The flags have been counted a thousand times, the opening ceremony rehearsed to its last details, and the five emblematic circles posted across Northern Italy. The Turin region is setting the last touches and waiting to host the 20th Winter Olympic modern games as the world holds its breath for the pantheon of winter sports […]
Author Archives: Muriel Cantryn
Dehaine serves up French style
Among the positive surprises that have surrounded the UCLA men’s tennis team this season has been the play of sophomore Mathieu Dehaine. Dehaine, who has been competing out of the No. 3 singles position, has won all of his singles matches in straight sets. “The season is going very well so far,” Dehaine said. “Although […]
No. 12 Bruins slowly run off Gauchos
Looking at the 7-0 UCLA women’s tennis team’s win over UC Santa Barbara on the scoreboard, it might seem like the Bruins spent an easy afternoon at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. But in fact, the Gauchos gave No. 12 UCLA more trouble than could be imagined, with the Bruins committing unforced errors on crucial […]
Tough game, fresh start
On the heels of the inaugural Pac-10 rugby tournament, played in front of a large crowd at the Intramural Field over the weekend, the question remains why the program still stands as a club sport. Many schools in California have included rugby programs for decades, but none of these programs enjoy fully recognized status. And […]
[Online Exclusive]: UCLA hosts inaugural Pac-10 rugby tournament
History was made in style this weekend as the first ever Pac-10 rugby tournament was a success on numerous levels. “The UCLA rugby side and recreation center did a fantastic job in organizing this event which will without a doubt be the first of many to come,” former UCLA and USA National Team coach Dennis […]
Defending champs open season with win
The title defense has gone smoothly, at least after the first match. The UCLA men’s tennis team passed its first test on Friday when they beat the University of San Diego 5-2. The Bruins won the doubles point and four of the single matches. It wasn’t the result of the match that surprised coach Billy […]
UCLA to host first-ever Pac-10 rugby tournament on IM field
Those lucky enough to be standing on the sideline of the IM field this weekend will be witnessing history in the making. UCLA is hosting the first-ever Pac-10 rugby tournament from Saturday morning to late Sunday afternoon. “It is a great event with elite Californian rugby teams coming down,” said Scott Stewart, UCLA coach and […]