First round action kicked off at the $2.1-million Pacific Life Open Wednesday and two players that just missed the seedings were among the 16 players who advanced to the second round.  Read More...

The University of San Diego softball team posted a shut-out victory over the CSU San Marcos Cougars at home in preparation for the San Diego Classic II which starts Friday, March 15. San Diego jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the first inning with a single to right field by Jennifer Ellenbeck scoring Carey Casciola from third base and Danielle Duhart from second base. The Toreros picked up their third run in the second inning on a Casciola single to centerfield scoring Nichole Valenzuela. Later in the bottom of the fourth inning, USD posted another two runs as Valenzuela led off with a single up the middle.  Read More...

Former USC runners Angela Williams won the 60m dash and Candice Davis placed second in the 60m high hurdles at the World Indoor Championships held in Valencia, Spain from March 7-9 to help lead the U.S. team to a first-place finish in the medal standings, 13-12 over Russia.  Read More...

Citing concerns about nagging injuries, Connecticut Sun veteran Nykesha Sales has announced she will sit out the 2008 WNBA season.  Read More...