Did Beckham really change soccer in the U.S.?

RIO-SIDE 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...

Will a UCR athlete ever play in the NBA?

Rio-Side Since UC Riverside’s inception in the mid 1950s, the Highlanders have had a decent amount of success in just about every sport played on campus. We’ve sent athletes to the MLB, the NFL and...

Students don’t know the UCR fight song

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...

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...

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...

Stern’s retirement is long overdue

RIO-SIDE David Stern, the longtime commissioner of the NBA, finally announced his intent to call it quits. Come 2014, the commissioner will retire after 30 years of service to one of the most popular leagues...

Deficiency?

RIO-SIDE 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...

Big West Tournament preview

The playoffs are here! The UC Riverside men’s basketball team will get another shot at winning its first ever conference title as UCR heads to the Honda Center for the Big West Tournament. Last...

UCR needs a rival

Can anyone name UC Riverside's most despised opponent? It's not that easy to answer, is it? Truth is, UC Riverside has never really had that one rival that gets fans riled up and passionate...

Linsanity vs. Tebow Mania

RIO-SIDE 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...