This weekend the MLS playoffs march forward, and I’m here to preview the Conference Finals. Even though the local Los Angeles Galaxy will not be playing, 5C students should still certainly tune in for the following exciting matchups as the season nears its end. In the Eastern Conference, we have the
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My October Love Affair with the Houston Astros
I found my baseball purgatory in the form of a never-ending Uber line against the callous blue backdrop of Dodger Stadium. Personally, game six of the 2017 World Series was a disaster in every imaginable way. From the beginning, I nearly missed my Union Station-bound train and later watched
NBA Breakdown: What Outcomes from the First Three Weeks Tell Us About This Season’s Potential Playoff Contenders
We’re only three weeks into the NBA season, but a number of intriguing surprises have already emerged. With defending Eastern Conference champion Cleveland’s abysmal start to the year and the Orlando Magic’s hot start, many are questioning their preseason predictions across the league. But there is no need to worry my 5C basketball fans: I’ve
After Incredible Season, Heartbreak in Game Seven for Dodgers
Before first pitch, Wednesday night had the makings of the perfect Dodger moment. After winning 104 of 162 regular season games, two playoff series over the Diamondbacks and Cubs, and playing to a tie in six incredible World Series games against the Astros, the Dodgers entered Game Seven with the
Save the Crew: Why Professional Soccer Must Remain in Columbus
Earlier this week, the Columbus Crew soccer team played what could be their last home playoff game in front of their loyal fanbase. The owner of the Crew, Anthony Precourt, announced on Oct. 17 that if ownership cannot secure a new stadium deal in Columbus, the franchise will be relocated to Austin,
Astros-Dodgers World Series is Perfect Sabermetric Storm to End Drought
Leading up to the Fall Classic that started on Tuesday, it had been a long, long time since the Dodgers were in the World Series – 29 years. And the last time the Astros won a single World Series game? Never. While baseball is one of the more stagnant games on-field,
MLS Decision Day Creates Excitement, Drama and Heroics
On Sunday, Major League Soccer’s (MLS) final day of the regular season, also known as “Decision Day,” brought all the action a soccer fan could ask for: red cards, beautiful goals, and plenty of late drama as teams fought for playoff spots and positioning. In the Eastern Conference, the playoff teams
What’s Next for USMNT? First Priority Must be New Technical Director
After the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup last week, many have speculated how men’s soccer can grow and change in the U.S. to avoid this outcome in the future. Some say it’s time for an overhaul in player selection; others believe it’s
Kendrick’s Korner: The NFL’s Ratings Problem
The NFL’s recent decline in television ratings could be a reflection of the perfect storm of events that have transpired this season. It began with actual hurricanes, as viewers in the major football markets in Texas and Florida experienced massive cable outages during the season’s early games. Similarly, fans haven't
After Flurry of Off-Season Deals, NBA Finally Tips Off
We’ve passed the midpoint in October, which only means one thing for basketball fans: the start of another NBA season. After a whirlwind offseason where multiple superstars switched teams, the action is finally among us again. In the Eastern Conference, no news was bigger than Kyrie Irving’s demand to be traded