Thursday, May 14

In the news:

Rio recap: Aug. 18

This year, at the 2016 Summer Olympics, 36 past, current and future UCLA athletes will compete in Rio de Janeiro. Each day, the Daily Bruin will wrap up the different events with Bruin highlights, key performances and upcoming events. Read more...

Photo: In her first Olympic appearance, Karsta Lowe is already making a huge impact with Team USA. Lowe notched up 13 kills against Serbia during the United States’ loss Thursday. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Coaches turn up heat on players, underscore importance of composure

It’s getting to that point in training camp where the coaches are starting to test the will of their players. On Wednesday morning, in a padless practice, multiple UCLA coaches shouted louder than they have thus far in camp. Read more...

Photo: On Wednesday morning, coach Jim Mora yelled more than he has in any fall camp practice thus far. Effort and intensity were a concern for Mora and his staff, as well as player discipline. (Matt Cummings/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Rio recap: Aug. 17

This year, at the 2016 Summer Olympics, 36 past, current and future UCLA athletes will compete in Rio de Janeiro. Each day, the Daily Bruin will wrap up the different events with Bruin highlights, key performances and upcoming events. Read more...

Photo: (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)


Offensive coordinator builds up team with focus on strategic positions

Kennedy Polamalu, one offseason into being UCLA football’s offensive coordinator, has already impressed head coach Jim Mora. “I love the schemes that we’re utilizing offensively,” Mora said Monday. Read more...

Photo: First-year offensive coordinator Kennedy Polamalu has created a more extensive offense to facilitate quarterback Josh Rosen’s growth as a signal caller. (Matt Cummings/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Rio recap: Aug. 16

This year, at the 2016 Summer Olympics, 36 past, current and future UCLA athletes will compete in Rio de Janeiro. Each day, the Daily Bruin will wrap up the different events with Bruin highlights, key performances and upcoming events. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA and current Team Canada guard Nirra Fields finished the day with only three points but a plethora of solid stats as she only played in the second half of Canada’s 68-63 loss to France. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)


Five-star football recruit Mique Juarez misses fourth consecutive practice

Where is Mique Juarez? The biggest question – and the most compelling storyline – surrounding UCLA football right now has very little to do with football. Read more...

Photo: On day one in San Bernardino, the Bruins overcame high heat in their morning and afternoon practices. But the question around camp was the whereabouts of former five-star recruit Mique Juarez. (TuAnh Dam/Sports Editor)


Rio recap: Aug. 15

This year, at the 2016 Summer Olympics, 36 past, current and future UCLA athletes will compete in Rio de Janeiro. Each day, the Daily Bruin will wrap up the different events with Bruin highlights, key performances and upcoming events. Read more...

Photo: John Speraw’s squad lost its first two matches in Rio, but after three straight wins, the Americans are heading to the quarterfinals. (Daily Bruin file photo)