Columns/Features

September 3, 2016

College Football Opening Weekend Preview

By Elliot Thornton

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.

August 5, 2016

Former Gaucho Swim Captain Makes Olympic Debut as Kayaker

By Jorge Mercado

Former Gaucho swimmer Maggie Hogan has made the U.S. Olympic team for the first team in her career, however, not as a swimmer, but as a Kayaker instead.

August 5, 2016

Former Gaucho Track Star Aims for the Podium at Debut Olympics

By Ryan Burns

Former Gaucho track star Barbara Nwaba has come a long way since winning a Big West title and will now show off her talents on the biggest stage: the 2016 Olympics.

July 29, 2016

Knicks’ Offseason Moves May Remedy Recent Decline

By Sean White

Falling short of clinching a playoff spot for the third consecutive season, the New York Knicks' offseason pursuit concluded with the addition of multiple players that seemed poised to end the team's postseason drought.

July 26, 2016

New Season, New Hope

By Liam Bailey

Staff Writer Liam Bailey discusses the offseason moves made by the Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets that could lead to a very successful season for both teams.

July 25, 2016

Rebuilt Teams Look to Contend for Eastern Crown

By Liam Bailey

Most NBA analysts believe that Cleveland is all but guaranteed to repeat as Eastern Conference Champs, however, Staff Writer Liam Bailey discusses the possibility of two teams posing a threat thanks to a solid offseason.

July 12, 2016

Farewell to the Big Fundamental

By Jorge Mercado

Tim Duncan's decision to retire has the entire NBA world and assistant sports editor Jorge Mercado reminiscing over the great career of the big fundamental.

July 8, 2016

The (Hard) Life of a San Diego Sports Fan

By Duncan MacPhee

Staff Writer Duncan MacPhee discusses his thoughts on the sports landscape in San Diego and his hopes that one day a San Diego team will bring him the joy of a major championship.

July 5, 2016

The End of a Brilliant International Career

By Antonia Bird

After an amazing nine-year career for Argentina, Lionel Messi has decided to retire from international play due to another heartbreaking loss in a major competition final.

July 2, 2016

Red Flags Surround Klinsmann’s Tenure with the USMNT

By Ryan Burns

After enduring a 4-0 defeat to Argentina in the Copa America Semi-final round, the U.S. Men's National Team once again underperformed and the blame primarily belongs to the coaching woes of Head Coach Jurgen Klinsmann.

June 23, 2016

The Freak is Back

By Antonia Bird

Tim Lincecum has made his way back to the MLB and with a strong outing in his first appearance in an Angels uniform, staff writer Antonia Bird believes the Freak is back.

June 23, 2016

2016 NBA Mock Draft

By Liam Bailey

Prepared to tip-off this evening, the 2016 NBA Draft entail an abundance of talented prospects looking to excel at the next level. Staff writer Liam Bailey breaks down some of the potential lottery picks that could enhan...

June 22, 2016

More than a Loss

By Jorge Mercado

The game seven loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday Night was a devastating one for every Warrior fan, player, executive involved, but it most likely hurt the image of the leagues first unanimous MVP, Steph Curry, the worst.

June 21, 2016

Witnessing The “King” Prevail

By Sean White

Despite facing a 3-1 deficit, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers managed to fulfill what no other team in NBA history has ever achieved by winning the series 4-3. Leading the Cavs' triumph was James' heroic antics ...

June 17, 2016

NBA Free Agency: Celtics Searching for Gold

By Liam Bailey

With NBA Free Agency set to begin in less than a month, staff writer Liam Bailey discusses the fate of the Boston Celtics and the possible moves that could be made in preparation for\ the 2016-17 season.

June 11, 2016

Why France Will Win the Euro 2016

By Ryan Burns

With the 2016 UEFA European Championship beginning yesterday June 10, staff writer Ryan Burns provides an early prediction that concludes with the hometown team winning it all.