033-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Sports
Another March, Another Tournament Full of Madness
Here are some of the stories from the 2024 March Madness tournament
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Sports
Europe’s Last Eight
By Jack Cao
A preview of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s finest club soccer competition.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/5f72dcf0-0033-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Sports
A Cornerstone of the German National Team: Toni Kroos
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
Toni Kroos has been one of the most underrated players in the history of football, and people need to take his return to the German national team more seriously.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/9abccd60-cf97-11ee-9816-39d5f2a77385.jpg)
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 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
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
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
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 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.
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Sports
The Cricket World Cup Comes to America
By Khush Wadhwa
Stories from the group stage of the Cricket World Cup in the United States/West Indies.
Sports
Who is Cavan Sullivan?: A Look into the 14 Year Old Wonder Kid
By Ethan Lijin
Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old youngster, has emerged into the spotlight of American Soccer.
Sports
Chaos of the Soccer Manager Transfer Market
As world-class managers such as Hansi Flick and Jose Mourinho get appointed by top European clubs, the manager transfer market becomes chaotic as teams try to select the manager that would best improve their club.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/a2553c00-3b1d-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
Sports
Manchester City Recap: Pep Guardiola’s Tactics and Haaland’s Resurgence
By Ethan Lijin
Following Haaland’s recent underperforming stats during the Champions League quarter-finals, he redeemed himself as the world's best striker and a pivotal member of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/8b0ed690-2115-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Sports
Twenty-One Years Away—How Ipswich Town miraculously returned to the Premier League
By Ben Rudinski
On Saturday, May 4, Ipswich Town—a team who were competing in League One just one year ago—were promoted to the Premier League after an emphatic 2-0 win against relegated Huddersfield Town.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/864cab50-20ac-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Sports
A Review Of Ange’s First Season
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
Have Ange’s Spurs really been as good this season as people think?
Sports
Cold Palmer: The Coolest Player in the World
By Stefan Broge
Cole Palmer’s recent success at Chelsea has been turning heads in the world of soccer.
Sports
March Sadness: Will Men’s Basketball Forever Overshadow Women’s Basketball?
Since sports have been a form of entertainment, men’s sports have received more support, resources, and viewership. This article highlights that since women’s basketball has started to overshadow the popularity of select men’s sports, platforms like ESPN make the streaming more expensive to exclude women from the national stage.
Sports
Bayer, Bayern, and Kane, Oh My!
By Khush Wadhwa
Does Bayer Leverkusen’s emphatic title win prove that Harry Kane is the cursed one?
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/aefd8800-106f-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Sports
Champions League Roundup: Premier League Woes, Mbappe Heroics, and Real Madrid’s Everlasting Love Affair
By Ethan Lijin
Coming out of the UCL quarter-finals, there were many upsets and memorable moments.
Sports
Why Zach Edey Isn’t Getting Paid: NIL Deals in College Sports
By Samay Kothari, Terrence Liao
The rules for NIL revenue in college sports are convoluted and need an overhaul.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/db406510-0032-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Sports
A Somewhat Silly Solution to Sports Betting
By Duncan Park
The NFL and other leagues have been avoiding a battle against sports betting for far too long, and I present to you a (somewhat) feasible solution.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/cf788950-0033-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Sports
Another March, Another Tournament Full of Madness
Here are some of the stories from the 2024 March Madness tournament
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/0fb7a380-0033-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Sports
Europe’s Last Eight
By Jack Cao
A preview of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s finest club soccer competition.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/5f72dcf0-0033-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Sports
A Cornerstone of the German National Team: Toni Kroos
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
Toni Kroos has been one of the most underrated players in the history of football, and people need to take his return to the German national team more seriously.
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
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.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/9abccd60-cf97-11ee-9816-39d5f2a77385.jpg)
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
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
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.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/006edc90-cf9b-11ee-9816-39d5f2a77385.jpg)
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 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
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
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.
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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.
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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.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/92adecf0-a06f-11ee-9efc-f1bf138536c2.jpg)
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.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/abfcfdd0-931e-11ee-9efc-f1bf138536c2.jpg)
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.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/0e8bd880-969a-11ee-9efc-f1bf138536c2.jpg)
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.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/386669e0-931b-11ee-9efc-f1bf138536c2.jpg)
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.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/f819b2c0-7d30-11ee-a470-efc78434f4b1.jpg)
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.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/8502a7b0-7d30-11ee-a470-efc78434f4b1.jpg)
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 2023-24 NBA Season: New Superteams?
The trades this offseason have strengthened already strong teams and have even given rise to new superteams.