Rich Strike Wins the Kentucky Derby

By: Gus Wilson This past weekend, the Kentucky Derby took place in Louisville, Kentucky, at the famous Churchill Downs track. At the 148th annual race, we saw one of the largest upsets of all time, as Rich Strike came back and beat out favorites such as Taiba and Epicenter. A horse that shouldn’t have even been competing in the most important race of the year … Continue reading Rich Strike Wins the Kentucky Derby

NFL Draft Grades

By: Gus Wilson Late in the afternoon of April 30th, the 2022 National Football League (NFL) Draft came to a close with Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy being this year’s Mr. Irrelevant. The 2022 Draft was seen as full of uncertainty before the first pick was made. After all seven rounds, there were many surprises, reaches, and great value picks by each team. In this … Continue reading NFL Draft Grades

Brooklyn Nets Disappointing “Super Team”

By: Gus Wilson The Brooklyn Nets were just swept in the first round of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoffs by the Boston Celtics. At the beginning of the season, the Nets were the NBA Finals favorites according to Caesar’s Sportsbook with superstars such as James 3Harden, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving. What happened to this “super-team”? The trio had a combined two NBA MVPs, … Continue reading Brooklyn Nets Disappointing “Super Team”

The Masters 2022

By: Gus Wilson The 86th annual Master tournament wrapped up on Sunday, April 10th in the afternoon with 25-year-old Scottie Scheffler, the American and current number one golfer in the world, winning the green jacket, finishing 10-under par. The four-day event in Augusta, Georgia, is the biggest in golf, as the winners’ names are forever remembered in history. This year’s tournament was just as memorable … Continue reading The Masters 2022

Key West High School Football Commits

By: Grayson Acevedo, Emily Bracher, Jack Molder, and Gus Wilson Key West High School’s football team has four seniors headed towards the next level. Jeremiah Osborne, Michael Cates, Nathan Outon, and Henry Audette all have offers to play college ball. With signing day on April 7th, these boys have a great deal of opportunities awaiting them in the future. Jeremiah “Jay” Osborne officially committed to … Continue reading Key West High School Football Commits

St. Peters’ Cinderella Run

By: Gus Wilson Every year in the National Conference Athletic Association (NCAA) Division One basketball tournament known as March Madness, unforgettable moments are made. Whether it’s a highlight play, buzzer-beater, major upset, or one of the lower seeds making a deep run, March Madness has never failed to disappoint. This year, we have witnessed one of the greatest Cinderella stories in the history of the … Continue reading St. Peters’ Cinderella Run

WNBA Star Brittney Griner arrested in Russia

On February 17th, 2022, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star Brittney Griner was arrested and detained in Russia. One week later, Russia launched a full invasion and attack on Ukraine, leaving the United States basketball player trapped in the country in active war. While it is rumored that Griner was detained in an effort from Russia to keep the United States out of the fight, … Continue reading WNBA Star Brittney Griner arrested in Russia

WNBA Team Fined and Facing Termination

By: Gus Wilson On the first day of March, news broke in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). One of the 12 teams in the major women’s basketball league may no longer be able to compete in the league. The New York Liberty, one of the original 8 teams from when the league was founded in 1997, hasn’t been successful as of recently. Since the … Continue reading WNBA Team Fined and Facing Termination