Sports

August 27, 2015

2015 Sports Editor Welcome Letters

By Sports Editor

The Nexus sports ed staff welcomes new and returning students back to paradise

August 24, 2015

LA vs. NYC: “British Invasion” Symbolizes New Era and Rise of MLS

By Michael Jorgenson

Sports editor Michael Jorgenson takes a look at the rising culture of soccer in America

August 21, 2015

Soccer Heaven Returns to Harder Stadium

By Sports Editor, Michael Jorgenson

The UCSB men's soccer team sees its first action of the 2015 season against Westmont on Saturday

August 14, 2015

#BerryStrong Lives On

By Sean White

After battling cancer, KC Chiefs' Eric Berry returns

August 10, 2015

Special Olympics: Not All Superheroes Wear Capes

By Elliot Thornton

What makes someone a hero? Staff writer Elliot Thornton explains how the Special Olympics inspires thousands every year while changing what it means to be a hero

August 4, 2015

Seahawks Retain Wilson, But Is There Enough For Everybody?

By Sean White

Seattle Seahawks resign Wilson, but remain challenged by player contracts

July 30, 2015

Summer 2015 Rewind

By Michael Jorgenson, Jack Mathews, Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Sean White, Elliot Thornton

The Nexus Sports staff chooses its top sports stories from the past two months

July 29, 2015

MLB Trade Deadline Update

By Edward Moss

The latest news on the upcoming Major League Baseball trade deadline

July 25, 2015

Too “DangeRuss” of a Risk?

By Sean White

The Seattle Seahawks seem hesitant to sign quarterback Russell Wilson

July 22, 2015

Packer Nation Welcomes Favre With Open Arms

By Elliot Thornton

Brett Favre's unforeseen return to Green Bay comes true

July 15, 2015

USMNT on the Rise After Winning Group A

By Elliot Thornton

On the heels of the USWNT's World Cup victory over Japan, the men are making their mark in the Gold Cup

July 12, 2015

Lakers and Kings: Old Rivals Looking to the Future

By Elliot Thornton

Staff writer Elliot Thornton takes a closer look at the top draft pick's for two of the Pacific Division's struggling teams

July 7, 2015

Ball Up: Post NBA Draft Insight

By Sean White

Assistant sports editor Sean White announces his Top 5 picks from the 2015 NBA Draft

July 3, 2015

The Lakers Brand Is Not Dead

By Michael Jorgenson

Sports editor Michael Jorgenson explains why Laker fans shouldn't worry so much about the future of their team

June 4, 2015

2015 Nexus Sports Awards

By Michael Jorgenson, Sarah Stigers, Mark Salay, Sean White, Edward Moss, Daniel Moebus-Bowles

The Nexus sports staff gives its picks for this year's winners, acknowledging another memorable year for UCSB Athletics

June 4, 2015

Farewell to UCSB, Hello to the Future: Mark Salay

By Mark Salay

Sports editor Mark Salay gives his goodbyes to UCSB after four great years with Daily Nexus Sports