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Softball, Sports

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August 8, 12:00 am

UCLA coach, Olympic medalist celebrates softball’s return in 2020

Softball is returning to the Olympics in 2020, a move that one three-time gold medalist said was a long time coming. Lisa Fernandez, a four-time All-American pitcher who led the Bruin softball team to two NCAA championship victories, was surprised when the International Olympic Committee decided to drop softball from the games after 2008. Read more...

Photo: The International Olympic Committee voted softball back into the lineup of Olympic sports last week, much to the UCLA assistant coach Lisa Fernandez’ liking. Fernandez was a member of the inaugural gold-medal winning team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)

Football, Sports

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August 7, 11:58 pm

UCLA football receives three pledges, recovers from decommitments

A trio of commitments in the past week has helped soften the blow of a rare string of decommitments throughout the second half of July for UCLA football. Read more...

Photo: Jim Mora and the football team have had an up-and-down month on the recruiting trail. The Bruins secured big-time commitments, but a couple recruits decommitted as well. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Features, Sports

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August 7, 11:53 pm

UCLA nutrition director sets Bruin athletics apart from competition

In the ultra-competitive world of Division I sports, schools from across the country are constantly searching for any kind of edge they can get. Alabama football coach Nick Saban sent over 100 letters a day to running back Alvin Kamara, and Texas A&M’s Kevin Sumlin draws recruits with his Aggies “swagcopter” – just to name a few. Read more...

Photo: Director of Sports Nutrition Beth Miller runs the fueling station for UCLA’s student-athletes. Miller also teaches them how to make healthy meals through cooking competitions. (Emaan Baqai/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Beach Volleyball, Gymnastics, Men's Volleyball, Sports

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August 7, 5:22 pm

Rio recap: Aug. 7

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 and Team USA lost their first-round match in straight sets to Team Canada. The Americans will face the Italians on Tuesday. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Sports

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August 6, 6:19 pm

Rio recap: Aug. 6

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: Nirra Fields helped the Canadian national team to a 90-68 win over China on Day 1 of the Olympics. The UCLA alumna tallied two points, two assists, and a rebound. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Sports, Women's Soccer

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August 3, 7:04 pm

Incoming Bruins make Olympic debuts for women’s soccer national teams

Thirty-six past, current and future UCLA athletes and coaches will compete at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Each day, the Daily Bruin wraps up the different events with Bruin highlights, key performances and upcoming events. Read more...

Photo: Mallory Pugh made her Olympic debut Wednesday afternoon. The forward helped the U.S. beat Team New Zealand 2-0. (Photo by Aaron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)


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