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The Belmont Mile: Running for unity
Spencer Johnson, Sports Editor, Student Life Editor
• May 6, 2024
![Stade de France, the national stadium of France, where the 2024 Olympic track and field events will be held. Photo credit: Zakarie Faibis](https://spartanshield.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3776-1200x900.jpg)
OPINION: USA’s 2024 Olympic track and field kits reflect gender disparities in sports uniforms
Alene Keppy, Feature Editor
• April 29, 2024
![Lebrons return to Cleveland sparks attendance increase.
Photo credit: David Todd](https://spartanshield.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WNBA-pay-disparity-article-Spencer-Johnson-1200x900.jpg)
Clark’s rookie contract draws dispute over the wage discrepancy in basketball
Spencer Johnson, Sports Editor, Student Life Editor
• April 22, 2024
![Caitlin Clark playing Minnesota in her 2024 season.
Photo Credit- John McClellan](https://spartanshield.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-25-231553.png)
Caitlin Clark makes history, breaks all-time scoring record amidst false claims
Abby Moroney, Business Manager
• March 26, 2024
![Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s team sells out ahead of March Madness matchup.
Photo Credit: Hayden Thoms](https://spartanshield.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/March-Madness-Article-Spencer-Johnson-900x1200.jpg)
Bracket busters: Expanded field sparks enthusiasm across the court
Spencer Johnson, Sports Editor, Student Life Editor
• March 25, 2024
![Two young fans watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds](https://spartanshield.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MLB-Free-Agency-Article-Spencer-Johnson-1200x900.jpg)
MLB free agents hold out for better deals amidst contract impasse
Spencer Johnson, Sports Editor, Student Life Editor
• March 20, 2024
![Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Dany Garcia announce UFL merger](https://spartanshield.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/UFL-Article-Spencer-Johnson-e1708978386754-900x1200.jpg)
The future of football: XFl and USFL merge, introducing the UFL
Spencer Johnson, Sports Editor, Student Life Editor
• February 26, 2024
![Three point shot swished in basketball game
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash](https://spartanshield.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/markus-spiske-BfphcCvhl6E-unsplash-1200x783.jpg)
Anticipation builds as Curry and Ionescu plan to compete in three-point showdown
Jaydon Kachappily, Photo Manager
• February 12, 2024
![Pleasant Valley student watches Brock Purdy highlights ahead of Super Bowl](https://spartanshield.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Brock-Purdy-Article-Spencer-Johnson-e1707750726673-900x1200.jpg)
From Mr. Irrelevant to Super Bowl: Brock Purdy’s unlikely journey with the 49ers
Spencer Johnson, Sports Editor, Student Life Editor
• February 12, 2024
![Pleasant Valley girls’ wrestling team established the Spartans as a powerhouse in the state during their first year of sanctioned girls’ wrestling
Photo credit to Life Touch](https://spartanshield.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Libby-Kamp-WK-3.jpg)
Pleasant Valley Girls Wrestling celebrates second season
January 10, 2024
![Professional sports leagues have recently imposed fines on players for certain actions during the game or in the media.](https://spartanshield.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5160-e1704341081651-900x1200.jpeg)
The Cost of Expression: Unreasonable Fines in Professional Sports
Armaan Bhagwat, Photo Manager
• January 3, 2024
![Wearing his Michigan sweatshirt, senior Connor Schutte checks on the box score of the Big 10 Championship.](https://spartanshield.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7141-900x1200.jpg)
Michigan to play in CFP Championship after season-long sign stealing allegations
Ashwin Parab, News Editor
• January 3, 2024
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