Thrust into the starting lineup out of necessity against Pepperdine, freshman Josh Shipp made a strong case to stay there. Shipp, who started at wing in place of injured senior Dijon Thompson, scored 15 points, pulled down 12 rebounds and helped spark a late UCLA surge as the Bruins nipped the Waves 85-83 Saturday at Pauley Pavilion. Read more...

For the second time this season, it’s come down to this. First the women, now the men. In yet another NCAA Championship game coming down to penalty kicks, No. Read more...

I’m not too much of a gambling man, although I do believe Texas Hold ‘Em is a true sport because it’s televised on ESPN. I would have said that Karl Dorrell’s emotionless glare for most of the season made him the greatest bluffer in the world. Read more...

As the Bruins prepare for their upcoming Las Vegas Bowl game against Wyoming, they will have to do without the help of linebacker Spencer Havner. The junior linebacker underwent arthroscopic surgery Friday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Read more...

Having established herself as the leader of the UCLA women’s basketball team, Nikki Blue has assumed a lot of responsibilities this season. Blue, a Bakersfield native, added a new title over the weekend when the Bruins traveled to Fresno State ““ that of host. Read more...

The journey was a memorable one for the five seniors on the UCLA women’s volleyball team, but the end result was the same as before. Having advanced to the NCAA Regional Finals for the fifth time in six seasons, the Bruins, once again, could not get over the hump. Read more...

The stage was set for drama, and the youngest player on the floor knew exactly what do. UCLA’s Jordan Farmar, barely 18 years old, didn’t hesitate once with the game on the line and the ball in his hands. Read more...