By Josh Fleer Sports Assistant We’ve got a problem with cheating. Tim Montgomery, the world's fastest human, just testified before a federal grand jury in San Francisco about his connections to the new designer steroid tetrahydrogestrinone (THG). Testimonies from more high profile athletes will come in the next few weeks. Nearly 40 athletes have been subpoenaed, including … [Read more...] about Cheating takes over sports world
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Save those big egos for your big schools
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Unless you’re one of those “weird” people who don’t watch sports on TV, chances are you’ve seen the recent outburst by University of Miami tight end Kellen Winslow, Jr., after his team’s 10-6 embarrassment at the hands of the Tennessee Volunteers. And not only have you had to see it once, but over, and over and over again. In the days following … [Read more...] about Save those big egos for your big schools
Team looks to calm choppy waters against local rivals
By Erica Sigman Staff Writer The No. 5-ranked Pepperdine men’s water polo team fell to No. 9 UC Irvine 8-7 Sunday in a heartbreaking loss just one day after defeating Long Beach State 12-11. The loss dropped the Waves to 15-6 overall and 3-4 in the MPSF play. Junior two-meter man Morgan Matthies and senior two-meter man Michael Hausmann, who have been huge for the team in … [Read more...] about Team looks to calm choppy waters against local rivals
Waves hope offense will get things going come tourney time
By Josh Fleer Sports Assistant Pepperdine ended its winless streak in a must-win game, earning a spot as one of 64 teams headed to the NCAA Tournament. The Waves will face USC in the first round of the tournament played at UCLA’s Drake Stadium. As a result of a rough streak that started three games into conference play, Pepperdine went from hopeful tournament hosts to … [Read more...] about Waves hope offense will get things going come tourney time
Alone at the top
With a 3-2 victory over LMU, the women’s volleyball team has won 18 straight this season, and an unprecedented 40 straight in the WCC. By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor Since the beginning of the season, it has been a goal for the No. 4 Pepperdine women’s volleyball team to finish conference undefeated. The team took one step closer to that goal Saturday with a 3-2 … [Read more...] about Alone at the top