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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Cleveland plans to host 2021 NFL Draft

Akhil Medarametla, Contributing Reporter February 19, 2021

Two weeks ago, Super Bowl LV marked the conclusion of the 2020 NFL season. Fans are now already gearing up for next season and are looking towards the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft, which will be hosted by Cleveland...

During his second stint with the Cavaliers, LeBron James led the team to its first ever championship in 2016.

Lebron James’ rise

Akhil Medarametla, Contributing Reporter February 12, 2021

LeBron James is arguably one of the world’s best and most popular athletes, thanks to his impressive feats on the court. He’s a four-time NBA champion, four-time NBA Finals MVP, four-time NBA MVP,...

Rahsaan Bahati outraced his competition to win the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix in 2009.

While other professional sports become more inclusive, cycling remains racially exclusive

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor February 12, 2021

Zwift, the interactive online cycling and running training app, recently announced the launch of its Black Celebration Series (BCS). The commemorative series, which began this February, consists of events...

Frank Robinson won the National League MVP award during his time with the Cincinnati Reds and won the American League MVP award as a Baltimore Oriole.

Frank Robinson, baseball icon and civil rights activist

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Reporter February 12, 2021

Major League Baseball Hall-of-Famer Frank Robinson was known for many things. The Ohio sports legend made history as the only player to be named MVP in both the American League (AL) and National League...

Bianca Smith attended CWRU to earn her MBA and JD, degrees she feels will help her become a general manager one day.

Bianca Smith: From the Spartans to the Red Sox

Puneet Bansal and Nathan Lesch, Sports Editor and Executive Editor February 5, 2021

Most college baseball coaches were hesitant to give Bianca Smith—now the first Black female coach in MLB history—an immediate role in their team’s operations. Case Western Reserve University’s...

Bianca Smith attended CWRU to earn her MBA and JD, degrees she feels will help her become a general manager one day.

Bianca Smith: From the Spartans to the Red Sox

Puneet Bansal and Nathan Lesch February 5, 2021

Most college baseball coaches were hesitant to give Bianca Smith—now the first Black female coach in MLB history—an immediate role in their team’s operations. Case Western Reserve University’s...

The Cleveland Indians will play one more season under their current name. The team has yet to settle on a replacement name.

Cleveland Indians change team name

Akhil Medarametla, Contributing Reporter February 5, 2021

Recently, the Cleveland Indians baseball team made the decision to abandon its team name in the offseason following the 2021 season. This decision comes after several years of petitioning and challenges...

This clash of the quarterback titans Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes will define their legacies for years to come.

Brady vs. Mahomes: Super Bowl LV

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Reporter February 5, 2021

The 2020-2021 NFL season has had its ups and downs, and now the final game of the season is upon us: Super Bowl LV. This year’s edition of the championship game features the NFC champions, the Tampa...

JC Tretter (left) and Baker Mayfield (right) led the Browns against the Chiefs in a hard fought battle to the end.

Browns fall short in NFL playoffs

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Reporter January 29, 2021

This January, the Cleveland Browns found themselves in unfamiliar territory. For the first time in 18 years, they had qualified for the playoffs. Under first-year head coach Kevin Stefanski, who had previously...

New additions Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince aim to add depth to a developing Cavs team.

Cavaliers benefit from blockbuster trade

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Reporter January 29, 2021

The Cleveland Cavaliers took part in the massive James Harden blockbuster trade that shook the NBA. Harden, who’d been with Houston Rockets since 2012, had expressed his desire to leave the team multiple...

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