Columns/Features

June 8, 2016

A Universal Legend: Remembering Muhammad Ali

By Elliot Thornton

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.

June 2, 2016

2016 Nexus Sport Awards: Gauchos in Full Effect

By Sean White, Jorge Mercado, Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Ryan Burns, Antonia Bird, Sinead Leon, Liam Bailey, Xavier Cardenas, Elliot Thornton, Duncan MacPhee

Reminisce on the best moments, storylines and highlights of the 2015-2016 sports season.

May 23, 2016

#LeahStrong: Strength in Inches

By Elliot Thornton

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.

May 19, 2016

Checketts’ Method: A Winning Culture Reborn

By Jorge Mercado

Since his arrival in 2011 and his coaching debut in 2012, Head Coach Andrew Checketts has brought a winning culture back to UCSB baseball.

May 19, 2016

Durant Still the Alpha Dog in OKC, Remains Amongst NBA’s Elite

By Sean White

Playing in 80 games this season after being limited to 27 contests last season due to a Jones fracture in his right foot, former NBA MVP Kevin Durant seems to have been overlooked as one of the game's best as of recently...

May 12, 2016

From Rec Runner to Record Holder

By Duncan MacPhee

After nearly calling it quits on the track, graduate distance runner Tori Tsolis managed to rediscover her love for the sport despite a multitude of past injuries throughout her collegiate career at UCSB.

May 5, 2016

Batter Up! Clark Swings Her Way to Success

By Antonia Bird

Known for her power at the plate as the lead-off hitter of the UCSB softball team's batting lineup, junior outfielder Kristen Clark has continued to excel on the field while applying the same effort academically.

May 5, 2016

Change in Home Signals Kings’ Return to Throne?

By Elliot Thornton

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 the team's new Golden ...

May 2, 2016

NBA Playoffs Submerged in Injuries

By Elliot Thornton

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.

April 30, 2016

Rivers Performance Exemplifies Why We Love Sports

By Jorge Mercado

Austin Rivers performance last night reminded us sports fans that sports is more than just rings and top players; its about the heart these players display out on that court, field etc.

April 28, 2016

A Risky Plunge Rewarded

By Sinead Leon

Committed to enhancing her performance in the pool, Lauren Martin’s intentional redshirt decision has resulted in a career year for the center thus far.

April 28, 2016

Unanimous Decision: Boxing Reigns Supreme

By Xavier Cardenas

In response to Nexus Sport colleague Sean White, Staff Writer Xavier Cardenas gives his input on the long-lasting tenure of boxing that never left and will continue to outpace the growing popularity of UFC/MMA.

April 27, 2016

Greatness Comes in Pairs

By Xavier Cardenas

Looking to take each of their playing careers to a higher level, the UCSB women's tennis team's transfer athletes in Palina Dubavets and Stefani Stojic have brought a refreshing element to the Gauchos' program this seaso...

April 21, 2016

Rebirth Of The Ringside, Thurman vs. Porter

By Sean White

After having their initial March 12 meeting postponed, Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter are set to go toe-to-toe on June 25 at the Barclays Center. Sports Editor Sean White provides an early analysis of what awaits in the ...