Ashley Caldwell is overflowing with confidence these days. And why not? The UCLA sophomore is running better than she ever has before. Caldwell, who failed to even qualify for the finals at the West Regionals a year ago, could be a dark horse in the 800 meters at the NCAA Championships next week in Austin, Texas. Read more...

OKLAHOMA CITY “”mdash; When top-ranked Arizona lost in its regional game, the immediate Women’s College World Series storyline was about how open the tournament would be. Read more...

Before the year began, most of college baseball expected the UCLA baseball team to be hanging around Westwood right now, resting after a fourth straight mediocre season out of the postseason. Read more...

Earlier today I walked over to my landlord’s apartment to hand her my June rent check. In doing so, I would effectively be extending my year-long lease, which I signed last June, for another year. Read more...

Daniela Bercek and Lauren Fisher captured the NCAA Doubles Championship on Saturday. The UCLA duo defeated Jessica Johnson and Ashley Kroh of Marshell 6-4, 6-4 in the final in Athens, Ga. Read more...

Asian Americans strengthen country I wanted to thank the sports section for the article on Francis Wai (“Honoring an Asian American hero,” May 28). I think it is so important that Americans realize that Asian American men have sacrificed for this country and that this country is stronger for it. Read more...

USC captured the Lexus Gauntlet last week. Want to know what the clincher was? It came when their men’s tennis team lost in the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. Read more...