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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Dany Garcia announce UFL merger

The future of football: XFl and USFL merge, introducing the UFL

Spencer Johnson, Sports Editor, Student Life Editor February 26, 2024

The United Football League (UFL), set to launch in March of 2024, is a result of a merger between the Extreme Football League (XFL) and United States Football League (USFL), now providing fans with a singular...

Three point shot swished in basketball game
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

Anticipation builds as Curry and Ionescu plan to compete in three-point showdown

Jaydon Kachappily, Photo Manager February 12, 2024

All-Star Weekend, Feb. 16-18, will be an exhilarating time for both the NBA and WNBA, as superstar Wardell Stephen Curry from the men's league and Sabrina Ionescu from the women’s league are set to face...

Pleasant Valley student watches Brock Purdy highlights ahead of Super Bowl

From Mr. Irrelevant to Super Bowl: Brock Purdy’s unlikely journey with the 49ers

Spencer Johnson, Sports Editor, Student Life Editor February 12, 2024

With the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft, the San Francisco 49ers selected quarterback Brock Purdy from Iowa State University. Not two years later, they found Purdy leading their team in the Super Bowl...

Professional sports leagues have recently imposed fines on players for certain actions during the game or in the media.

The Cost of Expression: Unreasonable Fines in Professional Sports

Armaan Bhagwat, Photo Manager January 3, 2024

$16,391 is the amount of money George Pickens—wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers—was fined on December 31, 2023. His offense was simply pointing at a Cincinnati Bengals defender while scoring...

Wearing his Michigan sweatshirt, senior Connor Schutte checks on the box score of the Big 10 Championship.

Michigan to play in CFP Championship after season-long sign stealing allegations

Ashwin Parab, News Editor January 3, 2024

Earlier this college football season, The University of Michigan gained allegations of cheating through sign stealing against opponents. Multiple Big 10 football teams and media outlets claimed that...

The Quad City Blues hockey team celebrate a big win after senior Alex Blunk scores the game winning goal in overtime against Mason City (12/09/23).

Senior nights invoke high emotions for student athletes

Alex Blunk, Classroom Manager December 27, 2023

As students enter their final year of high school, they begin to realize their journey in school athletics is coming to an end. For students who will not continue competing in their sport in college, this...

 A glimpse of the Spartan weight room where many PV athletes do their off season workouts.

Not just the championship season: the importance of off season training

Hannah McVey, Business Manager December 20, 2023

After seeing the star player of a team dominate in their game, one may think that the player has natural athletic ability. In reality, the preparation prior to championship season requires extreme amounts...

Companies such as AllState, Cheez-It, Buffalo Wild Wings, and AT&T sponsor different bowl games held around the country to promote their brand.

Fans look forward to 2023-2024 College Football Bowl Games

Kyle Almgren, "Failed It" Anchor December 20, 2023

College football games are incredibly popular and bring in massive amounts of viewers for every game. Fans love to support their favorite teams each week and watch them fight for victory. PV senior...

The first Pleasant Valley girls basketball varsity team poses for a team photo

‘Girls don’t do those things’: How one father fought for his daughters’ shot on the court

Tyler Nels, Overflow Manager December 19, 2023

Spartan Nation was treated to a historic evening when the girl’s basketball team hosted North Scott Dec. 15. Members of the 1973-1974 girls basketball team— PV’s first ever —were honored in celebration...

 Athletes are being scheduled to play in more games than ever as their seasons are expanding.

Overscheduled players suffer severe injuries

Henry Gannaway, Copy Editor December 14, 2023

People love to watch sports. Whether they are supporting their favorite teams, participating in fantasy sports leagues or just finding something to watch while they relax, sports have a major position...

Junior Ameya Menon became a soccer fan during the 2022 World Cup, buying an Argentina jersey after the tournament. Similarly, the Copa America hopes to draw in new audiences and generate profit. Photo used with attribution to PVHS student Avantika Menon.

2024 Copa America promotes soccer viewership in the U.S.

Laura Chen, Feature Editor December 12, 2023

On Dec. 4, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) announced the venues and dates of the 2024 Copa America, the South American men's soccer championship.  The summer competition will take...

Junior Rithik Vijaykumar watches Shohei Ohtani highlights amidst contract rumors.

Shohei Ohtani’s new contract forges a new path for international baseball players

Ashwin Parab, News Editor December 11, 2023

Japanese baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani, the former Los Angeles Angels All-Star pitcher and designated hitter, signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Dec 9th. His new...

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