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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 Apr 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...

Tom Thibodeau is the head coach for the New York Knicks. While Thibodeau has earned the 2020-21 NBA Coach of the Year Award, he has failed to maximize the talent on the roster. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Bing bong, Thibs is wrong for the Knicks

After a surprising playoff appearance last season, New York Knicks fans entered the 2021-22 NBA season with frenzied optimism. Head coach Tom Thibodeau has so far failed to meet these higher expectations.
Daniel Haas, Contributing Writer Dec 9, 2021

The New York Knicks shocked the NBA last season by finishing as the fourth seed in the 15-team Eastern Conference. Head coach Tom Thibodeau received much of the credit for the...

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle spoke at the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball school gym in the Bronx to celebrate his #30 for 3! campaign. Through his partnership with the school, Randle plans to donate $500 for every three-pointer he makes in the season, which will assist the school in developing its academic programs. (Staff Photo by Mitesh Shrestha)

Knicks star Randle pledges support for Bronx basketball school

Julius Randle visited the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School on Nov. 9 to announce his campaign to donate to the school for each 3-pointer he scores this season.
Mitesh Shrestha, Sports Editor Nov 16, 2021

Early in a Tuesday afternoon last week, the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School gym was filled with the reverberating echoes of students screaming, basketballs bouncing...

The New York Knicks surprised fans last season with their early success. Still, there are a number of steps that they could take in order to improve further this season. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

How the Knicks can follow up on last season’s unexpected success

After overachieving last season, the Knicks are looking to further improve and make a deep playoff run this season. Here are some key points the team should focus on to reach that goal.
Ethan Hourizadeh, Staff Writer Oct 25, 2021

The early success of the Knicks last season came as a surprise. Led by breakout star Julius Randle, an improving RJ Barrett, a rejuvenated Derrick Rose and one of the deepest benches...

On Oct. 6, the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The school is the first specialized high school in the nation that dedicates itself to preparing its students for different career paths in basketball. (Staff Photo by Mitesh Shrestha)

Knicks legend Earl Monroe headlines high school opening ceremony

On Oct. 6, the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School formally celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the culmination of a yearslong mission to provide underserved New York City students a new and unique avenue to succeed within the sport they love. 
Mitesh Shrestha, Sports Editor Oct 18, 2021

The star-studded guest list of NBA commissioner Adam Silver, New York Knicks president Leon Rose, NBA Players Association executive director Michele Roberts and a smattering of...

The Knicks proved their doubters wrong in the 2020-21 season, finishing 41-31 and making the playoffs. This offseason is key to continuing their success. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

What’s next for the Knicks?

After an unexpectedly strong season for the Knicks, the team’s offseason preparations will determine whether they can improve on the past year’s success.
Ethan Hourizadeh, Staff Writer Jun 30, 2021

This past season for the New York Knicks was full of surprises. Many sports media outlets predicted that the Knicks season would be another disappointing one, as the team had not...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

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 Nov 11, 2019

Sabrina Ionescu Is the G.O.A.T. On Saturday night, the University of Oregon women’s basketball team beat the U.S. women’s basketball team 93-86 in front of a crowd of 11,530....

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

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 Oct 28, 2019

Fantasy Football and Why It Stinks You are sitting at your laptop, eyes glazed over from countless hours — no, days — studying fantasy advice columns, watching highlight videos...

Stephen Curry (pictured) of the Warriors won his first Most Valuable Player Award in 2015. (via Wikimedia)

In Appreciation of the NBA’s Middle Class

How staying the course and refusing to tank paid off for a few non-contenders in the Western Conference.
Dante Sacco, Deputy Arts Editor Apr 29, 2019

One looming, immutable fact weighs on the mind of every NBA fan at the beginning, middle and end of every season. There are 30 teams, and only one of them can end the season with...

Former Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks following a tense meeting with the organization on Thursday. (via Flickr)

Kristaps Porzin-Gone: Another Lost New York Knicks Treasure

In a blockbuster move that shocked the league, the New York Knicks traded their rising superstar, Kristaps Porzingis, to the Dallas Mavericks.
Zach Han, Sports Editor Feb 4, 2019

And just like that, the Knicks’ superstar has left the Big Apple. With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the biggest basketball news of the week came at the expense of the...

Basketball in New York, both professional and in college, continues to see a decrease in quality playing.

The Sorry State of New York Basketball

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor Mar 6, 2017
These are trying times for fans of basketball in New York.
There are rumors that basketball player Carmelo Anthony is considering on leaving the Knicks.  With his career up in the air, his decision is creating tension within the already poorly performing team.

The Past, Present and Future of Carmelo Anthony

Trevor Francesconi, Contributing Writer Feb 15, 2017
Despite being an NBA scoring champion, nine-time NBA All-Star and three-time Olympic gold medalist, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony's NBA career is in question.

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