When the Rams packed up their bags and left St. Louis for the glitz and glamor that awaited them in Los Angeles, they were welcomed with open arms. It didn’t take long, however, for their homecoming to be spoiled. Within weeks of the start of the 2016 season, diehard Angelenos started to
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Wenger Out: End Of An Era At Arsenal FC
It’s official: Arsene Wenger is leaving Arsenal Football Club, and all that feels appropriate is to let out a sigh and say “finally.” This is no coronation, no swan song, no ride off into a sunset. However, this isn’t exactly a desecration either. Aaron Eckhart’s Harvey Dent said it
NBA Playoffs: Intriguing Matchups Should Lead To Exciting Finishes
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and most of the first-round matchups have been exciting as advertised. Competition was unusually evenly matched in both conferences this season, with nearly all of the seedings — and one of the playoff spots — determined on the final day of the regular
After A Brief Pause, The Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry Is Back And Better Than Ever
Sometimes when life gets boring, it’s good to break up old habits. Tired of doing the same thing over and over? Try something new! Even going back to your old ways may create a spark for you. Look no further than the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Best Time Of The Year
We’ve finally made it to mid-April, which means my favorite postseason in all of professional sports has arrived: the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nothing beats the NHL postseason. In single game, the tension is palpable, as any sort of mistake or stroke of luck can lead to agony or joy. With
Love Thy Enemy: Angels’ Shohei Ohtani Transcends Allegiances
Seventeen years ago this Wednesday, Ichiro Suzuki made a name for himself in the Major Leagues. Despite being a highly anticipated international signee — and the first Japanese position player to be one — Ichiro’s performance had been underwhelming in his first Spring Training, and it was unclear if he
March Madness Wrap Up: Villanova Solidifies Dynasty Status
After almost a solid month of buzzer-beaters, blowouts, memes, and a nun who probably overstayed her welcome in the national spotlight, March Madness is finally over. We can roll out the “One Shining Moment” video and hit all the memorable highlights from the tournament. Remember how those valiant UMBC
Keep An Eye Out For These MLB Teams, Players in 2018
Springtime is officially upon us. While the trees are blooming and 5C students are no longer worrying about “cold weather,” spring really means one thing: baseball is back. Coming off one of the most entertaining World Series of all time, the MLB had a quiet offseason. With a weak
The Dodgers Crush My Spirits Every Year, Yet I’m Still More Hopeful Than Ever This Opening Day
My passion for the Los Angeles Dodgers began when I was five. I grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and while most of my friends were loyal to the Reds or the Indians, I took a different path. My parents were transplants from Los Angeles. Brought to Ohio for work, they
Is The ‘Madness’ Of March As Great As It Seems?
Madness and March, you’ve heard it all before. Any cliché to describe the atmosphere of the NCAA tournament annually, and this year specifically, would just feel tired at this point. Sorry to be the downer. Let me backpedal for a second. Last week was insanity. What we saw across