Wednesday, May 14

Grace’s Whits: For coach Cori Close, the first step toward a dynasty is the conference title

Every coach’s dream is to build a dynasty program. A one-and-done national championship win is worthy of hype, but most times, it’s the dynasty programs – the ones with the iconic coaches, top recruiting classes and a brand that lives beyond the ones that wear it – that cut down the nets. Read more...

Photo: University of Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma, UCLA coach Cori Close, Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley are pictured. (Photo by Brandon Morquecho/Photo editor, Jeremy Chen/Photo editor, courtesy of UConn athletics. Photo illustration by Julia Chen/Daily Bruin)




Commentary: DeShaun Foster’s passion signals new era of UCLA football after Chip Kelly

This post was updated Feb. 15 at 8:52 p.m. DeShaun Foster made it clear he wanted to be a Bruin before even taking the stage Tuesday morning. Read more...

Photo: New UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster (left) smiles and dabs his eyes at his introductory press conference Tuesday while athletic director Martin Jarmond (right) gestures toward Foster. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Joseph’s Diagnosis: UCLA football stood by Chip Kelly for far too long – and is now paying the price

This post was updated Feb. 11 at 11:06 p.m. A large countdown clock hangs on a wall in the J.D. Morgan Center, home of UCLA Athletics, tracking how many days until the Bruins officially join the Big Ten. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA football coach Chip Kelly (left) claps his hands. Athletic director Martin Jarmond (right) stands on the field at the Rose Bowl. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Highlighting UCLA’s former female Olympians: athletes and trailblazers

UCLA Athletics has produced 410 Olympic athletes in addition to coaches and other various staff. The 2020 Olympics had Bruins pick up 16 medals, adding to an overall count of 136 gold, 71 silver and 63 bronze medals. Read more...

Photo: A trophy commemorating Jackie Joyner-Kersee stands in the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame. Joyner-Kersee, a UCLA track and field and women’s basketball alumnus, is a three-time Olympic champion. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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