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…

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…

By Andrew Rovit ’22, Sports Section Editor The NFL logo which sits at the center of MetLife Stadium, the home for the New York Jets and New York Giants Football is back! The leaves are falling, and the annual tradition of fans spending eight hours of their weekend sitting on their couch and screaming at…

By Andrew Rovit ‘22, Sports Writer The NFL Draft is approaching, bringing excitement to NFL fans across the world. Taking place in Cleveland at the end of April, the draft will be a time when athletes’ dreams come true, but fans should look out for these four things when watching the draft. 4 Things to…

By Arjun Khanna ‘23, Sports Writer The Newark Academy boys’ tennis team is back, and they are looking stronger than ever. In past years, the Minutemen have consistently ranked as one of the top boys’ tennis programs in the state, producing multiple Division 1 college athletes. In fact, the boys’ varsity team was recently named…

By Kate Fishbone ‘22, Sports Editor  As March rolled around the corner, the anticipation of March Madness grew. After a long year without the NCAA basketball games, due  to COVID, the beloved tournament finally returned. With the tournament came the many, many brackets made by people hoping to win big, whether it be money or…

By Stephen Levitt ‘22, Sports Editor Limited meet times, strict protocols, and virtual meets. These nightmare conditions brought upon by the pandemic fazed many teams across the country. However Newark Academy Boys’ Swimming was not one of them. Finishing 8-1, Boys’ swimming had one of their best seasons in recent history, earning second place in…

By Andrew Rovit ‘22, Staff Writer Last year, the world was sent into shock by the NCAA’s decision of the NCAA not to allow fans at the annual March Madness tournament as a precautionary measure due to the impending outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. Little did they know that NCAA basketball would be the first…

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…