Sports

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.

June 22, 2016

More than a Loss

By Jorge Mercado

The game seven loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday Night was a devastating one for every Warrior fan, player, executive involved, but it most likely hurt the image of the leagues first unanimous MVP, Steph Curry, the worst.

June 21, 2016

Witnessing The “King” Prevail

By Sean White

Despite facing a 3-1 deficit, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers managed to fulfill what no other team in NBA history has ever achieved by winning the series 4-3. Leading the Cavs' triumph was James' heroic antics ...

June 20, 2016

UCSB Eliminates Miami From CWS, Keeps Championship Hopes Alive

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos were facing elimination for the first time this postseason heading into their match-up against the Hurricanes, but responded in solid fashion defeating Miami 5-3.

June 19, 2016

Cowboys Shutout Gauchos in Opening Round of College World Series

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB struggled to score any runs on Oklahoma State's Thomas Hatch leading to a shutout loss in the opening match.

June 18, 2016

UCSB Ready To Take Center Stage at First College World Series

By Jorge Mercado

After sweeping through the Vanderbilt Regionals and the Super Regionals, the Gauchos are ready to take center stage as they face-off against Oklahoma State in their first match of the College World Series.

June 17, 2016

NBA Free Agency: Celtics Searching for Gold

By Liam Bailey

With NBA Free Agency set to begin in less than a month, staff writer Liam Bailey discusses the fate of the Boston Celtics and the possible moves that could be made in preparation for\ the 2016-17 season.

June 12, 2016

Walk-Off Grand Slam Sends Gauchos To First Ever College World Series

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB knocked off No. 2 Louisville in one of the most wild finishes in UCSB baseball history.

June 11, 2016

Why France Will Win the Euro 2016

By Ryan Burns

With the 2016 UEFA European Championship beginning yesterday June 10, staff writer Ryan Burns provides an early prediction that concludes with the hometown team winning it all.