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The Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic, averaging 31.0 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game, won his second consecutive MVP award. He was also rated the fifth best defensive player in the league.

Denver’s Nikola Jokic wins second consecutive NBA MVP

Mason Silverstein, Sports Editor • May 20, 2022
The New York Yankees Nasty Nestor Cortes looks to be the American League frontrunner for the Cy Young Award.

Way-too-early Major League Baseball predictions

Nicholas Tramazzo, Entertainment Editor • May 13, 2022
Tyreek Hill (right) joining Jaylen Waddle (center) gives Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (left) the fastest wide receiver duo in the history of the NFL.

Wild NFL offseason sees superstar players switching teams

Jack Nomberg, Staff Writer • May 12, 2022
This weekends Miami Grand Prix will utilize Hard Rock Stadium as a centerpiece of the track.

This weekend’s Miami Grand Prix highlights will increase the growing popularity of Formula 1 racing in the U.S.

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer • May 6, 2022
WNBA player Brittney Griner has been held in a Russian prison on cannabis charges since Feb. 17. She faces a possible prison sentence of 10 years.

U.S. State Dept. will seek WNBA superstar Brittney Griner’s release from Russian incarceration on cannabis charges

Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer • May 5, 2022
The U.S. womens national soccer team had plenty of fan support in its fight to earn equal pay to the mens team.

U.S. women’s national soccer team scores a big win as it reaches settlement guaranteeing equal pay to men’s team

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer • April 11, 2022
Will Dukes Coach K be cutting down the National Championship net in his final season of coaching to cap off his incredible career?

THE TORCH PREDICTIONS: NCAA Basketball Championship

Brayden Schultz & Mason Silverstein, Co-Sports Editors • April 1, 2022
Senior players on the Olympic Heights tennis teams are (from left): Zoe Siegel, Brooke Hollander, Mason Sacher, Makayla Lewis, Tyler Levin, Livia Vieira, and Ariana Fromm.

OH tennis teams hitting stride as district tourney nears

Jack Nomberg, Staff Writer • March 31, 2022
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL for racial discrimination and has made serious allegations of impropriety against the Dolphins ownership.

Former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores lawsuit and allegations investigation could drag into 2022 season

Nicholas Tramazzo, Entertainment Editor • March 2, 2022
Quarterbacks Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams (left) and Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals will face off in Super Bowl LVI.

TORCH Super Bowl LVI Predictions: Rams over Bengals

Mason Silverstein & Brayden Schultz, co-Sports Editors • February 12, 2022
Olympic Heights senior Caleb Mackrey is the states 6A-classification leading average points per game scorer and 14th in the state overall.

OH Boys Basketball finish season strong; primed for playoffs

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer • February 8, 2022
Lions senior midfielder Brett Mazo, who had 10 goals and six assists on the season, passes the ball in the Jan. 20 game against Park Vista. (photo by Janaina Lagoeiro)

Olympic Heights boys soccer team closes out regular season winning 10 of 12 games, clinches #1 seed in district playoffs

Pedro Lagoeiro, Staff Writer • January 29, 2022
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