I picked up the San Francisco Chronicle on the first day of the Olympic trials, eager to see whether my local paper included any tidbits about the UCLA athletes I’d been covering for the past seven months. Read more...
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July 23, 9:00 pm
Trials showcase of pure talent (ONLINE EXTRA!)
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July 23, 9:00 pm
Andre Agassi withdraws from tournament (ONLINE EXTRA!)
By Jeff Agase Daily Bruin Contributor The star-studded Mercedes-Benz Cup at UCLA’s Los Angeles Tennis Center got a little dimmer Monday, as top seed and fan favorite Andre Agassi was forced to withdraw from the men’s singles draw. Read more...
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July 23, 9:00 pm
Hoffman, Chang unable to rain on Miller and Philippoussis’ parade (ONLINE!)
By Chris Umpierre Daily Bruin Staff If Monday night’s charity match is any indication, Dennis Miller will be a hit with fans when he enters the announcer’s booth for Monday Night Football. Read more...
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July 23, 9:00 pm
Young gun Gambill could be the future of tennis
By Chris Umpierre Daily Bruin Staff With Pete Sampras turning 29 in August, Andre Agassi 30 years old, Michael Chang 28, and Jim Courier recently retired, some people say American men’s tennis is in trouble. Read more...
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July 23, 9:00 pm
Chang looks to recapture spotlight in Los Angeles
By Moin Salahuddin Daily Bruin Staff At the tender age of 17, American Michael Chang did the unthinkable. On the way to the finals of one of tennis’ four Grand Slams ““ the French Open ““ the 5-foot-9, 160-pound teenager not only defeated every person in his draw, he obliterated them. Read more...
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July 23, 9:00 pm
L.A. brings a little bit of tinseltown to tournament
By Adam Karon Daily Bruin Contributor The Angels and Dodgers usually command most of Southern California’s attention during the summer, but this week it will have to share the spotlight with men’s tennis as the City of Angels hosts its only ATP tournament of the year. Read more...
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July 23, 9:00 pm
Nine former, current Bruins on track to field games in Sydney
By Christina Teller Daily Bruin Senior Staff SACRAMENTO ““ After countless preliminary, semi-final and final rounds, it has come to a close. The coveted spots have been filled, and the roster has been completed. Read more...