Columns/Features

January 25, 2011

Nuglets of Wisdom: Columnist Deems Self Asshole, Cries

By Elliott Rosenfeld

My editors forced me to address my problem with the word “I” before they allowed me to write anything else this week.

January 24, 2011

How to Train Your Sports Editor: Want to Change Your Life? Change Your Lifestyle

By Mark Bogard

Once you get to the inside of the exercise world — of which I am now a part, thank you very much — there are a number of myths and legends that persist. One of the most popular is that getting in shape is a “lifest...

January 24, 2011

“The California Kid”

By Kirk Reed

At first glance, the long brown hair and laid back character of Urijah “The California Kid” Faber do not quite match the fighter’s achievements as a champion of mixed martial arts. His Santa Barbara roots may have ...

January 19, 2011

Deity of the Ice: Why It’s a Great Month for Hockey

By Josh Deitell

Southern Californians may not have access to the multitude of hockey broadcasts available to cable subscribers in the northeastern part of the United States on a nightly basis, but you might be surprised at how many qual...

January 19, 2011

Speace’s Pieces: And the NFL Playoff Rose Goes To…

By Julia Speace

The NFC and AFC Championships are upon us, with each team just as desperate, hopeful and hungry as the final four vixens vying for the heart of an emotionally distant/socially awkward “primo bachelor.”

January 19, 2011

How To Train Your Sports Editor: The Point System

By Mark Bogard

I swear that there’s only one thing preventing me from achieving academic, social and general life perfection: effort.

January 17, 2011

The Eighth Weekly Photo of the Week: “Spit”

By Jon Kopecky

Great moments in sports happen extremely quickly — one play, one drive, one pass or one shot — and it’s all over within a couple of seconds. Great moments in sports photography sometimes happen in less than one one...

January 12, 2011

NFL Divisional Playoff Preview: Jets v. Patriots

By Brent Pella

The hype leading up to Sunday’s Jets-Patriots matchup will soon be over and will allow one team to either continue talking (ahem, Rex Ryan), or continue playing. Intriguing matchups to watch for during this game come s...

January 12, 2011

NFL Divisional Playoff Preview: Seahawks v. Bears

By Ryan Eagleson

When the worst team in playoff history knocks out the defending Superbowl Champions it makes for an interesting storyline. However, the story stops this Sunday as Seattle’s magic is going to run out against Da Bears.

January 12, 2011

NFL Divisional Playoff Preview: Ravens v. Steelers

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers have no trouble opening up a can of whoop-ass. This is a classic smash mouth, all-out brawl between two of the toughest defenses in the league.

January 12, 2011

NFL Divisional Playoff Preview: Packers v. Falcons

By Ravi Bhatia

I’ll take Atlanta over Green Bay any day. As fantasy critics rightfully claim, quality individual statistics don’t always translate to team-wide success. This isn’t the case with the Falcons.

January 11, 2011

Artsweek Talks Basketball: ‘Melo to the Nets? Bad Idea (For Now)

By Artsweek Editor

As of Jan. 11 at 3:43 p.m., Carmelo Anthony is still a Denver Nugget, and the team has publicly warned New Jersey against further public discussion of a proposed three-team, 16-player (you read that right?) deal that wou...

January 11, 2011

Transfer Finds Family in Gaucho Gold

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

For senior forward Mekia Valentine, the UCSB women’s basketball team has been more than just a team. It has been a family. And for the Gauchos, Valentine has been more than an average player; she has been a leader and ...

January 10, 2011

The Seventh Weekly Photo of the Week: “Basketball is a Contact Sport”

By Sports Editor

Sports have referees to reduce violence in sports. Every once in awhile, they do a halfway decent job. Aside from each referee’s (in)ability to call fouls consistently, the simple fact of their presence tends to reduce...

January 10, 2011

How to Train Your Sports Editor: One Man’s Quest to Get Back Into Shape

By Mark Bogard

As you can see by my measurements, I’m not exactly the thickest fellow. I’ve been this way my whole life. It can be annoying because it’s hard to tell when I’m out of shape until I’m wheezing my way down the gr...

January 5, 2011

Nuglets of Wisdom: Hope Floats, So Get Stoked

By Elliott Rosenfeld

Since my pre-pubescent years, I’ve wanted to pickle my feet in ocean brine all over the world. But at the moment, I don’t have the time to be a wave crusader all day and night.