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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

First round pick Isaac Okoro, an athletic wing, should help fill a position the Cavs are in desperate need of.

Cavs retooling for the new season

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Reporter December 4, 2020

After the NBA season ended in mid-October, the front offices of all the teams went to work rebuilding and retooling their teams for the next season. With the league restarting on Dec. 22, this short offseason...

Giannis Antetokounmpo (center), LeBron James (left) and Kawhi Leonard (right) were three of the high-profile players that were able finish out their season in Orlando, Florida.

NBA bubble’s success

Puneet Bansal, Staff Reporter November 13, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic that began in January and resulted in a period of quarantine and social distancing brought most aspects of society to a screeching halt, including major league sports. Several leagues...

Cleveland Browns midseason report

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Reporter November 6, 2020

In what has been a rather pleasant surprise this season, the Cleveland Browns are sitting at seventh place in the AFC North with a 5-3 record. After years of having losing records, the Browns are putting...

LeBron James leads The Lakers to victory in the 2020 championship, winning his fourth NBA Finals MVP award along the way, becoming the first player to win the award with three different teams.

Lakers win NBA championship in tough NBA finals

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Reporter October 23, 2020

Throughout the extraordinary 2020 NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat battled for the championship, with both teams at the top of their game.  In the first game, both teams fought...

Though plagued by injuries and unusual circumstances, the NFL season remains incredibly electric.

Big names continue to fall victim to injury and illness as the NFL tries to keep COVID-19 at bay

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Reporter October 23, 2020

Six weeks into the 2020 season, the NFL has witnessed several unanticipated incidents that have left fans and analysts alike in a frenzy. The league has been rife with injuries to big stars early on, which...

Merseyside derby ends in a draw

Grace Despres, Staff Reporter October 23, 2020

The Merseyside derby this past weekend was a back and forth match full of drama, one that ultimately ended in a draw. The historical soccer matchup features Liverpool and Everton, both Premier League teams...

As you celebrate the beginning of the NFL season, take a moment to look back on the league's unusual offseason.

A wild offseason for the NFL

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Reporter September 25, 2020

Tom Brady is on a new team for the first time in his 20-year career. Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes inked a 10-year contract worth over $500 million. Washington abandoned a controversial team name in favor...

Cavaliers make changes as team continues to rebuild

Cavaliers make changes as team continues to rebuild

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Reporter February 28, 2020

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a rough season. As they continue to rebuild the team and try to return to the formidable opponents they once were, the Cavs currently stand at the bottom of the Central...

Kansas City Chiefs win thrilling Super Bowl after late comeback

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Reporter February 6, 2020

On a beautiful night in Miami, the Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV with a score of 31-20 over the San Francisco 49ers, after a tough fourth quarter comeback. Originally, many fans thought that the...

A tribute to Kobe Bryant

A tribute to Kobe Bryant

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Reporter January 30, 2020

On Jan. 26, the world lost an icon in Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Bryant was among the nine people killed in the helicopter crash; his daughter Gianna Maria Onore...

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