Thursday, May 15

Under Armour seeks to end record-breaking sponsorship deal with UCLA

This post was updated June 27 at 12:50 p.m. Already facing a $19 million budget deficit, the Bruins could be staring at more trouble.  Under Armour is attempting to leave its record-breaking 15-year, $280 million deal as the supplier of UCLA Athletics’ apparel just as the two sides enter their fourth year together.  The news was first reported by Los Angeles Times’ Ben Bolch and later confirmed by UCLA Athletics. Read more...

Photo: After just three years of their 15-year contract, Under Armour is attempting to terminate its deal with UCLA Athletics. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Student-athletes will be back on campus as soon as Monday as a part of the first phase of the Return to Training plan. (Daily Bruin file photo)

UCLA athletes given four-phase plan for returning to training in Westwood

Some Bruins are coming back to Westwood. UCLA Athletics released a four-phase Return to Training plan to bring its athletes back on campus Saturday. The plan splits all of UCLA’s student-athletes into one of four groups: Group 1 contains all fall Olympic sport student-athletes who live locally plus the football team, Group 2 is composed of men’s and women’s basketball student-athletes, Group 3 comprises the remainder of fall Olympic sport athletes and all other student-athletes who live locally and Group 4 consists of all the remaining student-athletes. Read more...

Photo: Student-athletes will be back on campus as soon as Monday as a part of the first phase of the Return to Training plan. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Student-athletes will be back on campus as soon as Monday as a part of the first phase of the Return to Training plan. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Fall athletes to return to campus as NCAA approves plans for football, basketball

This post was updated June 17 at 4:37 p.m. As the state of California approaches phase three of its reopening plan, the Bruins have gotten the green light to start their own phase one. Read more...

Photo: Football and Olympic sport teams will be allowed to come back to campus June 22, according to a statement from UCLA Athletics. However, UCLA encouraged only local players from non-football teams to return. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Student workers in athletics face challenges while sporting events are halted

The coronavirus pandemic took hold in the United States in mid-March, and as the initial shock dissipates, the world has begun to adjust to its new reality. Read more...

Photo: After the coronavirus pandemic interrupted UCLA athletics, many student workers in the athletics realm saw their roles change with the added challenge of working remotely. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Coaches, athletes turn to social media to express thoughts on death of George Floyd

Since the death of George Floyd on May 25, protests have broken out across the nation and people have spoken up. The athletes that call UCLA home are no different, and many have made their voices heard on social media over the past week. Read more...

Photo: As protests continue throughout the nation, UCLA athletes and coaches have taken to social media to express their thoughts on the current climate.(Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Pac-12 to allow student-athletes back on campuses as early as June 15

Sports are another step closer to coming back to Westwood. The Pac-12 Conference released a statement saying that student-athletes may return to campuses starting on June 15 to begin voluntary workouts. Read more...

Photo: The Pac-12 announced Tuesday student-athletes will be allowed to return to campuses for in-person workouts starting June 15 if local governments and school officials comply. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Q&A: UCLA’s next Athletics director speaks on bringing his diverse experience to Westwood

Martin Jarmond was officially announced as UCLA’s next director of Athletics on May 19, making him the ninth person to hold that position in the university’s 101-year history. Read more...

Photo: New UCLA Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond spent time at Boston College, Ohio State and Michigan State before becoming a Bruin. Jarmond was a two-time captain for UNC Wilmington men’s basketball. (Courtesy of Julia Hopkins/Heights Senior Staff)



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