UCLA football coach Chip Kelly fielded an array of questions at Pac-12 Media Day on Wednesday and appeared to be comfortable as he settled back into his old conference. Read more...
Photo: UCLA head coach Chip Kelly took the podium at Pac-12 Media Day on Wednesday to discuss a number of topics pertaining to the upcoming season. Kelly returned to the Pac-12 in November after leaving in 2013. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
Beach volleyballAngie Forburger, assistant Sports editor Competing on the other side of the world didn’t faze one Bruin. Rising UCLA senior Sarah Sponcil took home the bronze medal this week at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour tournament in Haiyang, China, with partner Caitlin Ledoux – a professional player out of Long Beach State. Read more...
Photo: Rising UCLA senior Sarah Sponcil earned the bronze medal at a FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour tournament in Haiyang, China, this week. Sponcil competed with Caitlin Ledoux, a professional player out of Long Beach State. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
It is time for people to stop sleeping on Aaron Holiday. The former Bruin guard has been playing second fiddle to Lonzo Ball since they were teammates on UCLA men’s basketball, but he will not be overshadowed by his former counterpart for much longer. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA guard Aaron Holiday is the only point guard on the Pacers’ roster signed through this upcoming season. He was drafted 23rd overall by Indiana in last month’s NBA Draft. (Daily Bruin file photo)
It was a star-studded race to the finish at the 2018 Open Championship. Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Matt Kuchar were all fighting for a position atop the leaderboards in the final round. Read more...
Photo: Two former Bruins finished in the top 12 in this year’s Open Championship. 2008 NCAA individual champion Kevin Chappell led for several holes Sunday, eventually tying for sixth place with Tiger Woods. (Creative Commons photo by Richard Webb via Wikipedia Commons)
The Bruins have recorded lackluster results in track and field in recent years, but thrower Alyssa Wilson could potentially finish her career as a historic squad member. Read more...
Photo: Rising sophomore thrower Alyssa Wilson was the only female athlete in the country to qualify for the 2018 NCAA championship in three events: the hammer throw, discus and shot put. (Jenna Nicole Smith/Daily Bruin)
The Sons of Westwood are heading to the Super 16 with some reinforcements. Former Bruin Matt Barnes – who was unable to play in the first two rounds of The Basketball Tournament – said he would definitely be on the court for his team’s matchup against No. Read more...
Photo: GG Goloman was still with UCLA men’s basketball just over four months ago. Now, he’s averaging 8.5 points per game with the Sons of Westwood as they prepare to go to Atlanta for the Super 16 of The Basketball Tournament. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated July 16 at 5:30 p.m. Matt Barnes made his presence felt – even from the bench. The NBA veteran and former Bruin opted out of playing due to a calf injury, but knew that it was his duty to serve as a mentor to the younger guys rather than to be just a fan on the sidelines. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA forward Jordan Adams logged a team-high 22 points and nine rebounds. Adams gave Sons of Westwood their first lead with two free throws in the third period. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
