Sarah Gregg was like an innocent bystander deemed guilty by association. And the guilty turned out to be innocent. Last season, as the Bruins prepared for their Round of 16 match against Washington, the NCAA suspended all players who were natives of Great Britain. Read more...
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May 11, 9:00 pm
W. tennis: Eligibility issues no longer a concern
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May 11, 9:00 pm
One for herself
Not long after returning from a second interview for the athletic director position at Emory University, Betsy Stephenson headed to the UCLA women’s basketball banquet. The associate athletic director wouldn’t miss it for the world. Read more...
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May 11, 9:00 pm
M. basketball: Basketball phenom strikes UCLA from consideration
Prep phenom Malik Hairston eliminated four schools ““ including UCLA ““ from his list Tuesday night but preserved the mystery of where he will attend college for at least one more day. Read more...
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May 11, 9:00 pm
Olympians’ courage to be tested in Athens
It’s a scary thing being an American these days. People hate Americans for reasons out of Americans’ personal control. They resent the toes this country has stepped on and its rise to prosperity. Read more...
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May 11, 9:00 pm
Baseball: Bruins’ decisive victory makes playoffs a possibility
If Tuesday’s game becomes a microcosm of the UCLA baseball team’s season, it’ll be pleased with the ending. After a sluggish offensive start, the Bruins piled on seven runs in their final three innings en route to an 8-2 win over Cal State Fullerton. Read more...
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May 11, 9:00 pm
W. track: Nilsson unable to compete in Pac-10s
The final chapter of Lena Nilsson’s storybook UCLA career won’t have a happy ending. Lingering pain from a stress fracture in her right foot will keep middle distance runner Nilsson from competing at the Pac-10 Championships this weekend, meaning that the three-time NCAA champion’s collegiate career is finished. Read more...
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May 11, 9:00 pm
W. track: Long jumper will seek second opinion on injury
Confounded by the diagnosis made by UCLA team doctors Monday, freshman Renee Williams plans to seek a second opinion on her injured right knee. Williams, who will miss the rest of the outdoor season due to what appears to be a deep bone bruise, hopes another doctor can clarify how her injury has escalated over the past few weeks. Read more...