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The Rundown: July 30

TennisAngie Forburger, assistant Sports editor UCLA men’s and women’s tennis both received academic recognition from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association this past week. Both teams were named 2018 ITA All-Academic Teams, having a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above. Read more...

Photo: (Axel Lopez/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA alumni team The Sons of Westwood knocked out of The Basketball Tournament

The Sons of Westwood watched as their $2 million dream went out the window Saturday afternoon in Atlanta at The Basketball Tournament. After reaching the Super 16 with a pair of victories in regional play, the No. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA guard Jordan Adams scored a team-high 30 points in the Sons of Westwood’s 86-80 loss to Team Challenge ALS on Saturday. He scored 16 of those points in the first half. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Football coach Chip Kelly talks plans for first season with Bruins

UCLA football coach Chip Kelly fielded an array of questions at Pac-12 Media Day on Wednesday and appeared to be comfortable as he settled back into his old conference. Read more...

Photo: UCLA head coach Chip Kelly took the podium at Pac-12 Media Day on Wednesday to discuss a number of topics pertaining to the upcoming season. Kelly returned to the Pac-12 in November after leaving in 2013. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


The Rundown: July 23

Beach volleyballAngie Forburger, assistant Sports editor Competing on the other side of the world didn’t faze one Bruin. Rising UCLA senior Sarah Sponcil took home the bronze medal this week at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour tournament in Haiyang, China, with partner Caitlin Ledoux – a professional player out of Long Beach State. Read more...

Photo: Rising UCLA senior Sarah Sponcil earned the bronze medal at a FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour tournament in Haiyang, China, this week. Sponcil competed with Caitlin Ledoux, a professional player out of Long Beach State. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Smith Says: Aaron Holiday primed for spotlight after NBA Summer League performance

It is time for people to stop sleeping on Aaron Holiday. The former Bruin guard has been playing second fiddle to Lonzo Ball since they were teammates on UCLA men’s basketball, but he will not be overshadowed by his former counterpart for much longer. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA guard Aaron Holiday is the only point guard on the Pacers’ roster signed through this upcoming season. He was drafted 23rd overall by Indiana in last month’s NBA Draft. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Former UCLA men’s golfer ties for sixth place in 2018 Open Championship

It was a star-studded race to the finish at the 2018 Open Championship. Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Matt Kuchar were all fighting for a position atop the leaderboards in the final round. Read more...

Photo: Two former Bruins finished in the top 12 in this year’s Open Championship. 2008 NCAA individual champion Kevin Chappell led for several holes Sunday, eventually tying for sixth place with Tiger Woods. (Creative Commons photo by Richard Webb via Wikipedia Commons)


Decorated track and field thrower has potential to rejuvenate UCLA’s performance

The Bruins have recorded lackluster results in track and field in recent years, but thrower Alyssa Wilson could potentially finish her career as a historic squad member. Read more...

Photo: Rising sophomore thrower Alyssa Wilson was the only female athlete in the country to qualify for the 2018 NCAA championship in three events: the hammer throw, discus and shot put. (Jenna Nicole Smith/Daily Bruin)