Sports
Serving Up Shih
Meet Sophie Shih, captain of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity tennis team, the Lady Lobsters!
Peglegs Reach The Finals in a Historic Season
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
The boys’ soccer team, the Peglegs, reflect on a season where they reached the PSAL finals for the first time in team history.
Strikes, Spares, and Spartans
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
Stuyvesant’s boys’ bowling team, the Spartans, reflect on the 2025–2026 season.
The Vixens’ Valiant Victories
The Vixens, Stuyvesant’s Girl Varsity Volleyball team, reflects on an undefeated season as they embark on a playoffs campaign.
The Centennial Season Preview
The New York Rangers enter their centennial season seeking to win the franchise’s fifth Stanley Cup after a summer full of changes.
He Was Averaging 40
By Max Schwartz
James Harden’s career in the making, focusing on his generational run during the 2018-2019 season.
The Clock Is Ticking for the WNBA
By Janice Chen
A look into the WNBA CBA negotiations between the players and the league.
Hype vs. Hard Work: How Consistency is Being Overshadowed by Glamour
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ended with Yamal in second place and Raphinha in fifth, displaying how youth stardom is increasingly appreciated more than established veterans.
The Revival of Stuyvesant Varsity Football
By Jiho Lee, Krish Singhal, Nathan Lee
Stuyvesant Football has become a dominant program because of their improvements, additions, and closeness.
No TD without JD
By Sophia Chen
Meet Jonathan David, captain of the Stuyvesant varsity football team, the Peglegs!
The Kawhi Leonard Accusations
By Max Schwartz
The Kawhi Leonard drama highlights the major issues associated with the current NBA salary cap rules.
The Asia Cup Controversy: Politics in Sports
By Zamir Karim
The India-Pakistan rivalry has taken a turn for the worse during this year’s Asia Cup tournament, destroying a long standing tradition of respect and sportsmanship between the two teams.
Liberty’s Grit Ends in Defeat
By Ashley Mui
The New York Liberty’s title defense ended with a tough loss to Phoenix as a result of Breanna Stewart’s injury being too big of an obstacle to overcome.
Running for the Feed, Not the Finish
Commercialization has infiltrated the running community, leading participants to value aesthetics over athletics as well as overshadowing the core values that running is associated with.
The High Price of Low Ethics: Inside the NBA’s Mafia-Linked Betting Scheme
A look at the recent FBI illegal gambling investigations in connection with prominent NBA players and what it implies for the future of sports betting.
3,000 Strikeouts Later, Clayton Kershaw Hangs Up his Cleats
By Angelica Pan
A summary of the legendary Clayton Kershaw’s remarkable career and what’s next.
Coach John Carlesi: Remembered by Those Who Knew Him
The Editorial Board shares the heartfelt remembrances of those who knew and loved baseball coach John Carlesi, who recently passed away.
In Loving Memory of Coach John Carlesi: August 29, 1967–July 6, 2025
By Hifza Kaleem
The Spectator honors the life of beloved Peglegs coach John Carlesi, who recently passed away.
Champions at Last: PSG Wins their First European Cup
By Stefan Broge
After decades of falling short, a reborn PSG side finally has won the Champions League.
Lady Peglegs Look to Build on Previous State-Bound Success
By Sophia Chen
The girls’ cross country team enters this season aiming to build on the previous season’s momentum and secure their place at the top.
Streameast: Why the Shutdown Solves Nothing
By Nina Benson
The shutdown of Streamest, the largest illegal sports streaming website, reveals how rising costs and limited access exclude true fans.
Fantasy Football; What’s Not to Like?
By Nathan Lee
Fantasy football has become a key feature of the NFL season for millions of fans, creating an additional element of competition and rivalry.
McLaren In Monte Carlo: A Sign of Rebirth
McLaren’s big win at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, led by Lando Norris’s standout performance, marks a strong comeback for the team and shows they’re ready to fight for dominance again.
Final Inning, Lasting Legacy
Meet Jason Chao, Andrew Choi, and Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz, co-captains of the Stuyvesant boys’ baseball team, the Peglegs.
“I Always Win Things in my Second Year”
After yet another home defeat against rivals Arsenal, few expected Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou to have positive sentiment to share
Is the WNBA Reaching its Full Potential?
By Erin Goggin
As the WNBA becomes increasingly popular, it has big plans hatching into action that aid in its success and help its athletes prosper.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: A Comparison of Baseball Owners
Baseball owners have the ability and responsibility to invest in their teams’ success; if they refuse to, they should be forced to sell.
SGA or Jokic; Who Deserved MVP?
By Nathan Lee
Jokic should’ve been MVP, but was overshadowed by the Thunder and voter fatigue.
Slot’s 20/20 Vision
Many fans and pundits questioned whether he could live up to the legacy that his predecessor Jürgen Klopp, who was a monumental figure for Liverpool, left behind.
Why the Mets Have a Low-Cost Pitching Rotation and Why It Works
A case study into the evolution of a cost-efficient Mets rotation.
The Knicks’ Next Chapter
The Knicks enter the 2025/26 campaign under new head coach Mike Brown as they chase the franchise’s first championship in over 50 years.
Champions at Last: PSG Wins their First European Cup
By Stefan Broge
After decades of falling short, a reborn PSG side finally has won the Champions League.
The New York Knicks
The Knicks’ improvements from last season; a summary of this season and their achievements; and a quick glimpse into the next season.
McLaren In Monte Carlo: A Sign of Rebirth
McLaren’s big win at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, led by Lando Norris’s standout performance, marks a strong comeback for the team and shows they’re ready to fight for dominance again.
Final Inning, Lasting Legacy
Meet Jason Chao, Andrew Choi, and Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz, co-captains of the Stuyvesant boys’ baseball team, the Peglegs.
“I Always Win Things in my Second Year”
After yet another home defeat against rivals Arsenal, few expected Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou to have positive sentiment to share
Is the WNBA Reaching its Full Potential?
By Erin Goggin
As the WNBA becomes increasingly popular, it has big plans hatching into action that aid in its success and help its athletes prosper.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: A Comparison of Baseball Owners
Baseball owners have the ability and responsibility to invest in their teams’ success; if they refuse to, they should be forced to sell.
SGA or Jokic; Who Deserved MVP?
By Nathan Lee
Jokic should’ve been MVP, but was overshadowed by the Thunder and voter fatigue.
Slot’s 20/20 Vision
Many fans and pundits questioned whether he could live up to the legacy that his predecessor Jürgen Klopp, who was a monumental figure for Liverpool, left behind.
Why the Mets Have a Low-Cost Pitching Rotation and Why It Works
A case study into the evolution of a cost-efficient Mets rotation.
Thumb, Thumb, Thumb and Water, Water, Water
Meet Gabriella Vernik and Sophie Liu, co-captains of the Stuyvesant girls fencing team, the Vipers!
Rory Finally Masters Augusta
By Nina Benson
A review of the playoff that ended Rory McIlroy’s decade-long tournament drought and secured him a career grand slam.
The Moments That Made March
By Janice Chen
A look into some of the biggest stories of the 2025 Women’s March Madness tournament.
Serving Up Shih
Meet Sophie Shih, captain of the Stuyvesant girls’ varsity tennis team, the Lady Lobsters!
Peglegs Reach The Finals in a Historic Season
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
The boys’ soccer team, the Peglegs, reflect on a season where they reached the PSAL finals for the first time in team history.
Strikes, Spares, and Spartans
By Alexander Smelyansky, Saif Iftikhar
Stuyvesant’s boys’ bowling team, the Spartans, reflect on the 2025–2026 season.
The Vixens’ Valiant Victories
The Vixens, Stuyvesant’s Girl Varsity Volleyball team, reflects on an undefeated season as they embark on a playoffs campaign.
The High Price of Low Ethics: Inside the NBA’s Mafia-Linked Betting Scheme
A look at the recent FBI illegal gambling investigations in connection with prominent NBA players and what it implies for the future of sports betting.
The Centennial Season Preview
The New York Rangers enter their centennial season seeking to win the franchise’s fifth Stanley Cup after a summer full of changes.
He Was Averaging 40
By Max Schwartz
James Harden’s career in the making, focusing on his generational run during the 2018-2019 season.
The Clock Is Ticking for the WNBA
By Janice Chen
A look into the WNBA CBA negotiations between the players and the league.
Hype vs. Hard Work: How Consistency is Being Overshadowed by Glamour
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ended with Yamal in second place and Raphinha in fifth, displaying how youth stardom is increasingly appreciated more than established veterans.
The Revival of Stuyvesant Varsity Football
By Jiho Lee, Krish Singhal, Nathan Lee
Stuyvesant Football has become a dominant program because of their improvements, additions, and closeness.
3,000 Strikeouts Later, Clayton Kershaw Hangs Up his Cleats
By Angelica Pan
A summary of the legendary Clayton Kershaw’s remarkable career and what’s next.
No TD without JD
By Sophia Chen
Meet Jonathan David, captain of the Stuyvesant varsity football team, the Peglegs!
The Kawhi Leonard Accusations
By Max Schwartz
The Kawhi Leonard drama highlights the major issues associated with the current NBA salary cap rules.
The Asia Cup Controversy: Politics in Sports
By Zamir Karim
The India-Pakistan rivalry has taken a turn for the worse during this year’s Asia Cup tournament, destroying a long standing tradition of respect and sportsmanship between the two teams.
Liberty’s Grit Ends in Defeat
By Ashley Mui
The New York Liberty’s title defense ended with a tough loss to Phoenix as a result of Breanna Stewart’s injury being too big of an obstacle to overcome.
Running for the Feed, Not the Finish
Commercialization has infiltrated the running community, leading participants to value aesthetics over athletics as well as overshadowing the core values that running is associated with.
Inside the NBA’s New Media Deal: What It Means and Why It Matters
By Jiho Lee
The NBA’s new media rights deal kicks in at the beginning of this season, creating both benefits and drawbacks for the league.
From Flicks to Flèches
Meet Henry Woodcock and James Clare, co-captains of the Stuyvesant boys fencing team, the Cobras!
Coach John Carlesi: Remembered by Those Who Knew Him
The Editorial Board shares the heartfelt remembrances of those who knew and loved baseball coach John Carlesi, who recently passed away.
Lady Peglegs Look to Build on Previous State-Bound Success
By Sophia Chen
The girls’ cross country team enters this season aiming to build on the previous season’s momentum and secure their place at the top.
Streameast: Why the Shutdown Solves Nothing
By Nina Benson
The shutdown of Streamest, the largest illegal sports streaming website, reveals how rising costs and limited access exclude true fans.