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Past Editions of Sports

Many fans are shocked at the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade franchise player Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Enigma of Mavericks’ Trade of Luka Dončić to the Lakers

Edward Friedman ’26, Staff Writer February 19, 2025
At 12:12 a.m. on Feb. 2, Shams Charania, an ESPN American sports reporter, broke the news that the Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Dončić to the Lakers. 
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was named the 2024 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Jayden Daniels Brings Hope to Commanders Fans

Stephen Koopersmith ’26, Staff Writer February 19, 2025
On Feb. 6, the Washington Commanders Quarterback Jayden Daniels was named the 2024 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year at NFL Honors in New Orleans.
Madison Keys becomes the second-oldest player ever to win her first Australian Open title.

Champions at the 2025 Australian Open Make History on the Court

Gardiner Dietrich ’27, Staff Writer February 19, 2025
The 2025 Australian Open began on Jan. 6 and concluded with the men's singles final on Jan. 26.
On Jan. 26, Kiki Rice ’22, Kendall Dudley ’24 and Zania Socka-Nguemen ’24, played against UMD.

Three Sidwell Alumni Play for UCLA against Maryland

Sophia Cuttica ’28, Staff Writer February 19, 2025
On Jan. 26, Sidwell alumni and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) basketball players Kiki Rice ’22, Kendall Dudley ’24 and Zania Socka-Nguemen ’24 returned to the greater Washington area to play University of Maryland (UMD) Terps at College Park.
Despite facing upsets throughout the season, both Notre Dame and Ohio State were able to make it to the College Football Championship.

Ohio State Defeats Notre Dame in the College Football National Championship

Amna Shah ’27, Staff Writer February 19, 2025
On Jan. 21, Ohio State University won its 9th national title, defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team 34-23. 
The 2025 Los Angeles fires massively impacted the community, including sporting events.

January Los Angeles Wildfires Impact Sporting Events

Olivia Sisson ’27, Staff Writer February 19, 2025
The massive damage poses the question about the viability of major future sporting events when homes, buildings and local businesses have been destroyed across the city. 
Critics have given mixed reviews thus far to the rookie campaigns of the 2024 NBA Draft.

The NBA Rookie Draft Class: Way Too Early Outlooks

Edward Friedman ’26, Staff Writer November 25, 2024
After a star-studded 2023 draft featuring Victor Wembenyama, Brandon Miller, and  Amen and Ausar Thompson, the NBA’s 2024-25 draft class has been remarkably quiet.
On Nov. 13, five seniors committed seniors signed to their NCAA Division I universities in the Pearson Athletic Center.

Five Sidwell Seniors Participate in National Signing Day

Gardiner Dietrich ’27, Staff Writer November 25, 2024
On Nov. 13, five seniors committed seniors signed to their NCAA Division I universities: Avery Coleman to Dartmouth College, Navi Kawesi-Mukooza to Old Dominion University, Acaden Lewis to University of Kentucky, Lia Nathan to Stanford University and Jalen Rougier-Roane to George Washington University.
Sidwell Girls Varsity Tennis wins the Independent School League for the fourth consecutive year.

Sidwell Fall Varsity Sports Season Comes to an End

Suomo Quarshie ‘27, Staff Writer November 25, 2024
Nov. 10 marked the official end of this year's fall sports season. Throughout the season, many student athletes and teams saw great success.
In the 37th America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand won its third consecutive title.

History Made at the 37th America’s Cup Hosted in Barcelona

Olivia Sisson ’27, Staff Writer November 25, 2024
The 37th Louis Vuitton America's Cup took place in Barcelona this summer.
In the Knicks’ playoff run during the 2023-24 season, Hart averaged 11.5 rebounds.

Editorial: Sidwell Alumnus Josh Hart is the NBA’s Best Rebounding Guard

Edward Friedman ’26 and Parker Medlin ’26 November 25, 2024
For years, NBA two-time most valuable player and nine-time all-star Russell Westbrook has been touted as the best rebounding guard in the game of basketball. However, over the past few years, a new guard has emerged: Josh Hart ’13. 
The Los Angeles Dodgers secure a win against the New York Yankees in the World Series.

Editorial: Sports Writer Reviews the MLB Postseason

Stephen Koopersmith ’26, Staff Writer November 25, 2024
This year, Major League Baseball saw one of the craziest postseasons in its illustrious history.
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