David Singleton grew up watching his highlights on his dad’s VHS tapes. A 12-year old Mick Cronin tried copying his jumper in his backyard. Jay Shaw said he was enamored with his mindset and dedication throughout ESPN and Netflix’s 10-part docuseries “The Last Dance.” Bruins all over campus wanted to be like Mike. Read more...
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This post was updated Dec. 9 at 12:52 p.m. It was unexpected and on short notice, but the Bruins dove headfirst into competition. UCLA swim and dive saw three divers compete in the NAU Lumberjack Diving Invitational over the weekend, ending the meet with two podium finishes. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore diver Hannah Butler finished second in the 1-meter springboard dive and was one of three Bruins to compete at the NAU Lumberjack Diving Invitational this weekend. (Courtesy of Don Liebig/UCLA Athletics)
When an undefeated rival is next up on the schedule, it isn’t uncommon to pull out all the stops. For the Bruins, that included having New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick talk to the team after Tuesday morning’s practice. Read more...
Photo: Junior wide receiver Delon Hurt caught his first touchdown pass for UCLA football against Arizona State. He said the team has now turned its attention to trying for another win Saturday versus USC. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff)
It’s official – Jumpman is coming to Westwood. UCLA Athletics announced a partnership with Jordan Brand and its parent company Nike on Tuesday morning. The deal will start July 1, 2021. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Athletics announced a partnership with Jordan Brand on Tuesday. Starting July 1, the blue and gold will be sporting a Jumpman logo. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
UCLA football (3-2) has its first winning streak of the season after beating Arizona State (0-2) 25-18 on the road. After taking a 17-0 lead, the Bruins needed a late touchdown and a clutch defensive play to earn the victory. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior defensive back Jay Shaw caught an interception as UCLA football downed Arizona State in Tempe. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff)
As college sports continue to be pushed back because of the COVID-19 pandemic, professional leagues have restarted. Each Monday, Daily Bruin Sports will highlight a few standout alumni performances from the past week in ongoing leagues as we await the return of university athletics. Read more...
Photo: LiAngelo Ball has signed a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with the Detroit Pistons. He is the second former Bruin to join a pair of brothers currently in the NBA. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The Bruins found themselves in a scoring drought at Desert Financial Arena beginning in the second quarter. Plays from redshirt junior guard Lindsey Corsaro restored conditions for the team. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior guard Lindsey Corsaro made three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help propel UCLA women’s basketball to victory over Arizona State. Corsaro finished tied for a team-high 14 points, and also chipped in five rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes of action. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)
