Sports

The Eighth Weekly Photo of the Week: “Spit”

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 ...
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Johnson Drops 28 in Second Straight Win

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...
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AQB: Yet Another Blake Griffin Love Fest

AQB can’t talk enough about Blake Griffin. His body control, his jumping ability, his toned, muscular arms, his eyes ... Fuck.
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Gauchos Use Strong First Half to Take Down Highlanders

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.
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UCSB Upsets Irvine

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.
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Gauchos Kick Off MPSF Play on Road Against UCSD, Irvine

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.
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Johnson, Nunnally Score 44 in Big West Win

The UCSB men’s basketball team might have found yet another option at guard in its 6’10” senior forward Jon Pastorek.
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NFL Divisional Playoff Preview: Jets v. Patriots

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 dur...
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NFL Divisional Playoff Preview: Seahawks v. Bears

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...
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NFL Divisional Playoff Preview: Ravens v. Steelers

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.
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NFL Divisional Playoff Preview: Packers v. Falcons

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.
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AQB: Dear Brett Favre, (again)

Brett Favre’s sister was arrested yesterday during a crystal meth raid in Mississippi. Uh-oh.
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Artsweek Talks Basketball: ‘Melo to the Nets? Bad Idea (For Now)

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 r...
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AQB: 1,000 Fans at an NBA Game?

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

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 ha...
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