Some people were always meant to live their lives out of a suitcase, packing their bags for another continent at the age of 14. Freshman tennis player Haythem Abid left his home of Tunis, Tunisia, at about that age when he traveled to Spain and joined the Bruguera Tennis Academy Top Team in Barcelona, Spain. Read more...
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May 17, 9:00 pm
Freshman unpacks strong first season
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May 17, 9:00 pm
Underdogs or just underrated?
At first glance it appears as though the UCLA women’s tennis team may have no chance today as they take on No. 4 Florida. Not only is Florida ranked significantly higher than the No. Read more...
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May 17, 9:00 pm
Guards to begin draft workouts
UCLA’s sophomore guards Arron Afflalo and Jordan Farmar might be staying in Los Angeles even if they forego their two years of college eligibility for the NBA. Read more...
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May 17, 9:00 pm
Cardinal are a force to be reckoned with in Sweet 16
They have made their presence felt. They have done so at all levels. And they have done it consistently over the past two-plus decades. Whether it’s a Pac-10 match, a nonconference match or an NCAA Tournament match, Stanford has dominated collegiate tennis for the past several years like few programs have dominated in any sport. Read more...
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May 17, 9:00 pm
Bruins take a swing at championship qualifier
As discussion brews over which UCLA team will be the one to bring home the school’s 100th national championship, one team seems to remain overlooked. That team is the No. Read more...
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May 16, 9:00 pm
Softball relies on two pitchers
A year ago, UCLA’s Anjelica Selden pitched every inning during the postseason, including three days in which she pitched both ends of a doubleheader. But as this year’s postseason begins this weekend, when the Bruins host the NCAA Regionals, coach Sue Enquist insists UCLA is a two-pitcher team and both might be used. Read more...
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May 16, 9:00 pm
Let us remember and apply the old saying: “˜Mother knows best’
Pansy. Wimp. Softy. Coaches and teammates in all sports are full of these jeers and insults shouted to motivate players when they seem to be easing up. Read more...