Sunday, August 16

In the news:

Bruins make run at outdoor title

By Christina Teller Daily Bruin Contributor Ranked first nationally after winning the Pac-10 Championship two weeks ago in Eugene, the UCLA women’s track and field team will have a chance this weekend to win its second national championship of the year. Read more...


Athletes choose draft over school

By Chris Umpierre Daily Bruin Staff When this year’s NBA draft begins on June 28, there will be thirty-five underclassmen in the draft pool. The number is part of a growing trend of underclassmen student-athletes in an array of sports leaving school early to pursue their professional dreams. Read more...





Sensationalization of athletes misses point

I turned on ESPN Saturday morning expecting to see an analysis of the Lakers-Blazers series or the usual weekend warm-up coverage. Instead I came across startling news ““ Minnesota Timberwolves forward Malik Sealy was dead at the age of 30. Read more...


M. Basketball Notebook

NCAA encourages disclosing those who are receiving improper benefits With the NCAA focusing its watchdog spotlight on the collegiate recruiting process, college basketball’s sanctioning body has given athletes the option of coming clean in exchange for lighter consequences. Read more...