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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

C.J. Picerni, the first NYU baseball player selected for the MLB draft in 40 years.

Catching Up With MLB Draftee CJ Picerni

Bela Kirpalani, Staff Writer March 19, 2018
Catching up with Cj Picerni, former NYU baseball player and current minor league coach.
This week’s Good, Bad and Ugly include the start of the baseball season, Ezekiel Elliott's suspension, and Washington State University’s embarrassing game on national television.

Last Week’s Good, Bad and Ugly

Austin Day, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
Austin Day gives his thoughts on this week in professional sports.
The new Major League Baseball rule about the intentional walk is an abomination to the strategy of the game.

New Rules Destroy the Game

Thomas Price, Opinion Editor April 17, 2017
Opinion Editor Thomas Price shares his thoughts on how Major League Baseball's new intentional walk rule is changing the game for the worse.
As Major League Baseball comes into season, there remain mixed expectations for both the Yankees and the Mets.

New York Baseball: A Tale of Two Teams

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor March 27, 2017
As the MLB season approaches, here's a look at what New York baseball fans are in for.

Brooklyn Dodgers MLB star and NYU alum Ralph Branca passed away on Wednesday.

Violet Alum Ralph Branca Passes

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 28, 2016
WSN offers their thoughts on the loss of Violet alum and MLB legend Ralph Branca.

October Is the Best Sports Month and Here’s Why

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer November 3, 2016
With the spookiest month behind us, here's a rundown of why October is the greatest month for sports.
Entire generations have come and gone since the last time the Cubs brought home a World Series title.

Cubs Comeback Would Be More Than a Miracle — It’d Be Generation-Defining

Jash Babla, Contributing Writer October 31, 2016
A Cubs world series banner could be a generational win.
The Sports Kid Column: The Best and Worst of the 2016 Baseball Season

The Sports Kid Column: The Best and Worst of the 2016 Baseball Season

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor October 6, 2016
Managing Editor and Resident Sports Kid talks the best and worst of baseball in this week's iteration of his famed column.
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.
This past Sunday, up-and-coming MLB star, Miami Marlins pitcher, Jose Fernandez passed away due to a boating accident.  Over the course of four seasons, Fernandez went 38-17 with 589 strikeouts.

Jose Fernandez Found Dead in Boat Wreck

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer September 26, 2016
Former WSN sports editor Mike Thompson reflects on Miami Marlins deceased pitcher Jose Fernandez.
The Sports Kid Column: Adam Jones, Colin Kaepernick and Moral Licensing

The Sports Kid Column: Adam Jones, Colin Kaepernick and Moral Licensing

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor September 16, 2016
It's not the desire to stay the same that's keeping us from increasing diversity and morality in sports. It's the false idea that we've come so far already.
The Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is an iconic space for sports in NYC.

The Hottest Sports Tickets in NYC Aren’t Always a Pipe Dream

Ashley Arnold and Rachel Ruecker September 8, 2016
A handy guide to New York City professional sports teams for NYU students.