Athletically, UCLA ranks among the elite universities in the country. The men’s basketball team always seems be a national contender, women’s soccer is quickly coming into its own, and few, if any, gymnastics teams in the country match UCLA’s talent. Read more...
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August 18, 9:00 pm
Sumo-Mania
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August 11, 9:00 pm
The foot doctor is in
We rely on them for every movement we make; for athletes, they’re essential to run, jump, kick and land. So we’re especially careful about our feet, right? Read more...
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August 11, 9:00 pm
Coaching not about raking in victories at any cost
While walking out of Maples Pavilion in January 1997 after the most lopsided loss in UCLA basketball history, I overheard a disgruntled Bruin fan sound off on then-interim head coach Steve Lavin. Read more...
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August 11, 9:00 pm
West Coast needs more volleyball than NASCAR coverage
At 1:00 p.m. Aug. 11, any couch potatoes tuning to NBC to watch the Manhattan Beach Open, crown jewel of the Association of Volleyball Professionals Tour, saw what appeared to be a parking lot somewhere in New York. Read more...
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August 11, 9:00 pm
Champions crowned at Manhattan Beach Open
MANHATTAN BEACH “”mdash; Legendary wrestling champion Ric Flair used to say, “If you want to be the man, you’ve got to beat the man.” Last weekend, the world of women’s volleyball was shocked when two former Bruins did exactly that ““ to two other former Bruins. Read more...
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August 11, 9:00 pm
Host with the most
UCLA has been selected as host of the 2005 NCAA men’s volleyball national championship tournament. The Bruins will get home-court advantage should they make it to the Final Four three seasons from now. Read more...
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August 11, 9:00 pm
Paus returns with great expectations, focuses on goals
Cory Paus has awfully big expectations for a guy who hasn’t even been named UCLA’s starting quarterback. “My expectation for myself is to be the top QB in the Pac-10,” he told ESPN.com. Read more...