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World Cup Weekly: Initial Predictions

February 2, 2014 by

In just over five months, 32 teams will compete for the world’s most valuable trophy for the 20th time. Has it really been four years? Four years since Landon Donovan’s miraculous goal against Alg...
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Should I stay or Should I Go, Part 2

February 2, 2014 by

On the Move Sports covers professional and college athletes making moves, whether from college to the pros, moving from one league or team to another or free agency and trade buzz.
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Fantasy Sports Island: Clean Up Time

February 2, 2014 by

If you have been watching the NBA since the ball dropped in Times Square, you probably know the pain of losing a key player to your favorite team or your fantasy team.
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Things to Look Out for on Super Bowl Sunday

January 29, 2014 by

Staff Writer Mark Salay answers the top 10 questions surrounding Super Bowl Sunday
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Hockey in Chaves Ravine

January 27, 2014 by

Apparently they play hockey in Chaves Ravine now? Insane or ingenious? It’s up to personal interpretation. For years the Los Angeles Kings have played second hand to the large market sports organiza...
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Fantasy Sports Island: “Put the Team on Yo Back Week”

January 27, 2014 by

I hope you all have had a chance to get away from your computers this week and instead sit in front of your TV’s for some incredible NBA action. It must have been “Put The Team On Yo Back” week ...
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Gossip Girl Sports: NBA All-Star Game Starters Announced

January 26, 2014 by

Kobe was surprisingly humble in saying he didn't deserve a spot in the All-Star game and instead wanted to see a younger player participate.
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On the Move Sports: Who’s On the Go at the NBA Trading Deadline?

January 26, 2014 by

  The NBA trade deadline is just over three weeks away, so teams have until February 20th to complete any last moves in an attempt to load up for the playoffs. Unfortunately for fans, the NBA thi...
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The All-Star Starters

January 26, 2014 by

Sports Editor Kristen Henneman takes an in-depth look at some of the top stories in professional basketball in the Nexus’ around the NBA blog.
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Ten Songs Everyone Should Listen To Before Seeing Of Montreal

January 24, 2014 by

On Friday, January 24th, 2014, UCSB will welcome the Atlanta, GA, neo-glam, pop-rock curiosity Of Montreal to The Hub. For those of you who were not lucky enough to be exposed to OM in your teenage ye...
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Fantasy Sports Island: Half Way Done, Don’t Turn Back Now

January 22, 2014 by

We have arrived at the mid-way point in this season and I hope that all of you are staying on the podium for your leagues; don’t forget how much of a difference one week can make. If you have fallen...
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Gossip Girl Sports: Richard Sherman Antics

January 21, 2014 by

Richard Sherman's antics were the highlight of the NFL action this weekend.
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Never Underestimate the Little Man

January 19, 2014 by

Sports Editor Kristen Henneman takes an in-depth look at some of the top stories in professional basketball in the Nexus’ around the NBA blog.
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The Not-So-Sweet Truth About Sugar: 10 Ways It’s Ruining Your College Experience

January 17, 2014 by

Alcohol. Cocaine. Heroin. Sugar. Wait. Sugar? It’s not a typo. Sugar, like any drug, is addictive. This is because it triggers the release of dopamine, among other neurotransmitters, which sends sig...
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Around the NBA: L.A. Split in Half

January 17, 2014 by

Sports Editor Kristen Henneman takes an in-depth look at some of the top stories in professional basketball in the Nexus’ around the NBA blog.
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