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Softball, Sports, Sports Columns

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February 27, 12:27 am

Vinny Vents: Reliable backup pitchers necessary for softball to succeed

Driving along I-10 into Cathedral City, California, softball fans en route to the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic saw a billboard. It was an advertisement for the tournament, but it didn’t feature Team USA pitchers Monica Abbott or Rachel Garcia – both of whom have racked up their fair share of hardware over the years. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore pitcher Megan Faraimo has posted a 0.73 ERA in nine victories for UCLA softball so far in 2020. Faraimo is the Bruins’ new No. 1 starter after she filled the No. 2 spot in 2019. (Jack Stenzel/Daily Bruin)

Gymnastics, Sports, Sports Columns

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February 26, 12:13 am

Coral’s Quarrels: Gymnastics regular season merits same judging as postseason to ensure fairness

When Nia Dennis stuck the landing on the final pass of her floor routine Sunday, the junior dropped to the floor as the crowd demanded a perfect 10 for her performance. Read more...

Photo: Coach Chris Waller and No. 3 UCLA gymnastics lost to No. 4 Utah by .050 points in their matchup on Sunday afternoon. But each of the two judges gave the athletes from both schools drastically different scores on many routines. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)

Sports, Sports Columns, Swim & Dive

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February 12, 1:11 am

Coral’s Quarrels: Diving deserves its own platform separate from swimming in the NCAA

If the circumstances had been slightly different, the Bruins might have come home last season with championship No. 119. UCLA swim and dive scored 75 points during the 2019 NCAA championships, putting the Bruins in 17th place by the end of the meet. Read more...

Photo: UCLA swim and dive finished 17th in the 2019 NCAA championship, but the 75 points accumulated by the team’s divers was the highest of all the competing schools at the meet. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)

Football, Sports, Sports Columns

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February 5, 1:14 am

Un-Connon Opinions: Josh Rosen has 3 options to revamp his football career and they all involve a trade

Last year, Josh Rosen became the first quarterback since 1987 to be drafted in the top 10 and then be shipped away before the start of his second season. Read more...

Photo: Josh Rosen passed for 3,756 yards in 2017, his final season with UCLA football. Rosen finished his career as a Bruin with the third-most passing yards in program history. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns

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January 23, 1:37 am

Tay’s Takedown: Cronin’s honesty serves as foundation to rebuild program with discipline, love

When Mick Cronin first took the podium at his inaugural press conference in April, he said there’s one thing people need to know about him. He’s honest. Read more...

Photo: Coach Mick Cronin has repeatedly criticized his team for a lack of defensive execution, as he and UCLA men’s basketball currently sit at 9-9 just over halfway through the season. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Sports, Sports Columns, Women's Soccer

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January 15, 1:10 am

Jacq’ed Up: NCAA could better use its resources to support professional U.S. women’s soccer

Soccer has never been America’s favorite sport, but on the women’s side, it could be. Following the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 2019 World Cup win, the National Women’s Soccer League has seen increased support through television contracts and brand deals. Read more...

Photo: Senior midfielder Jessie Fleming (left) and senior defender Kaiya McCullough (right) are two members of UCLA women’s soccer who are looking to play at the next level, whether that be in the National Women’s Soccer League or in one abroad. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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