After stepping away from day-to-day operations as head coach of the women’s water polo team in December due to rehabilitation from back and nerve pain, Adam Wright has officially resigned from the position, UCLA Athletics announced Friday. Wright will continue to coach the men’s squad – a position he has held since 2009. [Related: Women’s water polo coach Adam Wright to step away from day-to-day duties] UCLA will begin a national search for its next head coach. Read more...
Sports
Athletics News, Sports
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September 22, 11:11 am
New student-athlete voting initiative promotes voter education and registration
Started in June, the Voting Matters Initiative aims to increase and improve voter registration, education and turnout among UCLA student-athletes. (Daanish Bhatti/Assistant Photo editor)
By Taiyo Keilin
Voting matters. UCLA Athletics pushed this sentiment within the department for the past three months and will continue to spread it up until, and through, Election Day.
Men's Volleyball, Men's Water Polo, Sports
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July 15, 6:04 pm
Pro Bruin Rundown: Bruin volleyball, water polo stars shine on the international stage
As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins, past and present, representing their teams. Throughout the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will take a look at the standout performances of current and former UCLA athletes as we count down the days until fall. Read more...
Sports, Women's Basketball
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July 15, 6:01 pm
Lauren Betts furthers Bruin legacy with historic ESPY victory
This post was updated July 15 at 6:07 p.m. The 2025-26 UCLA women’s basketball squad has not slowed down in its pursuit of making history. Former UCLA center Lauren Betts won the ESPY for Best College Athlete – Women’s Sports, beating out Pittsburgh volleyball’s Olivia Babcock, Northwestern lacrosse’s Madison Taylor and Oklahoma gymnastics’ Faith Torrez on Wednesday night. Read more...
Baseball, Sports
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July 12, 6:08 pm
6 Bruins selected on Day 2 of 2026 MLB Draft
After four Bruins were selected on the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft, six more Bruins were selected on the second and final day – which consisted of rounds five through 20. Right-hander Cal Randall, outfielder Will Gasparino, outfielder Dean West, catcher Cashel Dugger, right-hander Michael Barnett and right-hander Justin Lee were all selected by MLB clubs Sunday. Cal Randall: St. Read more...
Football, Men's Basketball, Sports, Women's Basketball
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July 12, 3:34 pm
2026 Big Ten Preview: Michigan State
This post was updated July 12 at 10:28 p.m. UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school. Read more...
Baseball, Sports
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July 12, 9:20 am
Will Gasparino goes No. 161 in MLB draft for Phillies
One of the Bruins’ best home-run hitters is on his way to the next level. Center fielder Will Gasparino was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth round with the No. Read more...
Baseball, Sports
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July 11, 6:39 pm
Roman Martin goes No. 111 in MLB Draft to Athletics
The Bruin who manned the hot corner for the last two seasons is on his way to play professional baseball. Third baseman Roman Martin was selected by the Athletics in the fourth round with the No. Read more...
