Wearing the cap of Sweden’s national team and standing behind the block as the last of the freestyle relay swimmers, Malin Svahnstrom grew increasingly nervous at the unexpected ““ her team taking the lead, and even expanding the distance between team Sweden and the competitors in the 800-meter race. Read more...

The sport requires mental acuity, physical toughness and high-heeled shoes. Like most other athletic events, it has a specific set of rules, and a unique post-workout training regimen: brunch. Read more...

The UCLA softball team is reloading, not rebuilding. Despite losing All-American Amanda Freed and NCAA all-time home run leader Stacy Nuveman, the Bruins are the preseason favorites to win the Pac-10, a conference in which seven of its eight teams advanced to last year’s postseason. Read more...

Emily Zaplatosch’s quiet thunder could be the slap of the ball against leather as she effortlessly snags grounders at first base during infield practice. Or it might be best described during batting practice when an easy swing strikes line drives all over Easton Stadium. Read more...

There doesn’t appear to be a late-season run in the Bruins’ future. With 12 regular-season games remaining and the bottom of the standings creeping up, time is running out for UCLA men’s basketball. Read more...

Three years ago, UCLA’s Sara Walker was a freshman sensation, earning the top spot on the women’s tennis team and the No. 4 ranking in the country. Read more...

Al Scates has way too many rings on his hands. And he’s tired of it. After all, it’s no fun for the UCLA men’s volleyball coach since he gets them all the time ““ even while away on his lunch break. Read more...