The NFL released its official report on the so-called “Deflategate” scandal last week. The report found that the New England Patriots used underinflated balls in its playoff victory over the Indianapolis Colts, after which the Patriots went on to claim Super Bowl XLIX. Read more...
Football, Sports, Sports Columns
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May 13, 1:58 am
Battle of the Editors: ‘Deflategate’ debated
Baseball, Sports
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May 13, 1:56 am
UCLA baseball snaps up 5-4 win over CSU Fullerton in extra innings
There the Bruins found themselves again, in extra innings on the road. Three days after winning a 17-inning marathon match over then-No. 9 Arizona State in Phoenix, No. Read more...
Photo: Senior third baseman Chris Keck delivered the game-winning hit for UCLA in the 10th inning Tuesday night. The senior said he didn’t square the ball up well, but was fortunate that the Fullerton defenders weren’t positioned where the ball was hit: shallow center field. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin)
Men's Tennis, Sports
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May 13, 1:56 am
Bruins’ hand signals point them to victory in doubles
The most significant communications in sports are often the most subtle. Hand signals in doubles tennis fall into this category – easy to miss if they’re not looked for. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Austin Rapp uses hand signals to communicate with his doubles partner, senior co-captain Dennis Mkrtchian. Coach Billy Martin attributes Rapp and Mkrtchian’s success to their on-court chemistry. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Rowing, Sports
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May 13, 1:54 am
Senior coxswains guide young rowing team through adversity
Eight oars glided through the air mere inches above the water, balancing the sleek boat with delicate precision as it hurtled down the channel. Sitting tall in the stern, the ninth member of the boat scanned the water ahead, guiding her rowers with calm yet commanding poise. Read more...
Photo: While the 2015 UCLA rowing team consists of many young rowers, it is led by two senior coxswains, Chloe Kojima and Maddie Alden. The veterans have 16 years of combined coxing experience between them. (UCLA Athletics)
Sports, Women's Water Polo
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May 12, 1:02 am
No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo closes out strong season
The UCLA women’s water polo team wrapped up its 2014-2015 season taking second place in the NCAA Tournament after an assessed penalty shot decided the 7-6 Stanford victory. Read more...
Photo: (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Baseball, Features, Sports
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May 12, 12:36 am
Darrell Miller Jr. upholds athletic family tradition through injury recovery
The names ran off, one by one, from the public address announcer’s lips. “Batting second and playing center field: Brian Carroll. Batting third and playing shortstop: Kevin Kramer,” the PA announcer said, going down the UCLA batting order before the 2013 season opener against Minnesota. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore catcher Darrell Miller Jr. has the pressure of living up to the high athletic precedent that his family members have set. His uncle, Reggie Miller, and aunt, Cheryl Miller, are members of the basketball hall of fame and his father, Darrell Miller Sr., played Major League Baseball. (Erin Ng/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Softball, Sports
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May 12, 12:31 am
Softball’s win streaks reveal weakness against ranked opponents
Before this weekend, UCLA was on fire, having won 13 straight games. That streak snapped on Thursday, with a loss to Arizona State. With the postseason approaching, the Bruins will reveal whether their pair of losses in Tempe, Arizona, extinguished the fire or fanned the flames. Read more...
Photo: Junior utility player Kylee Perez said the Bruins come together after losses even more than they do after wins. So far this season, the statistics have proven that statement to be true. UCLA lost its series against No. 1 Oregon in early April, but rallied off a 10-game win streak right after.(Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)