Friday, July 10

Sinclairity: World Cup excitement can kick-start renewed support for UCLA men’s soccer

This post was updated July 6 at 12:08 a.m. 70,492. That’s how many people attended the United States men’s national team’s 2026 World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12. Read more...

Photo: Rising senior forward Oliver Roche meets the ball in front of the bleachers at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. Three of the eight regular-season home games for UCLA failed to draw 1,000 fans, with the first round of the NCAA tournament seeing a turnout of only 323 supporters. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA women’s tennis bolsters doubles play by adding transfer Jessica Bernales

This post was updated July 6 at 12:14 a.m. Between the doubles alleys, athletes pair up to work toward success and coaches experiment with different lineups, probing for the perfect combination. Read more...

Photo: Jessica Bernales (left) celebrates with doubles partner Lily Jones (right) at the 2026 American Collegiate Player Wildcard Playoffs, where they competed for a US Open wild card spot. Bernales transferred from Michigan to UCLA this summer. (Courtesy of USTA/Conor Kvatek)



Women’s basketball assistant coach Tasha Brown leaves UCLA for Washington

One week after head coach Cori Close strengthened her staff, a key member announced her departure from the program. Former UCLA women’s basketball assistant coach Tasha Brown left Westwood and joined Washington’s coaching staff, as announced June 26. Read more...

Photo: Former assistant coach Tasha Brown (left) talks with head coach Cori Close (right) on the sideline. Brown led the “Mind Gym” program that helped the Bruins win the national championship in the 2025-26 season. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Forward Tyler Bilodeau attempts a floater over an opposing defender. Bilodeau was drafted 43rd overall by the Brooklyn Nets following two seasons at UCLA. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Brooklyn Nets select UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau with No. 43 pick

The NBA just got one Bruin larger. UCLA men’s basketball’s Tyler Bilodeau was drafted 43rd overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Forward Tyler Bilodeau attempts a floater over an opposing defender. Bilodeau was drafted 43rd overall by the Brooklyn Nets following two seasons at UCLA. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Forward Tyler Bilodeau attempts a floater over an opposing defender. Bilodeau was drafted 43rd overall by the Brooklyn Nets following two seasons at UCLA. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Former UCLA men’s basketball center Aday Mara dribbles by an opposing defender. Mara was drafted 12th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2026 NBA Draft. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Former Bruin Aday Mara drafted 12th to Thunder after NCAA title run

This post was updated June 23 at 7:27 p.m. Just a day after former Michigan head coach Dusty May left college basketball for the NBA, three of his players – one a former Bruin – will make the professional jump with him. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA men’s basketball center Aday Mara dribbles by an opposing defender. Mara was drafted 12th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2026 NBA Draft. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Former UCLA men’s basketball center Aday Mara dribbles by an opposing defender. Mara was drafted 12th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2026 NBA Draft. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)