AUSTIN, Texas “”mdash; After his race Saturday, freshman hurdler Brandon Johnson sat by himself, hands covering his face, crying. This wasn’t how it was supposed to happen. Read more...

Dijon Thompson confirmed that he will remain at UCLA for his senior season Wednesday, withdrawing his name from consideration for the upcoming NBA Draft. The 6-foot-7 swingman’s decision comes as no surprise. Read more...

AUSTIN, Texas “”mdash; It’s amazing how much you learn from failure. Surely, a whole lot more than you would from winning. And though it may not be the way the UCLA men’s track and field team would like to have gained perspective on the status of its program, a mediocre performance at this weekend’s NCAA Championships hit the team squarely on the head. Read more...

Last year, Caitlin Benyi was the freshman hitting behind All-American Natasha Watley. This year, Benyi was the All-American. The sophomore clubbed an NCAA-leading 24 home runs this season and led UCLA to its second-consecutive NCAA title. Read more...

AUSTIN, Texas “”mdash; Of all the people to throw superlatives in Chelsea Johnson’s direction this season, one of the few pole vaulters who has beaten the UCLA sophomore this year may have summed up her accomplishments best. Read more...

1. Football: Trailing 33-2 at halftime to USC (Nov. 22, 2003). Complete domination. USC’s Mike Williams had 11 catches and 181 yards ““ in the first half. Read more...

AUSTIN, Texas “”mdash; Even as she rushed into the open arms of teammate Sheena Johnson, Monique Henderson still had her doubts. “Are you sure?” she asked, still breathless from anchoring UCLA’s 4×400-meter relay. Read more...