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The Miami Heats new big three (from left to right): Bam Adabayo, Kyle Lowry, and Jimmy Butler.

Miami Heat a viable contender after Riley’s roster tweaking

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer • October 22, 2021
The German soccer team protests treatment of migrant workers used in preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar’s Cup of Shame

Christopher Santos, Staff Writer • October 13, 2021
Quarterback Kyler Murray has led the Arizona Cardinals to a 4-0 start to the NFL 2021 season, making the Cardinals the only remaining undefeated team.

NFL Week 4 Recap: Arizona Cardinals only unbeaten team

Brayden Schultz, Sports Editor • October 8, 2021
Quarterback Matthew Stafford (#9), in his first season behind the center for the Los Angeles Rams, has his team looking like the early favorite to win this seasons Super Bowl.

The Torch NFL Week 3 Recap: Five unbeaten teams remain

Brayden Schultz, Sports Editor • October 1, 2021
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson does a flip into the end zone on his touchdown run in the Ravens win over the Kansas City Chiefs on the NFLs week two Sunday night game.

The Torch NFL week 2 recap: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Brayden Schultz, Sports Editor • September 24, 2021
The transfer window saw legends Lionel Messi (left) and Cristiano Ronaldo (right) on the move. Messi went from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, and Ronaldo went from Juventus to Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi spotlight busy European soccer transfer window; England’s Premier remains premier

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer • September 17, 2021
Jimmy Garoppolo (#10) beat out rookie Trey Lance (#5) in a close contest for the San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback job.

Several NFL teams had starting quarterback battles going into the preseason; were the right decisions made?

Brayden Schultz, Sports Editor • September 14, 2021
Senor Isaiah Pierre (#6) heads to the end zone after intercepting a John I. Leonard pass on the Lancers opening series in the Olympic Heights season opener on Sept. 2. The Lions beat John I. Leonard 22-14.

OLYMPIC HEIGHTS FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Football team off to 1-0 start as fall sports programs get underway

Mason Silverstein, Sports Editor • September 12, 2021
Five quarterbacks were taken in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft, and all could have an impact on their teams success this season. From left to right: Chicagos Justin Fields, San Franciscos Trey Lance, Jacksonvilles Trevor Lawrence, New York Jets Zach Wilson, and New Englands Mac Jones.

Are you ready for some football?!?! A look at this year’s potential NFL division winners and Super Bowl favorites

Jack Nomberg, Staff Writer • September 9, 2021
One step being taken to keep all concerned as safe as possible is to not allow fans from other countries to attend the Summer Olympic Games being held in Tokyo, Japan.

With games scheduled to start in one month, pandemic questions still linger regarding Tokyo Summer Olympics

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer • June 18, 2021
Kara Winger, a three-time Olympian and the U.S. national record holder in the javelin, uses a cable system to simulate throwing a javelin as she trains outside her home in Colorado Springs.

Pandemic alters training for Olympic hopeful athletes

Danielle Anglin, Staff Writer • June 18, 2021
The Tampa Bay Bucs Tom Brady (12) and Rob Gronkowski (87) return to New England to face the Patriots in week four of the NFL season.

The 2021 NFL games The Torch is most anxious to watch

Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer • June 17, 2021
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