Tag: sports
Tragedy on ice: Adam Johnson’s death renews conversations about hockey’s risks
The heartbreaking passing of former NHL player Adam Johnson was confirmed in a statement released on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2023, by the Nottingham Panthers,...
Sporty Spice: Top 10 sports romance books for when your boyfriend’s...
Sports romance literature represents a huge portion of the romance genre, so much so that there has been controversy about how fantasy bleeds into...
UC Riverside falls short against Boise State 55-63
The UC Riverside women’s basketball team lost to Boise State, 55-63, in Boise, Idaho. Going into this ball game, the Highlanders had to face...
Celtics “ultra” fans show solidarity with Palestine despite UEFA guidelines
The Celtics are a professional Scottish football (soccer) club founded in 1887 by Irish Catholic immigrants in Glasgow with the goal of raising money...
Highlander Hot Take: Taylor Swift is the real GOAT
Ever since her iconic Eras Tour took the world, Taylor Swift has become the definition of success. Both her tour and recently released film,...
The most bizarre and creepy sports curses
The sports world is a tension-filled atmosphere where winning and losing could quite literally mean the end of the world for some. Many teams...
Highlander Hot Take: Our favorite athlete’s Halloween comparisons
Athletes all over the world have famous nicknames. Some of them even have spooky nicknames to showcase their scary talent. Here are some of...
Highlander Hot Take: Biggest winners and losers of the 2023 NBA...
A free agent is a sports player who is not bound by a contract and so is eligible to join any team, defined by...
“Nepo-babies:” Riding their parents’ coattails
Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA basketball player LeBron James, faced a tough final high school basketball season at Sierra Canyon High due...
Soccer anime ‘Blue Lock’ doesn’t care about friendship and that’s why...
Shonen sports series holds a dear place in the hearts of those that follow them. The most popular and beloved series has a heavy...