Sports
Greyducks Bring Home Gold
By Ashley Mui
After years of coming up just short, the Stuyvesant boys track and field team came back stronger this season to win the Indoor Borough Championship by a wide margin.
The Uncertain Future of Golden State
The Warriors are in a tough position with a recent Jimmy Butler injury and a lack of help for point guard Stephen Curry, and must consider a rebuild.
NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament Recap
By Angelica Pan
A recap of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball season, and what to expect moving into the next season.
My NFL Honors Picks
These are my personal picks for the NFL Honors awards that will be announced on February 5, 2026.
Super Bowl LX Predictions
The Spectator’s Sports Department predicts the outcome of Super Bowl LX, played on February 8 between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
Sticky Fingers, Stronger Bonds: The Captains of Stuyvesant’s Ultimate Frisbee Team
This year’s captains, juniors Carter Kuo, Ryan Soon, and Max Xiao, share how they started their Ultimate Frisbee journeys, what challenges the team faces, and how Ultimate Frisbee continues to shape their high-school experiences.
Here Comes the Storm
By Erin Goggin, Rafael Zornoza
What’s in store for Stuyvesant’s varsity basketball team, the Storm? Delve into how team attitudes are shaping player performance this season.
The Underdog Rises: Gotham FC are Champions Once Again
By Janice Chen
A look into New York’s 2025 NWSL Championship.
What Shohei Ohtani Still Needs to Become the Greatest
Shohei Ohtani has already cemented himself in history as one of baseball’s most unique talents.
The Whole Franchise is Consistent
By Max Schwartz
A deep dive into the OKC Thunder’s unparalleled meteoric rise to success and how they got here, along with a glimpse into the future—we will probably have to get used to seeing the blue and orange in the playoffs.
2025-26 Formula 1 Season Recap
By Jiho Lee
The 2025-26 Formula 1 season was defined by intense championship battles, standout performances, and unexpected twists that kept fans on edge until the final race.
Forging the Spartans: Boys’ Wrestling Rebuilds for the New Season
By Sophia Chen
As the Spartans adjust to a tougher division and an inexperienced roster, the season has become a test of whether individual achievements and accelerated training can compensate for limited varsity experience.
Inside the Storm
By Sophia Chen
Meet Kobe Lee, small forward of the Stuyvesant varsity basketball team, the Storm!
Strikes, Spares, and Spartans
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
Stuyvesant’s boys’ bowling team, the Spartans, reflect on the 2025–2026 season.
Peglegs Reach The Finals in a Historic Season
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
The boys’ soccer team, the Peglegs, reflect on a season where they reached the PSAL finals for the first time in team history.
Serving Up Shih
Meet Sophie Shih, captain of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity tennis team, the Lady Lobsters!
The Vixens’ Valiant Victories
The Vixens, Stuyvesant’s Girl Varsity Volleyball team, reflects on an undefeated season as they embark on a playoffs campaign.
The Knicks’ Next Chapter
The Knicks enter the 2025/26 campaign under new head coach Mike Brown as they chase the franchise’s first championship in over 50 years.
The High Price of Low Ethics: Inside the NBA’s Mafia-Linked Betting Scheme
A look at the recent FBI illegal gambling investigations in connection with prominent NBA players and what it implies for the future of sports betting.
3,000 Strikeouts Later, Clayton Kershaw Hangs Up his Cleats
By Angelica Pan
A summary of the legendary Clayton Kershaw’s remarkable career and what’s next.
He Was Averaging 40
By Max Schwartz
James Harden’s career in the making, focusing on his generational run during the 2018-2019 season.
The Centennial Season Preview
The New York Rangers enter their centennial season seeking to win the franchise’s fifth Stanley Cup after a summer full of changes.
The Clock Is Ticking for the WNBA
By Janice Chen
A look into the WNBA CBA negotiations between the players and the league.
Hype vs. Hard Work: How Consistency is Being Overshadowed by Glamour
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ended with Yamal in second place and Raphinha in fifth, displaying how youth stardom is increasingly appreciated more than established veterans.
No TD without JD
By Sophia Chen
Meet Jonathan David, captain of the Stuyvesant varsity football team, the Peglegs!
The Revival of Stuyvesant Varsity Football
By Jiho Lee, Krish Singhal, Nathan Lee
Stuyvesant Football has become a dominant program because of their improvements, additions, and closeness.
The Kawhi Leonard Accusations
By Max Schwartz
The Kawhi Leonard drama highlights the major issues associated with the current NBA salary cap rules.
The Asia Cup Controversy: Politics in Sports
By Zamir Karim
The India-Pakistan rivalry has taken a turn for the worse during this year’s Asia Cup tournament, destroying a long standing tradition of respect and sportsmanship between the two teams.
Liberty’s Grit Ends in Defeat
By Ashley Mui
The New York Liberty’s title defense ended with a tough loss to Phoenix as a result of Breanna Stewart’s injury being too big of an obstacle to overcome.
Running for the Feed, Not the Finish
Commercialization has infiltrated the running community, leading participants to value aesthetics over athletics as well as overshadowing the core values that running is associated with.
Inside the NBA’s New Media Deal: What It Means and Why It Matters
By Jiho Lee
The NBA’s new media rights deal kicks in at the beginning of this season, creating both benefits and drawbacks for the league.
From Flicks to Flèches
Meet Henry Woodcock and James Clare, co-captains of the Stuyvesant boys fencing team, the Cobras!
Streameast: Why the Shutdown Solves Nothing
By Nina Benson
The shutdown of Streamest, the largest illegal sports streaming website, reveals how rising costs and limited access exclude true fans.
Lady Peglegs Look to Build on Previous State-Bound Success
By Sophia Chen
The girls’ cross country team enters this season aiming to build on the previous season’s momentum and secure their place at the top.
Fantasy Football; What’s Not to Like?
By Nathan Lee
Fantasy football has become a key feature of the NFL season for millions of fans, creating an additional element of competition and rivalry.
Gold, Bold, and Breaking the Mold: Alysa Liu’s Rise to the Top
How Alysa Liu’s gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics is changing history.
Greyducks Bring Home Gold
By Ashley Mui
After years of coming up just short, the Stuyvesant boys track and field team came back stronger this season to win the Indoor Borough Championship by a wide margin.
The Uncertain Future of Golden State
The Warriors are in a tough position with a recent Jimmy Butler injury and a lack of help for point guard Stephen Curry, and must consider a rebuild.
NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament Recap
By Angelica Pan
A recap of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball season, and what to expect moving into the next season.
My NFL Honors Picks
These are my personal picks for the NFL Honors awards that will be announced on February 5, 2026.
Super Bowl LX Predictions
The Spectator’s Sports Department predicts the outcome of Super Bowl LX, played on February 8 between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
Sticky Fingers, Stronger Bonds: The Captains of Stuyvesant’s Ultimate Frisbee Team
This year’s captains, juniors Carter Kuo, Ryan Soon, and Max Xiao, share how they started their Ultimate Frisbee journeys, what challenges the team faces, and how Ultimate Frisbee continues to shape their high-school experiences.
Here Comes the Storm
By Erin Goggin, Rafael Zornoza
What’s in store for Stuyvesant’s varsity basketball team, the Storm? Delve into how team attitudes are shaping player performance this season.
The Underdog Rises: Gotham FC are Champions Once Again
By Janice Chen
A look into New York’s 2025 NWSL Championship.
What Shohei Ohtani Still Needs to Become the Greatest
Shohei Ohtani has already cemented himself in history as one of baseball’s most unique talents.
The Whole Franchise is Consistent
By Max Schwartz
A deep dive into the OKC Thunder’s unparalleled meteoric rise to success and how they got here, along with a glimpse into the future—we will probably have to get used to seeing the blue and orange in the playoffs.
2025-26 Formula 1 Season Recap
By Jiho Lee
The 2025-26 Formula 1 season was defined by intense championship battles, standout performances, and unexpected twists that kept fans on edge until the final race.
Forging the Spartans: Boys’ Wrestling Rebuilds for the New Season
By Sophia Chen
As the Spartans adjust to a tougher division and an inexperienced roster, the season has become a test of whether individual achievements and accelerated training can compensate for limited varsity experience.
Inside the Storm
By Sophia Chen
Meet Kobe Lee, small forward of the Stuyvesant varsity basketball team, the Storm!
Strikes, Spares, and Spartans
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
Stuyvesant’s boys’ bowling team, the Spartans, reflect on the 2025–2026 season.
Peglegs Reach The Finals in a Historic Season
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
The boys’ soccer team, the Peglegs, reflect on a season where they reached the PSAL finals for the first time in team history.
Serving Up Shih
Meet Sophie Shih, captain of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity tennis team, the Lady Lobsters!
The Vixens’ Valiant Victories
The Vixens, Stuyvesant’s Girl Varsity Volleyball team, reflects on an undefeated season as they embark on a playoffs campaign.
The Knicks’ Next Chapter
The Knicks enter the 2025/26 campaign under new head coach Mike Brown as they chase the franchise’s first championship in over 50 years.
The High Price of Low Ethics: Inside the NBA’s Mafia-Linked Betting Scheme
A look at the recent FBI illegal gambling investigations in connection with prominent NBA players and what it implies for the future of sports betting.
He Was Averaging 40
By Max Schwartz
James Harden’s career in the making, focusing on his generational run during the 2018-2019 season.
The Centennial Season Preview
The New York Rangers enter their centennial season seeking to win the franchise’s fifth Stanley Cup after a summer full of changes.
The Clock Is Ticking for the WNBA
By Janice Chen
A look into the WNBA CBA negotiations between the players and the league.
Hype vs. Hard Work: How Consistency is Being Overshadowed by Glamour
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ended with Yamal in second place and Raphinha in fifth, displaying how youth stardom is increasingly appreciated more than established veterans.
3,000 Strikeouts Later, Clayton Kershaw Hangs Up his Cleats
By Angelica Pan
A summary of the legendary Clayton Kershaw’s remarkable career and what’s next.
No TD without JD
By Sophia Chen
Meet Jonathan David, captain of the Stuyvesant varsity football team, the Peglegs!
The Revival of Stuyvesant Varsity Football
By Jiho Lee, Krish Singhal, Nathan Lee
Stuyvesant Football has become a dominant program because of their improvements, additions, and closeness.
The Kawhi Leonard Accusations
By Max Schwartz
The Kawhi Leonard drama highlights the major issues associated with the current NBA salary cap rules.
The Asia Cup Controversy: Politics in Sports
By Zamir Karim
The India-Pakistan rivalry has taken a turn for the worse during this year’s Asia Cup tournament, destroying a long standing tradition of respect and sportsmanship between the two teams.
Liberty’s Grit Ends in Defeat
By Ashley Mui
The New York Liberty’s title defense ended with a tough loss to Phoenix as a result of Breanna Stewart’s injury being too big of an obstacle to overcome.
Running for the Feed, Not the Finish
Commercialization has infiltrated the running community, leading participants to value aesthetics over athletics as well as overshadowing the core values that running is associated with.
Inside the NBA’s New Media Deal: What It Means and Why It Matters
By Jiho Lee
The NBA’s new media rights deal kicks in at the beginning of this season, creating both benefits and drawbacks for the league.
From Flicks to Flèches
Meet Henry Woodcock and James Clare, co-captains of the Stuyvesant boys fencing team, the Cobras!
Streameast: Why the Shutdown Solves Nothing
By Nina Benson
The shutdown of Streamest, the largest illegal sports streaming website, reveals how rising costs and limited access exclude true fans.
Coach John Carlesi: Remembered by Those Who Knew Him
The Editorial Board shares the heartfelt remembrances of those who knew and loved baseball coach John Carlesi, who recently passed away.
Lady Peglegs Look to Build on Previous State-Bound Success
By Sophia Chen
The girls’ cross country team enters this season aiming to build on the previous season’s momentum and secure their place at the top.
Fantasy Football; What’s Not to Like?
By Nathan Lee
Fantasy football has become a key feature of the NFL season for millions of fans, creating an additional element of competition and rivalry.