Thursday, April 30

Men’s basketball looks to continue defensive improvements in upcoming season

This post was updated Nov. 22 at 5:50 p.m. Defense wins championships. As cliche as the phrase is, it will be a focal point for a UCLA men’s basketball team that fell one game short of sharing the Pac-12 regular-season title last season and has not made the NCAA tournament since 2018. Read more...

Photo: Coach Mick Cronin is known for his defensive prowess, and UCLA men’s basketball showed growth in that area during the 2019-2020 season. The Bruins said they hope to carry that positive momentum over to the new campaign. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Swim and dive adds Olympic gold medalist Kristine Quance Julian to coaching staff

This post was updated Nov. 22 at 5:56 p.m. There’s a new face in Westwood, and she brings quite the resume with her. After leading UCLA swim and dive to its best Pac-12 finish since 2014 in her first year, coach Jordan Wolfrum has now added volunteer assistant coach Kristine Quance Julian to the coaching staff. Read more...

Photo: In her first year, coach Jordan Wolfrum led the Bruins to a 7-3 dual meets record and the best Pac-12 finish since 2014. She continues to improve her staff with 1996 Olympic gold medalist Kristine Quance Julian joining as a volunteer assistant coach. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)


Five Things: UCLA vs. California

UCLA football (1-1) bounced back from a shootout loss in its season opener with a 34-10 victory over California (0-1) on Sunday. With the win, the Bruins now sit at .500 for the first time since coach Chip Kelly joined the program. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior running back Demetric Felton carried the ball for 107 yards on the ground in UCLA football’s win over California. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Pro Bruin Rundown: Trevor Bauer wins pitching award, Russell Westbrook requests trade

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: 2017 NFL first-round draft pick Takkarist McKinley (right) was waived by the Falcons before signing with the Bengals. Myles Jack (left) recorded a 16-yard fumble return against the Packers. (Daily Bruin file photos)


Strong offense in first half drives football’s win over California in home opener

This post was updated Nov. 15 at 6:47 p.m. For the first time in the Chip Kelly era, the Bruins have won their home opener. By a comfortable margin, too. Read more...

Photo: Graduate transfer running back Brittain Brown finished the day with 71 rushing yards and his first touchdown as a Bruin as UCLA football notched its first win of the season over California. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Football heads into halftime up 27-10 against California despite messy start

It looked like more of the same for the Bruins early Sunday morning. UCLA football (0-1) ended its first two offensive drives against California (0-0) with a blocked punt and an interception, and the Golden Bears were able to take a 3-0 lead. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt freshman receiver Charles Njoku scored his first collegiate touchdown in the second quarter as UCLA football leads California going into halftime of the Bruins’ home opener at the Rose Bowl. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. California

Jack Perez Sports editor Prediction: UCLA 28, California 21 These Bruins still have a chance this season to turn things around. But they have to win this weekend. Read more...

Photo: A last minute change forced UCLA football to face California in the Bruins’ home opener following the cancellation of multiple Pac-12 games. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)