Tearing away professional sports from D.C. rips at the fabric of the city

“This is my fuckin’ town!” John Wall screamed while he stood on the announcers’ table after his Game 6 game-winner in the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs. Capital... Read more

By Nicholas Riccio February 4, 2024

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“Running as a revolt”: How a new generation of runners is redefining the sport

As a concept, running is a sport that can come hand-in-hand with scrutiny. Many people who don’t run—and even sometimes those who do—might have ideas about what it means to... Read more

By Jo Stephens February 3, 2024

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Nuggets 113, Wizards 104: Jokic Unstoppable

On Kids’ Night at Capital One Arena, Denver Nuggets (30-14) star Nikola Jokic stood tall as a man among boys. The Serbian center dropped a season-high 42 points despite not... Read more

By Sam Lynch January 27, 2024

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Play ball! How sports began to dominate the video game industry

College Football (2024), the next addition to the Electronic Arts (EA) NCAA football franchise and its first since 2013, will release this summer after a long hiatus due to concerns... Read more

By Bradshaw Cate and Henry Skarecky January 21, 2024

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When winning doesn’t matter: column

Vince Lombardi has a famous quote: “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” On December 3rd, 2023, the College Football Playoff committee decided to disagree with the coach, whose name... Read more

By Nicholas Riccio December 7, 2023

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Passing down Pinoy pride on the hardwood

Aurea Gingras, sophomore point guard for Paul VI High School’s women’s basketball team, stood in the corner as the seconds ticked down in the 2018 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC)... Read more

By Ethan Johanson November 19, 2023

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Even at 4 a.m., Georgetown South Asians find a home in cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup kicked off this October in India, drawing millions of fans to watch another competition between the world’s cricket powerhouses. Despite being... Read more

By Aminah Malik November 17, 2023

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Washington Wizards basketball enters a new era

Washington, D.C. is a hoops city through and through. Basketball has a long and rich history in the area that has nurtured the development talents of 76 unique professional players.... Read more

By Daniel Rankin October 25, 2023

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An exclusive Q&A with Katie Barnes, ESPN reporter and author of Fair Play

On Sept. 19, ESPN reporter Katie Barnes published their first book. Titled Fair Play, it’s the result of years of research and study into the past, present, and future of... Read more

By Jo Stephens October 22, 2023

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The Love of the Game

Some see “America’s pastime” as just that: past its time. But every year, when the World Series rolls around, we still hear the passionate roars from legions of hungry supporters.... Read more

By Bradshaw Cate and Andrew Swank October 21, 2023

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The Sickos’ guide to college football

College football is now in full swing, and while most fans are soaking in the season’s top headlines—the incomparable skill of Caleb Williams, the swagger of Deion Sanders’s Colorado Buffaloes,... Read more

By Ben Jakabcsin and Henry Skarecky October 7, 2023

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NFL QB Rankings: Patrick Mahomes is the perfect football player

I ranked every current starting quarterback in the NFL based on how I think they can perform this upcoming season, taking into account how they have played in the first... Read more

By Sahil Sud September 24, 2023

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How TV money is gerrymandering college sports

In July, thousands of college sports fans tuned in to watch a Zoom meeting of the University of Colorado’s Board of Regents. These meetings are typically administrative affairs closed for... Read more

By Henry Skarecky September 23, 2023

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Voice Sports predicts the 2023 WNBA Finals

After an exciting and competitive regular season, the 2023 WNBA Finals begin October 8; which Voice staffer has the best crystal basketball? [Note: This article was last updated on Saturday,... Read more

By Andrew Arnold, Jo Stephens, Lucie Peyrebrune and Ben Jakabcsin September 22, 2023

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Dachshunds dash down the Wharf in the 11th annual Wiener 500

When one thinks of racing dogs, Dachshunds are not the first breed that comes to mind. While they can be quite spunky and energetic, their short legs are not effective... Read more

By Lou Jacquin September 18, 2023

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Running Backs: Football’s Third Estate

“Right now, there’s really nothing we can do…We’re the only position that our production hurts us the most. If we go out there and run 2,000 yards with so many... Read more

By Langston Lee September 9, 2023

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Voice Sports Predicts the 2023-24 NFL Season

The 2023-24 NFL season kicks off on Thursday September 7. Here’s what Voice staffers think will unfold on the gridiron this fall… Ben Jakabcsin: Super Bowl: Bills over Lions NFC... Read more

By Ben Jakabcsin, Will Borrevik, Andrew Swank, Sam Lynch and Henry Skarecky September 6, 2023

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How corporate greed damages baseball cards by trading trust for dollars

There’s an indescribable feeling that only comes with opening a new pack of baseball cards and the treasure that could be inside. Fingers trembling with excitement, the crinkle of the... Read more

By Nicholas Riccio August 29, 2023

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Everything I got wrong in sports this year: TIER LIST

Man, am I (known for being) a sucker for a good tier list. Unfortunately, I’m not sure I’ve written one this year… just kidding, my 17 page manifesto on coaching... Read more

By Ben Jakabcsin May 8, 2023

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Work, wisdom and community: The ethos of the Hill Boys

It was October of 2020, and the world was still eerily quiet: a silent summer broken only by the two-minute serenade of pots and pans for the frontline workers at... Read more

By Nicholas Riccio April 29, 2023