Freshman Simon Burnett wins NCAA's 200-yard freestyle championship

Often freshmen leave home for college with the high hopes and the expectations of parents and family members sitting squarely on their shoulders.

However, freshman swimmer Simon Burnett shoulders much more than expectations of family and friends; he represents the hopes and expectations of an entire nation.

The 19-year-old native of Tetsworth, Oxfordshire, England is one of the rising stars in British swimming. Now he has asserted himself as one of the top swimmers in the collegiate rankings as well, with his 2003 NCAA Championship victory in the 200 yard freestyle. [Read article]

'Cats blow eight-shot lead on final day but hold on for late win

The men's golf team gave new meaning to the term "hanging by a thread" as it pulled out its fourth win in its last five tournaments yesterday in Tucson.

The Wildcats went into the final day of the National Invitational Tournament with an eight-shot lead, but when the wind picked up, New Mexico took advantage and started a comeback that had most Wildcat fans shaking in their spikes. [Read article]

Men's tennis to battle Pac-10 foes after layoff

The UA men's tennis team will have its work cut out for it this weekend as it ends a three-week hiatus, facing off against two formidable Pacific-10 conference foes.

Arizona will open conference play this weekend, hosting Pac-10 rivals No. 3 UCLA and No. 19 Southern California. Despite being idle for nearly three weeks, the Wildcats still managed to jump five spots up to No. 46 in the most recent ITA rankings. [Read article]