Commentary
Monday Musings: On Colin Kaepernick, Harden’s Heroics and the Internet’s Favorite NBA Player
Our sports editor tackles what is happening — or rather, not happening — with Colin Kaepernick and the NFL, the conundrum that is James Harden and Alex Caruso, the Lakers’ cult hero.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor
• December 2, 2019
Didn’t See That Coming! Three Shockers in the NBA
One month into the 2019-20 NBA season, our sports editor gives her opinions on the league’s biggest surprises so far.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor
• November 24, 2019
Monday Musings: On Melo’s Return, the Spurs’ Coaching Dilemma and Lamar Jackson
This week, our sports editor muses about Carmelo Anthony’s long-awaited return to the NBA, Gregg Popovich’s successor and Lamar Jackson’s case for MVP.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor
• November 18, 2019
Monday Musings: On the Ducks, NBA Kicks and the Knicks’ French Connection
This week, our sports editor writes about the legendary Sabrina Ionescu, her favorite basketball kicks and the Knicks’ best option at point guard.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor
• November 11, 2019
Monday Musings: On Fantasy Football, Baseball and the Knicks
In the latest edition of The Sports Girl, our sports editor riffs on assorted topics.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor
• October 27, 2019
The Sports Curse: Fact or Fiction?
It’s spooky season, kiddos.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor
• October 15, 2019
This Is the WNBA’s Moment
As the 23rd WNBA season winds down, it’s the perfect time to examine how the league can build off its success and better itself for the future.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor
• October 7, 2019
The Field as a Happy Place
For many, sports are just about having fun. And that can be really important.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor
• September 23, 2019
Concussions Are Not Just a Football Problem
Too often, the conversations around head injuries and CTE are rooted in football, but the reality is that athletes in sports like soccer and surfing are just as susceptible — and more often overlooked.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor
• September 16, 2019
Male Athletes Are Still Stuck in the Closet
Male sports culture in the U.S. is problematic and doesn’t allow athletes to fully express themselves on and off the field.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor
• September 3, 2019
The Problem With Kobe Bryant’s Support of Women’s Sports
Why do female athletes and leagues like the WNBA continue to prop up men with questionable pasts?
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor
• August 24, 2019
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