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Members of the Matildas in their jersey.

The Matildas Are Putting Women’s Football On The Map

The Australian women’s football team, known as the Matildas, has brought lasting impacts for women’s sport in Australia following the 2023 Women’s World Cup.…

March 6, 2024

In an article about ping pong in China, two ping pong paddles are superimposed in front of the world, where they hit a ping pong ball back and forth.

How Ping Pong Connected China With the World

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

Read about the cultural and social implications of table tennis, and how this nation has come to dominate the sport.…

March 27, 2023

Despite Its Flaws, ‘Winning Time’ Is an Overall Enjoyable Experience

Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin

The HBO series about the rise of the Lakers Dynasty is a fun and entertaining dramatization based on real-life events.…

May 7, 2022

Why Is the US Women’s Soccer Team World Cup Win So Controversial?

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team celebrates their second consecutive World Cup win — so why are Americans so pissed off?…

July 22, 2019

Soccer: Redeeming Sports for the Hopelessly Uncoordinated

Carli Moses, Union University

Who didn't hate gym class? But before you say, 'sports are dumb,' hear me out.…

June 23, 2019

Move Over Nascar, Jelle’s Marble Runs Is Pulling Up to the Track

Sophie Westergren, Ithaca College

This YouTube channel is showing how interesting a bunch of racing marbles can be.…

June 22, 2019

Why It’s Inevitable That Kawhi Leonard Will Leave San Antonio

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

Once deemed as the future of the Spurs, Leonard’s possible departure leaves the franchise future in jeopardy.…

May 4, 2018

The 6 Best Baseball Fights of All Time

Sam Thoma, Wisconsin Lutheran College

You’ve already seen a couple fights this MLB season, but do they land amongst the best brawls of all time?…

April 23, 2018

Is the Iditarod the Last Great Race or Prolonged Animal Abuse?

Study Breaks Writer

Dogsledding isn't quite as romantic as 'Balto' would lead you to believe.…

April 7, 2018

The Final Four Predictions of March Madness 2018

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

As the madness reaches an astounding conclusion, here are some predictions on who will come out on top.…

March 30, 2018

The Top 6 Biggest Upsets of the 2018 March Madness Tournament

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

Many brackets are busted due to the many surprising upsets this year.…

March 28, 2018

Why ‘QB1: Beyond the Lights’ Is the Next Best Docuseries

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

Even if you know nothing about football, this Go90 exclusive will give you a new-found level of respect for high school athletes. …

March 16, 2018

Why Lebron Won’t, and Other Athletes Shouldn’t, ‘Shut Up and Dribble’

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

The king speaks on the political divide in the country and influences others to speak up. …

March 5, 2018

Johnny Manziel Puts His Demons Behind Him with #ComebackSZN

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

The Texas A&M alum refuses to let his negative past affect his future. …

February 26, 2018

10 Things the Girl Who Loves Sports Is Tired of Hearing

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Girls who like sports are all too familiar with the ridicule, patronizing and mansplaining once they reveal their passion.…

February 7, 2018

Randolph College’s Meredith Alwine Is Lifting Herself to the 2020 Olympics

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

Still new to competitive weightlifting, Meredith Alwine of Randolph College hasn’t let that stop her from lifting her way to the top.…

January 7, 2018

The 5 Bold Sports Predictions for 2018

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

What’s my New Year’s resolution? Let every prediction fly without considering the consequences.…

January 4, 2018

The Legend of Michigan State’s Bearded Man

Sydney Jennings, University of Connecticut

MSU senior Braden Cleary is the co-founder of TheMountCo and creator of The Bearded Man Project, an initiative to bring attention to the waning popularity of America’s national parks.…

December 16, 2017

Sorry Putin, You Get What You Give: IOC Decided to Ban Russia Over Doping

Maya Halabi, UTSA

The International Olympic Committee decided that Russia will be banned from the 2018 Olympic Winter Games following its doping investigation.…

December 7, 2017

Risky Business: Quarterbacks in the NFL Are Under Pressure

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

Considering the number of injuries to team passers this season, is it just ‘bad luck’ or is it becoming tougher to protect quarterbacks in today’s NFL?…

November 19, 2017