Sports
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August 1, 12:18 am
Graphic: Bruins in the Olympics
Sports, Women's Soccer
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August 1, 12:15 am
Current and former Bruins clinch soccer titles across country
The first United Women’s Soccer championship couldn’t have had more of a storybook ending. The Santa Clarita Blue Heat had one last-ditch effort to win the game in overtime – a corner kick in the 119th minute with the match tied at one goal apiece. Read more...
Photo: Class of 2016 alumna forward Kodi Lavrusky tallied five goals for the Santa Clarita Blue Heat during the UWS regular season and added an assist in the championship game. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Men's Basketball, Sports
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August 1, 12:11 am
UCLA basketball set to face top teams in 2016 season
Schedules are out for UCLA basketball teams with the men and women facing some of the top teams in the nation. The men’s team has a rematch against Kentucky before playing Michigan and Ohio State at Pauley Pavilion and Las Vegas respectively to wrap up nonconference play. Read more...
Photo: After a tough 2015-2016 schedule concluded in a Sweet Sixteen appearance for the first time since 1999, the women’s basketball team will have preseason dates on the road at powerhouses Baylor and South Carolina. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)
Baseball, Sports
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August 1, 12:06 am
Bruin standouts make mark on summer baseball leagues, All-Star teams
Jarron Silva hasn’t yet stepped foot on the field for UCLA baseball, but he’s already helping elevate the Bruins’ brand this summer. The incoming freshman outfielder has been one of the most impressive players for the Victoria HarbourCats of the West Coast League, a development that’s been of little surprise to Victoria general manager Brad Norris-Jones. Read more...
Photo: Rising redshirt sophomore first basemen Zander Clarke along with four other Bruins earned spots on their summer league’s All-Star teams. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)
Men's Basketball, Sports
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July 26, 2:13 pm
Men’s basketball forward Jonah Bolden to leave UCLA for the pros
Jonah Bolden will not be returning to UCLA. The Australian native will forgo his two seasons of college eligibility and turn professional as announced Tuesday afternoon. Read more...
Photo: Jonah Bolden turned professional and will not return to UCLA for his junior year. The forward played just one season with the Bruins, averaging 4.6 points a game. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin photo editor)
Sports
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July 24, 10:41 pm
A closer look at the summer activities of UCLA athletes
It’s a mystery what collegiate athletes do during the summer break. With no sports in season, some enjoy spending their weeks away from UCLA in their hometowns or vacationing elsewhere. Read more...
Photo: It hasn’t been much of a summer vacation for rising senior Garrett Danner. The goalkeeper said summer training is part of what makes his team so formidable. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
Features, Sports, Track and Field
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July 24, 10:40 pm
Paralympian Blake Leeper forges path to Rio on Drake Stadium track
If you walk into Drake Stadium on a weekday around 11 a.m., you’ll see a group of elite-level athletes working out with legendary sprint coach and UCLA alum John Smith. Read more...
Photo: After testing positive for cocaine, Blake Leeper wasn’t allowed to practice at the U.S. Olympic Committee training center anymore. He got back on track at UCLA’s Drake Stadium. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin photo editor)