Author: kfishbone22
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We Can’t Let the Chicago Blackhawks Abuse Case Fade Away
By Penelope Jennings ‘22, Sports Writer The 2010 Chicago Blackhawks pose on the ice after winning the Stanley Cup Jim McIsaac/Getty Images In August 2021, a legal report from the firm Jenner and Block revealed that, during the Blackhawks’ 2010 Stanley Cup run, video coach Brad Aldrich had sexually assaulted players. He was then allowed…
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College: Athlete Edition
By Kate Fishbone ‘22, Sports Section Editor For most student-athletes, senior year means the end of competitive sports. Whether they be soccer, wrestling, or lacrosse, sports are more than just a game. They teach sportsmanship, teamwork, and accountability – three very important values in life. Strong team bonds and a passion for a sport can…
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The Novak Djokovic Saga
By Arjun Khanna ‘23, Staff Writer In tennis, the grand slam tournaments, which include the US Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and Australian Open, are considered to be the most prestigious for many reasons including their history, size, prize money, and ranking points. Novak Djokovic, the current top ranked tennis player in the world, has won…
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Our Very Own State Champions
Kate Fishbone ‘22, Sports Section Editor Following an abbreviated 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Newark Academy Girls’ Tennis Team looked to come out strong in 2021 and cherish the full season. Despite the brevity of last season, the girls finished with a winning record, ranked third in the American Division and fourth…
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Minor Leaguers Need Major Salary Increase
By Penelope Jennings ‘22, Sports Writer Now that the World Series has ended and the Atlanta Braves’ celebrations have died down, the baseball world’s focus has shifted to the expiring CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) between MLB players and front offices. The CBA includes every rule relating to MLB gameplay, team operations, and player wages. Some…
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The Men in Black are Back!
By Arjun Khanna ‘23, Sports Writer As the Newark Academy men’s soccer team finishes yet another season, they have a sense of renewal and pride for their ability to fight and adapt to challenging circumstances. Last year the team was unable to find a consistent rhythm and reach their full potential. In order to improve…
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The 18-Year-Old Champion
By Kate Fishbone ‘22, Sports Section Editor What will you be doing at 18 years old? Some will say heading off to college. Others may say starting an internship or even taking a gap year and traveling the world. How about winning the US Open Championship? Yeah, probably not. Unless you are Emma Raducanu! At…
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The Impact of Covid on the Olympics
By Rahul Arora ‘23, Sports Writer During the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics, Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe emerged as Super Mario. Japan made a special impression gathering excitement for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Although many had concerns about the Olympics being held in Japan because Japan has a high risk for…
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The Future of Swimming
By Arjun Khanna ‘23, Sports Writer The spread of coronavirus has not only had a far-reaching impact on everyday life, but also on competitive sports across the globe.When the 2020 NCAA championships were cancelled, many college swimmers saw their season come to an abrupt end. Since then, many swimming facilities have been temporarily shut down…
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Winter Sports Preview
By Kate Fishbone ‘22, Sports Editor As fall sports came to a close, the immediate next thought was winter sports. Would they happen? Would there be a full season? Although the winter season is not entirely predictable, currently there is a plan for the pursuit of winter sports at Newark Academy. With enough patience and…