Thursday, April 23

Women’s tennis player Abbey Forbes transfers to North Carolina for final 2 seasons

Abbey Forbes had never anticipated transferring. But despite her attempt to remain in Westwood, the former Bruin will now be heading home. The former UCLA women’s tennis player announced May 25 in an Instagram post that she will be transferring to North Carolina to use her final two years of eligibility as a graduate transfer. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA women’s tennis player Abbey Forbes hits a backhand. Forbes transferred to North Carolina for her final two seasons of eligibility. (Jeremy Chen/Assistant Photo editor)



UCLA men’s golf players, new head coach look toward future of program

Sometimes, you have to let fate take its course. At least that’s what this past month has felt like for UCLA men’s golf coach Armen Kirakossian, who was recently named as former coach Derek Freeman’s successor following the 2021-2022 season. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s golf coach Armen Kirakossian poses at the Gifford Practice Complex on campus. Kirakossian, who was hired earlier this month, said he’s hoping to create the complete student-athlete experience for the Bruins. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics/Jesus Ramirez)


UCLA, USC to leave Pac-12 for the Big Ten as early as 2024

This post was updated July 4 at 8:51 p.m. A major shakeup in the collegiate athletics landscape is underway. UCLA and USC are leaving the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten in 2024, according to official announcements from the respective athletic departments. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football competes against USC. The two schools are reportedly planning to leave the Pac-12 and join the Big Ten. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA gymnastics brings on new assistant coaches to complete coaching staff

This post was updated July 4 at 8:35 p.m. The Bruins are hitting the reset button for the 2023 season. After hiring Janelle McDonald to replace former coach Chris Waller as head coach in early May, UCLA gymnastics has hired its new assistant coaches, the team announced Tuesday morning. Read more...

Photo: Members of UCLA gymnastics form a huddle. The Bruins announced their new assistant coaches Tuesday morning after hiring Janelle McDonald as head coach in early May. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Pro Bruin Rundown: Kevon Looney wins another ring, Bronte Law adds third pro golf tournament victory

This post was updated June 26 at 11:50 p.m. As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruin alumni representing. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA men’s basketball forward Kevon Looney dribbles with the ball. Looney is now a three-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA men’s basketball’s Peyton Watson picked at No. 30 overall in NBA Draft

This post was updated June 24 at 12:20 p.m. The first one-and-done in the coach Mick Cronin era is officially a first-round pick. The Denver Nuggets selected UCLA men’s basketball guard/forward Peyton Watson with the No. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s basketball guard/forward Peyton Watson drives to the rim. Watson was selected No. 30 overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)