This post was updated July 20 at 12:06 p.m. UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any other Big Ten school. Read more...
Photo: Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. rushes into the end zone for a touchdown. The rising junior started all 13 games and earned an All-Big Ten honorable mention. (Photo by Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)
This post was updated July 19 at 11:27 p.m. After stepping away from day-to-day operations as head coach of the women’s water polo team in December due to rehabilitation from back and nerve pain, Adam Wright has officially resigned from the position, UCLA Athletics announced Friday. Wright will continue to coach the men’s squad – a position he has held since 2009. [Related: Women’s water polo coach Adam Wright to step away from day-to-day duties] UCLA will begin a national search for its next head coach. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright stands by the pool deck and points while holding a sheet to his mouth. Wright led the program to its first national championship since 2009 in 2024. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated July 19 at 11:53 p.m. As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins, past and present, representing their teams. Read more...
Photo: Former Bruin outside hitter Cooper Robinson rises to hit the ball. Robinson was named the 2025 MPSF Player of the Year. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated July 15 at 6:07 p.m. The 2025-26 UCLA women’s basketball squad has not slowed down in its pursuit of making history. Former UCLA center Lauren Betts won the ESPY for Best College Athlete – Women’s Sports, beating out Pittsburgh volleyball’s Olivia Babcock, Northwestern lacrosse’s Madison Taylor and Oklahoma gymnastics’ Faith Torrez on Wednesday night. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA center Lauren Betts celebrates with her team during a game. Betts averaged 17.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per game during the Bruins’ national championship season. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
After four Bruins were selected on the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft, six more Bruins were selected on the second and final day – which consisted of rounds five through 20. Right-hander Cal Randall, outfielder Will Gasparino, outfielder Dean West, catcher Cashel Dugger, right-hander Michael Barnett and right-hander Justin Lee were all selected by MLB clubs Sunday. Cal Randall: St. Read more...
Photo: Cal Randall celebrates. The right-hander was selected No. 146 by the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. (Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated July 12 at 10:28 p.m. UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school. Read more...
Photo: Guard Jeremy Fears Jr. rises at the rim for a basket. Fears will return to Michigan State for his rising junior season after leading the country in assists per game. (Photo by Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin senior staff, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant design director)
One of the Bruins’ best home-run hitters is on his way to the next level. Center fielder Will Gasparino was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth round with the No. Read more...
Photo: Junior center fielder Will Gasparino meets his teammates at home plate after a trot around the bases. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)
