Category Archives: Sports

Sunday, August 18, 1996 Team members go to camps looking to improve their skillsBy Rick Banks Summer Bruin Contributor Whoever said life was not fun and games probably never spent any time in Los Angeles. They definitely never spent an off-season with UCLA’s men’s basketball team. This summer, several Bruins spent their time playing. Playing […]

Sunday, August 18, 1996 Slim Bruin squad leaves newcomers ripe opportunityBy Rob Kariakin Summer Bruin Contributor The freshmen are coming! The freshmen are coming! Like the British redcoats of Paul Revere’s day, the incoming freshmen of the UCLA football team snuck in under the cover of darkness last Monday with visions of conquest dancing through […]

Sunday, August 18, 1996 Although ineligible to compete, gymnast adds to blue ‘n’ goldBy Christopher Isidro Summer Bruin Senior Staff UCLA’s newest coach brings with her a wealth of international competitive experience, a pair of Olympic medals and a proven ability to battle adversity. She will also carry to work her reg card and student […]

Sunday, August 11, 1996 Making cap room for O’Neal has cost Lakers much depth If a Shaq lands in L.A. and there isn’t a team ready to help him, does he win a championship? It’s been almost a month now since Shaquille O’Neal switched coasts and Disney theme parks ­ more than enough time for […]

Sunday, August 11, 1996 UCLA recruits star gymnast from Huntington BeachBy Melissa Anderson Summer Bruin Staff The UCLA women’s gymnastics team may have lost the gem of its recruiting class when Olympic heroine Kerri Strug opted to give up her NCAA eligibility, but when it comes to freshman talent the Bruins still have a jewel […]

Sunday, August 11, 1996 W. volleyball looks to improve record with new additionsBy Grace Wen Summer Bruin Senior Staff Hailed the No. 1 recruiting class by Volleyball Magazine, the UCLA women’s volleyball team looks to improve on last year’s 23-9 record with the addition of four Fab 50 prep standouts. Elisabeth Bachman, Tamika Johnson, Melissa […]

Monday, August 5, 1996 Bowl alliance allows conference to reach championship gameBy Brent Boyd Summer Bruin Senior Staff The first weeks of August are the best of times for football coaches nationwide. Two-a-days are beginning, every team is tied for first place and not one school has chalked up a mark in the loss column. […]