The contemporary relationship between sports and politics is one that is as equally significant as it is difficult to define. In this tense moment in American politics, it is important to understand the context of this dynamic as well as its ever-evolving nature in our sports-crazed culture. Every era has politicized sports in one form or another. However, over the last … [Read more...] about The blurry line between sports and politics
SLU women’s soccer: A review of the 2025 season
Seven consecutive Atlantic 10 championships weighed on the minds of every Saint Louis University player, coach, staff member and fan heading into the highly anticipated semifinal on Nov. 5, 2025, against the University of Rhode Island (URI). With expectations as loud as the fans themselves, the Billikens looked to continue their dominance in the conference. But after a … [Read more...] about SLU women’s soccer: A review of the 2025 season
Inside the final four of the MLB postseason
As the leaves fall and temperatures continue to tease cooler days, one defining staple of the sports world has returned this autumn: October baseball. In one of the most refreshing playoff pictures in recent memory, four teams have advanced to the best-of-seven League Championship Series (LCS) in pursuit of one of the most coveted championships in professional sports, the World … [Read more...] about Inside the final four of the MLB postseason
Missouri falls to Alabama in action-packed SEC matchup
The University of Missouri (Mizzou) took on the University of Alabama in a highly anticipated Southeastern Conference matchup on Saturday, Oct. 11, in Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. No. 14 Missouri entered the game undefeated, with its most notable win coming against its rival, the University of Kansas, about one month earlier. The Tigers defeated the … [Read more...] about Missouri falls to Alabama in action-packed SEC matchup
Roster revitalized
The Atlantic 10 Men’s Preseason All-Conference Awards and Poll results were released Tuesday, Sept. 30, with 27 voters giving their expected end-of-season rankings as well as their picks for All-Conference First, Second and Third teams. The Saint Louis Billikens are expected to finish second in the A-10 with star center Robbie Avila on the Preseason All-Conference First … [Read more...] about Roster revitalized