Sports

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 17, 2011

Johnson Drops 28 in Second Straight Win

By Mark Bogard

After a relentless first-half attack and another dominant scoring effort from junior guard Orlando Johnson, the UCSB men’s basketball team never let UC Riverside get within striking distance in a 64-57 victory at the T...

January 17, 2011

AQB: Yet Another Blake Griffin Love Fest

By Sports Editor

AQB can’t talk enough about Blake Griffin. His body control, his jumping ability, his toned, muscular arms, his eyes ... Fuck.

January 15, 2011

Gauchos Use Strong First Half to Take Down Highlanders

By Mark Bogard

Gaucho men’s basketball rode another 40-point performance from its two highest scorers on Saturday to a victory over Big West foes UC Riverside.

January 14, 2011

UCSB Upsets Irvine

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

On the road facing Big West-leading UC Irvine, the UCSB women’s basketball team stepped up big on Thursday with an important 69-58 victory over the Anteaters.

January 14, 2011

Gauchos Kick Off MPSF Play on Road Against UCSD, Irvine

By Kirk Reed

Coming off a second place finish at the Gaucho Collegiate Invitational, the # 5 UCSB men’s volleyball team kicks off conference play against UCSD on Friday and #7 UC Irvine on Saturday.

January 14, 2011

Johnson, Nunnally Score 44 in Big West Win

By Ravi Bhatia

The UCSB men’s basketball team might have found yet another option at guard in its 6’10” senior forward Jon Pastorek.

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 12, 2011

AQB: Dear Brett Favre, (again)

By Sports Editor

Brett Favre’s sister was arrested yesterday during a crystal meth raid in Mississippi. Uh-oh.

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

AQB: 1,000 Fans at an NBA Game?

By Sports Editor

Due to a snowstorm, the Grizzlies took on the Bobcats last night in front of just 1,000 fans. AQB says:

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...