Mac Kelley PZ ’25 thinks Lebron James is, without a doubt, the greatest basketball player of all time (more controversially, maybe the best athlete of all time). Kelley has witnessed a kind of admiration amongst sports fans online that transcends this GOAT status.
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Trophies all around: CMS and P-P swim into nationals as champions
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) and Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) swam into the playoffs, both squads leaving the SCIAC championships with a trophy. The CMS men’s team took home first place for the sixth consecutive season, and the women got second. The P-P women took home the first-place trophy for the second year in a row, while the men took home second. Both teams had standout individual performances, propelling them both into nationals.
Luka to the Lakers or Malott brunch to Pomona: NBA trades in 5C terms
Mac Kelley and other 5C community members react to and recap two recent blockbuster trades in the NBA leading up to the Feb. 6 trade deadline. After the deadline, the landscape of the league will be drastically different, so take a look into the minds of 5C NBA fans.
How to talk to people who care way too much about sports
We’ve all been there. It’s Thanksgiving day, the turkey is cooking, the drinks are flowing, and suddenly boos erupt from the other room. The Lions just lost, again. A Thanksgiving tradition. And if you’re asking yourself “who are the Lions? Why do they play on Thanksgiving? Why are they so bad?” you’re not alone. You may not have been born wearing your team’s jersey, but if you’re looking to dip your toes into the sports, then this comprehensive guide is for you.
Take your first steps into the world of sports fandom with Mac and leave fully prepared for your Super Bowl party in February. Casual sports fans, this one’s for you.
Sagehens swim into 2024 with “big deck energy”
With goggles on and feathers in a row, the Sagehen men’s swim and dive team is fin-ally gearing up for a poolside showdown. Ready to dive into victory, they’re set to make waves this winter. Eyeing the SCIAC championship coveted by the no. 1 ranked Stags for the past three seasons, they’re determined to seize the title and prove it’s their turn to reign supreme in the pool.
Sagehens men’s basketball take gladiator mentality into new season
After a gut wrenching end to their 2022-2023 season, the Sagehens are back, this time with a new “gladiator” mentality. Back to back heartbreaking losses saw the Pomona-Pitzer’s championship hopes slip away, and now the Hen’s are returning to the court with some newfound fire.
CMS tricks and treats Caltech to a Halloween sweep
On Tuesday, Oct 31st, in a Halloween thriller at Roberts Pavilion, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) women’s volleyball served up a wicked sick victory. The Athenas made sure the Beavers didn’t stand a ghost of a chance, sweeping them 3-0 with a fang-tastic performance that sent Caltech howling back to their dams.
Pitzer pick-up is a slam dunk for community engagement
Popping the “Claremont bubble” one bucket at a time, weekly pick-up basketball at Pitzer’s outdoor courts builds a bridge between 5C students and local residents.
Breaking boundaries: Greenshirts inspire inclusivity and intensity
Scorching their opponents and leaving disc-shaped scars, the Claremont Greenshirts, trailblazing gender policy encourages a uniquely welcoming community. The Greenshirts are the 5C women and gender expansive ultimate frisbee club team open to everyone, regardless of gender, skill or past experience.