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Over the years, the NCAA’s relationship with players has changed. (Via Wikimedia)

How the NCAA Did Wrong by James Wiseman (And Every Other Student-Athlete)

The NCAA makes billions of dollars every year off its student-athletes, while players like James Wiseman are financially punished for breaking rules despite not being paid in the first place.
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer December 2, 2019

Last month, the NCAA announced that University of Memphis first-year basketball player James Wiseman will be suspended for 12 games. The No. 1 ranked prospect in the class of 2019...

A look inside the Varsity Performance Center — Palladium’s exclusive gym for NYU athletes. (Photo by Julia Saliba)

Athletic Trainers Serve as Bridge for Student-Athletes

A small team of five athletic trainers is responsible for the health and safety of over 850 NYU student-athletes.
Rebecca Choi, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

On the lowest floor of Palladium Athletic Facility, a small, unassuming room operates as a hub for NYU student-athletes. Sandwiched between a conference room and the Varsity Performance...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

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

As we approach Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, I want to take a look back at this historic and exciting season. The whole season, it felt like the league was on the precipice of something...

Staff Rants and Raves: Sports

Staff Rants and Raves: Sports

See what our staff has to say about one of NYU’s least favorite things.

Rants On Trying — And Failing — To Be Good By Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor I played baseball for eight years growing up. It was one of my favorite sports; it consumed...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

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

NFL veteran Ryan Russell recently wrote a beautiful piece for ESPN in which he came out as bisexual and discussed how he was unable to live an “open life” for much of his early...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

Avenatti’s Not the Story. Nike Is.

Nike and other sports apparel companies have long been engaged in some pretty sketchy behavior surrounding high school athletes and the college recruitment process.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor April 15, 2019

Earlier this month, celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti — after being arrested on extortion charges — tried to single-handedly take down Nike for its alleged bribery of the...

Front entrance to the Brooklyn Athletic Facility, which is currently under renovation.

Tandon Athletes Endure Disproportionate Struggles

Bela Kirpalani, Contributing Writer February 12, 2018
Tandon student athletes feel a disproportionate level of stress in comparison to others involved in NYU Athletics.
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaking at the podium during Super Bowl XLIX media day, January 2015.

Win or Lose, the Patriots Are Still on Top

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer January 29, 2018

Just a few weeks after ESPN senior writer Seth Wickersham posted an article suggesting an internal power struggle between Tom Brady, head coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert...

Fencing Standout: Bobby Cottingham

Fencing Standout: Bobby Cottingham

Nalani Ogawa, Staff Writer January 29, 2018
Bobby Cottingham stands out as a freshman on the NYU Fencing team.
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman testifying at Larry Nassar's sentencing on Friday, Jan. 19. Raisman is one of 100 plus women accusing Nassar of sexual assault.

Organizations Scrutinized After Latest Nassar Victim Testimonies

Maddie Howard, Sports Desk Editor January 22, 2018
Larry Nassar sexual misconduct case brings criticism to USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University.
Cassie Steinberg at a match against Brandeis University on Nov. 5 2016

NYU Retired Athletes Don’t Stop Competing

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor November 27, 2017
The love for competition keeps NYU retired athletes going after graduation.
NCAA Takes Advantage of Athletes

NCAA Takes Advantage of Athletes

Wayne Chen, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
High-level, competitive intercollege sport is an extremely profitable business. While the amount is smaller than that of professional sports leagues, proportional wise, it can still sum up to a hefty amount for any college student.