Few positions are more under-appreciated than tight end. Occupying responsibilities in the run, pass and protection scheme, a complement of effective tight ends can elevate an offense. Read more...
Photo: Former Boston College and current UCLA tight end Stevie Amar Jr. runs out onto the field. (Courtesy of Boston College Football)
The 2025-2026 season is officially over after No. 7 seed UCLA men’s basketball (24-12, 13-7 Big Ten) fell 73-57 to No. 2 seed UConn (31-5, 17-3 Big East) on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s basketball players huddle together on the court in Philadelphia. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
Leaving home can be a difficult step to take. But capping off an undefeated nine-game homestand likely gives you all the confidence you need before packing your bags. Read more...
Photo: Freshman right-hander Angel Cervantes pumps his fists as he celebrates on the mound. (Miles Turner/Daily Bruin)
Starting games strongly is key in any series matchup. And No. 8 UCLA softball (28-3, 9-0 Big Ten) did just that in its series victory against Rutgers (17-15, 3-6). Read more...
Photo: Senior utility Megan Grant steps into the batter’s box and smiles. Grant has hit a home run in six of her last eight outings and boasts a team-leading .557 batting average. The San Bruno, California, local played with the UCLA women’s basketball team throughout its 2025-26 campaign. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
Rosie Murphy’s senior season has stood out for more reasons than it being her last. The Sacramento local has etched her name in Bruin history, shattering school records while leading the team to multiple conference championship podium finishes. Read more...
Photo: UCLA swimmers clap along the sideline of the pool. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Gianluca Ballotta gripped his ankle and writhed in pain on the heat-charged asphalt. The wounded senior was unable to place any weight on his leg. But Ballotta returned to the court just a few minutes later, using his racket as both a cane and a sword. Read more...
Photo: Senior Gianluca Ballotta moves across the court with the help of a UCLA men’s tennis staff member. Ballotta injured his leg during doubles play but stayed on the court to finish – and win – the match. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated March 23 at 10:38 p.m. The duel was over before Pistol Pete could draw his weapon. It didn’t help that he barely brought any bullets. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student guard Gianna Kneepkens matches up against guard Micah Gray. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
