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The Rundown: May 17

Softball UCLA’s softball team earned the 12th seed in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. By receiving a top-16 spot, the Bruins earn the opportunity to host a regional. Read more...

Photo: UCLA softball captured the 12th seed in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The Bruins now are on the table to host a regional as they face CSU Bakersfield on Friday. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)


Claire-ification: WNBA players are in a league of their own, let’s treat them that way

The all-girls high school I went to in San Francisco had a population of 200 kids on the days everyone showed up. Needless to say, we were a small school. Read more...

Photo: Elena Delle Donne is one of the faces of the WNBA with her vast skill set. The Chicago Sky forward’s endorsements are more then triple her starting salary. (Creative Commons by Larry Wilder via Flickr)


UCLA baseball faces must-win schedule, starting with UCSB

It’s a long shot – a very, very long shot – but there is still a conceivable scenario in which UCLA baseball earns a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Read more...

Photo: After dropping two games to USC, UCLA baseball fell under .500. Coach John Savage said the game against UCSB and the five remaining games are must-win if the Bruins want to reach the post-season. (Mackenzie Posse/Daily Bruin)


New players to refresh UCLA women’s tennis after subpar season

The 2016 season was one filled with adversity and growth for UCLA women’s tennis. The Bruins entered the season without four of six starters from last year and some players suffered from injuries even before the team’s first dual match. Read more...

Photo: Senior Kyle McPhillips will compete in the doubles competition next week with her senior partner, Catherine Harrison. McPhillips ends her collegiate career with a Pac-12 singles title and an NCAA team title. (Anthony Tran/Daily Bruin)


Women’s water polo clinches third place in NCAA tournament

UCLA’s two-goal lead was down to one, and Michigan’s Kim Johnson broke away from the Bruin defense for a one-on-one opportunity against senior goalie Alex Musselman. Read more...

Photo: Senior goalie Alex Musselman recorded eight saves in the third place game against Michigan, three of which came in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)