Sports Blogs

February 2, 2016

Ending Moments of Manning’s Reign and Beginnings of Newton’s Peak Coincide in Super Bowl 50

By Jorge Mercado

Super Bowl 50 presents a Quarterback battle between future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and probable 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton as the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos will face each other next Sunday, Feb. 7. at Levi's...

January 28, 2016

An Evening With Carli Lloyd: FIFA World Player of the Year

By Michael Jorgenson

It's been a magical year for Carli Lloyd, who traveled to the Arlington Theater in downtown Santa Barbara this week to give fans a glimpse into her life and teach them what it takes to compete at the highest level of wor...

January 27, 2016

Fantasy Sports Island: NBA Week 14

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

The Island is back once again with the moves you need to make to stay on top of your NBA Fantasy League.

January 26, 2016

Helping Tackle the Flint Water Crisis: Detroit Lions’ Defensive End Ziggy Ansah

By Elliot Thornton

The water crisis of Flint, Michigan has negatively altered the lifestyle of nearly all of its citizens as lead continues to contaminate water sources. Offering a helping hand is Detroit Lions' defensive end Ziggy Ansah a...

January 21, 2016

Brady-Manning: The Final Chapter

By Jorge Mercado

Sunday’s AFC Championship game will be the 17th matchup between Manning & Brady; is the Manning era truly over?

January 21, 2016

MLK Day Prolongs the Legacy of Dr. King and is Central to the Memphis Grizzlies Franchise

By Elliot Thornton

Staff writer Elliot Thornton discusses the significance of Dr. Martin Luther KIng's contributions in the fight for civil and social rights in addition to their presence in the platform of sports.

January 13, 2016

Fantasy Sports Island: NBA Week 12

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

Staff writer Daniel Moebus-Bowles welcomes readers back to Fantasy Sports Island as we are now halfway through the fantasy season.

January 8, 2016

Chiefs Headed for Underdog Cinderella Run?

By Jorge Mercado

The Kansas City have not won a playoff game in 22 seasons. Could this be the year?

January 3, 2016

Top 10: Best Player Signature Celebrations in NBA History

By Elliot Thornton

From Michael Jordan to Steve Novak and more, staff writer Elliot Thornton ranks his Top 10 Player Signature Celebrations in NBA history.

December 15, 2015

Sparks Lit Before New Year’s: College Football Playoff Preview

By Elliot Thornton

The stage is set for the 2015 College Football Playoff: No. 1 Clemson is set to face No. 4 Oklahoma while No. 2 Alabama will take on No. 3 Michigan State. Staff writer Elliot Thornton breaks down the upcoming New Year's ...

December 12, 2015

Nexus Top 10: Best Teams of the Super Bowl Era

By Jorge Mercado

The merger agreement between the NFL and AFL in 1966 prompted the nationally coveted game we all know as the Super Bowl. While this Top 10 list doesn't just include Super Bowl teams, staff writer Jorge Mercado ranks his ...

December 10, 2015

The Wild, Wild NFC East

By Jorge Mercado

Staff writer Jorge Mercado predicts how the NFC East will end the 2015 season, ranking each team within the division and claiming who he thinks will end the year atop the standings for the NFC East crown.

December 3, 2015

Ball Is Life? No, Kobe Is

By Michael Jorgenson

It's been an emotional week for Laker fans as the final days of Kobe Bryant's career have officially arrived. Sports editor Michael Jorgenson discusses what the the Mamba's impact has truly meant for those who have follo...

December 2, 2015

Osweiler to the Rescue in Denver?

By Jorge Mercado

As heartbreaking it has been to watch the regression of Peyton Manning this season, the emergence of fourth-year quarterback Brock Osweiler in place of Manning's absence due to injury has many wondering if he is capable ...