Sure, Art Venegas is pleased that Cari Soong and Jessica Cosby both appear to be on the verge of a breakthrough in the hammer throw. But he is also realistic. Read more...

To be sure, there’s not a lot of physical contact. But you can bet that I was on the edge of my seat as young David Tidmarsh spelled his final word for the National Spelling Bee Championship. Read more...

Oklahoma has been a very good venue for UCLA sports in the last month. Both softball and women’s golf won national championships, and the baseball team is hoping that No. Read more...

It was a subtle gesture, but it meant the world to senior men’s golfer Roy Moon. After senior John Merrick drained a 25-foot birdie putt on his 18th hole at the Cascades Course in Hot Springs, Va., he picked up the flag, took a few paces toward the 18th tee, and raised his fist to an awaiting teammate. Read more...

Earlier today I walked over to my landlord’s apartment to hand her my June rent check. In doing so, I would effectively be extending my year-long lease, which I signed last June, for another year. Read more...

The U.S. women’s water polo team is ready to win its first gold medal at the Olympics, and six current and former Bruins are looking to help it do so. Read more...

Baseball team shows generosity I was writing this letter to you to praise the Bruin baseball team. I’m not writing to praise these great athletes on making it into the tournament, but I wanted to let you know the strength of character these gentlemen have. Read more...