Billy Martin long resisted the idea of coaching. The thought of spending his days in an office was unappealing in and of itself. “I’m not a coat-and-tie guy, never have been,” Martin said. Read more...
Photo: (Isabella Lee/Illustrations director)
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Features, Gymnastics, Sports
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January 5, 11:35 am
UCLA gymnast Selena Harris to honor heritage in heartfelt homecoming at Super 16
Selena Harris’ first appearance as a Bruin will be more than just the debut of the No. 1 recruit in the country. When the UCLA gymnastics freshman takes the floor at the Super 16 in Las Vegas on Saturday, it will also represent a homecoming. Read more...
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Features, Sports, Women's Soccer
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November 15, 10:06 pm
Inspired by her legendary coaches, Margueritte Aozasa aims to bring UCLA success
A four-year starter at one of the top soccer programs in the country? Check. A multiple-time national champion as an assistant coach? Check. A rookie head coach leading the top-ranked team in the nation? Read more...
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Features, Men's Soccer, Sports
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November 15, 4:12 pm
Package deal on the pitch: Crockford twins find their stride for UCLA men’s soccer
This post was updated Nov. 15 at 10:09 p.m. The first time Nate Crockford ventured up Bruin Walk to get to class, he thought to himself, “Why is everyone moving so slow?” “People from Chicago and the Midwest are very like, ‘We’ve got to get where we need to go,’” Crockford said. Read more...
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Features, Men's Water Polo, Sports
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November 11, 12:25 pm
Di Martire brothers put family over LA water polo rivalry after moving from Italy
Over 6,000 miles away from home, two brothers are learning how to adapt to life in a new country – together. Originally hailing from Naples, Italy, Gianpiero and Massimo Di Martire each pursued different educational pathways after high school but eventually landed on American collegiate water polo teams. Read more...
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Features, Sports, Women's Soccer
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November 8, 11:17 pm
Reilyn Turner – from sideline headers to UCLA women’s soccer goal-getter
At 3 years old, Reilyn Turner was too young to join a soccer team. Forced to watch her older sister compete on the pitch while she was relegated to practicing headers on the sidelines, Turner still begged her mom to let her play. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward Reilyn Turner stands with a soccer ball at her feet. Turner has scored nine goals and collected three assists so far this season. (Photo by Anika Charkrabarti/Photo editor. Photo illustration by Isabella Lee/Illustrations director)
Features, Sports, Women's Soccer
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October 20, 10:30 pm
Sunshine Fontes sees the light in her journey to No. 1 UCLA women’s soccer
The final whistle had been blown many moments prior, the crowd had cleared and the lights were about to be shut off. But UCLA women’s soccer senior forward Sunshine Fontes remained on the field, marker in hand, signing shoes, T-shirts and other UCLA paraphernalia handed to her by a line full of young kids. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Sunshine Fontes poses while holding four fingers up. Fontes is tied with junior forward Reilyn Turner for UCLA women’s soccer’s leading scorer. (Jeremy Chen/Assistant Photo editor)