UCLA softball run-rules Missouri to advance to NCAA regional final

LOS ANGELES — UCLA knew Saturday was going to be a good one as soon as Valorie Kondos Field appeared in its locker room.
The retired UCLA gymnastics coach made a surprise visit before UCLA’s NCAA regional game against Missouri on Saturday at Easton Stadium and was greeted by an explosion of cheers. She was treated to an impromptu performance of a dance she recently taught the softball team. She watched the team form a spontaneous conga line.
In search of its first NCAA title since 20