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Tom Brady to Tampa: Why did he leave New England?

Tom Brady to Tampa: Why did he leave New England?

Chris Ellis, Sports Reporter April 30, 2020

Tom Brady, who was the face of the New England Patriots for their Super Bowl dynasty, is making a change of scenery entering the 2020 season. He has signed a two year $60 million fully guaranteed...

Coming back

Coming back

Julian Duran, Sports Reporter January 14, 2020

WJPS junior and Francis Lewis basketball player, Andrea Vicente is currently injured with an ACL tear and an MCL injury.  She is scheduled to be back playing in July after getting surgery...

What is Wrong With the New York Knicks?

What is Wrong With the New York Knicks?

Chris Ellis, Opinion Reporter January 8, 2020

In New York City, many people can now say that the Brooklyn Nets run New York. This is due to recent free agent acquisitions and ticket sales rising. The New York Knicks are still the laughing stock...

“Times are Changing”

“Times are Changing”

Alfred Baione, Opinion Reporter December 10, 2019

This season the standing report on teams in the NBA’s Western Conference has surprised me  in many ways. Teams that were once on top are now falling. One team in particular is the Golden...

Myles Garretts Fight and Consequences

Myles Garrett’s Fight and Consequences

Antonios Lioris, Opinion Reporter December 10, 2019

Myles Garrett should certainly not return for another regular or postseason game for the rest of this season and the next one, given his past behavior.  Garrett has been suspended indefinitely...

College Football Playoff Explained

College Football Playoff Explained

Julian Duran, Sports Reporter December 9, 2019

Of the 130 football teams that are associated with the NCAA Division One, only four teams make it to the playoffs. They are LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, and Oklahoma.  The College Football...

NBA Draft 2020 Preview

NBA Draft 2020 Preview

George Georgiadis, Sports Reporter December 6, 2019

Next year’s mocks will be providing analysis of picks in the NBA draft in both the first and second rounds. Picks will be eventually based on the team records in the NBA standings.  Each...

International Soccer Matches

International Soccer Matches

Julian Duran, Sports Reporter November 18, 2019

Club soccer has taken a break and now it's time for international soccer. These games usually happen over two weeks and consist of two different games within those weeks. These international games...

Giannis to Golden State?

Giannis to Golden State?

George Georgiadis, Opinion Reporter November 15, 2019

Milwaukee Bucks star player Giannis Antetokounmpo will be a free agent for the 2020-21 season.  The Bucks could sign Antetokounmpo to a supermax contract when eligible in 2020 so that no teams...

FIFA World Cup explanation

FIFA World Cup explanation

Antonios Lioris, Sports Reporter October 20, 2019

The FIFA World Cup, the biggest soccer competition, starts again in 2022. The qualification process starts over three years before the final tournament, with 211 national teams eligible to qualify...

Iranian Women Attending Men’s Sports Games

Iranian Women Attending Men’s Sports Games

Saffron Choffin, Opinion Reporter October 17, 2019

In many parts of the world, especially in the Middle East, women are considered second class to men, so when they gain certain freedoms it's always a big deal.  For 40 years, women were never...

2019 NBA Free-Agency Moves

2019 NBA Free-Agency Moves

Antonios Lioris, Sports Reporter October 7, 2019

The NBA has become more interesting after the 2019 free agency period was completed. Kawhi Leonard left the Toronto Raptors after winning a championship to join the LA Clippers in a four year deal,...

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