UCLA baseball will stick with its long-time head coach for a couple more years. A season removed from a 19-33 finish and missing the postseason for the second year in a row, coach John Savage led his team back to the Men’s College World Series for the first time since 2013, when he led the program to its first and only national title. “UCLA has agreed to a three-year contract extension with Head Coach John Savage,” a UCLA Athletics spokesperson said Thursday. Savage’s first extension – which was signed after the 2013 campaign and at the time made him one of the highest-paid coaches in college baseball – concluded at the end of the 2025 season. 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.
Sports, Women's Basketball
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July 3, 1:59 pm
Women’s basketball coach Shannon LeBeauf departs program for same role at Rutgers
The Bruins secured the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class for the first time a decade ago. They then went on to earn the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament this year, once again making history. Read more...
Softball, Sports
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July 3, 1:56 pm
Transfer portal ravages UCLA softball: A look into the teams’ 2026 pitching staff
Pitching lays the groundwork for success. Although a quality lineup can create leads, an elite pitching staff will give you a chance to win every contest. Read more...
Men's Water Polo, Sports
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June 27, 11:54 pm
UCLA players lead USA Men’s Water Polo Junior National Team to silver in Croatia
This post was updated June 30 at 9:45 a.m. Many former Bruins have represented the USA Men’s Water Polo Senior National Team, from three-time All-American Max Irving to recent graduate-turned-professional Jack Larsen. Read more...
Gymnastics, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Sports
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June 26, 3:10 pm
Pro Bruin Rundown: Tripathi wins doubles, pro gymnast Sumanasekera, soccer on international stage
As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins representing. Each week during the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will look at the standout performances of UCLA alumni, current athletes and future stars as we count down the days until fall. Read more...
Sports, Track and Field
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June 25, 6:19 pm
UCLA track and field secures 13 All-American honors at NCAA national championships
This post was updated June 25 at 9:17 p.m. A championship meet can stamp an athlete’s legacy. And for some, it’s their final time donning a collegiate uniform. Read more...
Men's Basketball, Sports
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June 25, 6:13 pm
Former Bruin David Singleton hired as an assistant coach for UCLA men’s basketball
UCLA men’s basketball hired former Bruin guard David Singleton as the newest addition to the squad’s coaching staff, coach Mick Cronin announced Wednesday afternoon. Singleton – who played for UCLA from 2018-2023 and set the program record for most games played with 164 – will join the staff as an assistant coach after spending the last two seasons playing for the College Park Skyhawks, the Atlanta Hawks’ G League affiliate. The Los Angeles local is replacing Brendyn Taylor, who held the role for the past two seasons and was hired in May to take the same position at Loyola Chicago. “It’s obvious that David loves UCLA. Read more...
