With the referee's final blow of the whistle, it was suddenly over. Read more...
Sports
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July 12, 9:00 pm
Soccer spirit sparked in US
Sports
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July 12, 9:00 pm
Students share in ‘football’ action
Sunday morning was a gloomy one. Read more...
Photo: Fans seated in front of the big-screen TV in the Cooperage at Ackerman Union celebrate the lone goal scored by Andres Iniesta which resulted in Spain’s 1-0 victory over Netherlands in the World Cup final Sunday.
Sports
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July 11, 9:00 pm
Swim and dive post top times in Los Angeles Grand Prix at USC
While most sports get some sort of break during the calendar year, two UCLA sports consistently operate on a year-round schedule: swimming and diving. Read more...
Photo: Junior Danielle Milligan competed at the Los Angeles Grand Prix, held Thursday through Sunday at USC, with Team Bruin.
Baseball
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July 5, 9:00 pm
UCLA loses national championship, 2-1, to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the College World Series
OMAHA, Neb. "”mdash; Dan Klein took one look at Whit Merrifield's line drive into right field, then removed his glove and walked slowly off the mound. Typically, it's an inning-ending routine for the UCLA closer, but this time it was on the wrong end of a season-ending loss. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore Dan Klein gave up the game-winning RBI-single to South Carolina’s Whit Merrifield in the bottom of the 11th inning of Game 2 Tuesday night.
Baseball, Sports
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July 5, 9:00 pm
UCLA baseball ends its best season with optimism
OMAHA, Neb. "“ In 2011, the College World Series will move to a brand-new, state-of-the-art venue in downtown Omaha that promises a modern environment and will "usher in a new era of sports, entertainment and community development," according to the official website for the project. Read more...
Photo: The Bruins react following the 2-1 loss to South Carolina in the second game of the College World Series Championship Series at in Omaha, Neb. on Tuesday.
Club & IM Sports, Sports
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July 5, 9:00 pm
The Growth of UCLA Triathlon
Bruins utilize top-notch technology in triathlon training
March 3, 2010 – Triathlon training not only involves hours of practice, it requires tools and training in endurance. Additional equipment such as altitude simulators are used to fine-tune race performance and improve endurance. Earlier this quarter, a few of UCLA's Elite Tier triathletes began testing the AltoLab altitude simulator during their training. Although a large part of training involves hours spent running, biking, and swimming, AltoLab features some of the finer scientific details of training in the sport. [4:45]
"Bruins utilize top-notch technology in triathlon training"It's a relatively quiet and gray Saturday morning on the UCLA campus, yet within the confines of the eight-lane swimming pool at the Student Activities Center, coach Gareth Thomas and a handful of his triathletes are hard at work. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Triathlon coach Gareth Thomas gives instructions to Brittany Day (center) and her teammates during practice on Sautrday, July 3 at the Student Activities Center. The triathlon club trains throughout the summer and competes in various swim meets and bike races.
Sports, Sports Columns
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July 5, 9:00 pm
Brantley Watson: Athletes must make smart decisions
I thought disappointing and inexplicable off-the-field decisions were only made by Michael Vick and members of the Cincinnati Bengals. Read more...