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Past Editions of Sports

The Washington Nationals fired General Manager Mike Rizzo and Clubhouse Manager Dave Martinez.

Rizzo and Martinez Out as Nationals Continue Losing Skid

Leo Herman ’27, Sports Editor September 8, 2025
Washington Nationals owner Mark Lerner fired General Manager Mike Rizzo and Manager Davey Martinez in early July after the team finished June with a 7-19 record.
The MLB All-Star Game brought in 7.2 million viewers in 2025.

NHL and MLB All-Star Games Draw in Major Viewership

Stephen Koopersmith ’26, Sports Editor September 8, 2025
Major League Baseball’s All-Star Weekend drew over 7 million viewers this year, and the NHL introduced the Four Nations Face-Off.
The Sidwell Girls varsity tennis team hopes to secure another championship title this year, after having won the DC states championship the last four years.

Sidwell Girls Tennis Prepares to Defend Championship Title

Ariana Tavakkoli ’29, Staff Writer September 8, 2025
The Sidwell Friends Girls Tennis Team enters the 2025 fall season prepared to defend its position as reigning Independent School League and DCSAA Champions.
Venus Williams returns to the courts after 16 month hiatus in order to secure certain health care benefits.

Venus Williams Returns to Tennis Amid Health Insurance Concerns

Lauren Liu ’29, Staff Writer September 8, 2025
After a 16-month hiatus, Venus Williams made a triumphant return to professional tennis in late July, defeating world No. 35 Peyton Stearns at the Mubadala Citi DC Open on July 22.
Trump slashes NIL funding for student athletes.

Trump Signs Executive Order to “Save College Sports”

Sophia Cuttica ’28, Staff Writer September 8, 2025
President Trump signed the “Saving College Sports” executive order on July 24 to cap the money college athletes earn in Name, Image and Likeness (NIL).
As the 2025 fall sports season begins, the Sidwell football team prepares to face rival football teams for the first time in several years.

Sidwell Football Takes On New Rivals and Builds Team Culture

Leo Herman ’27, Sports Editor September 8, 2025
The Sidwell Friends varsity football team's fall season is highlighted by a Nov. 8 matchup against the Maret Frogs—the first meeting between the schools since both were part of the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference.
The NFL season Kicks off on Sept. 4 on Thursday Night Football.

Fantasy Managers Debate the Advantages of Drafting Rookies Early

Tanner Drant ’27, Staff Writer September 8, 2025
As the NFL season approaches, fantasy managers are gearing up to draft their teams for the upcoming year.
Soverignty’s Jockey, Junior Alvarado, has faced criticism for his treatment of the horse.

Sovereignty Secures First Place at 151st Kentucky Derby

Daphne Zwicker ’26, Editor in Chief June 4, 2025
Throughout the race, several horses suffered setbacks due to the rainy conditions, but after a slight rain delay, Sovereignty edged out the favorite, Journalism, to win the first leg of the Triple Crown with a time of 2:02.31.
Highly touted quarterback prospect Shedeur Sanders slides in the draft.

Shedeur Sanders’ Fall in NFL Draft Sparks Controversy

Oliver York ’28, Staff Writer June 4, 2025
The NFL Draft was laced with controversy, as projected blue-chip first-round pick Shedeur Sanders, the son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, slid to the 144th overall pick. 
Many of Sidwell’s school records were broken at the annual MAC Championship this year.

Sidwell Track Ends a Record-Breaking Season

Eli Tilghman ’28, Staff Writer June 4, 2025
The East Coast International Showcase on May 3 and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAC) Championships on May 9 marked a series of significant achievements for several Sidwell track athletes. 
Alexander Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal to pass Wayne Gretzky.

Ovechkin Breaks NHL All-Time Goal Record

Sean Guo ’28, Staff Writer June 4, 2025
On April 6, at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin surpassed legendary Canadian hockey player Wayne Gretzky to become the National Hockey League’s all-time leading goal scorer.
Sidwell’s Tennis Team has once again proved to be the best team in Mid-Atlantic Conference.

Sidwell Boys Tennis Clinches MAC Title After Historic Season

Riya Mehta ’27 and Alana Allamby ’27 June 4, 2025
This spring, the Sidwell Friends Boys Varsity Tennis Team completed one of its most dominant seasons in recent history, finishing with a 16-1 record and capturing the Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC) championship. 
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Past Editions of Sports