The best players in the world compete in three point shooting, dunk, and agility contests NOAH HILTON CONTRIBUTOR You’ve probably seen the commercials. They frequent ESPN on an almost-nightly basis, hyping up the next big match-up in the NBA as the head-bobbing melody of Flo Rida’s new song, “GDFR,” plays […]
Read moreOrlando Magic hire James Borrego MATTHEW ROBERSON ASST. SPORTS EDITOR @mroberson22 The Orlando Magic have named former University of San Diego basketball player and assistant coach James Borrego as their interim head coach. Borrego, who played in 15 games for the Toreros from 1999-2001, takes over head coaching duties from […]
Read moreHUNTER JAMESON SPORTS EDITOR @HJamo If you are any sort of San Diego Padres fan, I would expect a smile on your face for the next two months, anxiously awaiting the start of the 2015 season. For the past, well, decade, the Padres have been rather nonexistent in the MLB […]
Read moreDucks’ minor league team to play at Valley View Casino Center MATTHEW ROBERSON ASST. SPORTS EDITOR @mroberson22 The Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League have announced plans to move their minor league team to San Diego this fall. The team will play in the American Hockey League’s newly formed […]
Read moreUSD Alumnus Connor Brandt drafted 23rd by NYC FC CLAUDIA CLOSE CONTRIBUTOR The West Coast Conference Player of the Year and University of San Diego alumnus Connor Brandt had always dreamed of playing soccer professionally. After years of dedication and hard work, Brandt was invited to the MLS SuperDraft and […]
Read moreHUNTER JAMESON SPORTS EDITOR @HJamo Heading into Super Bowl XLIX, there was a controversy regarding deflated footballs used by the New England Patriots in the American Football Conference Championship game. The media tried to figure out who was to blame, whether it was the equipment manager, head coach Bill Belichick […]
Read moreToreros improve to 6-1 after a 40-29 victory HUNTER JAMESON SPORTS EDITOR @HJamo The University of San Diego Toreros football team captured its fifth straight victory on Saturday against the University of Dayton Flyers. The Toreros improved to 6-1 on the season, with this one arguably the most impressive win […]
Read moreSt. Louis Cardinal prospect Oscar Taveras suffers tragic death NOAH HILTON CONTRIBUTOR The ridiculous bat speed. The incredible plate vision. The prodigious power. Touted as the St. Louis Cardinals’ best hitting prospect since Albert Pujols came through their system, Oscar Taveras was expected to be a perennial All-Star, holding the […]
Read moreSeniors play final game at Torero Stadium MATTHEW ROBERSON ASST. SPORTS EDITOR @mroberson22 After stringing together a three-game winning streak, the University of San Diego women’s soccer team fell to the Santa Clara University Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 26, by a score of 3-1. The loss brought the Toreros’ overall […]
Read moreHUNTER JAMESON SPORTS EDITOR @HJamo I am going to dive into a very controversial topic in the world of college sports that has been in the news lately. Should students be allowed to accept money for their signatures? Former Texas A&M Aggie quarterback Johnny Manziel and current University of Georgia […]
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