Sports

Across the globe, women have challenged societal norms in sports, but some countries are tougher than others  Today, men and women are allowed to compete at elite levels in sports or any physical pursuits. But, this wasn’t always the case for women. Olympic organizers thought that if women were included it would be impractical and […]

NCAA chooses Indiana to host the entire men’s basketball tournament The conclusion of the college football season means it is now the homestretch for college basketball. Usually, mid-January includes many conference rivalries and the battle for supremacy in their region; however, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a change of course for college basketball. Of […]

Sport leagues across the world combat the inability to host fans For a variety of reasons, this past year was difficult for sports around the world. Stadiums were mostly empty because of local restrictions caused by the pandemic. As teams approached their seasons without any fans in the stands, numerous unique innovations were created to […]

Shortest offseason in U.S. professional sports history provides lackluster games to start the NBA season When the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced their Dec. 22, 2020 start date back in early November, fans across the globe celebrated as basketball would be back very soon. From a fan perspective, it is amazing because as the NFL […]

The newly expanded playoffs set the stage for a road to the Super Bowl unlike any the world has seen before When the National Football League (NFL) season kicked off last September, nobody knew if it would actually be completed. Following a lengthy negotiation between the players’ association and the league, the plan was finally […]

Revisiting the top Christmas Day moments across all sports in the 21st century The holiday season is a joyful and important time for many. Although this year’s plans will be affected by the ongoing pandemic, there are still opportunities to continue traditions in a safe way.  One of the long-standing traditions in sports has been […]

With the season on the horizon, the quick turnaround will test the league’s best The NBA proved this past summer that, even with an ongoing pandemic, it was possible to hold a successful season while also making the health of their players and staff a priority. The famous NBA bubble in Orlando, Fla. was a […]

Honoring the legacy of the athletes that have passed this year As we all know, 2020 has been a year filled with its ups and downs in the sports world. It was difficult for athletes to be recruited, sports leagues faced economic challenges and of course, many athletes experienced COVID-19 firsthand. Still, it was also […]

New county guidelines have put the Aggies’ season on pause until further notice After a long awaited return to the floor, UC Davis basketball will have to take another break. Due to new Yolo County health orders, both men’s and women’s basketball competition has been paused for the time being. The rapid increase of COVID-19 […]

Family ties in professional sports can be rare, but they are not impossible The process of becoming a professional athlete is very long and tedious. It takes a lot of work and sacrifice by everyone involved just to become a Division 1 athlete. Still, only 2% of all student-athletes become professional athletes, so when a […]

Miami Marlins break a gender barrier by hiring Kim Ng as the first female general manager in MLB history On Nov. 13, Kim Ng was announced as the new general manager for the Miami Marlins, making her the first female general manager in the world of male-dominated professional sports. She also became the first Asian-American […]

Aggies embark on their journey for a fifth straight Big West crown The UC Davis Women’s Basketball team has been atop the Big West Conference for the past four seasons. Riding high after an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2019, the Aggies prepared to make it two straight appearances in the big dance. But their aspirations […]