ANALYSIS: NFL Fumbles Another Domestic Violence Incident with Kansas City’s Kareem Hunt
Matthew Nebenzahl, Staff Writer
December 29, 2018
The NFL does a lot of things right, but the one area where it can’t seem to get it right is in how it handles allegations of domestic abuse brought against it players. On the surface, it may appear that the NFL takes such charges seriously, but a look at how the league bungled the handling of its mos...
UCF Golden Knights Using Injury to QB McKenzie Milton as Inspiration Heading into Fiesta Bowl
Andrew Kaye, Sports Editor
December 18, 2018
Friday, Nov. 23, college football rivalry week. The University of Central Florida is preparing to battle South Florida at Raymond James Stadium in the War on I-4. 4:15, kickoff time, USF receives the kickoff, but the UCF defense forces a three and out. The ball goes back and forth without a score until U...
One-Handed NFL Player Shaquem Griffin’s Story Is One of Determination, Perseverance, and Love
Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
When watching a NFL football game, most fans look for things like stats, big plays, and exciting endings. They don’t necessarily pay attention to the individual players. But one player specifically is in the spotlight this NFL season, Shaquem Griffin. Griffin is a rookie linebacker out of the Un...
UCF Football Team’s Playoff Hopes Rest on Losses by Higher Ranked Teams
Andrew Kaye, Sports Editor
October 31, 2018
The University of Central Florida football team made its way onto the national radar last season with its perfect season. Despite it’s perfect record through the regular season, UCF was not ranked among the top four teams by College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee, thereby leaving the Golden Knig...
Los Angeles Lakers Slow Start Complicated by Suspensions Resulting from Fight with Houston Rockets
Andrew Kaye, Sports Editor
October 23, 2018
With the NBA season starting, many are looking for the Los Angeles Lakers to be the most improved team. Although the team’s chemistry will improve with time, the Lakers have shown very little justification for the expectations set for them. They are 0-2 to start the year, albeit against two very good,...
NBA 2018-19 Season Preview: Can the Revamped Lakers Challenge the Golden State Warriors in the West?
Andrew Kaye, Sports Editor
October 17, 2018
With the regular season starting up, each team has a goal in mind before hand. In order to achieve this goal, each squad must give full effort each and every night, but also receive some luck. Let’s see how each team does in reaching their goals. Atlanta Hawks Record Last Year: 24-58 Additions...
Who is the G.O.A.T.: Michael or LeBron? Brady or Rodgers?
Matthew Nebenzahl, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
Fifteen national championships, Fifteen most valuable player awards, and four almost guaranteed trips to the Hall of Fame in their respected sports. Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Lebron James, and Michael Jordan are all considered legendary athletes, but only two of the four can be considered the G.O.A.T. ...
Serena Williams U.S. Open Controversy Highlights Sexist, Possibly Racist, Nature of Sport
Andrew Kaye, Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
Serena Williams’ clash with the chair umpire in her Sept. 8 controversial loss in the U.S. Open finals has stirred a raging debate in the tennis world, even overshadowing the win by Japan’s Naomi Osaka, who won her first Grand Slam singles tournament. Williams was hit with a combined $17,000 dollars...
Your 2018 NFL Fantasy Football Booms and Busts
Andrew Kaye, Sports Editor
September 1, 2018
Football is back! And so is fantasy football! With the NFL season around the corner, many fans are looking for help deciding who to select on their fantasy team for this season. There are many players who are considered a late round gem by some but a bust by others. Those are the players mentioned below....
Brazil, Argentina Looking for Redemption in 2018 Men’s World Cup
Razanne Saleh, Staff Writer
June 1, 2018
June 14, 2018, is the date soccer players around the world are anticipating. The world-wide tournament that comes up every four years brings a rush of euphoria whenever the commercials promoting the event began airing on T.V. This is the FIFA Men’s World Cup. The best soccer players in the world...
NEWS ANALYSIS: Supreme Court Ruling on Legalized Sports Betting Poses Complications
Jacob Pasternack, Editor-In-Chief
May 29, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Sports
After years of legal deliberation, the Supreme Court has decided to allow states to legalize sports betting. This ruling opens a previously illegal sports gambling market, worth anywhere from $50 billion to $400 billion, for athletic leagues to capitalize on. The impact of this decision may not be felt...
NBA Awards: Who Should Win and Who Will Win
Andrew Kaye, Sports Editor
May 18, 2018
MVP Who should win: LeBron James-SF-CLE PPG: 27.5, RPG: 8.6, APG: 9.1, Record: 51-31 LeBron James is the best player on the planet. He has proven that he can do everything on the court at any moment. LeBron just finished his 15th season and it was one of his best ever. The point forward has made ...
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Coming into this year, Olympic Heights girls soccer coach Jim Cappello had very high expectations for his team, and as the team approaches next week’s...
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