Tuesday, April 28

Christon Chronicles: Pac-12 alliance with Big Ten, ACC may prevent SEC expansion, ESPN monopoly

On Friday, it was reported that the Pac-12, Big Ten and Atlantic Coast Conference had agreed to an “alliance.” When asked what that meant for the Bruins going forward, UCLA football coach Chip Kelly said the following. Read more...

Photo: The Pac-12 announced Tuesday it was teaming up with the Big Ten and Atlantic Coast Conference in an alliance. The move bands together 41 member schools in the wake of the new-look, 16-team Southeastern Conference. (Courtesy of John McGillen/Pac-12)


Men’s soccer prepares fresh start bolstered by mix of new recruits, veterans

When coach Ryan Jorden came to UCLA in 2019, there were only 17 names on his roster. After two years of instilling his soccer philosophy into the team and growing his talent pool, Jorden enters his third year with men’s soccer having won and secured clean sheets in its first two exhibition games against Westmont and Cal Poly by scores of 3-0 and 1-0, respectively. Read more...

Photo: Junior midfielder Ollie de Visser scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win over Cal Poly last Saturday to help UCLA men’s soccer sweep its two exhibition games before the start of its regular season this week. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)


(Clockwise from left: Courtesy of John McGillen/Pac-12, Creative Commons photos by Atlantic Coast Conference and Big Ten Conference via Wikimedia Commons)

Pac-12 joins alliance with Big Ten, ACC in wake of SEC expansion

This post was updated Aug. 30 at 1:20 a.m. Three-fifths of the Power Five are banding together in the latest shake-up to the NCAA’s conference structure. Read more...

Photo: Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff announced an alliance with the Big Ten and ACC on Tuesday morning that could impact the scheduling of nonconference games and the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff. (Clockwise from left: Courtesy of John McGillen/Pac-12, Creative Commons photos by Atlantic Coast Conference and Big Ten Conference via Wikimedia Commons)

(Clockwise from left: Courtesy of John McGillen/Pac-12, Creative Commons photos by Atlantic Coast Conference and Big Ten Conference via Wikimedia Commons)

Bruin football readies for Rose Bowl kickoff, anticipates promising firsts

Though the Bruins’ squad is rife with experience from its returning veterans, there are still a few “firsts” to look forward to come Saturday’s Rose Bowl kickoff. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football redshirt senior running back Brittain Brown enters the season as the expected starter for the Bruins’ season opener Saturday. Brown will go up against a Hawai’i defense that allowed more than 200 rushing yards per game in 2020. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Women’s soccer scores shutout win against Cal State Fullerton

This post was updated Aug. 22 at 10:37 p.m. A record crowd showed up to watch the Bruins. No. 5 UCLA women’s soccer (2-0) defeated Cal State Fullerton (0-2) 3-0 on Sunday evening at Titan Stadium in front of 7,832 fans. Read more...

Photo: Senior midfielder Maricarmen Reyes scored her second goal of the season in as many games for No. 5 UCLA women’s soccer, as the Bruins beat Cal State Fullerton 3-0 on Sunday. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. Hawai’i

This post was updated Aug. 26 at 9:01 p.m. Jon Christon Sports editor Prediction: UCLA 31, Hawai’i 24 Look, I don’t have a good track record with football predictions – especially for season openers. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football will take on Hawai’i to open up its 2021 season Saturday. The Bruins and Rainbow Warriors last squared off in 2017, a game that resulted in a 56-23 UCLA win. (Daily Bruin file photo)