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Concussions Are Not Just a Football Problem

Too often, the conversations around head injuries and CTE are rooted in football, but the reality is that athletes in sports like soccer and surfing are just as susceptible — and more often overlooked.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor September 16, 2019

When I say concussion, you say football. Concussion, football. Concussion, football. Cases like those of Aaron Hernandez and Junior Seau are still fresh in our minds. Hits like...

Meghan Marhan has been the starting goalkeeper for NYU for the past two years. (Via NYU Athletics)

Saving Goals and Taking Names

Soft-spoken off the field, the goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team makes her presence known on the field with her consistently impressive performances.
Maria Levine, Staff Writer September 16, 2019

During the past two seasons, women’s soccer starting goalkeeper Meghan Marhan has become a key player for the Violets, establishing a reputation with shutouts and game-saving...

Oliver Kleban forces his way around the opposing goalkeeper before scoring in the final minute of a 2018 game against Brandeis University. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Sophomore Soccer Star Shares His Insight on Success

Stern sophomore Oliver Kleban was a force in his first season on the men’s soccer team, leading the team in goals and assists. This year, he hopes to have a similar impact on the field and become a leader in the locker room as well.
Rebecca Choi, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

With just 16 seconds left on the clock in extra-time against Brandeis University on Nov. 3, 2018, Stern then-first-year Oliver Kleban scored a last-gasp goal that led the Violets...

Nazzarine Waldon of NYU Women’s Volleyball spikes the ball against Hunter College. (Staff Photo by Sam Klein)

Women’s Volleyball Picks up Three Wins, Now 6-1 on the Season

Over the weekend, women's volleyball and women's soccer pulled out wins to continue their impressive starts to the season. Meanwhile, the men's soccer team has yet to win a game this season.
Benjamin Michael Davis, Deputy Sports Editor September 9, 2019

Women’s Volleyball The now 6-1 Violets easily picked up three wins before narrowly falling to Springfield College on Saturday. NYU started the week with a win against Arcadia...

Class of 2019 graduate Jack Kurtenbach was recently appointed assistant coach for three NYU teams. (via NYU)

Former NYU Baseball Player Juggles Coaching Responsibilities for Three Teams

2019 grad Jack Kurtenbach was recently hired as an assistant coach for the men’s soccer and women’s and men’s golf teams.
Benjamin Davis, Deputy Sports Editor September 3, 2019

The newest member of the NYU men’s soccer and men’s and women’s golf coaching staff is also one of NYU’s most recent graduates. 2019 grad Jack Kurtenbach was the men’s...

First-year Siena Moran has been the top NYU finisher at all three meets this fall, leading the Violets to a ninth-place regional ranking. (Staff Photo by Sam Klein)

Women’s Cross Country Team Has Five Top 10 Finishers

A recap of everything NYU athletics from August 30 to September 2.
Benjamin Michael Davis, Deputy Sports Editor September 3, 2019

Men’s Soccer The men’s soccer team started off this season on a low point, but has been making improvements in its two games so far. In their first game of the year, the Violets...

NYU men’s soccer coach Kim Wyant directs players on the field. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)

Former USWNT Goalkeeper Prepares for Fifth Season Coaching at NYU

NYU men’s soccer head coach Kim Wyant, who was a member of the first United States women’s national soccer team, reflects on her journey as she prepares to lead NYU back to the NCAA tournament.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor August 24, 2019

NYU men’s soccer head coach and one-time USWNT goalkeeper Kim Wyant grew up racing motorcycles and playing sports in the backyard with her older brother and his friends, before...

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Despite Its POC Star Players, Sports Has a Race Problem

The racial abuse suffered by black Italian soccer player Moise Kean last week is just the latest example of the enduring history of racism in sports.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor April 8, 2019

Last week, Moise Kean, a 19-year-old black Italian soccer player, was subjected to incessant racial abuse from opposing fans during Juventus’ match against Cagliari. After Kean...

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The Finish Line Is Further for Women

In the first edition of The Sports Girl column, our Deputy Managing Editor reflects on the accomplishments and coverage of women in sports.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor March 25, 2019

In honor of Women’s History Month, I thought I would take a moment (or several moments) to reflect on the many inspirational figures in women’s sports who have paved the way...

Lauren Hall-Gregory, the women’s basketball team’s head coach, during a practice on Feb. 1. She recently earned her 100th win, while the team finished runner-up in the ECAC tournament.

NYU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Capture Wins

A recap of NYU athletics action from the past week.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor November 19, 2018
A recap of NYU athletics action from the past week.
Oliver Kleban forces his way around the opposing goalkeeper before scoring in the final minute of a 2018 game against Brandeis University. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Soccer Completes Regular Season on High Note

The Weekly Sports update details highlights in men's and women's soccer.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor November 5, 2018
The Weekly Sports update details highlights in men's and women's soccer.