Thursday, August 20

In the news:



W. track: UCLA’s Harper runs personal best

Nobody has beaten USC’s Virginia Powell in the short hurdles this season, but UCLA’s Dawn Harper came awfully close on Sunday afternoon. Harper, an All-American last season, stuck with Powell from when she left starting blocks until she crossed the finish line, taking second place in a personal-best 12.91 seconds. Read more...


W. polo: New format aims for growth

ANN ARBOR, Mich. “”mdash; The NCAA’s decision to switch from a four-team championship tournament to eight teams was met with mixed reviews. In the eyes of Leslie Whittemore, chairwoman of the NCAA committee, the change has been successful. Read more...


Krikorian deserves more honor

If he were on any other campus, there would be a parade thrown in his honor. A statue would be built praising him. A building or complex would certainly be named for him. Read more...



Water polo’s stellar record makes excitement tough

Thirty wins. Four Olympians. Countless NCAA records. Considered by many to be the greatest college sports team ever assembled, the UCLA women’s water polo team has a chance this weekend to accomplish something that all UCLA fans can appreciate: a national championship. Read more...