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Chelsea FC: The Blues Are Back
After seasons of lackluster performances, Chelsea FC has built themselves back up to be a strong contender for the Premier League title.
Sports
The Dagestani Takeover of the UFC
The region of Dagestan continues to produce some of the fiercest and most skilled fighters in UFC history, asserting its dominance in the sport.
Sports
The Peglegs Narrowly Miss Playoffs
The Peglegs bounced back from a tough record last year to almost making the playoffs.
Sports
A New Look Cleveland Cavaliers
Kenny Atkinson’s Cleveland Cavaliers have transformed themselves into a major threat in the Eastern Conference and they hold a bright future.
Sports
Roki Sasaki Could be MLB’s Next Ace
Roki Sasaki is poised to shake up the free agency market, with top teams vying to secure his elite talent.
Sports
College Football At Its Peak—Rivalry Week
By Ben Rudinski
The 2024 Rivalry Week in college football was no exception, featuring stunning upsets and intense battles on the field that have significantly impacted the College Football
Sports
How to Lose a World Series in 5 Days
The Yankees haven’t had good fundamentals for years, but this time it cost them a shot at a ring.
Sports
Can Bronny James Live Up to the Hype?
By Erin Goggin
Following the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny James has had to combat the imposter-syndrome imposed on him by fans due to the impact of his father’s legacy.
Sports
The Rise of the Fallen Quarterback
By Duncan Park
With the increase of once-failed quarterbacks who have found success on new teams, it’s time to examine how organizations treat rookie quarterbacks.
Sports
These Mets
By Khush Wadhwa
The 2024 Mets do not belong in the playoffs. Let’s recap exactly what brought them here.
Sports
Ipswich Town: A Rocky Yet Hopeful Start to the Premier League
By Ben Rudinski
Ipswich Town’s bold signings, resilient performances, and determination to compete in the Premier League make them a team to watch, despite their winless run so far.
Sports
Remembering the Gaudreau Brothers: A Tribute to Two Lives Spent on the Ice
This article commemorates the lives and careers of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were able to leave their legacies engraved in hockey history without knowing what limited time they had to do so. After the two gave life to the game of hockey, this article publicizes both their successes and the outstanding grief the hockey community is facing.
Sports
The French Michael Phelps
By Stefan Broge
Recap of Marchand’s perfect Olympics and insight into his developing career as the world’s leading swimmer.
Sports
Small Forward, Big Impact
Meet Timothy Lee, captain of the Stuyvesant JV basketball team, the Rebels!
Sports
Jessica Campbell and the Future of Sports Leadership
By Elena Karaoglu, Nina Benson
A highlight on Jessica Campbell, the first female coach in the NFL, and what her appointment means for the future of women's leadership in sports.
Sports
Aaron Rodgers: Redefining Wellness with Psychedelics or Heading Toward a Self-Inflicted Downfall?
By Nina Benson
A review of the recent Netflix series, “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma,” and an examination into whether there is a future of psychedelic use in sports, as Rodgers suggests, or if the show is just a cry for help.
Sports
El Matador Bulldozes to the Top: How Ilia Topuria conquered the UFC in 2024
UFC Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has cemented his legacy amongst the great Featherweight champions before him and is looking to establish himself as an all-time great heading into 2025.
Sports
Treble to Trouble
By Stefan Broge
Man City’s recent struggles raise concerns around their future.
Sports
Lessons from Westfalenstadion
By Khush Wadhwa
Lessons learned from a trip to Westfalenstadion, one of Germany’s largest professional football stadiums.
Sports
Pinstripe Hopes and Postseason Woes
By Hifza Kaleem
A reflection on the New York Yankees’ return to the 2024 World Series, a highly anticipated yet disappointing experience.
Sports
The Next Generation, NHL Edition
By Kai Russell
With the emergence of young talents like Connor Bedard, Matvei Michkov, and Macklin Celebrini, the NHL has a bright future unparalleled by years prior.
Sports
Erling Haaland: Record-Maker, Cucurella-Breaker, Norwegian Penalty Taker
Following an early Champions League exit, Haaland has turned the tide and bounced back into form breaking records in the Premier League.
Sports
Climbing to the Stars
By Boone Ireland, Timofey Volvovskiy
This article commemorates the lives and careers of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were able to leave their legacies engraved in hockey history without knowing what limited time they had to do so. After the two gave life to the game of hockey, this article publicizes both their successes and the outstanding grief the hockey community is facing.
Sports
The Paris Olympics: The Stars To Know
Every Olympics is filled with the top athletes, but there are always the few breakout stars who capture the public's attention. The Paris games proved to be a fan of men’s swimming, men’s gymnastics, men’s track and field, basketball, and women’s rugby.
Sports
New Season, New Faces
By Jack Cao
As the 2024-25 soccer season is starting up, The Spectator wants to bring you up to speed with some of the sport’s biggest summer player transfers.
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Premier League Preview
The Premier League is back! Here is the ultimate season preview where you will find everything you need to know for the upcoming 24-25 campaign.
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
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
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
Juicy Drama: Jannik Sinner’s Positive Drug Tests
By Nina Benson
A look into Jannik Sinner's positive drug tests and whether his status as the world number one may have influenced the leniency of his case.
Sports
The Spectator’s Recap of a Summer of Sports
By Duncan Park
With all the sports action that took place over the summer, here’s a comprehensive recap of all the big events you may have missed.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Jessica Campbell and the Future of Sports Leadership
By Elena Karaoglu, Nina Benson
A highlight on Jessica Campbell, the first female coach in the NFL, and what her appointment means for the future of women's leadership in sports.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Chelsea FC: The Blues Are Back
After seasons of lackluster performances, Chelsea FC has built themselves back up to be a strong contender for the Premier League title.
Sports
Small Forward, Big Impact
Meet Timothy Lee, captain of the Stuyvesant JV basketball team, the Rebels!
Sports
The Dagestani Takeover of the UFC
The region of Dagestan continues to produce some of the fiercest and most skilled fighters in UFC history, asserting its dominance in the sport.
Sports
Jessica Campbell and the Future of Sports Leadership
By Elena Karaoglu, Nina Benson
A highlight on Jessica Campbell, the first female coach in the NFL, and what her appointment means for the future of women's leadership in sports.
Sports
Aaron Rodgers: Redefining Wellness with Psychedelics or Heading Toward a Self-Inflicted Downfall?
By Nina Benson
A review of the recent Netflix series, “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma,” and an examination into whether there is a future of psychedelic use in sports, as Rodgers suggests, or if the show is just a cry for help.
Sports
The Peglegs Narrowly Miss Playoffs
The Peglegs bounced back from a tough record last year to almost making the playoffs.
Sports
A New Look Cleveland Cavaliers
Kenny Atkinson’s Cleveland Cavaliers have transformed themselves into a major threat in the Eastern Conference and they hold a bright future.
Sports
Roki Sasaki Could be MLB’s Next Ace
Roki Sasaki is poised to shake up the free agency market, with top teams vying to secure his elite talent.
Sports
El Matador Bulldozes to the Top: How Ilia Topuria conquered the UFC in 2024
UFC Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has cemented his legacy amongst the great Featherweight champions before him and is looking to establish himself as an all-time great heading into 2025.
Sports
College Football At Its Peak—Rivalry Week
By Ben Rudinski
The 2024 Rivalry Week in college football was no exception, featuring stunning upsets and intense battles on the field that have significantly impacted the College Football
Sports
Treble to Trouble
By Stefan Broge
Man City’s recent struggles raise concerns around their future.
Sports
Lessons from Westfalenstadion
By Khush Wadhwa
Lessons learned from a trip to Westfalenstadion, one of Germany’s largest professional football stadiums.
Sports
Pinstripe Hopes and Postseason Woes
By Hifza Kaleem
A reflection on the New York Yankees’ return to the 2024 World Series, a highly anticipated yet disappointing experience.
Sports
How to Lose a World Series in 5 Days
The Yankees haven’t had good fundamentals for years, but this time it cost them a shot at a ring.
Sports
Can Bronny James Live Up to the Hype?
By Erin Goggin
Following the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny James has had to combat the imposter-syndrome imposed on him by fans due to the impact of his father’s legacy.
Sports
The Rise of the Fallen Quarterback
By Duncan Park
With the increase of once-failed quarterbacks who have found success on new teams, it’s time to examine how organizations treat rookie quarterbacks.
Sports
These Mets
By Khush Wadhwa
The 2024 Mets do not belong in the playoffs. Let’s recap exactly what brought them here.
Sports
The Next Generation, NHL Edition
By Kai Russell
With the emergence of young talents like Connor Bedard, Matvei Michkov, and Macklin Celebrini, the NHL has a bright future unparalleled by years prior.
Sports
Ipswich Town: A Rocky Yet Hopeful Start to the Premier League
By Ben Rudinski
Ipswich Town’s bold signings, resilient performances, and determination to compete in the Premier League make them a team to watch, despite their winless run so far.
Sports
Remembering the Gaudreau Brothers: A Tribute to Two Lives Spent on the Ice
This article commemorates the lives and careers of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were able to leave their legacies engraved in hockey history without knowing what limited time they had to do so. After the two gave life to the game of hockey, this article publicizes both their successes and the outstanding grief the hockey community is facing.
Sports
Erling Haaland: Record-Maker, Cucurella-Breaker, Norwegian Penalty Taker
Following an early Champions League exit, Haaland has turned the tide and bounced back into form breaking records in the Premier League.
Sports
Climbing to the Stars
By Boone Ireland, Timofey Volvovskiy
This article commemorates the lives and careers of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were able to leave their legacies engraved in hockey history without knowing what limited time they had to do so. After the two gave life to the game of hockey, this article publicizes both their successes and the outstanding grief the hockey community is facing.
Sports
Pan Zhanle Shatters the 100-Meter Freestyle Record, Sparking Both Applause and Debate
By Ethan Lijin
Pan Zhanle’s amazing performances in the 100-meter freestyle have earned him praise from around the world while igniting another controversy surrounding Chinese athletics.
Sports
The French Michael Phelps
By Stefan Broge
Recap of Marchand’s perfect Olympics and insight into his developing career as the world’s leading swimmer.
Sports
An Entertaining Summer with the Euros
With new records set and many upsets, the 2024 Euros was an entertaining tournament that is written in the history books.
Sports
Summer Tennis: Review and Predictions
By Nina Benson
Highlights from the past few major tournaments and moments that defined this season on the court, and what they imply for upcoming tournaments.
Sports
Juicy Drama: Jannik Sinner’s Positive Drug Tests
By Nina Benson
A look into Jannik Sinner's positive drug tests and whether his status as the world number one may have influenced the leniency of his case.
Sports
The Paris Olympics: The Stars To Know
Every Olympics is filled with the top athletes, but there are always the few breakout stars who capture the public's attention. The Paris games proved to be a fan of men’s swimming, men’s gymnastics, men’s track and field, basketball, and women’s rugby.
Sports
The Spectator’s Recap of a Summer of Sports
By Duncan Park
With all the sports action that took place over the summer, here’s a comprehensive recap of all the big events you may have missed.