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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

In the 2025 March Madness tournaments, the UConn Huskies dominated the women’s bracket, while the men’s side featured a rare Final Four made up entirely of No. 1 seeds, a feat seen only once before in March Madness history.

March Madness 2025: A tournament for the ages

Ellie Palaian, Copy Editor April 18, 2025

Between March 18 and April 7, one of the biggest events in sports returned, capturing the attention of millions. Fans across the country filled out 34 million brackets, each hoping to predict the winner...

Sports and physics collide: A look into the Torpedo Bat taking MLB by storm

Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

With the opening of the 2025 MLB season, the New York Yankees were quick to launch into success. During their second game of the season, the team’s first three batters hit home runs on the first three...

With record-breaking viewership and the NCAA's monumental decision to grant financial compensation to women's March Madness teams, this year's tournament will make history.

NCAA makes unanimous decision to compensate collegiate teams in the women’s March Madness tournament

Ellie Palaian, Copy Editor February 28, 2025

On Jan. 15, the NCAA unanimously voted 292-0 to grant women's college basketball teams participating in the annual March Madness tournament financial “performance units,” a benefit that men’s teams...

Fall of the Chief, flight of the Eagle: What’s next for Super Bowl teams?

Fall of the Chief, flight of the Eagle: What’s next for Super Bowl teams?

Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

On Sunday, Feb. 9, millions of Americans collectively watched as the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, giving the Eagles their second-ever championship and preventing...

Unrivaled's high pay and luxurious facilities are setting new standards for professional women's basketball, but Unrivaled is not gaining popularity due to its limited streaming availability and lack of high-profile players such as Caitlin Clark.

A look into the new “Unrivaled” women’s basketball league

Ellie Palaian, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

On Jan. 17, WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier launched Unrivaled, a new 3v3 professional women’s basketball league. Three-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time WNBA champion Stewart,...

Historically, MLB players have been barred from representing the U.S. in the Olympic Games, putting Team USA at a severe disadvantage as they are unable to field the top 1,200 baseball players in the country.

Should MLB players be allowed to compete in the 2028 LA Summer Olympic Games?

Ellie Palaian, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

At the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it was announced that Los Angeles would host the 2028 Summer Olympics, featuring the addition or return of multiple sports, including baseball. Baseball...

Browns star running back Nick Chubb (pictured) suffered a season-ending knee injury on Monday night's game, marking the start of an unfortunate game for Cleveland.

Browns fall to Steelers 26-22, Nick Chubb out for the season

Marvin Lee, Contributing Writer September 22, 2023

Twenty. That’s the number of consecutive regular season matchups in Pittsburgh that the Cleveland Browns have left Heinz Field as losers. The Pittsburgh Steelers, even in their tattered state in 2023,...

In his first game with the Cleveland Browns, quarterback Deshaun Watson takes his team to victory against long-time rivals the Cincinnati Bengals.

Browns bottle up Burrow, Watson throws two touchdowns in 24-3 win

Marvin Lee, Contributing Writer September 15, 2023

It looked like the Cleveland Browns had new life last Sunday as they won a home opener for the first time since 2004. The victory unfolded in front of a sold-out crowd of 67,919 that witnessed the 100th...

The Cleveland Guardians have six home games from this weekend through the middle of next week, with many seats still available for purchase.

What to do this week(end) (9/1/23)

Kate Gordon, Life Editor September 1, 2023

Now that classes have officially started and homework is beginning to pile up, it can be hard for Case Western Reserve University students to tear themselves away from academics—even if it’s a long...

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson tries to dribble the ball past Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell in a high-stakes series of playoff games that ultimately eliminated the Cavaliers.

Cavaliers go down to the Knicks 1-4 in a disappointing string of loses, ending season

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on the rise ever since LeBron James left in 2018. Every season they have improved up to now, when the team broke 50 wins in the regular season—a commendable feat. The...

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