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Rivalries always add to the excitement of competition. In sports, there is no better feeling than the one you get after beating your most hated opponent. We see that in basketball with the Lakers and Celtics. We see that in baseball with the the Red Sox and Yankees and we even see that in soccer with Real Madrid and...
Student support is usually a key factor in determining the outcome of a college basketball game. Fans usually come out in support of their team, wearing the school colors, cheering for the team and doing something as simple as singing the school’s fight song.
It’s become increasingly clear, however, that the latter usually doesn’t occur during UCR home games.
During timeouts...
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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 out of the entire competition.
There will be no Djokovic-Nadal rematch this season, unfortunately. It’s such a shame considering how epic the 2012 match was. Nadal...
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 the potential this team has. It’s a squad that features new coaches, a different playing style and fresh, talented young players. It’s a team with...
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During the closing minutes of Thursday night's overtime win against the UCSB Gauchos, Phil Martin approached the free-throw line to help his team seal the victory. As he performed his routine free-throw ritual, the enthusiastic crowd at the Student Recreation Center began chanting, "M-V-P! M-V-P! M-V-P!"
To the casual fan, an MVP chant for the star player may not seem...
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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 to seeing, especially from a basketball team that suffers from offensive lapses at times. It makes me wonder how long UCR can sustain its advantage...
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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 he plays for. But honestly, how much of an impression did he really leave while playing soccer in the United States? Well, let's look at...
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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 add a new one to the list. Linsanity or Tebow Mania?
Two of the biggest sports stories of the past year have involved incredible runs by...
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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 not secure the win in the final two seconds of regulation. UCR missed the golden opportunity to defeat the unbeaten Long Beach State 49ers when...
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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, you would have at least expected one superstar to make the cut.
But that wasn’t the case.
The all-time leader in home runs? Denied. The seven-time CY...