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The event offered exciting competition between familiar faces, such as Djokovic, and emerging stars. Photo: Getty Images.

Young Players Shine at the 2024 Australian Open

Jake Snow '27, Staff Writer March 1, 2024
The 2024 Australian Open both piqued fan interest and featured exciting competition.
Sidwell middle schoolers were given the opportunity to try on varsity jerseys at the National Girls and Women in Sports Day event. Photo: Annica Nassiry ’25.

Sidwell Celebrates National Women in Sports Day

Olivia Sisson '27, Staff Writer March 1, 2024
On Feb. 7, Sidwell Friends held an event commemorating National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Due to concerns over injuries in an exhibition contest, in 2023 the NFL debuted the Pro Bowl Games, a series of non contact events. Photo: Getty Images.

New Look of the NFL Pro Bowl Generates Excitement

Alex Sapir '25, Staff Writer March 1, 2024
The NFL Pro Bowl games were held on Feb. 1 and 4.
The release of the 2024 cars has created anticipation for the new season. Photo: Getty Images.

2024 Formula One Season Already Full of Exciting Potential

Ava Tavakkoli '27, Staff Writer March 1, 2024
The dates of the car launches, a highly popular event, have also all been released. Car launches will begin with Haas on February 2nd and run all the way through Feb. 15, when Red Bull will unveil their cars. 
Beltré, Helton and Mauer were inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame as members of the 2024 class. Photo: Getty Images.

Beltré, Helton and Mauer Inducted Into 2024 Hall of Fame Class

Leo Li '25, Staff Writer March 1, 2024
On Jan. 23rd, the MLB unveiled three new Baseball Hall of Fame inductees.
ACL injuries have led to many star players missing out on large tournaments. Photo: Getty Images.

ACL Injuries Plague Professional Women’s Soccer Players

Jake Snow '27, Staff Writer March 1, 2024
In recent years, there have been growing concerns about the increasing number of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries in women's soccer.
Messi was chosen for the 2023 Ballon d’Or, as he totaled 42 goals and 26 assists. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Opinion: Why Lionel Messi Deserved his Record Eighth Ballon d’Or

Amna Shah '27, Staff Writer November 30, 2023
Ranked first overall and chosen as the winner for the 2023 Ballon d’Or, Messi had 42 goals, 26 assists and wins in the World Cup, Ligue 1 and Trophee des Champions.
Many “non-shooting” centers have recently underperformed despite being high draft picks.
Photo: Getty Images.

SBA Analyzes Inability of NBA Executives to Adjust to Recent Trends

Sports Business and Analytics, Contributor November 30, 2023
Basketball’s evolution as a sport is not a secret to anyone who has watched or read about the NBA in the last decade.
The winter teams, including nationally-ranked Girls and Boys Basketball, are looking to repeat the successes of previous years this season. Photo: Sidwell Friends.

Staff Writers Look Ahead at the 2023-2024 Winter Season

Olivia Sisson '27 and Jake Snow '27 November 30, 2023
The winter season is always the longest, ranging from November to February, and is sure to be filled with exciting competitions across a variety of sports.
Sidwell’s fall teams wrapped up their seasons in November. Photo: Annica Nassiry ’25.

Sidwell Fall Sports Teams Conclude Their 2023 Seasons

Gardiner Dietrich '27 and Suomo Quarshie '27 November 30, 2023
As the season draws to an end, these athletes finally have an opportunity to reflect on their seasons.
The 2028 Summer Olympics will feature flag football, cricket, lacrosse and squash for the first time. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

The 2028 Summer Olympics Will Have Major Sport Additions

Alex Sapir '25, Staff Writer November 30, 2023
Flag football, cricket, lacrosse and squash are among the sports being added. 
Saddiq Bey has made his mark on the NBA as a young three-point marksman. Photo: Getty Images.

Alumni Josh Hart and Saddiq Bey Begin First Full Seasons With New Teams

Brett Fauntroy '25, Staff Writer November 30, 2023
Sidwell’s two NBA alumni, Josh Hart ’13 and Saddiq Bey ’18, each started this season off on new teams, and these former Quakers are looking at a bright future ahead of them. 
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