Sports

August 22, 2016

Ball’s Hat Trick Lifts Gauchos to Perfect Start

By Antonia Bird

Junior Forward Amanda Ball scored three goals in the Gauchos season opener against Fresno State to help carry the team to a 3-2 victory in double OT.

August 20, 2016

No. 13 Gauchos Gear Up for Beginning of Season, Host Westmont

By Sean White

Despite being a No. 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the UCSB men's soccer team managed to reach the Sweet 16 for the seventh time in program history and for the first time since 2011. With the offseason over now, the Gau...

August 19, 2016

UCSB Ready to Ascend to New Heights, Kicks Off Season at Fresno State

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos are ready to build off the success of last years' 13 win season when they open the season today against the Bulldogs.

August 5, 2016

Former Gaucho Swim Captain Makes Olympic Debut as Kayaker

By Jorge Mercado

Former Gaucho swimmer Maggie Hogan has made the U.S. Olympic team for the first team in her career, however, not as a swimmer, but as a Kayaker instead.

August 5, 2016

Former Gaucho Track Star Aims for the Podium at Debut Olympics

By Ryan Burns

Former Gaucho track star Barbara Nwaba has come a long way since winning a Big West title and will now show off her talents on the biggest stage: the 2016 Olympics.

July 29, 2016

Knicks’ Offseason Moves May Remedy Recent Decline

By Sean White

Falling short of clinching a playoff spot for the third consecutive season, the New York Knicks' offseason pursuit concluded with the addition of multiple players that seemed poised to end the team's postseason drought.

July 26, 2016

New Season, New Hope

By Liam Bailey

Staff Writer Liam Bailey discusses the offseason moves made by the Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets that could lead to a very successful season for both teams.

July 25, 2016

Rebuilt Teams Look to Contend for Eastern Crown

By Liam Bailey

Most NBA analysts believe that Cleveland is all but guaranteed to repeat as Eastern Conference Champs, however, Staff Writer Liam Bailey discusses the possibility of two teams posing a threat thanks to a solid offseason.

July 12, 2016

Farewell to the Big Fundamental

By Jorge Mercado

Tim Duncan's decision to retire has the entire NBA world and assistant sports editor Jorge Mercado reminiscing over the great career of the big fundamental.

July 8, 2016

The (Hard) Life of a San Diego Sports Fan

By Duncan MacPhee

Staff Writer Duncan MacPhee discusses his thoughts on the sports landscape in San Diego and his hopes that one day a San Diego team will bring him the joy of a major championship.

July 8, 2016

2016 UCSB Baseball Season Recap

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos had a tremendous 2016 campaign and the future looks bright going forward for baseball here in Santa Barbara.

July 5, 2016

The End of a Brilliant International Career

By Antonia Bird

After an amazing nine-year career for Argentina, Lionel Messi has decided to retire from international play due to another heartbreaking loss in a major competition final.

July 2, 2016

Red Flags Surround Klinsmann’s Tenure with the USMNT

By Ryan Burns

After enduring a 4-0 defeat to Argentina in the Copa America Semi-final round, the U.S. Men's National Team once again underperformed and the blame primarily belongs to the coaching woes of Head Coach Jurgen Klinsmann.

June 23, 2016

The Freak is Back

By Antonia Bird

Tim Lincecum has made his way back to the MLB and with a strong outing in his first appearance in an Angels uniform, staff writer Antonia Bird believes the Freak is back.

June 23, 2016

2016 NBA Mock Draft

By Liam Bailey

Prepared to tip-off this evening, the 2016 NBA Draft entail an abundance of talented prospects looking to excel at the next level. Staff writer Liam Bailey breaks down some of the potential lottery picks that could enhan...

June 22, 2016

UCSB Eliminated from College World Series

By Jorge Mercado

Two days after eliminating Miami from the College World Series, the UCSB baseball team suffered the same fate after Arizona shut them out 3-0 in Wednesday night’s elimination match.