World Cup Shines Spotlight on Growing Popularity of Soccer in the U.S.

Share: The FIFA World Cup is the world’s most watched sporting event. The month-long international tournament draws the attention of hardcore fans and casual fans alike. FIFA estimates that at least one billion people watched the World Cup Final in 2010, and the event draws millions of dollars in advertising revenue. It’s no mystery that the World cup gains so many viewers, as soccer is the world’s most popular sport. But the United States has always been an anomaly when it comes to the sport. …

OP-ED: Students react to NBA’s lifetime ban on Clippers owner Donald Sterling

Share: On Tuesday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver brought the hammer down on Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for the fallout of his racist comments, banning him for life from all NBA activities or business with the league going forward. “I fully expect to get the support I need from the other NBA owners to remove him,” Silver said in Tuesday’s press conference. “We stand together in condemning Mr. Sterling’s views. They simply have no place in the NBA.” The recorded comments between Sterling and …

Baseball drops tenth consecutive game despite very close losses

Share: After a hard-fought series against El Camino-Compton Center the past week, Pasadena lost its tenth straight game on Tuesday by a score of 5-3 versus Irvine Valley College. The Lancers have lost their last three games by a combined four runs, adding even more frustration to the season. Following a 2-1 loss to visiting ECCC last Thursday, the Lancers managed to jump out to an 8-1 lead over ECCC on Saturday heading in to the top of the seventh inning. However, the wheels completely …