Wednesday, July 1

West Point to Westwood: Anthony Adkins embraces search for larger purpose

“Duty,” “honor” and “country” adorn the logo of the United States Military Academy as words meant to guide the school’s cadets. Anthony Adkins was one of them, drawn to Army West Point for the value of the education he would receive and the opportunity that the academy provided. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior running back Anthony Adkins carries the ball against North Carolina Central. Against the Eagles, Adkins recorded 96 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA football prepares for rivalry redemption attempt against USC

There was little debate about the stature of USC quarterback Caleb Williams when he squared off against UCLA at the Rose Bowl last season. Williams was in the midst of a Heisman-level campaign, and he improved his chances with a 470-yard, three total touchdown performance to knock off the Bruins in a high-scoring classic. Read more...

Photo: USC quarterback Caleb Williams falls toward the end zone against UCLA football. Williams notched three total touchdowns in the Trojans’ 48-45 win over the Bruins in 2022. (Daily Bruin file photo)




UCLA women’s volleyball to host final home contests against Bay Area foes

The country’s second-best team is on the slate for the Bruins’ final homestand. UCLA women’s volleyball (16-10, 8-8 Pac-12) will host No. 2 Stanford (22-3, 15-1) and California (15-12, 4-12) on Friday and Sunday, respectively, in its last time facing off against its Bay Area adversaries as conference opponents. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s volleyball players assemble to celebrate after a point. The squad is set to commence its final homestand of the season against No. 2 Stanford and California. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)



UCLA men’s soccer NCAA tournament predictions

No. 13 seed UCLA men’s soccer awaits the winner of Loyola Marymount and UC Irvine’s first-round contest. The Pac-12 Champions have earned a spot in their third tournament in a row, with their first top-16 seed and first round bye since 2014. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s soccer players applaud during the pre-game ceremonies. Six players received All-Pac-12 honors this week. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)