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Who is the GOAT of the 1500m in 2024? Reflections after Paris Olympics

As dusk fell over the Paris sky, and the afternoon summer sun warmed American soil, elite middle-distance runners from around the world were toeing the line for what many would consider to be the most exciting track & field event of the

October 3, 2024

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Cheaters Never Prosper: Mo Katir’s Two-Year Suspension From Athletics

Moroccan-born Spanish middle-distance star Mohamed “Mo” Katir had a meteoric rise to running stardom in 2021, perhaps somewhat suspiciously. He began securing Diamond League victories and claiming national records consistently, and was beginning to forward himself as one of the greatest runners

February 22, 2024

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If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Ban ‘Em: Exclusion of Haudenosaunee From Lacrosse in 2028 Olympic Games

Often described as “America’s oldest team sport,” lacrosse was played as early as the year 1100 among the Haudenosaunee, a confederation of six Native American nations — the Cayuga, Seneca, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora — in Upstate New York and Canada.

November 30, 2023

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The Goose or the Goat? – Yared Nuguse Shatters American Mile Record

How far can you run in three minutes and 43 seconds? Most people should be able to cover a quarter mile (one lap around a 400-meter track) in under four minutes, and someone of exceptional aerobic fitness might be able to run

September 28, 2023

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Carbon Plate Conundrum – Controversy Surrounding “Super Shoes” in Competitive Running

The year is 1971. Richard Nixon is president, the price of a new car is about $3,500, and Bill Bowerman, Nike’s co-founder and then Oregon track and field coach, is cooking something with his trusty waffle iron. However, if you were to

April 13, 2023

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LeGOAT? LeBron James is (possibly) the greatest basketball player of all time.

Four NBA championship rings as well as four regular season and four finals MVPs. Nineteen All-Star game appearances, eighteen All-NBA selections, two Olympic golds, and just recently, the most points in the NBA with 38,388. Basketball fanatics (and readers of the title

March 2, 2023

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Super Bowl Summary: What You Should Know Before Sunday’s Big Game

The Super Bowl: one game, two teams, and millions of viewers eager to witness thrilling competition, star-studded halftime performances, slightly above-average advertisements, the list goes on. An integral part of the institution of professional sports, the Super Bowl is inextricably woven into

February 2, 2023

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Marathon Mania: A Recap of the NYC Marathon and What to Expect From the Philadelphia Marathon

Metaphorically, the word “marathon” describes a long and/or grueling task, e.g., a “movie marathon.” But what is the literal definition of a marathon? I’m glad you asked! A marathon is a 26.2 mile, or 42.2 kilometer, race often held on roads. For

November 17, 2022

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Physically Fit Philly Phenoms — The Golden Age of Philadelphia Sports

I caught up with Aakash Koduru ’24 to gain some insight into how the Philly sports teams were doing. “Our baseball team is four wins away from the World Series, our football team just beat the Cowboys to stay undefeated, our hockey

November 3, 2022

Colin DeLaney

Who is the GOAT of the 1500m in 2024? Reflections after Paris Olympics

Cheaters Never Prosper: Mo Katir’s Two-Year Suspension From Athletics

If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Ban ‘Em: Exclusion of Haudenosaunee From Lacrosse in 2028 Olympic Games

The Goose or the Goat? – Yared Nuguse Shatters American Mile Record

Carbon Plate Conundrum – Controversy Surrounding “Super Shoes” in Competitive Running

LeGOAT? LeBron James is (possibly) the greatest basketball player of all time.

Super Bowl Summary: What You Should Know Before Sunday’s Big Game

Marathon Mania: A Recap of the NYC Marathon and What to Expect From the Philadelphia Marathon

Physically Fit Philly Phenoms — The Golden Age of Philadelphia Sports

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