Sports Blogs

Blast From the Past: Rookie Flashbacks of Today’s NBA Stars

The 2017-18 NBA season is among us. With there being a slew of rookie talents making their debuts this season, it was only right to look back at the first time today's superstars stepped onto the cour...
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Power Plays: Trump and the NFL’s Attempt to Silence Protest Won’t Work

Even on the field, there's no equal level playing field in America. Sports Co-Editor speaks on this week's NFL storylines revolving around player protests.
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Why Sports and Politics Must Mix: Introducing Uncomfortability

Daily Nexus sports writer Omar Hernandez explores the reality of the sports and political world and analyzes the viewpoints that have hurt and helped those discussions.
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Stay Woke! But, Stay in Your Own League

Colin Kaepernick's protest has become a movement that provides a voice for the voiceless. Sports Co-Editor Sean White shares his perspective on the relationship between racial inequality and sports.
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2017 NBA Finals: The Golden State vs. The Land Part III

The 2017 NBA Finals is finally upon us and Nexus Sports Editors Sean White and Jorge Mercado present to you the biggest storylines heading into part III of the Warriors/Cavs trilogy.
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2017 NBA Finals Key Individual Matchups

With the brightest stage in basketball set to tip-off today, the Nexus sports staff breaks down the biggest individual matchups of the 2017 NBA Finals!
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2017 NBA Finals Key Team Matchups

With the NBA Finals set to tip-off today, the Nexus sports staff decided to breakdown some of the key team matchups for both squads.
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Orlando Magic Forward Aaron Gordon Surprises UCSB, Trains in Thunderdome

Expect the unexpected as the possibilities are endless here at UCSB as Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon made an appearance Thursday night to show fans love and get some shots up in the Thunderdome. ...
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Ball Is Life. But Could LaVar Be Detrimental to Lonzo’s NBA Career?

Once again, LaVar Ball broke the Internet this week and it's about time that our Sports Co-Editor provides his take on the role the father play's as his son Lonzo prepares for the NBA Draft.
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Heir to the Throne: Why Giannis Will One Day Usurp LeBron

With time comes new superstars. According to staff writer Richard Benites, at the forefront of the new wave of NBA players on the rise is Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Institutionalized: Disbanning Social Injustices’ Cyclical Presence in Sports

Following the incident in which racially unjust behavior by some Boston Red Sox fans toward Baltimore Orioles centerfielder Adam Jones, Sports Editor Sean White paints the bigger picture of the situat...
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Abolishing the NFL Draft: Resisting the Shield’s Flawed System for Incoming Players

In honor of the 2017 NFL Draft beginning today, staff writer Spencer Ault gives his take regarding why the entire drafting system should be ended and give more control to the rookies preparing for the...
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Not Defined By the Dime: The Transformation of the 1

The role of the point guard has managed to evolve heavily throughout the past decade leaving Sports Editor Sean White to examine those changes and how it has affected the NBA landscape.
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2016-17 NBA Awards Predictions: Will ‘The Beard’ Prevail?

With the regular season officially over, it is now time to reflect upon each player’s impact and determine what praise is deserved.
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Why the MLB Needs to Embrace Its ‘Un-American’ Cultural Divide

Baseball holds the title of 'America's game' but a shift to its standards is occurring from the continuous influence of Latino and Hispanic players. Staff writer Omar Hernandez explains his take on th...
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