For the UCLA men's volleyball team, this weekend will be an interesting mix of the familiar and the unfamiliar. Read more...
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Jeremy Casebeer and the No. 9 Bruins start the season at the UCSB Invitational.
Sports
Sports, Swim & Dive
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January 7, 12:00 am
UCLA swim and dive team hosts Bruin Diving Invitational after winter break filled with two-a-days
For most students, winter break is just that: a break from the stresses of school. For the UCLA swimming and diving team, however, it was the opposite: an opportunity for two-a-day practices, without academics or other commitments to get in the way. "We worked really hard during winter break," senior diver Laura Winn said. Read more...
Men's Volleyball, Sports
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January 5, 11:38 pm
Men’s volleyball unphased by injuries as young players step up
For the UCLA men's volleyball team, now is definitely a good time for a youth movement. Read more...
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Junior quick hitter Thomas Amberg re-injured his hand in practice on Dec. 27. Coach Al Scates said Amberg is expected to return in two weeks’ time.
Football, Sports
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January 5, 11:33 pm
The Strong Side: _Fortunes of a new year’s sports_
It's winter quarter and BruinWalk is populated by zombies. Read more...
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Football coach Rick Neuheisel speaks to the crowd following UCLA’s game against USC. Strong believes Neuheisel will still be around this time next year.
Gymnastics, Sports
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January 5, 11:26 pm
High bar set for defending champion, No. 1 gymnasts
The UCLA gymnastics team will tell you that winning a national championship can be a double-edged sword. Read more...
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Sophomore Monique De La Torre finished last season ranked 21st in the nation on bars. De La Torre is expected to play a bigger role on this year’s new-look team. The Bruins begin their season Friday at Utah.
Softball, Sports
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January 5, 11:21 pm
Softball’s defense of NCAA title begins with ‘B’
The letter "˜B' is littered throughout softball lingo "“ bat, ball, bunt, bloop, blast, etc. Read more...
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Donna Kerr and the Bruins have finished the “˜fall ball’ portion of their offseason.
Sports
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January 5, 2:54 am
Men’s basketball plan to pick up the pace earlier on
The UCLA men's basketball team rang in 2011 with a little film study two days after its loss to Washington. Read more...
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Reeves Nelson provided some spark during UCLA’s 74-63 loss to Washington on Friday, putting up 19 points and 10 rebounds.