The defense of the men’s water polo national championship begins now. Sort of. After the euphoria that comes with a championship, a coach will usually tell his players something to the effect of, next year, we start at square one. Read more...

Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden has withdrawn his support for the prestigious John R. Wooden Award, which is given out annually to the nation’s top male and female college basketball players. Read more...

Wandering around the UCLA campus this past week, an unusual public figure could have been seen working out at Drake Stadium. Among the countless many who use the track throughout the day, San Francisco Giants superstar Barry Bonds has been conditioning at Drake in an attempt to fully recover from three off-season knee surgeries. Read more...

Despite tying No. 1-ranked and defending national champion Indiana a little over a week ago in an exhibition match, the lineup of the UCLA men’s soccer team is anything but settled. Read more...

The new faces on the UCLA women’s soccer team haven’t wasted any time showing their vast potential and ability to make an immediate positive impact. The Bruins kicked off their 2005 season in style with a 3-0 victory over Long Beach State at Drake Stadium on Friday and a 4-1 victory at San Diego on Sunday. Read more...

Every once in a while, a totally unexpected opportunity comes along with a reward so great, it simply cannot be ignored. Such an opportunity may currently be knocking on UCLA women’s basketball coach Kathy Olivier’s door. Read more...

Linebacker Spencer Havner was UCLA’s most decorated defensive player last year. So how does the senior plan on improving for the upcoming 2005 season? He’s going to try to make fewer tackles, naturally. Read more...