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...

Bibby reprimanded by Pac-10 USC men’s basketball head coach Henry Bibby was placed on probation for the remainder of the 2003 season by the Pac-10 on Monday. Read more...

First-year Mike Piccione has a dream. Sure, it’s not a dream that opens up minds and prmotes civil rights like that of Martin Luther King Jr. Read more...

This year’s Pac-10 season is a badly organized food chain. Take a look at the current standings, and you’ll see Wildcats and Bears at the top, which doesn’t seem all too odd until you notice Cougars and Bruins near the bottom. Read more...