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

Washington Square News

Several soccer players play on a field at night. The lights around the field are on.

The growth of soccer in New York City

Despite the overwhelming popularity of the major three sports in New York City, soccer is quickly gaining traction.
Malone Lohmann, Staff Writer April 12, 2023

When casual sports fans look at New York City, their attention most often gravitates toward supporting local professional teams in basketball, football or baseball. The city is...

Many New York Giants fans have been disappointed in the team’s performance during the first six weeks of the NFL season. But fans should not lose hope — there is still a chance for a comeback. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Searching for silver linings in the Giants’ bleak season start

Despite a 1-5 start to the 2021-22 NFL season, New York Giants fans can still feel optimistic about the future.
Daniel Haas, Contributing Writer October 25, 2021

For fans of the New York Giants, the first six weeks of the NFL season have been a major disappointment. The Giants (1-5) have lost to such struggling squads as the Atlanta Falcons...

The upcoming Fall season brings with it a new Fantasy Football season as well. The classic football fan hobby is full of strategy and jargon. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Intro to fantasy football

A crash course on the basics of fantasy football and comprehending its foreign phrases.
Mitesh Shrestha, Sports Editor August 25, 2021

To most, late August represents the start of school or the changing of the seasons. For some, it also marks the start of a new fantasy football season: an opportunity to defend...

Quarterback Eli Manning of the New York Giants at the 2013 Pro Bowl. (via Wikimedia)

Jets Are Excited for Now While Giants Look to the Future

With an aging quarterback and the departure of Odell Beckham Jr., the Giants’ focus is mainly on developing talent for the future. Meanwhile, the Jets face a tough slew of opponents this season, but a strong defense and freshly-assembled offense have fans excited for the green and white.
Griffin Vrabeck, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

When the Giants selected Daniel Jones from Duke University with the sixth pick in April’s draft, fans around the world were silent. They were expecting the pick to be Ohio State...

The staff of WSN pick their winners for the World Series.

Staff Picks: World Series

WSN Staff October 3, 2016
The WSN Staff puts it all on the line as they make their World Series picks.
The Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50. Who's next?

Staff Picks: Early Super Bowl Picks

WSN Staff September 15, 2016
The WSN staff makes their early predictions as to who will take home professional football's ultimate prize.
NFL Preview: Giants and Jets

NFL Preview: Giants and Jets

Brandon Herrera, Contributing Writer September 16, 2015

At long last, football is back. With week one in the books, New Yorkers have plenty of reasons to be excited after a blowout win for the Jets and an outing with some positives...

Jets, Giants have work to do in offseason

Charles Surette, Contributing Writer December 1, 2014
Both New York area teams have largely failed this season. What will it take to turn them around?
Surprising pairing at World Series

Surprising pairing at World Series

Charles Surette, Contributing Writer October 21, 2014
While the Giants and Royals were unheralded, they will both play for the World Series starting today
MLB expanded replay system presents challenges

MLB expanded replay system presents challenges

April 8, 2014
The expanded replay system allows a manager one challenge to use for the first six innings.
Courtesy of AJ Guel via flickr.com

New York Giants struggle with injuries, poor coaching

October 17, 2013
The New York Giants’ fall from grace is a mixture of interior and exterior issues.
Keith Allison via flickr.com

NFC presents most exciting rivalries in NFL season

September 4, 2013
The NFL season begins tonight. Find out what you be watching out for as we head into Week 1.