Friday, May 1

Softball: UCLA leaves World Series empty-handed

OKLAHOMA CITY “”mdash; Some stood and watched. Others cried and hung their heads. It was a feeling nearly all the Bruins had never experienced before. For the first time in three years, the UCLA softball team won’t be coming back to Westwood from the College World Series with a championship trophy. Read more...



M. golf: Departing senior sees an early exit

Senior John Poucher’s collegiate career, much like the UCLA men’s golf team’s season, was cut one round short. Because they failed to make the cut following Friday’s third round, the Bruins came back to Los Angeles a day early, marking a subdued end to Poucher’s time at UCLA. Read more...


W. polo: Senior Golda ends golden career with Cutino Award

It’s been a storybook ending to the perfect season for senior Natalie Golda. Chosen as the Player of the Year by the American Water Polo Coaches Association, Golda led the UCLA women’s water polo team to an undefeated season (33-0) and an NCAA title, the third of her career in Westwood. Read more...



MLB needs to adopt draft allotment

Somebody forgot to send the memo to Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig: The MLB amateur draft is designed to give the worst teams in the league the first crack at the next pool of superstars. Read more...