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Judges face loses away in Cleveland

(10/04/22 10:30am)

The University Athletic Association conference play opened up this past weekend with the Brandeis Judges traveling to Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. The men’s soccer team was unable to find any offensive ground when they went down a man early in the game after a red card in the 20th minute. They entered the game with a record of 4-2-2 overall, 0-0 in the conference. The six-match win streak by the Judges women’s soccer team was finally broken in a close game with the Spartans after a late game-winner. The Judges entered the match 6-2-1 overall, 0-0 conference play. 



Las Vegas Aces wins 2022 WNBA Championship, Chelsea Gray named Finals MVP

(10/04/22 10:30am)

 As forward A’ja Wilson secured the final rebound and the clock ran out in the Mohegan Sun Arena, in Connecticut, the Las Vegas Aces captured their first franchise title in the Women’s National Basketball Association after falling short in previous seasons. This is also the first professional championship for Las Vegas, a city known for its prominent gambling industry. Aces guard Chelsea Gray won the Finals Most Valuable Player with an average of 18.3 points, six assists, a stellar 58.5 field-goal percentage, and a 45 percent three-point shooting percentage. Gray contributed twenty points in the championship-clinching game and has been the go-to option for the Aces during clutch times throughout the postseason. 


LeBron James chases monumental NBA records

(10/04/22 10:30am)

The 77th season of the National Basketball Association will begin on Oct. 18, 2022. This season is particularly special for LeBron James, one of the greatest players of all time. James is on pace to break the NBA All-Time Career Scoring record. He is trailing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar by 1326 points. In addition, James is also on pace to pass Magic Johnson on the NBA All-Time Career Assist List; he needs only 97 more assists to pass the Los Angeles Laker legend, per an ESPN article. James is on pace to break both this year. Prominent players and sports analysts say that if James can accomplish these two feats in the same season, then he will be considered by many to be the best basketball player of all time. 


Tough matches for the Judges

(09/20/22 10:00am)

While at home, the women’s soccer team led the non-conference game with offensive opportunities against Emerson University this past Saturday. However, after scoring in the first quarter of the game, both teams remained scoreless for the rest of the game with a hard-fought battle on the Judges' part. They entered the game with a record of 3-2, all outside of conference. Meanwhile, the nationally ranked #15 Judges men’s soccer team fell against Wesleyan University on Saturday as well. Entering the match off a win over #22 nationally ranked Babson College, the men’s team had a record of 2-1-1 with all non-conference play.


Suns owner suspended over racist comments

(09/20/22 10:00am)

 In 2021, ESPN analyst Baxter Holmes wrote an article alleging that Robert Sarver, the majority owner of the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and RCD Mallorca, created an environment of racism, misogyny and sexual harassment in the front office of the Suns. The National Basketball Association announced an investigation into the matter, and recently deemed that Sarver be fined $10 million and be suspended for one year for his role in creating a toxic workplace environment for the Suns. 


Ginobili headlines 2022 Hall of Fame induction

(09/20/22 10:00am)

 In 1891, James Naismith, a physical education teacher from Springfield, Massachusetts, was tasked with creating a physical activity to keep athletes indoors during the frigid New England winter. His idea was revolutionary — a simple game where you shoot a medium-sized ball into peach baskets nailed to the railing of the gym balcony. This would be the first rendition of the game that transcends global sports today — basketball. 


Major League Baseball institutes massive rule changes

(09/20/22 10:00am)

 Major League Baseball is the oldest major league sport in the United States. Beginning in 1876, America’s pastime has been around for nearly 146 years. Needless to say that change in the sport, in any capacity, will be a topic of major discussion throughout the sports world. Last week, the MLB Competition Committee passed a few significant rule changes that will take effect in 2023. Among these landmark modifications are a ban on defensive shifts, as well as the institution of a pitch clock. 


WNBA legend Sue Bird retires after 21-year career

(09/13/22 10:00am)

With 28 seconds left in game four of the Women’s National Basketball Association semifinals, WNBA legend Sue Bird went coast-to-coast and laid the basketball into the rim off a simple hand-off play, closing the Seattle Storm’s deficit against the Las Vegas Aces to four. This, however, did not stop the Aces from taking the win away from Seattle. The layup became Bird’s last points made in her 21-year WNBA career. The Aces players, led by the 2022 WNBA MVP and defensive player of the year A’ja Wilson, lined up and congratulated Bird on her retirement. Bird addressed the fans as they chanted “Thank you, Sue!” and headed back to the locker room.


The NFL is back! Rams vs. Bills Opening Night recap

(09/13/22 10:00am)

To undergo an offseason as an NFL fan is an anxiety-inducing, 29-week drought until the start of the regular season. Each day is filled with instability: the madness of the free-agency period, a sudden breaking news tweet from the all-knowing Adam Schefter, a star player being traded, a long-time veteran retiring, or players being released from their teams. Luckily for us, September is here, and the stability of our beloved football is back. 



Serena Williams announces retirement

(09/13/22 10:00am)

The U.S. Open, one of the four major tennis championships, was recently held in New York City. It was also the place where Serena Williams, one of the finest tennis players of all time, decided to put up the tennis racket and retire. Over an outstanding 27-year career, Williams has amassed 23 Grand Slam titles and four Olympic Gold Medals, and she held the No. 1 ranking for a total of 319 weeks. Williams and  her sister, Venus, are credited with paving the way for a new generation of female tennis players. She is regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Williams embodies the definition of the perfect athlete, somebody who is so unbelievably good at their sport, that they serve as a role model to all those around them.


Rory McIlroy comes back on the final day of the PGA Tour Championship for the victory

(08/30/22 10:00am)

The PGA Tour Championship held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia came to an exciting end on the final round as heavyweights Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy fought it out for the victory. Scheffler, who started the tournament at 10 under par made quick work of the first three rounds of the tournament, finishing each day at five under, four under, and four under respectively for a score of 18 under heading into the final round of the tournament. McIlroy, who started the tournament at four under, had a solid first two rounds finishing three under for both rounds. In the third round, however, McIlroy finished an outstanding seven under to bring his score at 17 under heading into the final round. 


Run it back! Boston Celtics offseason recap

(08/30/22 10:00am)

The Boston Celtics made some impressive moves in a summer that is considered the best by many after a successful 2021-22 NBA season, where they climbed all the way back from the 11th seed to falling to the Golden State Warriors in the finals. When we look back at the finals series against the Warriors, the Celtics’ weaknesses are obvious: they lack experience, have relatively poor perimeter defense rotation, and over-rely offensively, on Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Attempting to make another Finals run and hopefully winning it all this time, Celtics’ General Manager and former Head Coach Brad Stevens addressed these problems in the best way possible. 


Brandeis has been home to some influential individuals in the world of sports

(05/17/22 6:46am)

Brandeis University is among many other schools such as Tufts University, Washington University in St. Louis, Amherst College, and over 400 others, that are part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 3, according to the NCAA Website. As a Division 3 school, Brandeis, like the others, follows the belief that “athletics are an integral part of a well-rounded college experience” and that, “the athletic experience allows student-athletes to focus on their academic programs and the ultimate goal of earning a degree.” Some of Brandeis’ alumni are notable athletes, owners, and coaches in the world of professional sports, including Nelson Figueroa, Jeffrey Lurie, and Tim Morehouse. 


The decline of eight-time race winner Daniel Ricciardo

(05/17/22 6:44am)

Daniel Ricciardo started his Formula One career as a bright talent, but in the back marker Hispania Racing Team (HRT), he was never afforded the machinery that his talent could materialize into meaningful results. In the following year, he was moved to the Toro Rosso team, which at the time was not a team that could compete for podiums and wins. While in Toro Rosso, however, he scored a handful of points and put in performances that caught the attention of Christian Horner and Helmut Marko, who were and are the team principal and manager of Red Bull Racing, respectively. During this period, Red Bull was in its third year of dominance over the sport with then three-time world champion Sebastian Vettel and proven driver Mark Webber at the wheel of their dominant RB-8 car. 


Charity 3v3 Tournament Held to Advocate Mental Health Awareness

(05/03/22 10:00am)

On April 30, a charity basketball 3 on 3 tournament was held in Shapiro Gymnasium of the Gosman Sports Center. The tournament raised funds for the Doc Wayne Foundation, a local organization promoting mental health awareness through participation in sports. 17 teams of Brandeis students were divided into coed varsity, mens, and womens divisions to compete and play for the cause. 



A look into varsity athletics before and during the pandemic

(04/12/22 10:00am)

A March 11, 2020 email from University President Ron Liebowitz stated that the last day of in-person instruction would be March 20 as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide. Over the past two years, sports have changed drastically, and this week, the Justice spoke with some junior and senior athletes who experienced Brandeis sports before and during the ongoing global pandemic. 


Formula One driver Charles Leclerc secures second win at Australian Grand Prix

(04/12/22 10:00am)

On April 10, the third race of the Formula One season was underway in Melbourne, Australia. As the lights went out and the race began, Carlos Sainz experienced issues within the first lap. Starting ninth, Sainz had a lot of work to do if he was going to catch up to his teammate who was sitting in pole position. As Sainz was reaching the end of his second lap, his tires lost grip and he ended up in the gravel forcing him to retire. Due to Sainz spinning out, a safety car was released. By lap 7, the cars were racing full speed again. Verstappen, the Red Bull favorite, tried to make a quick move on race leader Charles Leclerc, but was unsuccessful. By lap 10, Leclerc was able to build the gap up to 1.5 seconds making sure to keep the defending world champion at bay. On lap 12, Max Verstappen complained about the poor state of his tires, causing the team to consider pitting him earlier rather than later. Considering the Australian Grand Prix is 58 laps long, the well being of the tires is of highest concern for the engineers. As Leclerc continued to lead the pack, the gap between him and his Red Bull rival grew to just over six seconds.