UCLA’s two-headed monster at tailback may have just sprouted a new head. In Saturday’s 37-17 victory over Arizona, true freshman Chris Markey made his mark on the Bruin backfield, rushing the ball six times for 32 yards and a late touchdown. Read more...
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October 12, 9:00 pm
Football: Freshman adds power to offense
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October 11, 9:00 pm
Letters to the sports desk
Don’t slander hockey with veiled insults After reading the article “Midnight Warriors” in last Thursday’s Daily Bruin, I must condemn your pervasive use of veiled derogatory comments. Read more...
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October 11, 9:00 pm
W. soccer: Women’s soccer jump-starts slow season with 10 goals
Dormant for the last month or so, the UCLA women’s soccer team’s offense finally erupted this past weekend. The Bruins, who had tallied just eight goals in their past seven games, rediscovered their scoring touch, finding the back of the net a total of 10 times this weekend in a pair of victories against the Oregon schools. Read more...
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October 11, 9:00 pm
Why congratulate yourself with high fives at the game?
Its origins are unclear, its purpose unknown. But that doesn’t stop sports fans from slapping hands with one another after an impressive touchdown or game-winning buzzer beater. Read more...
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October 11, 9:00 pm
Football: Practice makes perfect, hopefully
At least the Bruins aren’t kidding themselves. Yeah, they’re 4-1. Yeah, they’re scoring points. But now things are going to get serious. When UCLA travels to Berkeley this weekend to face No. Read more...
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October 11, 9:00 pm
M. soccer: Coach turns player for annual alumni game
The tables were turned last Saturday at the men’s soccer team’s annual alumni game at UCLA’s Drake Stadium. Instead of barking out commands from the sideline, first-year men’s soccer coach Jorge Salcedo joined fellow alumni on the field for an afternoon scrimmage. Read more...
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October 11, 9:00 pm
W. volleyball: Net gains
At first, it looked to be a match made in heaven. Nana Meriwether imagined playing volleyball with the letters U-C-L-A emblazoned across her chest. Coach Andy Banachowski shared the same vision. Read more...