UFC 273 Preview
On April 9th of this year, the UFC will host its most anticipated Pay-Per-View of the year, UFC 273. The action will take place in Jacksonville, Florida at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Headlining the card is the…
The Boys [Aren’t] Back In Town…
Just as it seemed the Warriors were finally overcoming years of being injury-riddled-- in fact, James Wiseman, Draymond Green, Iguodala, and GP2 coming back was the main topic of my last article--the Dubs suffered some sizable blows. First and foremost,…
2022 March Madness
By Charlie Erdman The first day of March Madness started yesterday and it began like it always does, with massive upsets. The biggest upset of them all was 15th seed Saint Peter’s taking down Goliath 2nd seed Kentucky. The Kentucky…
Olympic Athlete Spotlight: Chloe Kim
It’s been almost three weeks since the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics have concluded. One certainty that hasn't come to end is the excellence of Chloe Kim. Officially a two-time Olympic gold medalist, Chloe Kim is making history at only 21…
UFC 270 Preview
Art and writing by Charlie Erdman On January 22nd, 2022, the UFC will host its first pay-per-view event of the year, UFC 270. Beginning with a stacked preliminary card of compelling prospects and rising contenders and culminating with two incredible…
49ers vs Cowboys Wild Card Matchup
By Charlie Erdman This upcoming Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers will square off with the Dallas Cowboys in a Wild Card playoff elimination game. A rivalry that goes back decades to the battles of Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, and…
The Warriors Are Back And Coming For The Throne!
By Charlie Erdman On November 16th, 2021, the Golden State Warriors effortlessly dismantled the superstar-packed Brooklyn Nets, 117 to 99. After a mediocre 39-33 finish to the 2020-21 regular season, the Warriors are now leading the NBA through twenty games…
The Rise of Khamzat Chimaev
Artwork by Lupe Pacheco-Gomez Written by Charlie Erdman An anomaly is defined as something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. Khamzat “Borz” Chimaev has deviated from what is standard, normal, or expected. He is an anomaly. …
To be Mediocre or to be God-Awful
Hey basketball fans, (is this getting old?) A big trade just went down on January 6th, namely the Cleveland Cavaliers are trading former all-star center Andrew Bynum, who is expected to be waived, and three draft picks (plus the right…
The ‘Adrian Peterson Effect’ & Basketball
Hey sports fans, I want to talk about the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. What used to be one of the most dreaded injuries that could befall a professional sports player has in recent years been viewed as considerably less…
Taking a Dive
Sports fans, what does flopping mean to you? On May 31st, Slugtalk had an in-depth discussion about flopping and its place in semi-contact sports such as basketball and soccer where unnecessary contact is often penalized in the form of fouls…
Slam Dunk, Da Funk
Winter is not only a time for hot cocoa and new year’s resolutions - it is a time for NBA basketball. The city of Santa Cruz is taking the NBA D-League by storm this winter with the Santa Cruz Warriors…
Santa Cruz Golden State Warriors
On November 2, 2012, the city of Santa Cruz made basketball history. The Santa Cruz Warriors, the official D-League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, made eight selections during the 2012 NBA D-League Draft, marking the first D-League draft in…
The Year of the Banana Slug
Whether you are a soccer fan, volleyball devotee, or a golf fanatic, fall sports at UCSC are bound to set the tone for the 2012-2013 year of the Banana Slug. With a new wave of freshmen, transfer, and of course…
UC & The Olympics
Athletic competition is over at the 2012 Summer Olympics with the University of California well represented amongst the elite athletes in London. A contingent of nearly 100 UC affiliated student and alumni athletes, coaches, trainers, doctors and staff are proudly…
Troubled Child to Olympic Gold Medalist: Interview With Audley Harrison
What separates an average athlete from an Olympic gold medalist? A few extra hours spent in the gym or on the track? Maybe a supportive family and coaching staff? However, for British Heavyweight Champion Audley Harrison, in order to successfully…