Sunday, May 3

Briefs

Former Bruins join 49ers</> UCLA Bruins-turned San Francisco 49ers were coming and going from the Bay Area over the weekend. Wide receiver Jon Dubravac, who was not selected in the past month’s NFL Draft, was invited to try out at the team’s three-day minicamp. Read more...


Hollins reaches new heights as dual athlete

Life is going pretty well according to Ryan Hollins. In his words, “Everything is cool.” And it should be. The true freshman has successfully transitioned into collegiate-level competition, adapted to the pressures of being a UCLA athlete, and become a significant presence for the Bruins not only in basketball, but also track and field. Read more...



Pac-10 title a first for new rowing program

Two years after becoming a varsity sport again, the UCLA women’s rowing team captured its first Pac-10 conference title. While the Bruins finished sixth overall last weekend, the novice eight boat won its grand final by a four-second margin, capturing the first UCLA rowing postseason title in over 10 years. Read more...


Soong changes technique to capture win

Whether its in the dojo or the throwing circle, UCLA’s Cari Soong is a fighter. Soong ““ a black belt in karate and one of the premier hammer throwers in the nation ““ utilized her martial arts background Saturday at the Pac-10 Championships, sparring with USC’s Julianna Tudja before ultimately delivering the knockout blow. Read more...