Savannah's Sports Corner

March Madness came to a close at the beginning of April, and it was a whirlwind as always. Brackets were busted, underdogs climbed the ranks, and there was buzzer-beater excitement on the court. The teams that emerged victorious included the Michigan Wolverines for the men’s tournament and the UCLA Bruins for the women’s. Along with the typical chaos and thrills, there was also an undercurrent of something more—something bigger than the game; athletes speaking up and sharing

Alysa Liu, a figure skater representing Team U.S.A., has stolen hearts across the internet. She not only ended the 24-year gold medal drought for U.S. women’s figure skating, but did it with halo hair, a facial piercing and a pop song. For those unfamiliar with the sport, this is quite outside the status quo of the traditional appearances and styles that figure skating was built on. Alysa models that we don’t have to compromise joy, authenticity or lifestyle to achieve at hi

Ilia Malinin, better known as “The Quad God,” was the poster boy for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The embodiment of a trailblazer in the sport of figure skating, he was an absolute favorite for the gold medal. Many commentators mused that the only way another would be in that top spot on the podium is if Malinin choked — but he’s not that type of skater. Fast forward to the games, the spotlight, and the cameras following him so close you can see the sweat on his brow. After comp