Saturday, April 18

Football: Pac-10 bowls tough to predict

The annual game of “if” and “but” has begun again as the Pacific 10 Conference shapes up for postseason bowl berths. But with Washington’s upset over then-Pac-10 leader Washington State on Saturday, the bowl picture has become a bit murky. Read more...



W. soccer: Bruins dominate play, beat Kansas

Sarah-Gayle Swanson was able to do something Friday that the whole Bruin team couldn’t do last year in the third round ““ score a goal. Swanson’s score in the 43rd minute effectively eliminated harrowing memories of last season, when UCLA outshot Texas A&M 21-0 but lost in penalty kicks. Read more...


Football: Bashing continues after game

Following his dominating performance in USC’s win over UCLA, Trojan wide receiver Mike Williams couldn’t help but lead the USC band in its postgame performance of “Conquest.” And then, Williams blew his own horn. Read more...



Alumnus thrives on road less traveled

Persistence has finally paid off for UCLA alumnus Avery Atadero. As general manager and coach for the expansion team Staten Island Xtreme, a member of the National Indoor Football League, Atadero is finally where he wants to be. Read more...


Big game is about rivalry, not win

I love rivalries. Really, few things capture my attention like disdain for an opponent that runs deeper than in an average game. Rivalries have the power to force droves of fans to put more stock in what is often already heated competition. Read more...