Sports

Addressing Achilles Injuries in the NBA

By Rylan Jones

As the new National Basketball Association season (NBA) begins, several star players remain out due to Achilles injuries sustained during the previous season. Three NBA stars were injured in the…

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…

Previewing the 2025-26 College Basketball Season

By Chris Frekko and Fitz Knight

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

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…