As a second-stringer, defensive end Bruce Davis didn’t figure so prominently into UCLA’s plans heading into spring ball, but after Kevin Harbour tore his anterior cruciate ligament last week ““ a potentially season-ending injury ““ Davis is suddenly the favorite to start at defensive end for the Bruins this upcoming fall. Read more...
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April 19, 9:00 pm
Football: Football injuries open door for new faces
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April 19, 9:00 pm
Callahan chasing a worthy dream
It was a scripted play, and for once, UCLA quarterback Brian Callahan was supposed to have a starring role in it. He was supposed to run out of the tunnel all decked out in blue and gold for his father to see. Read more...
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April 19, 9:00 pm
UCLA associate director leaves championship mark
Clutching the NCAA Championship trophy in one hand while wiping the tears from her eyes with the other, Betsy Stephenson stood in the back of the gymnastics press conference Friday night, looking, well, human. Read more...
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April 18, 9:00 pm
W. golf: Pac-10 tourney tees off
The greens are mown. The fairways are cut. The rough is trimmed. The sand traps are raked. All that’s left to do is play ball, or as they say in golf, tee off. Read more...
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April 18, 9:00 pm
M. volleyball: BYU eligibility still issue
Just when the eligibility questions surrounding the BYU men’s volleyball team were thought to be dead, UCLA coach Al Scates isn’t ready to put the issue to rest, even with the postseason set to begin this week. Read more...
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April 18, 9:00 pm
Gymnasts’ championship a truly special experience
National championships are special. They are rare. They are something to be recognized and cherished. That’s because, when you really think about it, it’s pretty amazing to be able to say that you are the best team in the country. Read more...
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April 18, 9:00 pm
Gymnastics: Bruins overcome nerves, balance beam to land another title
Jamie Dantzscher couldn’t bear to look. Only a calamity on the balance beam could have kept the UCLA women’s gymnastics team from capturing its fifth national title, yet there stood Dantzscher, hands clasped in prayer, peeking out from behind her teammates’ shoulders. Read more...