Sports

Grading Every NBA Team’s 2020 Offseason Acquisitions: Part One

December 3, 2020 by

With the offseason almost coming to an end and training camps beginning on Dec. 4, let’s recap all the moves
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Despite Initial Backlash, Kaepernick’s Activism Enabled Athletes’ Voices

November 18, 2020 by

While he faced initial backlash, public opinion on athlete activism has largely shifted because of Kaepernick
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Oil Clasico: Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s Football Proxy War

November 16, 2020 by

By being associated with a newly successful team, ruling Gulf families hope to rid themselves of their damaging track record
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Gauchos Look To Build Off of Strong 2019-20 Campaign

November 13, 2020 by

UCSB will play a handful of nonconference games in November and December, and will open conference play on Dec. 27 against UC Irvine.
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UCSB Looks To Win First Conference Title Since 2011

November 12, 2020 by

The team will kick off their season on Dec. 27 against UC Irvine
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Tennis Coaches Speak on New Arnhold Tennis Center

November 10, 2020 by

 As of two weeks ago, construction of the new $5.25-million Arnhold Tennis Center is underway
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Lucky Number 13: Chronicling Rafael Nadal’s 13 French Open Titles in the Past 15 Years

October 26, 2020 by

Just earlier this month Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 to defend his three consecutive titles and win his 13th French Open title
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Big West Releases Basketball Schedule for 2021 Season

October 23, 2020 by

Both UC Santa Barbara basketball teams will kick off conference play on Sunday, Dec. 27 against UC Irvine, with the women’s team hosting the Anteaters at the Thunderdome and the men traveling down t...
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Despite NBA’s Player Isolation Bubble Success, Model Remains Inaccessible for UCSB Sports

October 21, 2020 by

Through my research, I realized the underlying factors in place that made the NBA bubble possible do not translate into UCSB athletics
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UCSB Women’s Ultimate Recruiting for 2020-2021 Season

October 6, 2020 by

 The Burning Skirts will be holding a virtual information session this Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 8 to 9 p.m., and they encourage anyone with even a speck of interest to attend and hear more about their te...
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With World Cup Qualifying on the Horizon, How Does the USMNT Stack Up?

September 22, 2020 by

On paper, this American squad features more than enough talent to qualify for the 2022 world cup — and potentially even make a splash in the tournament
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Cannon Hosts Official UCSB Baseball Podcast

August 29, 2020 by

Cannon employs the “Gaucho 9” podcast to re-engage Gaucho fans, players and alumni
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Big West Sports Update: Fall Sports Postponed Until at Least End of Calendar Year

August 17, 2020 by

In the statement, the Big West Conference noted that a decision of whether these sports will be played in the spring will occur at a later date.
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Marella To Swim Ten Miles for COVID Relief

August 13, 2020 by

Rather than donate to a countrywide organization, Marella has opted to raise funds for Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara County.
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From Europe to England: How Liverpool Finally Ended Their 30-Year Title Drought

July 22, 2020 by

So while the English Premier League records read 13-1 in titles, the truth is that Liverpool now find themselves just a single title away from tying United’s all-time record of 20.
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