Only in an exhibition game could a 32-point blowout serve to articulate the weaknesses of a team rather than show off its strengths. The Bruins, carried by stellar shooting from the backcourt combination of Arron Afflalo, Brian Morrison, and Jordan Farmar, routed Monterrey Tech 80-48 Thursday night in Pauley Pavilion. Read more...

All that stands between the UCLA women’s soccer team and the offseason is one more mental lapse. The Bruins, who looked lackadaisical at times during the conference season, know they cannot afford another letdown once NCAA Tournament play begins. Read more...

For the past few years, the cynics and naysayers have found a comfortable home watching and critiquing UCLA football. Last weekend’s loss to Washington State reaffirmed their thoughts of the Bruins as a team that spirals downward at the end of the season as the losses mount and enthusiasm wanes. Read more...

Determined to find a way to coerce junior center Michael Fey into being more aggressive, UCLA coach Ben Howland seems to have found a solution. Fey, who was virtually silent in the Bruins’ first exhibition game before picking up a questionable fourth foul early in the second half, seemed to play with renewed energy and anger after that. Read more...

Taylor King is the worm caught by the early bird. A little over a year ago when his classmates were deciding where to attend high school, King was settling on a college. Read more...

Unlike most starters, Chris Kluwe would prefer to be used as sparingly as possible. As a punter, the more time he spends on the sidelines, the better the Bruin offense is likely doing. Read more...

With its third consecutive Pac-10 title in hand, the UCLA men’s soccer team has quickly begun to zero in on its next task, securing a high ranking in the upcoming NCAA tournament. Read more...