Sitting atop the Premier League, Arsenal is currently facing the impossible task of breaking Chelsea’s record-breaking 2004-05 season, in which they conceded just 15 goals. Ten games into the season, the Gunners have conceded three goals in 10 games, and are currently on track to break the record. Otto Fritton PZ ’27 discusses Arsenal’s true chances of breaking the records, as well as the problems they may face en route.
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The Smashing Machine: The Rock’s fragile reinvention of a MMA Fighter
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson showcases his bravado and vulnerability in “The Smashing Machine,” Benny Safdie’s bruised and beautiful directorial debut that follows the life of MMA legend Mark Kerr. Lavanya Aditi Puri CM ’29 writes that, even despite the fact that the film detracts from MMA competition and the intricacies of Kerr’s life, The Rock’s delivery was notably powerful.
Let’s get local: How to admire more than just the headlines
In today’s competitive sports landscape, the tracking of young talent can at times seem overly transactional; athletes are assigned a given number of “stars” as an attempt to generalize the many factors that contribute to their value and potential in recruiters’ eyes. For journalist Eric Sondheimer, who has covered high school sports in Southern California for the past four decades, such an approach is an alarming indication of the rising pressure that high school athletes face from coaches and recruiters.
Baila, Vini: Is it all too much, too soon for the Madrid star?
Vinicius Jr.’s rise to the top has been nothing but ordinary, from setting the record as the second-most expensive Brazilian Serie A transfer to fighting the racist Spanish crowds amid his world-class performances. However, Lavanya Aditi Puri CM ‘29 writes that despite his pronounced ups and downs as a footballer, the documentary “Baila, Vini” was too premature for a career nowhere near its end.
Running on empty: F1: The Movie is all show, no speed
Despite a Hollywood cast that boasted the likes of Brad Pitt and a production crew with the creative mind of Sir Lewis Hamilton, F1: The Movie didn’t live up to its expectations. Lavanya Aditi Puri CM ‘29 recounts her disappointing viewing experience as an avid F1 fan.
A Sagehen guide to summer fitness
Goodbye Tiernan workouts, hello home gyms! As the summer looms, we spoke to Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) athletes, as well as strength coach Greg Hook PZ ‘14, for the best advice on how to stay in shape over the summer.
How March Madness streaming deals expose a deeper problem of sexism in sports
Amidst the mayhem of brackets and betting, Charlotte Renner PZ ’27 critiques the streaming deals that perpetuate a pattern of sexism in sports viewership. As a lover of all things sports, Renner hopes to see a change in how women’s athletes are supported and appreciated.
Not just a sports legend: How Lebron James is changing the masculinity game
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.
Gyms with Jun: Episode Five
Jun Kwon PO ’28 is back and better than ever with his last gym review. This week he concludes his series, which provides comprehensive reviews on gyms across the 5Cs. He cites size, amenities, machinery, study spaces and more to give a final rating out of 10. In this final edition, he tackles Scripps College’s Tiernan Field House.
La Remontada, Claremont edition: The Pears capture the art of the sports comeback
Otto Fritton PZ ’27, captain of the Claremont Colleges men’s club soccer team, watched as the Pears managed to pull themselves out of a 2-0 deficit to win on senior day. The comeback led him to reflect on two of the most similarly memorable moments he has witnessed.