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
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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
The Biggest Chair
Photo by Arthur Puu For 36 years, Pepperdine Professor Ned Colletti has worked in Major League Baseball after beginning his career as a sportswriter. In his latest book, "The Big Chair: The Smooth Hops and Bad Bounces from the Inside World of the Acclaimed Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager," the 63-year-old documents his time as a Major League Baseball executive. "It … [Read more...] about The Biggest Chair
MLB Preview: National League takes on the American League
Art work courtesy of Peau Portesano The beginning of a new baseball season is a beautiful thing. Hope springs eternal for everyone, regardless of their roster’s state. It’s the time of year when anything is possible. Dreams of October glory cloud the mind, while the cutthroat nature of a 162-game season hasn’t yet eviscerated hope. It’s the time of year … [Read more...] about MLB Preview: National League takes on the American League
Pro baseball player returns to Pepperdine
Photo by Allison Hubbard As children, nearly all athletes share the same dream of turning pro. No matter the sport, young athletes are coached to believe that practice makes perfect and that hard work will eventually pay off. Succeeding in any sport at the professional level is a dream not often achieved, but former Pepperdine pitcher Adam Olbrychowski’s dream started … [Read more...] about Pro baseball player returns to Pepperdine
