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Lauren Kaplan

As a junior in high school, Lauren is an avid sports fan. She is the captain of her high school soccer team. She also enjoys reading, writing, playing basketball, and watching sports in her spare time.

 Articles by this Author

The Atypical Sports Dad

In honor of Father's Day, props to my Dad ... even if he is only a sports fan by necessity.

The little team that could

Shaquille O'Neal packed his bags and moved East, a shift of power occurred, and the Miami Heat became the hot team in the NBA.

It takes two ... or not

The NBA has quite its share of tandems. However, in spite of  popular belief, two stars might cause twice as many problems as one.
Little is known of the Meadowlands. But as home to the Giants, Jets, Nets and Devils, the Meadowlands has brought little excitement to fans this season. All four teams are in the New York spotlight, with the media critically dissecting their every decision. But have these teams passed the test?

What If...

If only I had the job every sports fan dreams of: Commissioner of the NBA or MLB for one day, I would implement some major changes. Here's a few of them.

NBA Preview: The contenders

In an ever-changing NBA, the beginning of the season can be more confusing than exciting. In an attempt to clarify which teams are worth watching, and which teams will likely make the playoffs, let's examine the contenders of the Eastern and Western Conferences.