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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 April 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...

An illustration of the New York Yankees’ logo on a gravestone with the text “R.I.P.” engraved on it and flowers placed in front of the gravestone.

A eulogy to this year’s New York Yankees

Although a cornerstone of being a Yankees fan, a championship-or-bust mentality can prevent an enjoyable baseball season.
David Bernstein, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

Aaron Judge stepped up to the plate in what could have been his final at-bat as a New York Yankee on Oct. 23. The Houston Astros were on the brink of sweeping and eliminating the...

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.
Grace Halio on her little league softball team, the Muckdogs at age 6.

Sound Bites Taught Me Softball

Grace Halio, Deputy Managing Editor October 3, 2016
Playing NYU intramural softball takes Deputy Managing Editor Grace Halio back to those sweet, sweet little league days.
184th Commencement Sees Graduates Reflect on the Past, Look to the Future

184th Commencement Sees Graduates Reflect on the Past, Look to the Future

Darren Walker encouraged the students to ask themselves how they can extend the ladder of opportunity to those in need.
Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief May 20, 2016
At NYU's all-university commencement on May 20, thousands of graduates reflected on their achievements and looked at the road ahead.
The Sports Kid Column: Shouldn’t I Hate My Team’s Rivals?

The Sports Kid Column: Shouldn’t I Hate My Team’s Rivals?

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor April 28, 2016
In a world of polarizing fandom, is it ok to have a soft spot for opposing players and teams?
Both New York teams, the Mets and the Yankees have a shot at this year’s World Series.

Confessions of a disgruntled Yankees fan

Charlie Lyttle, Contributing Writer October 7, 2015
This year, the success and character of the Mets has overshadowed that of the Yankees.
The future without Yogi 'ain't what it used to be'

The future without Yogi ‘ain’t what it used to be’

Grace Halio, Deputy Features Editor September 24, 2015
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too" --Yogi Berra (1925-2015)
The New York Yankees will be playing the Blue Jays.

On fan anxiety, family and sports media consumption

Grace Halio, Deputy Features Editor September 11, 2015

I was quite literally born and raised a Yankees fan. In my first baby picture I’m wearing a pink Yankees beanie, courtesy of my dad. Breakfast table news generally consisted...

MLB balance of power shifts in New York

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer March 12, 2015
The battle for the best MLB team in New York is tighter than it's been in years. Which team will finish with a better record?

Rodriguez continues to disappoint

Brad Waldstreicher, Contributing Writer February 26, 2015
Does Alex Rodriguez deserve to be treated preferentially this season for the Yankees? Does he even deserve to be on the team? NYU reacts to the way the Yankees have handled their disgraced star.