Wednesday, August 5

No. 1 Bruins are least of Riverside’s worries this season

M. BASKETBALL Sunday, 2:30 p.m. v. UC Riverside Pauley Pavilion There couldn’t be two more different teams facing each other on Sunday. While the No. 1 UCLA men’s basketball team is 5-0 and is off to its best start since the 1994-1995 season, UC Riverside (3-4) has been hit by a huge amount of tragedy to begin its season. Read more...


Letters to the Sports Desk

Dear Mr. De Jong, As a lifelong fan of the Irish (and son of an alum), I want to take issue with some of your points in your “Notre Dame continues to fall short of expectations” article, published Tuesday. Read more...


It’s time for Troy to fall

Ar·ro·gance (n.):A strong feeling of proud self-importance that is expressed by treating other people with contempt or disregard. Sound familiar? It’s rivalry week, so there’s no doubt that it should. Read more...


Swimmers keep spirits buoyant

The UCLA swimming and diving team kicks off competition at the annual Texas Invite in Austin, Texas at 8 a.m. today. A total of 13 teams will compete in the invite, which will last until Saturday. Read more...



Bruins to focus on consistency, playing as a team

W. BASKETBALL Today, 7 p.m. v. Cal State Fullerton Fullerton Coming off a disappointing sixth-place finish in the Rainbow Wahine Classic in Hawaii last weekend, the Bruins will look to regain their momentum tonight against Cal State Fullerton (2-5). Read more...


Rivalry retains dynamic nature

The 2006 edition of the UCLA-USC rivalry game features a couple of rebuilding programs with a shot at redemption. Both teams have a new complexion after the loss of core players left them with inexperienced offenses. Read more...