The new WNBA bargaining agreement bets on women athletes

Emily Kulhanek | April 28, 2026

On March 24, the WNBA’s Board of Governors and the players association, WNBPA, solidified the historic Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) addressing the long-standing financial inequalities embedded in the WNBA.

Let’s talk about the US Olympic Hockey situation

Emily Kulhanek | March 3, 2026

I’ve seen the video. You've probably seen the video too, as much of the United States has by this point. While I do not want to give the U.S. men’s hockey team any more attention than they have already amassed, I think this situation is particularly serious at this very moment, and we need to talk about why. 

Sports Betting: From Parlays to the Mafia

Emily Kulhanek | February 17, 2026

In Nov. of 2025, the sports world was shaken when the FBI announced they had begun arresting high-profile individuals in connection with a multimillion-dollar NBA sports betting scheme. The story unfolded amid the season tip-off, and the scope of the fraud continued to widen, including mafia involvement.

We Were Robbed of a JuJu Watkins March Madness Run

Emily Kulhanek | April 15, 2025

On March 24, two rounds into March Madness, award-winning guard JuJu Watkins sustained a season-ending ACL tear. Watkins, recipient of the 2025 Naismith and John Wooden Award, and first-team All-American, led the University of Southern California (USC) to the tournament as the number one seed; . However, in the final minutes against Mississippi State, Watkins’ injury catapulted into a devastating and unexpected loss for the USC Trojans in the Elite Eight round.

Does the NBA need Women?

Emily Kulhanek, Contributing writer | February 18, 2025

As viewership decreasing in the NBA and increases in the WNBA, fans and critics are starting to look at the relationship between the two associations. Questions arise regarding payment equity, televised games, and player performance quality. Read more to find out.

From the Coliseum to the Strip

Emily Kulhanek | December 6, 2024

The Oakland Athletics (A's) are set to relocate as a new field is under construction. For the next three years, the team will practice in West Sacramento, a big change for not only the team but the community as well. What does it mean for Oakland residents? And what does it mean for professional sports fans everywhere?

The Head of Charles: Blue Skies and Blue (Crew) Success!

Emily Kulhanek | October 30, 2024

The Wellesley Crew team recently competed in the Head of the Charles Regatta. After a grueling day on the river, here's a rundown of how the Blue did.

New WNBA franchise and the future of women’s sports

Emily Kulhanek | October 17, 2024

As the WNBA continues to expand the league, conflicts arise in relation to maintaining steady teams across the U.S.

The Three C’s of the NFL: Concussions, CTE and (guardian) Caps

Emily Kulhanek | October 1, 2024

Miami Dolphins quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa's, several head traumas have caused deliberation in the football community regarding the safety of players. More discoveries have been made about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and its impact on football teams. The increase of CTE diagnoses place a focus on the NFL's safety standards.