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The Milwaukee Bucks have been historically good during this 16-game winning streak.

Just how good have the Milwaukee Bucks been during this winning streak?

By JOSH FELTON | March 3, 2023

In late January, the Milwaukee Bucks were sitting at fourth place in the Eastern Conference and were only one game ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the fifth seed in the conference. A team like Milwaukee is used to finishing first or second in the conference and being legitimate championship contenders every year, so many were questioning whether the writing was on the wall for the Bucks this season.

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Hopkins men’s lacrosse ends their losing streak against University of Utah.

Men's lacrosse defeats University of Utah 12–8

By TIMOTHY MCSHEA | March 2, 2023

With men’s lacrosse at 2–2 going into their match against the University of Utah on Feb. 25, the team’s main worry was a continued losing streak. The team’s previous wins against Jacksonville University and the highly favored Georgetown University had set an optimistic tone for the season to come.

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Hopkins lacrosse suffers tough losses to rival school Loyola Maryland

Lacrosse teams suffer defeat to rival Loyola Maryland

By CHRISTOPHER XIAO | February 22, 2023

On Feb. 18, Hopkins men’s lacrosse traveled up North Charles Street to play their in-city rivals, the Loyola University Maryland Greyhounds. Hopkins was coming off a close 11–7 loss to nationally ranked University of North Carolina, while Loyola came in hot off a 12–7 win over the number one ranked the University of Maryland. Hopkins women’s lacrosse also made the trip to Loyola on Feb. 18. The Greyhounds were ranked ninth overall nationally. Hopkins lacrosse came into the matchup fresh off a dominant win over the University of Albany, while this was the first match for the Loyola Greyhounds.

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Men’s and women’s basketball defeated Ursinus College in the Centennial Conference Tournament.

Men's and women's basketball both secure No. 1 seed

By JOSH FELTON | February 21, 2023

Men’s Basketball took the No. 1 seed ahead of this week’s Centennial Conference Tournament after winning against Ursinus College 85–76 on Feb. 18. Women’s basketball turned a one-point deficit into a 21-point victory against Ursinus thanks to a 23–3 second-half run. The Blue Jays secured the No. 1 seed in the Centennial Conference Tournament with the win on Feb. 18.

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The Baltimore Ravens hire University of Georgia’s Todd Monken as offensive coordinator with hopes to balance their offensive scheme.

Todd Monken may be who the Baltimore Ravens need

By TIMOTHY MCSHEA | February 21, 2023

In a rather anticlimactic finale to a long, suspenseful search, Todd Monken, former offensive coordinator for the University of Georgia, was hired as offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens on Feb. 14.

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Felton asserts that Eric Bieniemy did a masterful job in strategizing against the Philadelphia Eagles' defense in Super Bowl LVII.

How the Chiefs offense won Super Bowl LVII

By JOSH FELTON | February 19, 2023

As the confetti fell at the end of Super Bowl LVII, Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid marveled at the resilience of his team and coaching staff. Among them was his offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy, who he made sure to credit for his outstanding effort. Reid’s praise of Bieniemy rings loudly in hindsight as he and Reid both did a masterful job at exploiting the Philadelphia Eagles' defense.

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland represents one side of the player-empowerment era of the NBA.

Bones Hyland and Kevin Durant represent the duality of player empowerment

By JONATHAN MISDARY | February 19, 2023

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is just a business. Nah'Shon “Bones” Hyland is electric, but it’s not just his sweet one-handed dimes and parking lot range. It’s his aura. Bones plays with unbridled and unparalleled joy, and it speaks to all he’s overcome to get to the league.

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The Blue Jays pulled off their biggest upset since 2019, stunning the third-ranked Georgetown Hoyas at Homewood Field.

Men's and women's lacrosse teams emerge victorious at home openers

By JOSH FELTON | February 15, 2023

Men’s lacrosse pulled off the upset of the year in last Saturday’s matchup against third-ranked Georgetown University Hoyas.

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Kyrie Irving was traded to the Dallas Mavericks and will now be teammates with superstar Luka Dončić

Desperation in Dallas: A nuanced look at the Kyrie Irving trade

By JONATHAN MISDARY | February 11, 2023

When Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Nets star Kyrie Irving wanted out of Brooklyn on Friday, Feb. 3, nobody should have been surprised. Since hitting arguably the most iconic shot in recent history, Irving’s career path has been predictably unpredictable.

NFL Super Bowl LVII roundtable

By TAD BERKERY , JOSH FELTON and TIMOTHY MCSHEA | February 9, 2023

This Sunday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 PM, the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will head to Glendale, Arizona to face off in Super Bowl LVII. While the Chiefs last played in the Super Bowl in 2021, this is the Eagles’ first visit to the Super Bowl in five years.

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Gahagen reflects on Brady’s career, spanning over two decades, and why it is finally time for him to retire from the game.

Tom Brady is finally retiring — and it’s about time

By MOLLY GAHAGEN | February 8, 2023

On Feb. 1, Tom Brady announced in an Instagram video filmed on the beach that he was retiring from the National Football League (NFL) after 23 seasons, and this time for good. This announcement came exactly one year after Brady originally announced his retirement, only to return to the game less than two months later.

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O'Neil aims to take on more leadership roles within her team to mentor the younger players.

Athlete of the Week: Michaela O'Neil's scoring mentality sets basketball team up for success

By MICHELLE LIMPE | February 7, 2023

Having grown up with two brothers who loved playing basketball, sophomore Michaela O’Neil is no stranger to competition. From soccer and baseball to softball and volleyball, O’Neil has tried her hand at a wide range of sports. The fast-paced action of basketball, however, stuck out to her.

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Men’s and women’s basketball both extended their winning streaks with huge wins over the weekend.

Men’s and women's basketball extend their winning streaks, defeating McDaniel College and Haverford

By JOSH FELTON | February 6, 2023

Last week, men’s and women’s basketball defeated the McDaniel College Green Terror, continuing their winning streaks.

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić is chasing history in more ways than one.

Nikola Jokić is making the case

By JOSH FELTON | February 3, 2023

More than halfway through the 2023 NBA season, there has been a lot of chatter surrounding Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić’s current Most Valuable Player (MVP) campaign. After last weekend’s defeat to the 76ers center and MVP runner-up Joel Embiid, the MVP narrative has begun to shift away from Jokić and towards other candidates.

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Hopkins women's soccer beats Case Western 2-1 and wins their first-ever national championship.

Women’s soccer wins first ever national championship after an undefeated season

By CYNTHIA HU | December 6, 2022

The stakes were high, but the rewards were higher. On Sunday, Dec. 4, the second-ranked Hopkins Blue Jays faced off against the fourth-ranked Case Western Reserve Spartans in the 2022 Division III Women's Soccer National Championships. Both teams were vying for a chance to win their first-ever national title.

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Godbole recaps Novak Djokovic’s dominant Nitto ATP Finals win.

Djokovic ties records at Nitto ATP Finals as Australian Open looms

By NEEL GODBOLE | December 6, 2022

The clock is ticking. In just one month, the world of tennis will be back in the streets of Melbourne, anxiously awaiting the draws of the Australian Open. And right now — the period between the US Open and the Australian Open — is the time when men’s tennis players prepare for the end of the hard court season, marked by the Australian open.

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After a surprisingly good start to the season, Tad Berkery analyzes the changes of the New Jersey Devils becoming a powerhouse team in the National Hockey League.

Are the New Jersey Devils for real? Exploring the team’s surprisingly hot start to the season

By TAD BERKERY | December 5, 2022

20 wins in just 25 goals, featuring a 13-game win streak. The most points (41) of any team in the National Hockey League (NHL). Unquantifiable resilience and swagger. However it’s phrased, the New Jersey Devils are taking the league by storm, playing at a ridiculous (and almost certainly unsustainable) 134-point pace. Hockey fans everywhere are asking the inevitable question: Are the New Jersey Devils for real?

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Neel Godbole reflects on the controversy surrounding the World Cup in Qatar.

Analyzing the controversy surrounding the 2022 FIFA World Cup

By NEEL GODBOLE | December 4, 2022

Since its first tournament in 1930, every four years, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) world cup has captivated the minds and hearts of citizens around the globe.

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It might be time for the Dallas Mavericks to play a different offensive style.

The Dallas Mavericks should try a new approach

By JOSH FELTON | November 16, 2022

Doncic will likely have to play a role like this in the future. Not only is this safer on his body long-term, but it will make the Mavericks less predictable on offense. If proven effective, this change in offensive philosophy could raise their ceiling from championship contenders to championship favorites.

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Xiao reevaluates his pre-season predictions.

Reflecting on my NBA predictions

By CHRISTOPHER XIAO | November 15, 2022

In October, I created a list of NBA contenders. Now that the NBA season is in full swing, I will look back on my predictions to see where I was correct and where I was wrong.

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