From left to right (front): Arnold "Chick" Gandil, Claude "Lefty" Williams, Charles "Swede" Risberg, George "Buck" Weaver and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson sit in front of their lawyers during their Grand Jury Trial in 1921. All of these players are now eligible for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons Editor’s Note: There were at least two and a … [Read more...] about ‘There’s a Lot of Myths Going On’: Misconceptions Still Cloud Motive for 1919 World Series
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Women’s Soccer Kicks Off 2025 Season
Pepperdine Women’s Soccer huddles together after a victory over Saint Mary’s on Oct. 7, at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Women’s Soccer is ranked No. 2 in a WCC preseason coaches poll for the 2025 season. File photo by Mary Elisabeth The Women’s Soccer team had a historic season last year – but they’re ready to fight for more. “Our girls are hungry for more. We want to be, and we … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Kicks Off 2025 Season
Julia Quinonez Answers National Team Call
Junior forward Julia Quinonez represented Pepperdine on the national stage this summer. While most athletes dedicate their time off school to a summer league, Quinonez said she accepted the call up to represent the country as part of the U.S. Youth National Team (USYNT). From May 25 to June 2, Quinonez was one of 24 players training in Fayette, Ga., with the U.S. Under-20 … [Read more...] about Julia Quinonez Answers National Team Call
“They Want Nothing to do with Oakland”: Lack of Investment from Ownership leads to Alienation of Athletics Fanbase
Bryan Johanson, co-founder of ‘Baseball’s Last Dive Bar,’ sits in right field of the Oakland Coliseum during the Athletics' final season in Oakland. Johanson said he is frustrated with the team's lack of spending. Photo courtesy of Bryan Johanson 57 years; 4,493 games; 21 playoff appearances; 6 American League Pennants; 4 World Championships; 16 Hall of Famers and a lot more … [Read more...] about “They Want Nothing to do with Oakland”: Lack of Investment from Ownership leads to Alienation of Athletics Fanbase
Pepperdine Clinches MPSF with Victory over USC
Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball defeated the University of Southern California Trojans 3-1 to clinch the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation title Saturday, April 26, at Firestone Fieldhouse. This victory gives the Waves an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. This victory comes after the Waves beat Grand Canyon University on April 24, and University of California, Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Clinches MPSF with Victory over USC
