Emily Cho ’28, Sports Writer A student-athlete jogging on the sports field. (Photo courtesy of The Union)  It’s safe to say that we all have played a sport at some point in our lives, whether it be in school or as an extracurricular activity. Sports are known to offer health benefits and can also support…

By: Scarlet Rome ’28, Sports Staff Writer   New York Liberty celebrated their first-ever championship win. (Courtesy of NBC News)  On October 24, 2024, many streets in NYC were closed for one reason: The New York Liberty parade. After any big championship win, the victorious team holds a massive celebration parade. The streets were packed with…

Joanna Yu ’25, Sports Editor  Stephen Nedoroscik competes on the pommel horse during the 2024 Olympics. (Photo courtesy of NBC) His distinctive look—a relaxed demeanor completed by dark-framed glasses—captivated the audience and sparked media conversations. Leading the USA Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Team to earn a historic team bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics, Stephen Nedoroscik…

By Duncan Cheng ‘25, Sports Editor US Open Pickleball Tournament (Courtesy of the US Open Pickleball Championship) The dominance of tennis as the most popular racket sport is now facing a new challenge from an emerging sport: pickleball, a fast-paced hybrid of tennis. Pickleball is gaining popularity due to its accessibility and sociability. The racket…

Joanna Yu ‘25, Sports Writer Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes raises the Lombardi Trophy. (Photo courtesy of PBS) The Kansas City Chiefs are the Super Bowl champions once again after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the longest duration championship game in history. Despite facing a 10-point deficit, Patrick Mahomes, who is now titled…

By Duncan Cheng ‘25, Sports Staff Writer 2024 Paris Olympic Logo, (Photo courtesy of Vacay.com) Paris is no stranger to hosting extravagant events. However, the 2024 Paris Olympics will be one of the grandest, as it welcomes athletes and spectators from all over the globe. Ahead of this year’s Olympics, there are many sports to…

By Rishi Bala ‘25, Sports Section Editor Mac McClung dunking during the NBA All-Star Weekend. (Photo courtesy of AP News) The 2024 National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star festivities recently wrapped up, leaving behind a series of questions about its purpose. The All-Star weekend is an annual event intended to showcase the league’s star players through…

Gina Schreier ‘26, Sports Staff Writer Girls Basketball Captain Dagny Slomack ‘24 reaches for a layup, courtesy of Newark Academy Minutemen For the past couple of years, the Newark Academy Girls Basketball Team has been a dominant force on the court. As we move further into tournament season, all eyes will be on this program.…

By Rishi Bala ‘25, Sports Editor Max Verstappen celebrating after his record-breaking 2023 season. (Image courtesy of Formula 1) As we count down the days until the official start of the 2024 Formula 1 season in late February, the biggest question on every fan’s mind is if this season will be as one-sided as the…

 By Duncan Cheng ‘25, Sports Staff Writer Image Courtesy of the NBA This season, the National Basketball Association (NBA) introduced its exciting new annual competition for all 30 teams in the league: The NBA Cup. This in-season tournament was a strategic response to fans who were complaining about the regular season being too lackluster. The…