Nadal is sorely missed
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The 2013 Australian Open is missing one of its most storied competitors. With Rafael Nadal out of the tournament due to injury and illness, it almost feels as if the fun was just sucked...
Postseason ban a blessing in disguise
The Highlanders still face a postseason ban this year since low APR scores forbade them from participating in the Big West Tournament at the end of the season.
It’s a shame, really, especially considering all...
Where will UCR finish?
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I'll admit, it's kind of strange seeing UCR this high up in the Big West standings. I don't mean to criticize the team or anything like that, but it's not something I've been used...
Did Beckham really change soccer in the U.S.?
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Just like he did with Real Madrid and Manchester United, Beckham will retire from the LA Galaxy as a champion. It seems as though he leaves a lasting impression on just about every team...
Linsanity vs. Tebow Mania
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Sports fans love comparisons. We do them all the time. Kobe or LeBron? Yankees or Red Sox? Frazier or Ali? In the midst of all the excitement of the past few weeks, we can...
Why Mike Brown should be fired
No NBA team has been under the spotlight more than the Los Angeles Lakers this year. Fans, coaches, managers and even players had incredibly high expectations for the super team this season.
Thus far, we've...
The greatest game never won
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The overtime loss Thursday night proved to be the most unforgettable defeat these Highlanders have ever dealt with. It was a great game all around for the men's basketball team, but the Highlanders could...
Why Bonds, Clemens and McGwire deserve HOF
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For the first time since 1996, not a single player was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Considering that the class of 2013 featured one of the most star-studded ballots of all-time,...
My Super Bowl Prediction
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Given the fact that this will be the final season Ray Lewis will play in the NFL, it’s easy to understand why so many are rooting for the Baltimore Ravens to pull off an...
Deficiency?
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In the past, I’ve criticized our school’s program for so many things. Among these criticisms were the program’s inability to emerge as a legitimate and competitive university around the nation. The most recent event...