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How sisterhood powers NYU’s women’s basketball team

Coming off back-to-back undefeated seasons and a roster shakeup, the team is searching for its new identity — but its core values remain unchanged.
Kiran Komanduri, Deputy Sports Editor October 9, 2025

After two dominant championship runs in as many years, the NYU women’s basketball team graduated over half of its starting lineup — including Natalie Bruns and Belle Pellecchia,...

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Your NYU sports bar, based on your favorite NFL team

Spend your next Sunday surrounded by fans of your favorite team.
Naya Schubel, Contributing Writer October 7, 2025

If you’re still lamenting Jaxson Dart’s performance as starting quarterback or you missed the Buccaneers’ close win on Sunday, you’ll need an upgraded spot for your next...

(Suditi Sircar for WSN)

Cross country storms to first place, tennis closes out ITA Regionals and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4.
Kiran Komanduri, Deputy Sports Editor October 6, 2025

Cross Country On Friday, the men’s and women’s teams competed in the Paul Short Invite hosted by Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. The Violets finished first of 45 teams...

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Tel Aviv, Paris and Los Angeles

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Naseem Rahman, Deputy Sports Editor October 3, 2025

Tel Aviv Last Thursday, The Associated Press reported that a UEFA vote to suspend Israel over its ongoing war in Gaza was likely moving forward. However, on Tuesday, UEFA paused...

Co-president Cindy Leonard leading the group in a warm-up run. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

NYU athletes bring free running sessions to local kids

A group of track and cross country athletes founded a chapter of the Run Your City organization in Greenwich Village.
Kiran Komanduri, Deputy Sports Editor September 30, 2025

(Suditi Sircar for WSN)

Women’s soccer extends winning streak, tennis opens ITA Northeast Championships and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 22 – Sept. 27.
Emily Barbire, Deputy Sports Editor September 29, 2025

Golf  The NYU women’s golf team tied Wesleyan University for second place out of 20 teams in the opening round of the Williams Fall Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Taconic...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, Madrid and Shanghai

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor September 26, 2025

London On Sunday, Sept. 21, the Chelsea women’s soccer team narrowly defeated Leicester 1-0 in an emotional match for the winners. Before the match, a moment of silence was...

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NYU men’s and women’s golf season in full swing

Early 2025-26 season results point to success for the Violets.
Emily Barbire, Deputy Sports Editor September 25, 2025

After a strong 2024-25 campaign, the NYU men’s and women’s golf teams are back in full swing. Led by head coach Brad Johnson, both teams are looking to build on their previous...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

‘Becoming the best version of yourself’: A new community-focused fitness club

A fitness culture rooted in growth is bringing students together at NYU.
Anes Dali, Contributing Writer September 24, 2025

Every Friday at 404 Fitness, students blend endurance training, weightlifting and camaraderie, finding creative ways to stay fit while forming connections. This is HybridX, NYU’s...

(Suditi Sircar for WSN)

Men’s soccer scores first home win, women’s volleyball wins twice and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 14 - Sept. 21.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor September 22, 2025

Golf  The NYU men’s golf team finished play at the Duke Nelson Invitational, hosted by Middlebury College in Vermont, on Sunday, Sept. 14. A strong final round moved the Violets...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Washington, Paris and Sydney

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Emily Barbire, Deputy Sports Editor September 19, 2025

Washington, D.C.  After a long battle with the District of Columbia Council, the Washington Commanders gained approval to rebuild the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium. On Wednesday,...

NYU men’s volleyball team on Jan. 29. (Sidney Snider for WSN)

‘People to rely on’: NYU’s tight-knit athletic communities

First-year athletes find support and connection in their teammates from day one.
Francisco Pham, Contributing Writer September 17, 2025

While most first-year students are forced to seek out connections in classes and join clubs to meet their peers, committed athletes find themselves among an immediate support group...