Frederick Flips Over the Backflip World Record
On May 2, 2025, Olympian Frederick Richard broke the world record for the most backflips in 24 hours. However, the gymnast didn’t just break the record for fun. In Stoughton, Massachusetts, Frederick “Flips” Richard broke the record for the most backflips done in 24 hours. Before Richard, the record was… Continue reading Frederick Flips Over the Backflip World Record
2025 Miami Grand Prix
This past week, 20 drivers from 10 teams competed in the Formula 1 (F1) Miami Grand Prix. With rainy weather all weekend, some unfortunate events occurred, and some history was made. In the first sprint qualifying race, the newest Mercedes driver, Kimi Antonelli, became the youngest pole sitter in F1.… Continue reading 2025 Miami Grand Prix
What is Sports Law
Athletes perform their best on the field, turning a hobby into a career. Off the field, many roles help the athletes. One of the most essential legal factors is sports lawyers. They represent athletes and teams in cases, negotiate contracts, and manage all the legal aspects. As they are in… Continue reading What is Sports Law
This Week in Track and Field
Track and field is among the most competitive and rewarding sports, especially at the high school level. You could run 9.99 seconds in the 100-meter dash or, unfortunately, get struck in the head by a baton in the four-by-400-meter relay. In the first week of March, both circumstances have taken… Continue reading This Week in Track and Field
Fascinating Formula 1
The rapidly growing sport of Formula 1 (F1) racing is one of the most fascinating. However, it is among the most challenging with many technical, sporting, and even financial regulations. The sport wouldn’t be possible without the cars and the pit crew. Formula 1 cars are more similar to go-karts… Continue reading Fascinating Formula 1
Ref Bias Scandal Ramps Up Before Superbowl
Conspiracy theories and criticism towards NFL Officiating and Referees, primarily related to their rumored “bias” or intentional assistance to the Kansas City Chiefs, have continued to grow in popularity in the weeks leading up to this year’s Superbowl at the New Orleans Superdome. The labor union representing NFL Referees attacked… Continue reading Ref Bias Scandal Ramps Up Before Superbowl
What Key West High School Offers
Many clubs have been started in the past few years, and the 2025 incoming freshman orientation is coming up in a few days. Here’s what Key West High School (KWHS) offers. From academics to athletics and even extracurricular activities, there’s always something for someone. In academics, numerous advanced placement (AP)… Continue reading What Key West High School Offers
Behind the Scenes of Professional Sports
The sports on screen, whether a team, event, or single athlete, have a whole world behind the screen. From the sidelines to the press rooms, professional athletes and teams have their own team that does what they can to promote them on and off the field. There are two important… Continue reading Behind the Scenes of Professional Sports
Summer 2028 Olympics
Just about 3 years away from the next summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is bringing back and scaling back on the sporting events. The Olympics will have more familiar sights as Los Angeles, California will host the games for the city’s third time. This past summer, at the… Continue reading Summer 2028 Olympics
Coming Soon: Women’s Pro Baseball League
As time goes by, the playing field gets bigger for womens’ sports. In shows, books, and media, there have been stories of girls playing baseball; whether it was because it was the only sport available or they were interested. Though, those stories are about to become reality with a Pro… Continue reading Coming Soon: Women’s Pro Baseball League
Buffalo Bills 2024 Season
Every fall, football season rolls around. There are usually teams, especially in the National Football League (NFL), that are Superbowl bound just by the outcomes of their first three games, and then there are teams that do well through the season, but never make it to the Superbowl. The Buffalo… Continue reading Buffalo Bills 2024 Season
Olympics in the City of Love
Over the summer, the world watched as 10,000 athletes took the stage for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Being set in Paris, the city of love, there were bound to be a few romantic moments among the athletes. In Track and Field, one couple stood out from the rest. That would… Continue reading Olympics in the City of Love
Jordan Chiles Olympic Bronze Medal Conundrum
The Paris 2024 Olympics were filled with great, historic moments, while also very controversial moments. One of the later moments included Jordan Chiles and one of her 3 medals won at the 2024 Olympics. As Jordan Chiles took the floor for her routine on August 5, 2024, there was some… Continue reading Jordan Chiles Olympic Bronze Medal Conundrum
History Made at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Over the summer, the whole world had its focus directed to Paris, France, and of course Tahiti for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The two-and-a-half week-long event gave us amazing moments in fortunate and unfortunate ways. The Olympics also made way for athletes to grow their social media like Ilona Maher,… Continue reading History Made at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Benefits of High School Sports
Throughout my life, I have done many sports and have been able to keep my grades up to either all A’s or A’s and B’s. Statistically, students who are involved in sports score higher on tests and have better attendance in school. Although there can be more pressure on student-athletes,… Continue reading Benefits of High School Sports
How Technology Affects Sports
The world of sports, teams, and individuals, has been expanding in every direction. That expansion has seen many technological innovations specifically for sports. An innovation used by 60 soccer leagues around the world and the National Football League (NFL) is the Video Assisted Refereeing (VAR). Created by the Royal Netherlands… Continue reading How Technology Affects Sports
UFC 287 Preview
There are a few cards a year that fans look at on paper and know will be a showstopper, UFC 287 in Miami Florida, is one of those special fight cards. With straight-up exciting fights, to legacy and career-defining fights, this is not only a fun card, but an important… Continue reading UFC 287 Preview
Mills signs with the Buccaneers
On March 28th, Kevon Mills, a senior at Key West High School (KWHS), advanced his football career by signing to Beloit College in Crestview, Wisconsin. In an interview with the Key West Citizen, John Hughes, the head coach of the KWHS football team, stated that “Roughly seven percent of all… Continue reading Mills signs with the Buccaneers
March Madness Final Four Preview
This year’s March Madness has been easily one of the most exciting of all time, with some massive upsets, exciting finishes, and also being the first-ever year where no one-seeded team made the final four. As a matter of fact, the highest seed in the final four this year is… Continue reading March Madness Final Four Preview
UFC 285 Review
UFC 285 had high expectations from the minute it was announced, and it completely lived up to and surpassed those expectations. From all-out wars, to complete and utter domination, UFC 285 saw it all, and today, we will look at the best moments from the night. The night started with… Continue reading UFC 285 Review
UFC 285 Preview
UFC 285 is less than a week away and is shaping up to be one of is not the biggest cards of the year. With multiple up-and-coming fighters, returning veterans, and a gigantic main event, this is a card you won’t want to miss. So let’s look at some of… Continue reading UFC 285 Preview
The Kelce Bowl
On February 12, 2023, this year’s Super Bowl Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Philadelphia Eagles. Various stories were at play as people anticipated the game. Super Bowl LVII pitted the top two candidates for the National Football League’s (NFL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and the first pair… Continue reading The Kelce Bowl
Super Bowl 57 Review
Super Bowl 57 kicked off shortly after 6:30 PM inside the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the Arizona Cardinals. The Philadelphia Eagles would get the ball first and make decisive work, driving down the field and closing the drive with a quarterback sneak from Jalen Hurts to… Continue reading Super Bowl 57 Review
Super Bowl Preview
Every year, 32 NFL teams play throughout the season, and only two are left to win the Lombardi trophy and become Super Bowl champions. This season Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs face off against Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles will get the chance to play for football’s… Continue reading Super Bowl Preview
Imagined Communities
For seventeen years, I had absolutely no interest in football. My average Sunday was always dull and uneventful. Since 2019, I have been keeping track of the score of the Philadelphia Eagles games to gauge whether or not my boyfriend would be in a good or bad mood the rest… Continue reading Imagined Communities
NFL Conference Championship Game Reviews
Four teams had a chance to get sent into the Super Bowl last Sunday, with only two moving on after the games concluded. But how did the games go in order for us to get to these last two teams, and have a Super Bowl matchup setup for February 11th. … Continue reading NFL Conference Championship Game Reviews
Otto tackling his future
On November 11th, 2004, Christopher ‘Andre’ Otto was born out of the womb without knowing what his future had in store for him: a division one (D1) college football offensive lineman at Florida State University (FSU). “I’ve stuck to football for most of my life,” explained Otto. “I’ve been playing… Continue reading Otto tackling his future
Recap of the NFL Divisional Round
The NFL Wild Card round left us excited for more football the next week, and although the games weren’t all as competitive as the Wild Card round. We saw some good games and some very intriguing storylines that will not only be talked about throughout this playoffs but into next… Continue reading Recap of the NFL Divisional Round
Jaguars vs. Chargers-The Best Playoff Game of Wild Card Weekend.
This year’s wild card weekend was one of the best of all time, with almost every single game having a plethora of storylines and most importantly, close and competitive action. But one game took the cake over all the rest, and that was the second game of the weekend, the… Continue reading Jaguars vs. Chargers-The Best Playoff Game of Wild Card Weekend.
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
On October 22, 2022, about 800 guests gathered at Aotea Center in Auckland, New Zealand to watch the FIFA Womens’ World Cup Draw. The 29 teams that qualified to play in the Women’s World Cup will compete in July 2023. This will also go down in history as the first… Continue reading 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Top 3 Wild Card Games
The NFL playoffs are finally upon us and 14 teams will have an opportunity to eclipse greatness and win football’s greatest prize, the Super Bowl. Wild Card weekend is the first weekend of playoff football and I will go through what should be the three best games of the weekend.… Continue reading Top 3 Wild Card Games
FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals
With the last two matches of Round 16 of the World Cup happening December 6, 2022, at 10 am and 2 pm Eastern Time (EST) the Quarter-finals are coming soon. In Round 16, many events happened. The first game of Round 16 was the Netherlands versus the United States. With… Continue reading FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals
College Football Playoff Set
The four teams for the college football playoff have been set, and now we only have to wait for the much-anticipated matchups that come on December 31st. So, let’s look at the two games that will set the national championship game. Continue reading College Football Playoff Set
2022 FIFA World Cup
Starting on November 21, 2022, 32 international men’s soccer teams will compete in the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup. Although, this year, the World Cup will be this winter in one of the hottest countries on Earth instead of the usual time during the summer. One of… Continue reading 2022 FIFA World Cup
Sunday Key West World Championships Weekend
In much calmer waters and a day filled with plenty of action and excitement from race one to four, the final day of the 41st annual Race World Offshore Key West World Championships did not disappoint. Race one started at 10 am and saw so many great battles on the… Continue reading Sunday Key West World Championships Weekend
Performance Boat Center Comes To KWHS
Performance Boat Center has been one of the best boats in the Super Stock class for the past few years. Racking up multiple wins and being in the national championship hunt every season since their switch from the Super Cat class, only a few years ago. This year they have… Continue reading Performance Boat Center Comes To KWHS
Xfinity 500 Race Review
The Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway had some amazing moments in it. However, the last lap might have had the greatest moment in NASCAR history happen. But before we get to that, let’s remember the race itself. The race started out with Denny Hamlin winning both stages before the first… Continue reading Xfinity 500 Race Review
UFC 280 Recap
UFC 280, on paper was arguably the biggest card of the year, and it had some great fights that lived up to their massive expectations. The last three fights were the biggest, and those are the ones I’ll cover today-as they have the biggest impact on their respective weight divisions. … Continue reading UFC 280 Recap
Is New York Football Back?
In what was thought to be yet another rebuilding year for the New York Jets and Giants. Both teams have started out the season much above expectations as the Jets are 4-2 and the Giants are 5-1. So the question lies, is New York football back? We will look at… Continue reading Is New York Football Back?
Pickleball Takeover
From playgrounds to country clubs, pickleball, the sister sport of tennis, is growing in popularity across the United States. Although older generations favor it, it’s a great sport for anyone to pursue. Tennis fans, however, may think differently. Popping up in Bainbridge, Washington, pickleball was created in 1965 by Washington… Continue reading Pickleball Takeover
Indonesian Human Crush at FC Match kills 131
131 people (or more) were recently killed during an association football match at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in the Malang Regency, Indonesia. The crush reportedly started during a riot by 3,000 fans of the home team at that game, Arema Football Club (FC). Arema FC had lost the match to the… Continue reading Indonesian Human Crush at FC Match kills 131
Mahomes Outduels Brady in Week Four Matchup
One of, if not the most, anticipated games of the weekend was the Chiefs vs. Bucs. This is due to the Mahomes vs. Brady rivalry matchup that has already led to a few instantly classic games throughout the time they have been in the league together. This one, however, was… Continue reading Mahomes Outduels Brady in Week Four Matchup
The Comebacks of NFL Week 3
In a wild week two full of exciting moments, some of the most exciting were from the multiple comebacks that transpired on Sunday. Dolphins vs. Ravens-The craziest comeback of the day arguably came from this game right here. The wild game would start with a crazy 103-yard kickoff return to… Continue reading The Comebacks of NFL Week 3
Top Two CFB Games of Week One
The college football (CFB) season is officially in full swing and to say the least week one kicked things off on the right foot. Although there were lots of good games, I’m going to go over my top two for the first slate of games of the year. Continue reading Top Two CFB Games of Week One
Top Three NFL Week One Games
With the National Football League (NFL) season just a little over a week away, excitement from fans is at its peak, as it usually is at this time of year. So I will look over the top three games I am most anticipating coming into week one. Chiefs vs. Cardinals-This… Continue reading Top Three NFL Week One Games
UFC 278 Recap
UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) 278 has concluded and it included some amazing fights, including one of the greatest comebacks and shock endings the sport has ever seen. I will cover some of the notable fights and best performances of the night. The first fight of the night, kicking off the… Continue reading UFC 278 Recap
Serena Williams Walks Away from Tennis
Famous tennis player, Serena Williams has announced it might be time for her to step away from the court. Although, she will still be doing a variety of hobbies and talents, from family to fashion outside of the sport. Serena Williams announced her retirement in a Vogue magazine article by… Continue reading Serena Williams Walks Away from Tennis
Five Oldest NFL Teams
The NFL has lasted since 1920 when it was originally called the APFA (American Professional Football Association). So with that being said, here are the five oldest teams in the NFL (National Football League) to date. Detroit Lions-The fifth oldest team is the Detroit Lions which were established in 1929… Continue reading Five Oldest NFL Teams
The Largest Global Shoe Brands
Today, many people struggle to think of a company which they get most of their shoes from. Shoes are an important part of someone’s outfit and are becoming more of a necessity for people as they age, especially if they start working, for instance, in construction or a desk job… Continue reading The Largest Global Shoe Brands
Harper going to high school track & field nationals
On May 12th at the University of Florida (UF), Jenkavia Harper, a senior at Key West High School (KWHS), achieved third in the 2A Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) track & field championships for girls javelin, an event where female participants run and throw an eight-foot spear as far… Continue reading Harper going to high school track & field nationals
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