Sports
Cold Palmer: The Coolest Player in the World
By Stefan Broge
Cole Palmer’s recent success at Chelsea has been turning heads in the world of soccer.
Judging the Judges: Assessing MLB Umpires
By Sami Hashimoto, Timofey Volvovskiy
Baseball Umpires have been a key part of the game for 150 years, but is it time for change?
March Sadness: Will Men’s Basketball Forever Overshadow Women’s Basketball?
Since sports have been a form of entertainment, men’s sports have received more support, resources, and viewership. This article highlights that since women’s basketball has started to overshadow the popularity of select men’s sports, platforms like ESPN make the streaming more expensive to exclude women from the national stage.
Bayer, Bayern, and Kane, Oh My!
By Khush Wadhwa
Does Bayer Leverkusen’s emphatic title win prove that Harry Kane is the cursed one?
Why Zach Edey Isn’t Getting Paid: NIL Deals in College Sports
By Samay Kothari, Terrence Liao
The rules for NIL revenue in college sports are convoluted and need an overhaul.
Reviewing the Runnin’ Rebels
Despite starting four freshmen and struggling with a lack of height, the Rebels showed unwavering determination and gave it their all on the court this season.
The Pinnacle of Motorsport - Formula One
By Eli Lifton
Both an iconic and still growing sport, Formula One is full of exciting races that sports fans should keep their eyes on.
Super Bowl 58: Reconciling Analytics with Decision-Making on the Field
By Siddhartha Mutha, Jack Cheng, Jared Lee, Jayden Wang, Wai Sum Fong
The analytical perspective coming into Super Bowl 58, and the fan base dynamics that shaped the post-season NFL discussion.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Chance to Make History
Unpacking what has made Bayer Leverkusen’s stellar 23/24 campaign so far possible.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Chance to Make History
Unpacking what has made Bayer Leverkusen’s stellar 23/24 campaign so far possible.
New Generation of All-Stars
In this year’s NBA All-Star game, multiple players made their All-Star debut, introducing a new generation of talented players in the league.
Blue Cards: Making the Sport Worse or Shaping the Future Game
By Stefan Broge
An overview of soccer’s new blue card concept and why we shouldn’t be so quick to judge it.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/864cab50-20ac-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
A Review Of Ange’s First Season
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
Have Ange’s Spurs really been as good this season as people think?
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/3b99a6d0-2115-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Upset with Derby Photo Finish
By Nina Benson
An overview of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, and how the longshot Mystik Dan took the win in a three way photo finish.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/aefd8800-106f-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Champions League Roundup: Premier League Woes, Mbappe Heroics, and Real Madrid’s Everlasting Love Affair
By Ethan Lijin
Coming out of the UCL quarter-finals, there were many upsets and memorable moments.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/cb182300-1548-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
The Greyducks Are Molting Their Feathers
By Tahlia Jamir
Following an injury-ridden winter season, the Greyducks are learning from their mistakes and striding towards a happier, healthier spring season.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/db406510-0032-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
A Somewhat Silly Solution to Sports Betting
By Duncan Park
The NFL and other leagues have been avoiding a battle against sports betting for far too long, and I present to you a (somewhat) feasible solution.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/0fb7a380-0033-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Europe’s Last Eight
By Jack Cao
A preview of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s finest club soccer competition.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/2183a630-0034-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Chasing Gold
Following a third-place finish at the Manhattan Borough Championships, the Greyducks enter the outdoor season with clear goals in mind.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/787d6d40-0034-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Wrestling Their Way to the Top
By Duncan Park
Meet Ushoshi Das and Emili Lok, two stars of the wrestling team!
Unpacking the Saudi Pro League
The rapid rise of the Saudi Pro League over the last year has divided many opinions around the soccer world, and is perhaps an indication that money can’t buy everything.
Klopp, You’ll Never Walk Alone
Klopp’s legacy as a Liverpool manager will forever be remembered even when he departs.
If Your Favorite Team Sucks, They Won’t Be Getting Better
This year’s many terrible sports teams, whether tanking or just bad, will not be saved by just a number one draft pick.
The Successes and Setbacks of UFC 300
Even though UFC 300 faced major setbacks and failed to reach the expectations set by company president Dana White, the UFC 300 will go down as one of the greatest fight cards in UFC history as it celebrates the company’s past, present, and future with some of their biggest names featured from the early prelims to the main event
Why The Stuyvesant Lemurs Deserve Your Attention
By Gabriel Avrahami, Rafael Zornoza
The Stuyvesant boys’ gymnastics team was unable to repeat as champions, but they nevertheless enjoyed a strong season and are set up well for the future.
Analyzing the Stuyvesant Spartans’ 2023/24 Season
By Vedant Kothari, William Tse
A bright future lies ahead for the Stuyvesant Spartans.
The Future of the Phoenix
By Evan Wong
After a tough season, the Phoenix are confident in their young players to bring the team to new heights next year.
The Stuyvesant Storm Strikes Again
By Eli Lifton
Despite the record, the Storm have had a generally successful season and the future is bright.
Dominating the Sea: The Pirates Parted the Waters to Become City Champions
The boys’ swimming and diving team scored big in their recent 2023-2024 season, becoming city champions and “Division A” high point scorers, as well as featuring individual records and awards and showing a true extension of Stuyvesant’s hard work in academics to success in sports ability.
Season in Review: Girls’ Table Tennis
The Peglegs have undoubtedly broken expectations the past few years, but the team may need to look into revisions if they want to continue their dominance across the city.
The FA Cup—A Fourth Round to Remember
By Ben Rudinski
Overall, while the fourth round of the FA Cup produced some relatively dull results, it provided storylines such as Maidstone United that will be anticipated until the fifth round commences in late February.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/8b0ed690-2115-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Twenty-One Years Away—How Ipswich Town miraculously returned to the Premier League
By Ben Rudinski
On Saturday, May 4, Ipswich Town—a team who were competing in League One just one year ago—were promoted to the Premier League after an emphatic 2-0 win against relegated Huddersfield Town.
Cold Palmer: The Coolest Player in the World
By Stefan Broge
Cole Palmer’s recent success at Chelsea has been turning heads in the world of soccer.
Judging the Judges: Assessing MLB Umpires
By Sami Hashimoto, Timofey Volvovskiy
Baseball Umpires have been a key part of the game for 150 years, but is it time for change?
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/864cab50-20ac-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
A Review Of Ange’s First Season
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
Have Ange’s Spurs really been as good this season as people think?
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/3b99a6d0-2115-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Upset with Derby Photo Finish
By Nina Benson
An overview of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, and how the longshot Mystik Dan took the win in a three way photo finish.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/aefd8800-106f-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Champions League Roundup: Premier League Woes, Mbappe Heroics, and Real Madrid’s Everlasting Love Affair
By Ethan Lijin
Coming out of the UCL quarter-finals, there were many upsets and memorable moments.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/cb182300-1548-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
The Greyducks Are Molting Their Feathers
By Tahlia Jamir
Following an injury-ridden winter season, the Greyducks are learning from their mistakes and striding towards a happier, healthier spring season.
March Sadness: Will Men’s Basketball Forever Overshadow Women’s Basketball?
Since sports have been a form of entertainment, men’s sports have received more support, resources, and viewership. This article highlights that since women’s basketball has started to overshadow the popularity of select men’s sports, platforms like ESPN make the streaming more expensive to exclude women from the national stage.
Bayer, Bayern, and Kane, Oh My!
By Khush Wadhwa
Does Bayer Leverkusen’s emphatic title win prove that Harry Kane is the cursed one?
Why Zach Edey Isn’t Getting Paid: NIL Deals in College Sports
By Samay Kothari, Terrence Liao
The rules for NIL revenue in college sports are convoluted and need an overhaul.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/db406510-0032-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
A Somewhat Silly Solution to Sports Betting
By Duncan Park
The NFL and other leagues have been avoiding a battle against sports betting for far too long, and I present to you a (somewhat) feasible solution.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/0fb7a380-0033-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Europe’s Last Eight
By Jack Cao
A preview of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s finest club soccer competition.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/2183a630-0034-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Chasing Gold
Following a third-place finish at the Manhattan Borough Championships, the Greyducks enter the outdoor season with clear goals in mind.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/787d6d40-0034-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Wrestling Their Way to the Top
By Duncan Park
Meet Ushoshi Das and Emili Lok, two stars of the wrestling team!
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/5f72dcf0-0033-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
A Cornerstone of the German National Team: Toni Kroos
By Siddhartha Mutha, Vedant Kothari
Toni Kroos has been one of the most underrated players in the history of football, and people need to take his return to the German national team more seriously.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/cf788950-0033-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Another March, Another Tournament Full of Madness
Here are some of the stories from the 2024 March Madness tournament
Reviewing the Runnin’ Rebels
Despite starting four freshmen and struggling with a lack of height, the Rebels showed unwavering determination and gave it their all on the court this season.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/be19d5c0-eecb-11ee-bace-874f57c2784b.jpg)
The Successes and Setbacks of UFC 300
Even though UFC 300 faced major setbacks and failed to reach the expectations set by company president Dana White, the UFC 300 will go down as one of the greatest fight cards in UFC history as it celebrates the company’s past, present, and future with some of their biggest names featured from the early prelims to the main event
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/e2917bf0-ed3c-11ee-99c8-451b13f1dec8.jpg)
Why The Stuyvesant Lemurs Deserve Your Attention
By Gabriel Avrahami, Rafael Zornoza
The Stuyvesant boys’ gymnastics team was unable to repeat as champions, but they nevertheless enjoyed a strong season and are set up well for the future.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/35648740-ed3e-11ee-99c8-451b13f1dec8.jpg)
Analyzing the Stuyvesant Spartans’ 2023/24 Season
By Vedant Kothari, William Tse
A bright future lies ahead for the Stuyvesant Spartans.
The Pinnacle of Motorsport - Formula One
By Eli Lifton
Both an iconic and still growing sport, Formula One is full of exciting races that sports fans should keep their eyes on.
Super Bowl 58: Reconciling Analytics with Decision-Making on the Field
By Siddhartha Mutha, Jack Cheng, Jared Lee, Jayden Wang, Wai Sum Fong
The analytical perspective coming into Super Bowl 58, and the fan base dynamics that shaped the post-season NFL discussion.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Chance to Make History
Unpacking what has made Bayer Leverkusen’s stellar 23/24 campaign so far possible.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/190da950-e401-11ee-9408-a37e0bb14778.jpg)
The Future of the Phoenix
By Evan Wong
After a tough season, the Phoenix are confident in their young players to bring the team to new heights next year.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Chance to Make History
Unpacking what has made Bayer Leverkusen’s stellar 23/24 campaign so far possible.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/1b31eb00-e263-11ee-9408-a37e0bb14778.jpg)
The Stuyvesant Storm Strikes Again
By Eli Lifton
Despite the record, the Storm have had a generally successful season and the future is bright.
New Generation of All-Stars
In this year’s NBA All-Star game, multiple players made their All-Star debut, introducing a new generation of talented players in the league.
Blue Cards: Making the Sport Worse or Shaping the Future Game
By Stefan Broge
An overview of soccer’s new blue card concept and why we shouldn’t be so quick to judge it.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/5918ad90-e273-11ee-9408-a37e0bb14778.jpg)
Dominating the Sea: The Pirates Parted the Waters to Become City Champions
The boys’ swimming and diving team scored big in their recent 2023-2024 season, becoming city champions and “Division A” high point scorers, as well as featuring individual records and awards and showing a true extension of Stuyvesant’s hard work in academics to success in sports ability.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/a3a7f350-e400-11ee-9408-a37e0bb14778.jpg)
Season in Review: Girls’ Table Tennis
The Peglegs have undoubtedly broken expectations the past few years, but the team may need to look into revisions if they want to continue their dominance across the city.
The 2024 Stadium Series: A Triumph for the NHL and New York
By Kai Russell
The 2024 Stadium Series drew record attendance and viewership, indicating the continued growth of hockey in New York.
Manchester City’s Ginger Dynamo
By Stefan Broge
Kevin De Bruyne’s recent stint out of the Manchester City squad has caused some to forget his utter brilliance.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/006edc90-cf9b-11ee-9816-39d5f2a77385.jpg)
The FA Cup—A Fourth Round to Remember
By Ben Rudinski
Overall, while the fourth round of the FA Cup produced some relatively dull results, it provided storylines such as Maidstone United that will be anticipated until the fifth round commences in late February.
Unpacking the Saudi Pro League
The rapid rise of the Saudi Pro League over the last year has divided many opinions around the soccer world, and is perhaps an indication that money can’t buy everything.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/705325a0-cf98-11ee-9816-39d5f2a77385.jpg)
Captains of Change: Redefining Stuy Athletics
Meet Ava Quarles and Kaeden Ruparel, longtime Sports editors of The Spectator and superstar captains of their respective sports teams!