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Tragedy on ice: Adam Johnson’s death renews conversations about hockey’s risks

The heartbreaking passing of former NHL player Adam Johnson was confirmed in a statement released on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2023, by the Nottingham Panthers, the English side club Johnson was most recently playing for....

UCR Riverside women’s basketball team wins a nail-biter against Utah State 52-51

The UC Riverside women’s basketball team defeated Utah State 52-51 in a come from behind victory. Going into this ball game, the Highlanders won their first game of the season against Antelope Valley in...

Sporty Spice: Top 10 sports romance books for when your boyfriend’s not enough

Sports romance literature represents a huge portion of the romance genre, so much so that there has been controversy about how fantasy bleeds into reality. After Seattle Kraken player Alex Wennenberg became the target...

UC Riverside falls short against Boise State 55-63

The UC Riverside women’s basketball team lost to Boise State, 55-63, in Boise, Idaho. Going into this ball game, the Highlanders had to face some tough opponents in Southern Methodist University and UCLA. UCR...

UC Riverside dispatched by UNC at Chapel Hill 77-52

The UC Riverside Highlanders men’s basketball team traveled to Chapel Hill, North Carolina to face the UNC Tar Heels this past Friday. This is part of their preseason schedule which sees them play four...

Celtics “ultra” fans show solidarity with Palestine despite UEFA guidelines

The Celtics are a professional Scottish football (soccer) club founded in 1887 by Irish Catholic immigrants in Glasgow with the goal of raising money for needy Irish and Catholic families in the East End....

Highlanders survive late comeback against UC Merced, 76-69, in their opening game

Coming off of a record-breaking 22-win season, the Highlanders were looking to build off last season’s success with a home win against UC Merced. Debuting their new Nike jerseys, it was expected that UCR...

UC Riverside women’s basketball team loses 52-90 to UCLA

The UC Riverside women’s basketball team lost to UCLA 52-90 Thursday night in Westwood. Going into this game, the Highlanders previously lost to Southern Methodist University in Dallas Monday night. After going 6-26 last...

Highlander Hot Take: Taylor Swift is the real GOAT

Ever since her iconic Eras Tour took the world, Taylor Swift has become the definition of success. Both her tour and recently released film, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” have gradually boosted the economy...

YouTuber Boxing persists as more than a trend, but a genuine part of boxing

Floyd “Money” Mayweather, one of the greatest athletes in the boxing world, stands in one corner of the ring. With 12 world championships under five weight divisions, the illustrious fighter faces a surprising choice...