Category Archives: Sports

The art of dominance

Thursday, 5/8/97 The art of dominance Bruins prepare to defend their national championship By Tim Yun Daily Bruin Contributor As the women’s water polo team prepares to defend its national championship this weekend in Ann Arbor, Michigan, 11 other schools will have the daunting task of upsetting the most dominating team in the country. Playing […]

Misplaced priorities, unethical behavior cover sports world with veil of shame

Thursday, 5/8/97 Misplaced priorities, unethical behavior cover sports world with veil of shame Sportsmanship all but absent as focus shifts from ability, teamwork to money hate whiny little sports columns. I try to steer clear of complaining, of criticizing people who don’t have the same opportunity to defend themselves as I do to write about […]

So long, Super Mario

Wednesday, 5/7/97 So long, Super Mario Lemieux retires NHL as a legend despite back surgeries, Hodgkin’s disease Can all of you who truly know all about the Mario Lemieux legacy please raise your hand? If you did, then it is likely that you do not know as much about Super Mario as you thought you […]

Bruins set to dominate next year with recruits, returning starters

Wednesday, 5/7/97 Bruins set to dominate next year with recruits, returning starters Team looks ahead to upcoming season to return to Final Four and avenge title loss By Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Contributor After a Cardinal earthquake demolished UCLA’s hope for a third straight NCAA men’s volleyball championship, the focus is now on next season. […]

Playoff plans cancelled

Wednesday, 5/7/97 Playoff plans cancelled This year’s team must suffer for 1995 season’s violations By Brent Boyd Daily Bruin Senior Staff The 1997 UCLA softball team was found guilty by association, and consequently were sentenced with the death penalty. No, the penalty handed down by the Committee of Infractions is not considered the death penalty […]