Tuesday, May 5, 1998 Byrnes shows commitment, character rare for athletics COLUMN: Baseball player passes up pros for school, displays real love of sport My friend, I want to welcome you to a new and refreshing column, free of the derision and frustration that so often fills this space. Read more...

Tuesday, May 5, 1998 Prosperous Bruins finish season in upswing with Pac-10 awards MEN’S GOLF: Team comes in second at last tournament as players gain all-conference mention By Moin Salahuddin Daily Bruin Contributor The UCLA men’s golf team has experienced one of their most successful seasons ever – winning five of the 10 tournaments they have participated in, receiving medalist honors in several major tournaments and finishing second at the recent Pac-10 Championships. Read more...

Tuesday, May 5, 1998 Goaltending FEATURE: Senior water polo captain Nicolle Payne works hard en route to national title, Olympic team opportunity By Steve Kim Daily Bruin Staff A cage. Read more...

Monday, May 4, 1998 And Most Outstanding Player is … Adam Naeve SIDEBAR Team player recognized for steady tourney performance By Grace Wen Daily Bruin Staff HONOLULU — A small smile escaped Adam Naeve’s lips after he heard his name announced as the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA tournament. Read more...

Monday, May 4, 1998 Bruins celebrate paradise found VOLLEYBALL: UCLA recaptures NCAA title by turning tide on Waves By Grace Wen Daily Bruin Staff HONOLULU — Redemption. Read more...

Monday, May 4, 1998 Bruins barely breeze by USC, BYU to win dual meet MEN’S TRACK: Team’s outstanding performance, personal bests help UCLA continue winning streak By Donald Morrison Daily Bruin Contributor When 5,000-meter runner Will Bernaldo crossed the finish line, it was over. Read more...

Monday, May 4, 1998 Trojans doomed to repeat history of defeat to Bruins W.TRACK: UCLA takes sixth consecutive victory over USC in dual meet By Alvin Cadman Daily Bruin Contributor As an infestation of cardinal and gold roamed throughout Drake Stadium on Saturday, the blue sky emerging through the clouds foretold the victor of the annual USC-UCLA track meet. Read more...