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Sports Columns

Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns

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November 6, 12:42 am

Meet Your Maikis: Performance of point guard critical to men’s basketball’s success this season

The Bruins’ success is going to revolve a lot around one position this season. When Jaylen Hands was drafted at the end of the 2018-2019 season, UCLA men’s basketball lost 31.2 minutes a game at the point guard position to the Brooklyn Nets. Read more...

Photo: In his first action returning from a torn ACL, redshirt freshman Tyger Campbell (left) commanded the point guard position for 27 minutes in UCLA men’s basketball’s 87-57 exhibition win over Stanislaus State, but junior guard Chris Smith (right) didn’t get any time running the point on Oct. 30. (Photo Illustration by Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)

Football, Sports, Sports Columns

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October 25, 2:50 am

Un-Connon Opinions: Dorian Thompson-Robinson will be dynamic constant for UCLA football’s future

Dorian Thompson-Robinson had one message for fans this offseason – don’t be a fan later. The sophomore quarterback started a YouTube channel in June with that phrase serving as the title of his flagship series. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s passing yards per game, rushing yards per game, and passer rating have all improved from his freshman year to his sophomore campaign. Thompson-Robinson rushed for a career-high 66 yards against Stanford on Oct. 17. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)

Sports, Sports Columns, Women's Soccer

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October 16, 1:13 am

Jacq’ed Up: Women’s soccer needs win against Stanford to boost shot at championship title

The Bruins only have one game this weekend, as opposed to the usual Thursday-to-Sunday turnaround. But that one game is the most important of their season. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s soccer will head to Palo Alto to face Stanford on Saturday. The Cardinal beat the Bruins in the 2017 national title game and have won the matchup’s last five games. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Softball, Sports, Sports Columns, Women's Soccer

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October 14, 11:48 pm

Coral’s Quarrels: Student-athletes’ Olympic dreams shouldn’t conflict with collegiate season

When UCLA softball starts its 2020 season, the Bruins will have a chance to defend last year’s NCAA championship. But two of their best players will likely not be on the field. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior pitcher/first baseman Rachel Garcia led UCLA softball to a national championship last season, but will likely miss much of 2020 due to Olympic qualifiers with Team USA. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)

Men's Soccer, Sports, Sports Columns

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October 3, 12:27 am

Tay’s Takedown: Despite men’s soccer’s record so far, coach Ryan Jorden shows promise

As the saying goes, “There’s always next year.” And it’s this phrase – speaking to a hopeful future for a continually faltering team – that applies to the current state of UCLA men’s soccer. Read more...

Photo: Before being hired in April 2019, coach Ryan Jorden served as head coach for University of the Pacific men’s soccer beginning in 2013. The Tigers reached the second round of the NCAA tournament in each of his last three years in Stockton, California. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)

Athletics News, Sports, Sports Columns

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September 27, 12:53 am

Un-Connon Opinions: The safest and most surprising candidates with a shot to replace Dan Guerrero

Dan Guerrero – for better or worse – is gone. Or at least he will be, when he officially retires June 30. During the UCLA Athletics director’s 17-year tenure, the Bruins have won 32 NCAA championships, built state-of-the-art football and men’s basketball facilities, and won the Chip Kelly sweepstakes. Read more...

Photo: Athletics director Dan Guerrero announced Sept. 17 that he would retire June 30. UCLA will conduct a nationwide search for his replacement. (Photo Illustration by Aubrey Yeo, Tanmay Shankar, Ellie Tsai/Daily Bruin staff)


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