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April 11, 2021

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RICK DIKEMAN/CC BY-SA 3.0 Formula One is among the most popular sports in the world but remains under-reported by American media.

Now is the perfect time to introduce yourself to the world of Formula One racing

By KAUSHIK SRINIVASAN | Yesterday

The first Formula One (F1) race in the 2021 season took place in Bahrain on March 28. Even though the grandstands were empty, the new F1 cars’ engines revving reverberated through the racecourse and could be heard for miles. The numerous 2021 F1 regulation changes did little to change the race’s result: The seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finished first, followed by Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas.

COURTESY OF HOPKINSSPORTS.COM The Jays took care of business against McDaniel College, winning both games of the doubleheader.

Baseball sweeps McDaniel College in doubleheader

By ALEX FORLENZA | Yesterday

The Hopkins baseball team dominated in their doubleheader against conference rival the McDaniel College Green Terror this past weekend. In total, Hopkins scored 14 runs and had four homers. McDaniel, on the other hand, scored a total of four runs. 

LISA GANSKY/CC BY 2.0 Kyle Palmieri is one of the top names expected to be moved before Monday's deadline.

Names to watch as the NHL trade deadline approaches

By TAD BERKERY | Yesterday

Monday, April 12: the NHL trade deadline. The day where contending teams acquire “rentals” from non-playoff teams on expiring contracts and a few players with terms left on their contracts are traded. Draft picks and prospects are traded, contending teams prepare for the stretch run and through a few head-scratching trades, general managers occasionally unknowingly submit an implicit letter of resignation. Let’s take a look at the market and craft a preview of how likely players are to be moved, where they might end up and what future assets might be exchanged.

SAM BENSON SMITH/CC BY 2.0 Commissioner Roger Goodell tried to spin the changes as an “enhancement” to the schedule.

NFL owners fumble schedule changes, add extra game to season

By CYNTHIA HU | Yesterday

Over the course of a normal five-month season, NFL players are expected to travel the country, leave their friends and family and play 16 grueling games in all sorts of inclement weather with only one week to rest. With immense amounts of pressure, most contracts being not fully guaranteed and the risks of a potential season-ending injury every day, the life of an NFL player is tough enough. 

KEITH ALLISON/CC BY-SA 2.0 The Baltimore Ravens have yet to add any receivers to complement quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Evaluating the winners and losers of NFL free agency

By ALEX FORLENZA | March 26, 2021

While they made absolutely no improvements to their roster, they lost none of their key pieces. When you are the defending Super Bowl champs, and you have the greatest quarterback of all time, this type of free agency means you are a winner. Moreover, this team was absolutely stacked in talent last year looking at every level of their offense. On defense, all three levels were just as saturated in top-tier talent. 

COURTESY OF HOPKINSSPORTS.COM The Jays began their season by losing both games of a doubleheader against Franklin and Marshall.

Baseball starts the season 0-2

By DAVID BAIK | March 26, 2021

Baseball returned to Babb Field as the Blue Jays made their season debut against the Franklin and Marshall College Diplomats. A matchup between the top two teams in the Centennial Conference according to a preseason poll, the Jays looked to defend home turf after over a year without playing together.

YANN CARADEC/CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Serena Williams has been an icon for young women from the moment she stepped onto the tennis court.

A tribute to three sportswomen who inspire young women every day

By MARINA AYUSO | March 25, 2021

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, I want to celebrate the many sportswomen who fearlessly break down barriers for women and girls around the world. The striking disparities at the NCAA Division-I Basketball Tournament this past weekend are a painful yet unsurprising reminder of the ongoing fight against gender inequality in all levels of athletic competition.

COURTESY OF HOPKINSSPORTS.COM Senior goalie Kathleen Garvey helped keep the game close despite the loss.

Women's lacrosse loses heartbreaker in overtime

By ALEX FORLENZA | March 19, 2021

The Blue Jays lost an absolute heartbreaker to the University of Maryland (UMD) Terrapins in overtime with a final score of 9-8. The game was as close as the score was, and even in the loss there were a couple of individual standout performances.

COURTESY OF HOPKINSSPORTS.COM The Jays went back into the win column after a resounding win over 12th-ranked Penn State.

Men's lacrosse dominates against Penn State

By DAVID BAIK | March 17, 2021

The men’s lacrosse team faced the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions at Homewood Field last weekend. Having lost their previous game against the University of Maryland, the Jays came out with a chip on their shoulders.

NATHANIEL S. BUTLER/CC BY 2.0 Due to inconsistent scoring and a lack of creativity, the Slam Dunk Contest has lost its allure.

How the NBA can fix the Slam Dunk Contest

By JOSH FELTON | March 17, 2021

NBA All-Star Weekend is one of the most exciting times to watch basketball. Usually, the events are thrilling. The Skills Challenge and the Three-Point Contest are both extremely competitive and unpredictable in their results. Entertaining and unforced, the All-Star Celebrity Game features famous personalities who surprise fans with their athletic abilities. The Rising Stars Challenge displays the future superstars of the league, and the NBA All-Star Game is the main event for obvious reasons. 

LOCKEDIN MAGAZINE/CC-BY-2.0 Jared Butler leads the top-seeded Baylor Bears in scoring.

Predictions and previews of the long-awaited 2021 NCAA Tournament

By ERIC LYNCH | March 17, 2021

It is March, and for many sports fans that means one thing: college basketball. The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, often referred to as March Madness, is one of the most anticipated sports events of the year, and it has finally arrived. Due to COVID-19, the entire tournament will be held in Indiana with most games taking place in Indianapolis. Games begin March 18, and the tournament will run until April 5, when the championship game will be held. 

ROSIE JANG/CARTOONS EDITOR Four athletes share their thoughts and feelings about returning to the sports they love.

Hopkins athletes prepare for the return of competition

By DAVID BAIK , CYNTHIA HU and MARINA AYUSO | March 12, 2021

In a press release from the Centennial Conference on March 5, the Presidents Council announced its plans for the return of sports such as baseball, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field and more. For the first time in almost a year, teams are getting back on their respective fields and courts to participate in varsity sports.

COURTESY OF HOPKINSSPORTS.COM After starting out 0-3, the women’s lacrosse team desperately needed these wins against Ohio State.

Women's lacrosse picks up two consecutive wins against Ohio State

By ERIC LYNCH | March 12, 2021

The women’s lacrosse team headed to Columbus, Ohio to play a pair of games against the 24th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes over the weekend. After starting the season 0-3, the Blue Jays were desperate for a victory. Both games were incredibly close, ending by a margin of just a single point.

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