Expert answers to four key questions ahead of the World Cup quarterfinals: What’s the can’t miss match in the Quarter finals of the World Cup? All games are important at …
Who should US and Mexico fans cheer for in the quarterfinals? Read More
Despite winning both games, Duke’s poor shot selection this week against Bellarmine and OSU won’t hold up against better opponents. Right now, Duke is a broken record, and they’re stuck …
Duke’s worst win in program history paints grim picture of season ahead Read More
The opening ceremony featuring the singing of the national anthems and player introductions. Pictures from the middle of this group stage game. The match up remained scoreless until 84 minutes …
Live from World Cup: Pictures from Netherlands 2-0 win against Senegal Read More
Part one of this series can be found here The line at immigration in an airport always feels endless. Walking out of the airplane at arrival, and heading towards the …
Immigration, visas, and the Hayya Card: My World Cup travel process Read More
Men’s Basketball: Men’s basketball started off strong last season before struggling in the second half of conference play. They expect four juniors to return who accounted for 56% of the …
Winter sports preview Read More
With the World Cup around the corner, Mexico’s chances to win the World Cup are not that high. Today I look at Mexico and see how they can get out …
Will Mexico finally end the World Cup curse? Read More
On July 9, I won the lottery. World Cup tickets are always in huge demand. The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world, happening once every …
A Special Lottery: How I got World Cup Tickets Read More
Each year, high schools across the country celebrate homecoming at a big football game during the fall. Schools select a homecoming court where “royalty” is celebrated from each grade during …
Riverside and homecoming: COVID-19 redefines what our fall traditions look like Read More
VIDEO: Genesis Smith Lopez and Victoria Lynn Alcindor spent a week documenting the Riverside High School football team during their 2022 homecoming week.
The Hook documents Homecoming 2022 Read More
Just like the Western Conference, the East is stacked this year. There’s a bevy of serious playoff contenders and probably five actual championship contenders in just the East. So many …
Stein on Sports: NBA Eastern conference predictions and team breakdowns Read More
Since January 2, twenty-one different NFL players have been arrested or charged with crimes. Four of them were released immediately and the rest received little more than a slap on …
When charged with a crime, why do some athletes continue to play on Sundays while others face clear consequences? Read More
This is going to be one of the most interesting and exciting NBA seasons in recent memory. The West isn’t wide open, but some playoff spots are certainly open for …
Stein on Sports: NBA western conference predictions and team breakdowns Read More
When you think of Riverside’s most successful athletes, who pops into your head? If it’s a burly football player, tall, powerful volleyball player or soccer star, think again. A five-foot-five, …
Women’s Sports Spotlight: Elizabeth Healy sustains success Read More
This year feels different. After years of building and rebuilding, it feels like this team can win it all. The Carolina Hurricanes have been so close to the cup in …
This year feels different: Looking ahead to the Canes’ season Read More
Time and time again, Duke fans like myself have slumped into their couches at home while watching their best basketball players cross a stage adorned with NBA logos, shake the …
I’m one-and-done with this Read More
By: Elias Gordon On September 28th, an article was published about the problems with Major League Baseball’s 162-game season. While there are parts of this article that I agree with, …
Letter to the Editor: Don’t shorten the MLB season Read More
It’s a muddy Friday afternoon in October. Riverside’s 2021 homecoming weekend is supposed to begin with a football game against Northern, but the conditions outside are nearly unplayable. No one …
Why doesn’t Riverside have a turf field? Read More
As a non-baseball fan, it feels impossible for me to get invested in the MLB. While the diehards, traditionalists, and statistical fanatics of pro baseball find no trouble following along …
Watch 162 games?!? I won’t even watch one. Read More
On Friday, September 9, sophomore Zoe Cordell made Riverside history. With 18 seconds left and the Pirates leading Person High School 32-18, Cordell kicked a 25-yard field goal and became …
Women’s Sports Spotlight: Zoe Cordell becomes the first female Riverside football player Read More
It’s rare for an athlete to transcend their sport so much that the general public knows them on a first-name basis. Be it from cultural influence, fashion or general public …
You still don’t understand how great Serena is Read More