Saturday, August 15

In the news:


Ashe About Your Health: Runner’s knee

The original author’s attribution accompanying this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. By Dr. Dena Florczyk Patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly known as “runner’s knee,” is characterized by pain located underneath or around the kneecap. Read more...


Earning her shot: UCLA walk-on Madeline Brooks works way toward scholarship

A year ago, Madeline Brooks would have been in warmups on the bench cheering on her teammates. But this season against then-No. 10 Oklahoma, the junior guard found herself walking the almost 80 feet from the defensive baseline to the free throw line with UCLA up two points and 15 seconds left on the game clock. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Madeline Brooks walked onto the women’s basketball team before earning a full scholarship at the end of last season.



UCLA basketball hits obstacles on the road against Utah, Colorado

For a team that predicates itself on its offensive firepower, the absence of much offense proved a novel concept for UCLA basketball over the weekend. In a 69-56 victory at Colorado on Thursday and a 74-69 loss to Utah on Saturday, the Bruins shot 39.4 percent and 42.9 percent from the field, respectively, marking their second- and fifth-worst shooting performances of the season through 18 games. Read more...

Photo: UCLA coach Steve Alford pointed to the team not arriving in Salt Lake City until Friday as a factor in UCLA’s loss to Utah on Saturday.



UCLA women’s tennis starts off season with sweep of UCSB

Tuesday afternoon marked the beginnings of a new season and a new playing format for the UCLA women’s tennis team, but the Bruins didn’t miss a beat in a 7-0 victory over the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. Read more...

Photo: Coach Stella Sampras Webster said she was pleased with her team’s quick start in UCLA’s win over UC Santa Barbara Tuesday.