Coming off its worst conference record in program history and the delaying of the 2020 season because of the coronavirus, the Bruins are making changes to improve the squad amid unprecedented times. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA men’s soccer midfielder Benny Feilhaber (left) and former goalkeeper Juan Cervantes (right) join coach Ryan Jorden’s staff along with 11 new recruits. (Daily Bruin file photos)
With the future of UCLA athletics shrouded in uncertainty in the midst of COVID-19 postponements, the Daily Bruin Sports editors decided to take a look at which Bruin teams will benefit most from a hiatus, extra eligibility or a conference-only schedule in their respective sports. Read more...
Photo: AS UCLA Athletics awaits confirmation to resume competition, UCLA football, with rising junior quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, is one of the teams that will benefit from a long break. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)
It’s time for change in the Pac-12. Fans have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott. Journalists constantly publish articles and columns detailing how Scott has been failing the conference nationally. Read more...
Photo: Larry Scott, the Pac-12 Commissioner, has overseen zero championships in football and men’s basketball since he began. (Amy Dixon/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: Former UCLA running back Joshua Kelley, drafted 112th in this year’s NFL Draft to the Los Angeles Chargers, has been a standout in his first two professional performances. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Sept. 19 at 10:25 p.m. There is traction for the Pac-12 to return to the gridiron this fall, according to multiple outlets. Read more...
Photo: Coach Chip Kelly claimed his team needs six weeks to be prepared for a season back in April as the Pac-12 members continue to argue over when to bring football back. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The Bruins’ last practice as a team was March 11. Over six months later, they may have a path to a return. UCLA and USC athletic directors Martin Jarmond and Mike Bohn met with Los Angeles County health officials over Zoom to clear a path for the schools’ football teams to begin full practices, The Mercury News reported Wednesday night. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football could soon return to full team practices following the decision from Los Angeles County health officials to allow teams to practice in groups of more than 12. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Sept. 16 at 5:02 p.m. The Pac-12 could announce a return to play in the coming weeks, but not without sorting things out with state governments first – at least, according to Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott. Read more...
Photo: Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott (left) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (right) have gone back and forth on the possibility of Pac-12 football returning in the near future, with both men laying the responsibility on the other. (Daily Bruin file photos)
