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Can the Washington Wizards Make the NBA Playoffs?

Artin Saadat, Staff Writer | April 16, 2021

The Washington Wizards had high expectations going into the 2020-2021 NBA season, with their offseason acquisition of former MVP Russell Westbrook. However, after their 5 and 15 start and Westbrook’s poor performance, many were calling for the Wizards...

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Baylor beats Gonzaga to win 2021 NCAA championship

Viraj Khetan, Staff Writer | April 16, 2021

On April 5th, 2021, the Baylor Bears defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs 86-70 to win their 1st NCAA championship in history. From the starting tipoff, Baylor hit the gas pedal and maintained a high pace of strong shooting and lockdown defense to achieve success....

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Was the 2020 NBA draft the Greatest draft?

Anshul Sreenivas | April 15, 2021

This season we have seen some of the best rookies we have seen in years. Usually there will be one or two rookies who really show out in their rookie season, but this year it has been a different case. Starting off with LaMelo Ball, even though Melo...

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2021 NBA Draft Predictions

April 14, 2021

The 2021 NBA draft will be taking place on July 29, 2021.  The draft is a one night, nationally broadcasted event that consists of two rounds, sixty picks total. The first 14 draft picks are determined by a lottery system while the remaining picks are...

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Exploring the QB Options for the Washington Football Team

Max Dolinh, Staff Writer | March 11, 2021

For the first time since maybe 2012 and RG3’s magical rookie season, it seems like there is genuine hope in Washington, D.C. for the football team’s future. Bruce Allen has been completely ousted and in just one year, the culture instilled by Ron...

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How did the Washington Wizards turn their season around?

Viraj Khetan, Staff Writer | March 11, 2021

Heading into All-Star weekend, the Washington Wizards have encountered the biggest in-season transformation in the NBA. In their first 15 games of the 2020-2021 season, the Wizards went just 3-12 and held the worst record in the NBA. Shortly after, however,...

The NBA’s risky attempt at an All-Star game during a pandemic

March 11, 2021

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to take hold of the United States and the world, the NBA and NBPA’s leadership reached an agreement to create a truncated version of the league’s famed all-star weekend for the 2020-2021 season on March...

The Craziest NFL Free Agency Ever

The Craziest NFL Free Agency Ever

Nathan Henriques, Staff Writer | March 11, 2021

So many big stars are on the move, how will this shake-up next season? What are free Agents:  Free agency is what makes the offseason so special in the first place. Big names are always on the move and it can shake up the next season and seasons...

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2021 March Madness Overview/Predictions

Kaleb Steele, Sports Editor | March 10, 2021

A typical college basketball season consists of: 26 regular season games, conference tournaments, first four tournaments, selection Sunday, and then March Madness. The first four tournament allows lower ranking teams to do a play-in tournament to make...

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NBA Rookies Showing Out to start the Season

Anshul Sreenivas | March 10, 2021

The start to the 2021 NBA season has been a bit abnormal. Players missing games due to health and safety protocols, some players not being able to play back to backs, and even some teams missing a whole week's worth of games, all due to the coronavirus....

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