While the Highlanders were enjoying their summer and time off from school, the sports universe just kept on moving and we saw some great moments for sports along with the rest of the world. Recently, athletes have been using their high profiles to affect change and try to make the world a better place, so here are the best...
UCR’s women’s soccer team has kicked off its 2018-19 season in historical fashion. Through 10 games the team is yet to lose and still stands tall with a 9-0-1 record, the program’s best start to a season since 2004.
After only winning eight games throughout the entirety of last season it seems only natural to ask how a start this...
The 2018 World Cup in Russia began on June 14th, and some of the participating teams have yet to play a match. However, that’s not stopping the Highlander from breaking down every group to give you a comprehensive overview leading up to the first kickoff.
Japan
FIFA Ranking: 61
World Cup Appearances: 6
First Appearance: 1988
Last Appearance: 2018
Best result: TBA
Coach: Hernan Dario Gomez...
The 2018 World Cup in Russia began on June 14th, and some of the participating teams have yet to play a match. However, that’s not stopping the Highlander from breaking down every group to give you a comprehensive overview leading up to the first kickoff.
Colombia
FIFA Ranking: 8
World Cup Appearances: 7
First Appearance: 1938
Last Appearance: 2006
Best result: Group stage
Coach: Jose Pekerman...
The 2018 World Cup in Russia began on June 14th, and some of the participating teams have yet to play a match. However, that’s not stopping the Highlander from breaking down every group to give you a comprehensive overview leading up to the first kickoff.
Senegal
FIFA Ranking: 27
World Cup Appearances: 2
First Appearance: 2002
Last Appearance: 2018
Best result: Quarter finalists, 2002
Coach: Aliou...
The 2018 World Cup in Russia began on June 14th, and some of the participating teams have yet to play a match. However, that’s not stopping the Highlander from breaking down every group to give you a comprehensive overview leading up to the first kickoff.
Poland
FIFA Ranking: 8
World Cup Appearances: 7
First Appearance: 1938
Last Appearance: 2006
Best result: Group stage
Coach: Adam Nawalka...
The 2018 NBA Finals are officially over as the Golden State Warriors swept LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers to win their third championship in four years. Kevin Durant won his second consecutive Finals MVP award since joining the team, and is blamed for "ruining the league." And although I won't completely disagree with that claim, I will say...
Despite a disappointing season in which UCR baseball (19-33, 7-17) finished last place in the Big West Conference, the Highlanders still had six players receive All-Conference honors.
The most notable award received by any Highlander was the Big West Freshman Pitcher of the Year, given to Cole Percival. Percival becomes just the third player to earn this award in...
The 2018 World Cup in Russia starts on June 14th, and some teams are still being put together. However, that’s not stopping the Highlander from breaking down every group to give you a comprehensive overview leading up to the first kickoff.
Group G, Part II
Panama
FIFA Ranking: 55
World Cup Appearances: 1
First Appearance: 2018
Last Appearance: 2018
Best result: TBA
Coach: Hernan Dario Gomez (Colombian),...
In the last three weeks, we have had both the Champions League final and the start of the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals. Both finals consisted of repeat teams, with Real Madrid in the Champions League and the somewhat exciting rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. Real Madrid was able to seal its place in the...