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Rising Stars and Undisputed Championships guide the rise of boxing in 2022

Matthew Medina, Online Sports Editor • May 20, 2022

Heading into the midway point of 2022, the sport of professional boxing is on fire. Rising stars and notable champions are producing some of the most memorable moments in the modern era of boxing. We saw Canelo Alvarez lose to a dominant Dmitry Bivol in the light-heavyweight division. Tyson Fury...

Rock Bottom to the top

Carlos Jimenez, Reporter • May 19, 2022

Mexican sided Club America is a well respected club in Mexico known for their success in Soccer. The current season was a whole new experience for a club who is always fighting for the title. Needless to say in the start of the season the club experienced rock bottom which hasn't happened since 2008....

NBA Conference Finals Matchups Decided

John Edeson Sayoc, Photo Editor • May 16, 2022

On Sunday, May 15, 2022, two games were played which were both Game 7s. The first one was broadcasted on ABC and that was the Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics game. The second game was broadcasted on TNT and that was the Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns game. Bucks at Boston Game The starters for...

Miami’s First Ever Formula 1 Grand Prix

Fernando Ramos, Reporter • May 9, 2022

Favorites to win On Sunday May 2022, Miami hosted their first ever Formula 1 Grand Prix in what will be a memorable Mothers Day Weekend for some in Miami. Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen and the entire Red Bull crew were strong favorites going into this Grand Prix. Red Bull racing with Max...

The NBA Second Round Has Been Interesting

John Edeson Sayoc, Photo Editor • May 9, 2022

The second round of the playoffs is underway. This is how the second round has gone so far: Miami V Philadelphia At first, it looked like the Miami Heat were primed to beat the Philadelphia 76ers with ease. The first two games were won by Miami. This comes even with their starting point...

2022 NFL Draft 1st Round Breakdown

John Edeson Sayoc and Matthew Medina • May 3, 2022

The 2022 NFL Draft kicked off in Las Vegas Thursday night and it was full of surprises. Blockbuster trades for draft picks and surprise top ten picks gave many teams opportunities to take advantage of their draft capital. Here is everything you need to know about the 2022 NFL Draft and the grades of...

Champion league Final Four

Carlos Jimenez, Reporter • May 3, 2022

Spanish and English clubs were going at it intensely this week. Heading into the first match between Real Madrid and Manchester City left a spark with a good amount of goals scored. On the other hand, the match between Liverpool and Villarreal ended with only two goals scored. Nevertheless, the Semi-Finals...

South Hills Softball keeps their foot on gas towards the CIF Playoffs

Noah Segovia, Reporter • May 2, 2022

The sky's the limit for the 2021/ 2022 South Hills High School Varsity Softball team as they dominated the regular season and clinched their spot in the CIF division ll playoffs. Overall, under Coach Ralph Navarro and his coaching staff, this program had an outstanding record of 24-3 and an undefeated...

Angel City FC embarks on Inaugural Season

A historic first home game for the record books

Noah Segovia, Reporter • April 30, 2022

Fans embrace Angel City FC As seen on CBS Sports Network, the atmosphere of the ACFC fans at the sold out Banc of California Stadium on April 29th, seemed electric and they looked very proud to finally see a professional women’s soccer match in LA. ACFC'S All Female Ownership This...

NBA Playoffs First Round Decided: East Edition

John Edeson Sayoc, Photo Editor • April 29, 2022

The 2022 NBA Playoffs have been a delight to all NBA fans. And the crazy thing is, it is only the first round of the playoffs. Here is how the Eastern Conference is shaping out. Miami V Atlanta This series is going as expected. The Miami Heat is the first seed and it shows as they are currently up...

NBA Playoffs First Round Decided: West Edition

John Edeson Sayoc, Photo Editor • April 29, 2022

The 2022 NBA Playoffs have been a delight to all NBA fans. And the crazy thing is, it is only the first round of the playoffs. Here is how the Western Conference is shaping out. Phoenix V New Orleans At first, the series looked like it would easily swing towards the Phoenix Suns winning, but star shooting...

The Resurgence of the NWSL

Another team added to the city of champions, Angel City FC hits the pitch for their inaugural season

Noah Segovia, Reporter • April 26, 2022

The National Women's Soccer League was established in 2012 but the women did not have any type of exposure that pro sports have Fast forward to today in 2022, where the NWSL has a platform to perform thanks to the partnership with Paramount Plus and two expansion teams like Angel City FC and San...