Friday, April 3

Looking up to athletes helps youth thrive, report says

By Jeff Eisenberg Daily Bruin Contributor Parents across the nation collectively cringed on Sunday as they heard the news. Despite his tattooed appearance, homophobic rap lyrics, and multiple brushes with the law, reigning NBA MVP Allen Iverson eclipsed even Michael Jordan as the world’s most popular athlete among the youthful readers of Sports Illustrated for Kids. Read more...


Clearly confident

  EDWARD LIN/ Daily Bruin Senior Staff Senior forward Matt Barnes hopes to guide UCLA (No. 25 in nation) into the NCAA Tournament. By Christina Teller Daily Bruin Senior Staff You know him. Read more...




14-0 squad dominates opponents with depth

  COURTNEY STEWART/Daily Bruin Slugger Stacey Nuveman, shown here beating a throw to first base, leads an offense which has outscored opponents 122-9. By Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Senior Staff The one UCLA team no opponent wants to face right now is probably the softball team. Read more...



M.Basketball Notebook

  CATHERINE JAYIN JUN/Daily Bruin Senior Staff Senior forward Matt Barnes has seen his offensive game flounder during the Bruins’ last seven games. Barnes cooling off Junior forward Matt Barnes is claiming his level of play isn’t dropping, but the numbers suggest otherwise. Read more...