Byrnes fired up for Six-Pac opener Former Stanford recruit turned Bruin ready to take hit at Cardinal foe By Brian Purcell As UCLA sophomore rightfielder Eric Byrnes developed into a first team All-State player at St. Read more...

O’Bannon puts icing on cake Junior forward sinks shot to give Bruins 61-59 win over ‘SC By Scott Yamaguchi and Melissa Anderson Daily Bruin Staff LOS ANGELES — Raise a glass to Charles O’Bannon, who celebrated his 21st birthday Thursday, and celebrated in grand fashion. Read more...

Softball bites at chance to play Bulldogs Saturday Intra-state rivalry to continue in Fresno By Brent Boyd Daily Bruin Contributor After being rained out of two doubleheaders last weekend in Northern California and with storms reeking havoc with its practice schedule this past week, the UCLA softball team is happy about heading out of rain-soaked Southern California in search of dry land. Read more...

M. volleyball to face No.5 Stanford after week off By Ruben Gutierrez Daily Bruin Staff After winning four straight matches, the No. 3 UCLA men’s volleyball team figures to be tested on the road this weekend, as they take on No. Read more...

Dollar proves value in first start since injury Point guard’s aggression intact during recovery from temporary setback By Ross Bersot Daily Bruin Senior Staff While arch-rival USC’s fortunes have plunged, the UCLA men’s basketball team is perched to take the Pacific 10 Conference crown after sweeping the Arizona schools at home last weekend. Read more...

Big Apple talent offers w. basketball biting chance Frosh point guard Erica Gomez is conference contender with 6.7 assists By Emmanuelle Ejercito Daily Bruin Staff There is a certain drawl in Erica Gomez’s speech that hints of the Big Apple. Read more...

USC struggles to stay afloat amid sea of despair Loss of head coach, dearth of key players sinks Trojan spirits By Ross Bersot Daily Bruin Senior Staff Maybe Jim Harrick should call the Sports Arena just before the UCLA men’s basketball team hops on the bus to take the short trip on the Santa Monica freeway for its 7 p.m. Read more...