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Willem Bake (’25) passes the ball to Santiago Londano (’23) in a match against Frankfurt Internation School Sept. 25, 2022. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

From Regents Park to collegiate dreams: Willem Bake recounts soccer journey

Nassef Sawiris, Lead Sports Editor September 15, 2023

As a varsity soccer player with aspirations to take his skills to the collegiate level, Willem Bake (’25) has always found comfort in the sport he loves. “[Soccer] gives me a way to express myself...

The Standard Sports Recap: soccer teams compete for strongest players during summer signings

The Standard Sports Recap: soccer teams compete for strongest players during summer signings

Rahil Punshi and Nassef Sawiris September 12, 2023

  Glossary Real Madrid: Signed Jude Bellinhgam from Borussia Dortmund  Chelsea: Signed Moses Caicedo from Brighton  Chelsea: Signed Nicholas Jackson from Villareal Tottenham: Signed James...

President of the Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales signs a contract with a Spanish women’s team player. Rubiales kissed player Jenni Hermoso as the team received their medals Aug. 20.

Spanish soccer federation misconduct trails women’s world cup triumph

Nassef Sawiris and Vittoria Di Meo September 7, 2023

Inez Callaux-Diaz (’24) was watching the Spanish women’s soccer team celebrate their win against England in the World Cup final Aug. 20 when she noticed something seemed wrong. “As soon as I saw...

Tamia Windless (’26) dribbles back down the court as she gets ready to shoot. This past season was Windless’ first time on the varsity basketball team.

Tamia Windless shares experience as only Grade 9 athlete in varsity basketball

Lily Rose Aysoy, Reporter May 24, 2023

Tamia Windless (’26) has been playing basketball for five years and said she tried out for a school team because it has always been her favorite sport. She is the only Grade 9 athlete on the girls varsity...

Ja Morant dribbles the ball up the court for the Memphis Grizzlies April 27. He had been suspended indefinitely after being caught with a firearm while travelling with the team, his second suspension after a similar offense in March.

Ja Morant’s firearm incidents prompt concern around influence of athletes’ actions

Colton Stenson, Reporter May 22, 2023

NBA player Temetrius Jamel Morant, also known as Ja Morant, flashed a firearm in a video posted on social media May 13. A similar violation of NBA regulations was captured March 4 when Morant flashed a...

Chelsea players celebrate as they lift the UEFA Champions League trophy, and it symbolizes their European dominance in 2021. Chelsea won the Champions League title after beating their fellow Premier League side, Manchester City 1-0 in the final.

English teams’ spending habits nullify excitement of European competitions

Adrian Caillaux Diaz, Reporter May 11, 2023

During the January transfer window, Chelsea Football Club alone spent a total of £323 million, per ESPN. This amounted to a greater sum than Ligue 1, La Liga, Bundesliga and Serie A’s combined spending....

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