A defining part of a Bruin’s four years in Westwood is watching some of the best athletes in the nation compete in some of the most iconic stadiums – not to mention the free stuff. Read more...
Photo: (Juliette Le Saint/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sports Columns
Football, Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns
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August 4, 11:48 pm
Meet Your Maikis: Potential transfers aren’t getting any help from NCAA’s confusing new guidelines
NCAA transfer rules don’t work, and the NCAA has yet to properly fix them. The NCAA has worked to significantly alter the transfer system to give student-athletes more autonomy by introducing the transfer portal in 2018. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football coach Chip Kelly came out in support of the NCAA’s transfer portal at Pac-12 Football Media Day. Other Pac-12 coaches argue it may hurt transfers’ chances of playing.(MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns
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July 1, 12:05 am
Battle of the Editors: Which Bruin basketball player has created the most lasting legacy in the NBA?
With NBA free agency having started Sunday, the Daily Bruin Sports editors decided to take a look back at some of the most influential professional Bruins. Read more...
Photo: In his time in the NBA, former Bruin guard Russell Westbrook has established himself as a star. Westbrook has recreated the way the point guard position is evaluated by being productive in so many facets of the game. (Creative Commons photo by SD Dirk via Flickr)
Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns
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June 23, 11:51 pm
Meet Your Maikis: New Orleans Pelicans’ games of trades has created all-star team around Lonzo Ball
Lonzo Ball is leaving California for the first time in his basketball career. After high school in Chino Hills, college in Westwood and two seasons at the Staples Center, the former UCLA men’s basketball guard is headed to the Bayou. Read more...
Photo: New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball was recently traded from the Los Angeles Lakers in the trade that netted the Lakers All-Star center Anthony Davis (Daily Bruin file photo).
Sports, Sports Columns
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June 8, 11:18 pm
Wang’s Word: Athletic director will need to resolve department, conference and brand issues
Many people expected Dan Guerrero’s final exploit before the end of his contract as UCLA’s athletic director would be hiring Mick Cronin as the new men’s basketball coach in April. Read more...
Photo: Dan Guerrero has held the position of UCLA Director of Athletics for 16 years and has seen the university win 32 NCAA titles. His contract will end at the end of 2019 barring an extension. (Elise Tsai/Daily Bruin)
Beach Volleyball, Sports, Sports Columns
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June 8, 10:53 pm
Senior signoffs: Izzy Carey looks back at athletic success and strength of sports camaraderie
When I was going through the volleyball recruiting process in high school, UCLA was the last school I looked at. I wanted to go to a school away from my hometown of Westlake Village, California, but I remember emailing UCLA beach volleyball coach Stein Metzger a video of me playing because I figured I might as well check UCLA out. Read more...
Photo: UCLA beach volleyball senior Izzy Carey will graduate as the winningest player in program history with a 123-25 record. Carey went 36-2 in 2019, playing primarily on court five with freshman Lindsey Sparks. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)
Sports, Sports Columns, Women's Soccer
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June 8, 10:53 pm
Senior signoffs: Julia Hernandez reflects on empowering messages learned at UCLA
My road here has been a very unconventional one. As a high school senior who barely knew any English, I decided to leave Spain to follow my dreams. Read more...
Photo: Senior Julia Hernandez grew up playing soccer in Spain before moving to the U.S. to play at a community college. Hernandez transferred to join UCLA women’s soccer as a sophomore, and went on to score 12 goals in 64 games as a Bruin. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)