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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. 
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