The Rival American

Welcome to The Rival American, a university-unaffiliated media publication run by students, for students. We produce opinion editorials, culture critiques, student journalism, and even silly jokes.

Posts tagged Sports

Tried and Tested, Tennis at AU

Tried and Tested, Tennis at AU

CampusMaria RussinovichDecember 6, 2019Sports

Kickball Sunday

Kickball Sunday

Caroline Hannum writes on the intersection between sports and LGBTQ+ identities and how athletics can give a sense of community in unexpected places

CampusThe Rival AmericanApril 25, 2019Pride Week, Sports

American University Football Team Remains Winless

American University Football Team Remains Winless

Current, CampusThe Rival AmericanApril 1, 2019Sports, American University, athletics

Amateur Sports and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad NCAA

Amateur Sports and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad NCAA

To kick off sports week, our resident sports connoisseur Lucas Trevor exposes the NCAA for what they are and what they do.

CurrentThe Rival AmericanMarch 18, 2019Sports, Sports Week, NCAA, Basketball

In Defense of Sports Movies

In Defense of Sports Movies

CultureThe Rival AmericanFebruary 22, 2019movies, Sports

Everything You Need To Know For Super Bowl LIII

Everything You Need To Know For Super Bowl LIII

Yes EVERYTHING you need to know before this weekend’s Super Bowl.

Current, CultureThe Rival AmericanJanuary 30, 2019Sports, Super Bowl, Football, Tom Brady, Family values

The Wonkiest NBA Preview

The Wonkiest NBA Preview

Everything an AU Wonk needs to know for the 2018 season

CultureThe Rival AmericanJanuary 23, 2019Campus, Culture, Satire, Sports