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CAS Sophomore Christian Otero is a member of NYU mens tennis team. (via NYU Athletics)

Fiery and Talented, Christian Otero Never Stops Competing

From high school to NYU, CAS sophomore Christian Otero’s intense focus has led him to success both on and off the tennis court.
Griffin Vrabeck, Staff Writer Sep 16, 2019

Four years ago, when CAS sophomore Christian Otero was attending Gulliver Preparatory School in Miami, he won two state titles. But that wasn’t enough. “I was in Spain for...

Stern junior Jack Walter in a game against RPI on April 8.

Women’s Golf Captures Fifth Straight Liberty League Title

A recap of everything NYU athletics from April 29 to May 5.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor May 6, 2019

Baseball After a dominant 16-1 victory over Baruch College on Tuesday, the NYU baseball team faced off against Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey City University and...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

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 Apr 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...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

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 Mar 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...

First-year John Gassler pitches in a game against SUNY Canton on March 11. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Women’s Golf Wins UAA Championship in Dramatic Fashion

Here's your sports weekly update for March 5 to 11.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor Mar 11, 2019

Men’s Track and Field Competing at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships, SPS senior Malcolm Montilus placed sixth in the 400-meter race, earning him...

Two wrestlers qualified for Nationals.

Sports Weekly Update: A Pair of NYU Grapplers Qualify for Nationals

Here’s your sports weekly update for Feb. 18 to Feb. 25.
Zach Han, Sports Editor Feb 25, 2019

Tennis Men’s and women’s tennis opened up their seasons this past week on high notes, each prevailing in the their first two games of the season. The men opened their...

Alaina Moore sings to her husband during the final song. (Photo by Penina Warren)

Tennis Plays Stripped Down Hits at (Le) Poisson Rouge

As part of their “Solo in Stereo” tour, the husband-and-wife duo are traveling the country without a backing band and reworking most of their classics.
Penina Warren, Contributing Writer Nov 19, 2018
As part of their “Solo in Stereo” tour, the husband-and-wife duo are traveling the country without a backing band and reworking most of their classics.
First-year Valentina House competes in the Vassar Ron Stonitsch Invitational, where she placed 3rd overall.

Weekly Sports Update: Sept. 2 to Sept. 8

Bela Kirpalani, Editor at Large Sep 10, 2018
A recap of the past week for the Violets.
This Is How Tennis Treats Black Women

This Is How Tennis Treats Black Women

Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor Sep 10, 2018
Serena Williams's loss at the U.S. Open is one example of how a white-dominated sport treats black women.
“John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection” is now playing at the Film Forum.

John McEnroe and the Sport of Cinema

Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor Sep 4, 2018
A new sports documentary highlighting John McEnroe's run at the 1984 French Open explores the player's battle with himself and the intersection of tennis and cinema.
Steinhardt junior Yuji Cusick (center) runs a cross-country race at the Ramapo College Season Opener on Friday, Aug. 31.

Weekly Sports Update: Aug. 31- Sept. 2

Sep 4, 2018
The sports happenings for the week of August 31 - September 2nd.
Stern senior Max Mudd won the UAA 10,000-Meter Championship for the mens track & field team on April 28.

Weekly Sports Update: April 22 to April 29

Warner Radliff and Bela Kirpalani Apr 30, 2018
A recap of all things NYU athletics.

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