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World Cup Weekly: The C Group

February 11, 2014 by

Despite Group C containing three of the world’s top 20 teams, it is not considered one of the strongest groups out of the eight. What’s the reason? A single ACL tear. There aren’t many players i...
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Fantasy Sports Island: Injury Time

February 11, 2014 by

Weekly Games (Amount of times a team plays in a given week) 1 Game: LAC, NYK, ORL, PHO 2 Games: Everyone Else… Scramble!!! Sometimes in life, things just don’t work out the way you want. Instead, ...
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It’s Time for Change: the Four-Player Eligibility Rule

February 9, 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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World Cup Weekly: The Sure Shots

February 9, 2014 by

There are two things we can be sure of looking ahead at this year’s World Cup. One, it’s going to be in Brazil, and two, all of the world’s eyes will be on Brazil’s best player: Neymar. Group ...
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On the Move Sports: Update

February 5, 2014 by

Freddie Freeman gets paid, big time. The contract is for eight years and $125 million at least. This is a good investment for the Atlanta Braves. They’re showing they’re committed to rebui...
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Best of UCSB 2014

February 4, 2014 by

Vote for your favorite restaurants, bars and other hotspots for our annual "Best of " special issue. Results will be featured in the Nexus on February 26th. Voting ends on the 19th.
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Fantasy Sports Island: All Star Weekend

February 3, 2014 by

It’s just about that time of year when the league begins to halt as All-Star Weekend approaches. Although it may seem almost boring, I assure you that there are good things to come following the wee...
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Saying Goodbye to David Stern

February 2, 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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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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