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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

Following a historic comeback throughout September, the Cleveland Guardians's season came to a heartbreaking end this past Thursday.

Guardians’ season ends in Wild Card loss after historic comeback run

Ellie Palaian, Sports Editor October 10, 2025

After a rollercoaster season, the Cleveland Guardians gave fans a glimpse of hope in the postseason but ultimately fell short on Oct. 2, losing 6-3 to the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the American League...

During the Spartan's first game of the season, fourth-year quarterback Aaron Filips suffered a season-ending ACL tear.

Strength in adversity: Spartans continue the fight despite injuries

Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor October 3, 2025

As the Case Western Reserve University football team’s game against Rowan University on Sept. 6 came to an early end, a new reality became clear: the Spartans would be forced to battle adversity for...

Russia returns to the ice after olympic scandal, Milano figure skating qualifier is anyones game

Russia returns to the ice after olympic scandal, Milano figure skating qualifier is anyones game

Lucas Yang, Director of Design September 12, 2025

Disclaimer: Some of the quotes within this article are translated from Russian to English.   The 2022 Olympic figure skating event remains difficult to recount. 15-year old Kamila Valieva, student...

After a narrow 19-17 victory against the Los Angeles Rams, the Cleveland Browns end their preseason undefeated.

Browns defeat Rams to conclude preseason slate undefeated

Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor September 5, 2025

The Cleveland Browns concluded their preseason slate on Saturday, Aug. 23 as they narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 17-19 in a home game at Huntington Bank Field. With the conclusion of this game,...

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...

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