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

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

Washington Square News

Last Week’s Good, Bad and Ugly

Last Week’s Good, Bad and Ugly

Austin Day, Contributing Writer September 28, 2017
Austin Day provides his outlook on this week in professional sports.
Joe Timmes, School of Professional Studies Sports Management senior and captain of the NYU men’s basketball team, will be joining the Brooklyn Nets as their Basketball Operations Seasonal Assistant after graduation.

Joe Timmes: From NYU to NBA

Jake Steel, Contributing Writer April 17, 2017
NYU Basketball player and senior Joe Timmes has excelled in his time with the Violets and, as a soon-to-be Sports Management grad, is headed to the big leagues to work for the Brooklyn Nets.
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 February 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.
The Sports Kid Column: Three More Petty Westbrook Outfits

The Sports Kid Column: Three More Petty Westbrook Outfits

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor November 4, 2016
The Thunder may have gotten smacked, but at least Russell Westbrook has his pettiness to keep him warm at night.

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.
Joining an intramural team is often the perfect alternative for those who are more casual about their sport.

Intramurals Unlock Teamwork and Camaraderie

Haji Ali, Contributing Writer October 26, 2016
NYU's intramurals offer an outlet to relive childhood memories
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.
Discussions of Intersectionality Are Lacking In Sports

Discussions of Intersectionality Are Lacking In Sports

Manas Malik, Contributing Writer September 13, 2016
Religion adds a new level of abstraction to an already unpalatable discussion about racial tension.
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.
The Sports Kid Column: Millennials Are Ruining the NBA

The Sports Kid Column: Millennials Are Ruining the NBA

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor February 19, 2016
Don't you hate it when millennials go and ruin all that is good in life?
The Sports Kid Column: Caucusing for the NBA MVP

The Sports Kid Column: Caucusing for the NBA MVP

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor February 12, 2016
As entertaining as NBA's MVP race is now, imagine the madness if the teams were decided via caucus.

Porzingis defies anti-Euro basketball bias

Charlie Lyttle, Contributing Writer December 3, 2015
Knicks phenom Kristaps Porzingis is attempting to put an end to preconceived notions of European rising basketball stars.