Sports

From the Courts of Joliet to the Rafters of the WNBA

By Madeleine Stastny, Sports Editor

On July 9 this past summer in a sold-out stadium, Chicago Sky number 14 was raised into the rafters amid a deafening, cheering crowd. It was the first jersey retired…

Previewing the 2025-26 NBA Season

By Madeleine Stastny, Sports Editor

Entering the 80th season of the league, the NBA is gearing up for an exciting first night full of star-studded moments across the league. Promising elite performances, expectations are high…

NBA Preview: What to Expect this Upcoming Season

By Madeleine Stastny, Sports Editor

Entering the 80th season of the league, the NBA is gearing up for an exciting first night full of star-studded moments across the league. Promising elite performances, expectations are high…

College Basketball Preview

By Chris Frekko and Fitz Knight

The 2025-26 college basketball season is only a month away. The Spectator is willing to offer our way to early predictions for all the buzzer beaters, upsets, and unexpected storylines…

Cubs Win First Playoff Series Since 2017, Advance to NLDS

By Parker Pollak, Sports Editor

On October 2, 2025, the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1, ending their National League Wild Card Series and propelling them to the National League Division Series for…

Predicting the 2025 NFL Season

By Chris Frekko and Jack Menton

The 106th NFL season kicked off on Thursday, September 1 as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Dallas Cowboys at home in the season opener. Though it is still far too…