Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . Social media has been overrun by white and green color-themed posts. From what to wear videos to food reviews, people are obsessed with The Master’s. A humble tournament that began in 1934 has now become a coveted event where people buy for the chance to walk on the green grasses down in Augusta, Georgia.  The tournament was created by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts. Bobb

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . April 6th marked the final night of the March Madness 2026 season. This year's tournament was filled with heartbreak, roller coasters, and the occasional upset. For schools such as UConn, their luck ran short towards the end of the bracket. Both the men and women were able to cruise through the first couple of rounds.  The women were heavily favored to win, as they had gone u

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . On Sunday night, the UConn men’s basketball team went up against the top-seeded Duke. It seems that everyone and their mother watched the vital moment that skyrocketed UConn to the final four. However, shots like these aren’t uncommon in the tournament, and oftentimes each year the tournament will have its “shot heard around the world”. The UConn game was almost over before i

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . At the conclusion of the second round of March Madness, it is clear to fans that once again this year wasn’t as easy to predict as originally thought. There were talks about this year being more consistent on the men’s side, higher-seeded teams were heavily favored to win, and their season stats reflected that. However, when it came down to it, they were outperformed. This o

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . One of the best times of the year is approaching quickly…March Madness. During this month-long stretch of games, a pivotal part is creating a bracket and watching it slowly fall apart from numerous different upsets each week. Each year, fans can create, share, and bet on as many brackets, predictions, or outcomes as their hearts desire.  The challenging part is predicting whe

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . The winter 2026 Olympics were filled with many highs and lows for countries, fans, and athletes alike. The USA hockey team, especially, is walking away with two gold medals, one for the women's and one for the men's teams. For the men, this was a monumental moment, finally winning Olympic gold after a 46-year-long dry period. However, their win was quickly overshadowed by som

Kaitlyn Nielsen| Sports Editor Curling Stone. / Photo by ' akophotography ', licensed by Envato.com . With the end of the curling competition, Canada has sealed their win even in the face of controversy. The popularity of the sport of curling has increased over the years. This year's winter Olympics opened the eyes of many viewers to the holes in the rules and regulations within the sport.  The basic foundation of curling relies on competitors to report their own fouls. Th

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . The wedding of a century. Now we aren’t talking about any A-list celebrity getting married, like Tom Holland or Zendaya. We are talking about the half-time wedding that occurred during Super Bowl Sixty.  Bad Bunny's halftime performance was met with heavy controversy in the months leading up to the game. He faces constant hatred from many different groups due to his backgroun

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . The Winter Olympics are filled with high-intensity sports. Alpine skiing and snowboarding are just some of the sports that can go from fun to dangerous. Unfortunately, on February 8th, many fans just saw how quickly things can change for the worse.  The Olympian involved in the accident was a women’s alpine ski racer, Lindsey Vonn. Vonn is an extremely talented athlete, and h

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . Bridgerton didn’t just have Pall-Mall; the show also featured another popular sport present during the time. Pugilism, or more commonly known as Boxing. The sport was featured heavily in the first season, which is reflective of the time period during which the sport was most popular.  Unlike Pall-Mall, the game of boxing was enjoyed by royalty and commoners alike. It’s imp

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . Bridgerton, a period piece on the Regency era in England, is an incredibly popular show on Netflix. With the release of its newest season and a new love affair. Aside from the promenade and debutantes talking, there is a fair amount of sports featured in the show. One of those being Pall-Mall. The game originated in France before spreading to areas like Scotland and Englan

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . Black Monday or the Purge. Is the day following the regular NFL season when teams will “clean house”? This year marks one for the history books as fans have seen the coaching staff be shaken from half the league. No one was spared on the day, from veteran staff to fresh and young faces, all in the hopes of bringing in more wins in the 2026 season. Among some notable firings

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . A family tradition surrounding celebrating football and bonding for a father and daughter has quickly turned into an internet sensation. The series has ignited intense controversy on TikTok, all surrounding playoff predictions made by a four-year-old girl.  The series, titled “Trust the Toddler”, began for the Donatelli family as a way to share their daughter’s game predictio

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . Once every four years, people across the world come together to watch the Olympic Games. These games are a celebration of peak athleticism. The origins of the event stretch back thousands of years, all the way to Ancient Greece. The earliest recording of the games was in 776 BCE. However, these games were not a global phenomenon; they were originally religious festivals honor

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . Each Thanksgiving before the parades, dog shows, or community celebrations, a game across the country is underway. The Turkey Bowl is a cherished family activity that transformed into a cultural phenomenon. Games are held from the backyard all the way to the professional field. It represents a long-standing tradition surrounding the development of American-style football. How

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . Within the past couple of decades, a new way to participate in sports has emerged. Esports, once a niche hobby now taking the world by storm. Universities have felt the change as well, now having to create a space for these students to grow and foster their competitive spirit. A growth in collegiate esports has marked a shift in how institutions are viewing gaming in relation

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . There is a large debate in college sports. Athletic programs can define a university, encouraging students to attend regardless of whether their football team is better than another's. But the conversation pertaining to student athletes being classified as employees has intensified in the past couple of years. The NCAA, for years, has stood firm in its belief that college ath

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . The NCAA has made a new adjustment to the Division 1 Swim and Dive championships. The association has made the call to eliminate “B” finals, which changes how 9th-16th will be scored. The call was made due to a number of reasons, some state that the change will help to optimise media coverage, others claim it will help modernize the championship format. The real question is,

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . Sports betting is the process of wagering one's money on the outcome of a sporting event. It can range from all sorts of different bets: such as who wins, the margin of victory, a player's stats, etc. There has been a lot of legal limbo surrounding sports betting. In 2018, the United States Supreme Court struck down a federal ban also known as PASPA. This allowed for states t

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sport Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . Victor Wembanyama has quickly become one of the most dynamic players in the NBA. The combination of height, skill, and mobility is a rare blend of qualities that contribute to his elite ability to have guard-like ball handling, perimeter shooting, and rim protection. These contributions alone have made him one of the most versatile athletes in professional basketball currently