To be the best, you have to beat the best. The No. 13 UCLA women’s golf team kicks off play today at the NCAA West Regional in Tempe, Arizona at Karsten Golf Course. Read more...

The case against former UCLA cornerback Ricky Manning on one count of felony assault was dismissed Wednesday in L.A. Superior Court. Judge James Brandlin dropped the charges after prosecutors requested another postponement, according to Deputy District Attorney Eugene Hanrahan. Read more...

JWC events mark 20th anniversary The John Wooden Center’s 20th Anniversary celebration continues this week. Here is a listing of events. Today: Map/Compass Seminar 12-2 p.m. Read more...

At least last week brought some good news for the University of Alabama’s athletic department. Krystle Johnson, previously a member of the UCLA women’s basketball team, has transferred to Alabama and will join the Crimson Tide team in the fall, Alabama announced Tuesday. Read more...

All night long, the Bruins had been slamming balls over the fence. Even senior Christian Lewis, who until last night had one home run to his credit in four years, hit one out. Read more...

UCLA will not renew Sword’s contract The UCLA Athletic Department announced Monday that it will not renew the contract of head strength and conditioning coach Kim Sword when it expires on June 30. Read more...

Ross, Kim receive conference honors Chaniqua Ross was named the Pac-10 women’s field athlete of the week after throwing the discus 182-feet, 10-inches to win the UCLA Invitational. Read more...