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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Sports traditions create dangerous expectations

Sports traditions create dangerous expectations

Emily Fong, Staff Writer October 19, 2015
Sports commentators and fans are doing players a disservice when they call for players to be tough and power through their injuries. Sports can only improve when we treat our athletes better, not worse, and the rules and regulations need to address this treatment more.
This season of MLB playoffs will prove to be very exciting.

Staff Recommendations: MLB playoff games

Sports Staff October 5, 2015
The sports desk staff recommends the best MLB first round playoff series to watch.
The future without Yogi 'ain't what it used to be'

The future without Yogi ‘ain’t what it used to be’

Grace Halio, Deputy Features Editor September 24, 2015
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too" --Yogi Berra (1925-2015)
Barry Zito pitched for the Oakland Athletics from 2000 to 2006.

On Barry Zito and growing up

Alex Bazeley, News Editor September 22, 2015
A personal reflection on growing up with baseball and watching your heroes age.
The New York Yankees will be playing the Blue Jays.

On fan anxiety, family and sports media consumption

Grace Halio, Deputy Features Editor September 11, 2015

I was quite literally born and raised a Yankees fan. In my first baby picture I’m wearing a pink Yankees beanie, courtesy of my dad. Breakfast table news generally consisted...

Sandy Alderson gave advice on sports management to students at an event on Oct. 27 at Furman Hall.

Mets manager details career path

Alex Bazeley, staff writer October 28, 2014
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson spoke at NYU Law on Oct. 27.
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NYU reflects on Jeter’s historic career

Kyle Luther, Contributing Columnist September 24, 2014
In the last week of his career, NYU students take a look back at Derek Jeter's legendary career.
Pitchers being pushed toward injury

Pitchers being pushed toward injury

Sam Raskin, Contributing Columnist September 17, 2014
The frequency of Tommy John surgeries has increased over recent years.
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Pitcher injury rates rising, Yankees in tough spot

Kyle Luther, Contributing Columnist September 15, 2014
The recent flood of UCL injuries over the past few years have caused questions in the MLB.
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Remembering 9/11 through the Piazza homerun

Bobby Wagner, Contributing Columnist September 11, 2014
A look back on a night when baseball became bigger than just a game.
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Competition heats up for wild cards

Charles Surette, Staff Columnist September 8, 2014
Wild card races in both the American and National Leagues are heating up.
Home stadiums for baseball, softball teams announced

Home stadiums for baseball, softball teams announced

Tony Chau, Deputy Sports Editor September 2, 2014
NYU baseball and softball teams have been granted home fields for the upcoming season.