The Seawanhaka Sports Rundown is a weekly roundup of five stories that examine developments in sports news at the local, state, national, and international levels.

BY: MADELYN DIBIASE / CO-NEWS EDITOR Mets Shortstop Francisco Lindor reacts after an at-bat in a game against the Phillies (Photo: Corey Sipkin/New York Post) Spring Training has barely even commenced, and there are already injuries brewing for our hometown New York Mets. It has been announced that star shortstop Francisco Lindor requires hand surgery to remedy a long-standing issue with his left hamate bone.  Lindor has been playing through pain in his hand for a couple of y

The Seawanhaka Sports Rundown is a weekly roundup of five stories that examine developments in sports news at the local, state, national and international levels.

The 2025 NBA rookie class was projected to be among the best of the 21st century. Through the first 50-or-so games of these rookies’ careers, they’ve backed up those claims by producing at high volumes and leaving monumental impacts on their teams. From the lottery to the second round, and even undrafted, the 2025 class has started off strong and displays no signs of slowing down. 

Just three weeks removed from Benfica's four-to-two win over Real Madrid to secure their entry into the playoffs, Madrid bounced back in the first leg of the playoffs, defeating Benfica one to zero.

In a Super Bowl matchup no one aside from optimistic fans of either organization could’ve predicted, the Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.

With the MLB offseason in full swing, free agency has been an integral part of this winter, as we approach Spring Training in February 2026.

After Lando Norris missed out on claiming the championship in Qatar, the three-way title fight would go on to the last race of the season.

In a stunningly successful season, the LIU Women’s Volleyball team has emerged the undisputed champions of the NCAA Division I Northeastern Conference’s 2025 season.

Jonathan Taylor (JT) led the Colts to a 31-25 overtime victory against the Atlanta Falcons, finishing with 32 carries for 244 yards and three touchdowns, including a career-long 83-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter. The 26-year-old also tallied three receptions for 42 yards. This win improves them to an 8-2 record, further solidifying their lead atop the AFC and their southern division and his Most Valuable Player campaign.