To the UCLA student sports audience A few days ago I read a handwritten note from a Texas woman affiliated with an intercollegiate athletic tournament. She had hosted the Bruins in her home and wanted me to know how impressed everyone was with the way our team comported itself. Read more...
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January 30, 9:00 pm
Letter to the sports desk
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January 30, 9:00 pm
Pitching shines at UCLA alumni game
On Saturday, the 2006 UCLA baseball team shut out and shut down the “Young-timers” alumni team 5-0 at the annual alumni baseball game at Jackie Robinson Stadium. Read more...
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January 30, 9:00 pm
Rising before the sun sets
It was the end of last school year, and center Chinyere Ibekwe was at the pre-party for her high school senior prom when she received a surprise visit. Read more...
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January 30, 9:00 pm
Defensive coordinator hired
The UCLA football team will have a new defensive coordinator come spring practice, and judging from his comments, a new defensive philosophy as well. “We want to attack,” said DeWayne Walker, the newly hired coordinator, on Monday. Read more...
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January 30, 9:00 pm
For freshman, growing pains slight
Part of the reason that the UCLA women’s tennis team has been able to start off strong has been the quick adjustments that its younger, inexperienced players have made. Read more...
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January 30, 9:00 pm
Weak serving calls for extra practice despite win
During its upset victory over BYU last Saturday, the UCLA men’s volleyball team did almost everything well. They had their highest hitting percentage of the season at .348, they recorded 15 blocks, and setter Dennis Gonzalez had 60 set assists. Read more...
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January 29, 9:00 pm
Hollins gains confidence with improvement
CORVALLIS, Ore. “”mdash; At one point in the season, center Ryan Hollins was lost in UCLA’s lineup. Injuries plagued the senior at the start of the season. Read more...