For the first time, MLB will play its playoff games in neutral sites. The locations are Arlington, Los Angeles and San Diego. Art by Inez Kim Major League Baseball is entering the last part of the season as the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers play in the World Series. The American League Championship Series and the National League Championship Series each went … [Read more...] about World Series Beginning at Neutral Site
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Pushing Forward Racial and Social Justice in Professional Sports
Racial and social justice movements are prevalent in sports, especially throughout the summer. Professional leagues and athletes have been advocates for pushing forward different initiatives against racial injustice and for diversity and inclusion. Graphic by Ali Levens The history of sports has many components that transcend any game or athlete. Jackie Robinson, Muhammed … [Read more...] about Pushing Forward Racial and Social Justice in Professional Sports
Chase d’Arnaud Leaves Diamond to Finish Degree
Former Waves infielder Chase d'Arnaud smiles while looking off into the distance. D'Arnaud returned to classes this fall to complete his Integrated Marketing Communications degree, following 12 seasons in professional baseball. Photos courtesy of Chase d'Arnaud With the No. 144 pick in the 2008 Major League Baseball draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Chase … [Read more...] about Chase d’Arnaud Leaves Diamond to Finish Degree
Governing Bodies Decide New Normal for Sports
COVID-19 looms in the mind of sports governing officials as they prioritize the health and safety of student-athletes but attempt to return to normalcy. Art by Ally Armstrong Athletes at every level are dealing with the uncertainty and reality that their sport could be canceled and their season over in an instant. Fans are not allowed to attend competitions, and injuries are … [Read more...] about Governing Bodies Decide New Normal for Sports
World Series Postmortem: Dodgers Fall Short, but There’s Room for Optimism
Photo by Getty Images, Illustration by Kyle Cajero The Los Angeles Dodgers' season came to an end on Nov. 1 with a 5-1 Game 7 loss at the hands of the Houston Astros. Now that some time has passed after the seven-game rollercoaster that was the 2017 World Series, Graphic writers Kyle Cajero, Arthur Puu and special guest Rudy Gonzalez debrief their thoughts on the … [Read more...] about World Series Postmortem: Dodgers Fall Short, but There’s Room for Optimism
