Sports

December 3, 2020

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

By Jai Uparkar

With the offseason almost coming to an end and training camps beginning on Dec. 4, let’s recap all the moves

November 18, 2020

Despite Initial Backlash, Kaepernick’s Activism Enabled Athletes’ Voices

By Krishan Yadav

While he faced initial backlash, public opinion on athlete activism has largely shifted because of Kaepernick

November 16, 2020

Oil Clasico: Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s Football Proxy War

By Vir Pathak

By being associated with a newly successful team, ruling Gulf families hope to rid themselves of their damaging track record

November 13, 2020

Gauchos Look To Build Off of Strong 2019-20 Campaign

By Brandon Victor

UCSB will play a handful of nonconference games in November and December, and will open conference play on Dec. 27 against UC Irvine.

November 12, 2020

UCSB Looks To Win First Conference Title Since 2011

By Jai Uparkar

The team will kick off their season on Dec. 27 against UC Irvine

November 10, 2020

Tennis Coaches Speak on New Arnhold Tennis Center

By Annika Pearson

As of two weeks ago, construction of the new $5.25-million Arnhold Tennis Center is underway

October 26, 2020

Lucky Number 13: Chronicling Rafael Nadal’s 13 French Open Titles in the Past 15 Years

By Jai Uparkar

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

October 23, 2020

Big West Releases Basketball Schedule for 2021 Season

By Brandon Victor

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 to Irvine.

October 21, 2020

Despite NBA’s Player Isolation Bubble Success, Model Remains Inaccessible for UCSB Sports

By Krishan Yadav

Through my research, I realized the underlying factors in place that made the NBA bubble possible do not translate into UCSB athletics

October 6, 2020

UCSB Women’s Ultimate Recruiting for 2020-2021 Season

By Annika Pearson

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 team

September 22, 2020

With World Cup Qualifying on the Horizon, How Does the USMNT Stack Up?

By Brandon Victor

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

August 29, 2020

Cannon Hosts Official UCSB Baseball Podcast

By Annika Pearson

Cannon employs the “Gaucho 9” podcast to re-engage Gaucho fans, players and alumni

August 17, 2020

Big West Sports Update: Fall Sports Postponed Until at Least End of Calendar Year

By Brandon Victor

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.

August 13, 2020

Marella To Swim Ten Miles for COVID Relief

By Brandon Victor

Rather than donate to a countrywide organization, Marella has opted to raise funds for Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara County.

July 22, 2020

From Europe to England: How Liverpool Finally Ended Their 30-Year Title Drought

By Nicholas DiPierro

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.