Tales Of The Tearing: Knees Beware

March 2, 2017 by

ACL and other knee related injuries have hindered the careers of various athletes. Having experienced a knee injury of his own, staff writer Elliot Thornton provides insight into such a devastating in...
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Geno Auriemma and UCONN Women’s Basketball: A Dynasty Built on the Tradition of Success

February 16, 2017 by

The UConn women's basketball team has been a staple of success under the tenure of coach Auriemma capped off by possibly its biggest accomplishment, 100-straight victories.
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Super Bowl LI Key Matchups: Offense, Defense, Special Teams Pt. 1

February 2, 2017 by , , and

The Daily Nexus Sports staff was assigned different key matchups that could have a profound impact on the outcome of Sunday's Super Bowl game.
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Nexus Top 10: Most Memorable College Football Moments of 2016-17 Season

February 1, 2017 by

National Signing Day is officially upon us college football fans, but, let's take a quick rewind to the top moments of this past season before looking ahead to the future.
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2016-17 Big West Men’s Basketball Conference Preview

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Big West play is now officially upon us, and with that, the Daily Nexus Sports staff releases their annual Big West preview.
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2016-17 Big West Women’s Basketball Conference Preview

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Big West play is now officially upon us, and with that, the Daily Nexus Sports staff releases their annual Big West preview.
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College Football Opening Weekend Preview

September 3, 2016 by

College football returns this weekend with a slate of Top-25 matchups to look forward too, headlined by No. 1 Alabama and No. 20 USC.
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A Universal Legend: Remembering Muhammad Ali

June 8, 2016 by

As we all mourn the passing of sports legend Muhammad Ali as of last Friday, staff writer Elliot Thornton puts the career and life of the "Greatest of All Time" in perspective.
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2016 Nexus Sport Awards: Gauchos in Full Effect

June 2, 2016 by , , , , , , , , and

Reminisce on the best moments, storylines and highlights of the 2015-2016 sports season.
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UCSB Anticipates Future, Rebuilding Roster With Recruits

May 26, 2016 by

Setting a program record for most consecutive Big West wins to close out the season, the UCSB men's basketball team has had a productive offseason with the addition of five recruits and one transfer.
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#LeahStrong: Strength in Inches

May 23, 2016 by

Appearing in her father Devon Still's wedding as the flower girl some weeks back, the courageous battle of Leah Still is celebrated by Staff Writer Elliot Thornton.
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Change in Home Signals Kings’ Return to Throne?

May 5, 2016 by

With their last postseason appearance resulting in a 4-2 series loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2006 NBA Playoffs, the Sacramento Kings are looking to end their losing drought with the help of th...
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NBA Playoffs Submerged in Injuries

May 2, 2016 by

Staff writer Elliot Thornton discusses the abundance of injuries that have appeared in the most recent years of the NBA Playoffs with regard to this season's postseason health woes.
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2016 NBA Playoffs: Stage Set in Western Conference

April 16, 2016 by , , and

With the 2016 NBA Playoffs set to tip-off this morning, each Staff Writer explains their take on the Western Conference matchups in store.
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Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Will Smith’s Untimely End

April 13, 2016 by

Staff Writer Elliot Thornton discusses the particulars over the unfortunate death of former Saints Defensive End Will Smith who was tragically killed after a minor car crash incident.
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