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Hot Shots: NBA Season Solidifies LeBron James as the GOAT

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If it was not clear before, it is certainly clear now. LeBron James has been dominating the NBA for as long as most undergraduate students at Pepperdine have been alive. Entering his 21st NBA season, the fans still expect nothing less than James leading the Lakers to another championship. Never in history has a player in their 21st season been expected to carry such a … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: NBA Season Solidifies LeBron James as the GOAT

Hot Shots: Shohei Ohtani’s Rise To The Top

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Transparency Item: The Hot Shots section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Year after year, Los Angeles Angels' phenom pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani continues to astound, consistently outshining previous feats and leaving spectators in awe. Ohtani’s ability to surpass … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Shohei Ohtani’s Rise To The Top

Hot Shots: Analyzing the Los Angeles Dodgers —The Model Organization in the MLB

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Transparency Item: The views expressed in this article are the opinions of the writer. From 2013 to 2020, the Los Angeles Dodgers were NL West Division Champions, losing the title in 2021 to the unexpectedly scrappy San Francisco Giants by one game. They quickly reclaimed the title in 2022 and are this season's favorites to land the 2023 National League … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Analyzing the Los Angeles Dodgers —The Model Organization in the MLB

Hot Shots: Controversy Surrounding the MLB Pitch Clock

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Transparency Item: The views expressed in this article are the opinion of the writer. Major League Baseball’s Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Competition Committee voted Sept. 9, to implement a pitch clock with the objective of shaving 20 to 30 minutes off of a three to four hour game. The pitch clock is a timer set at 15 seconds with the bases empty, 20 seconds with runners … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Controversy Surrounding the MLB Pitch Clock

Hot Shots: Sports Help Perpetuate a Culture of Toxic Masculinity

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Art by Vivian HsiaPicture this.A group of kids are playing a game of kickball. One boy goes up to kick the ball and kicks it out of the field. He runs as fast as he can to home plate. He scores. All of the kids on his team cheer loudly and proudly for him. Then, another boy goes up to kick the ball. He’s nervous; there is pressure to do well. He kicks the ball, but it … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Sports Help Perpetuate a Culture of Toxic Masculinity