There’s just something about the underdog, the little guy. Something that makes you want to see him take out the bigger, “badder” opponent in an unexpected blaze of glory. Read more...

To some UCLA fans, this past weekend’s dismal homestand against the Bay Area schools evoked memories of last year’s late-season collapse. The Bruins themselves, however, won’t acknowledge the similarities. Read more...

In the midst of a game-changing 10-3 run on Friday against crosstown rival USC, redshirt freshman Gaby Acevedo circled the court, urging the fans to get louder. Read more...

After Thursday’s loss to Stanford, the Bruins knew that they would ultimately be judged by how they responded in their game against California. The boos that reverberated throughout Pauley Pavilion were perhaps the best indication of UCLA’s response ““ an uninspired 64-51 loss to a Golden Bear team that entered the contest with the worst record in the Pac-10. Read more...

When your goal is to win an NCAA championship, you can’t simply be satisfied with mere victories. Sure, it was nice for the No. 2 UCLA men’s tennis team to defeat Pacific 7-0 on Friday, but the important thing is what the Bruins (2-0) do with that win. Read more...

Approaching the yellow light that was Cal’s zone defense, UCLA neither aggressively stepped on the gas pedal nor patiently slowed down in recognition of the situation. Read more...

Courtney Walker’s confidence is back. A year removed from suffering a serious ankle injury after an awkward fall on a vault attempt Walker, a sophomore, returned to form on Sunday as the Bruins defeated Cal, Cal State Fullerton and Sacramento State. Read more...