Friday, August 7


New players dominate in men’s soccer’s 4-0 season opener win at Coastal Carolina

After finishing last year with a losing record, UCLA men’s soccer turned in a shutout victory in the season opener. UCLA (1-0-0) is now 7-5-3 under coach Jorge Salcedo in openers after Friday night’s 4-0 win against No. Read more...

Photo: Freshman midfielder Matt Hundley (right) made his UCLA men’s soccer debut Friday night, scoring two goals en route to a 4-0 victory over Coastal Carolina in the season opener. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


UCLA linebacker Josh Woods out for season due to knee injury

The Bruins are more than a week away from playing in a real game, but they have already lost their lead defensive signal caller for the year. Read more...

Photo: UCLA linebacker Josh Woods suffered a season-ending knee injury in practice Thursday. The senior previously missed the last six games of the 2017 season with a shoulder injury. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


Women’s volleyball heads into season with range of new lineup options

It’s time to mix things up. After sticking with a consistent starting lineup last season, UCLA women’s volleyball is starting this season with a range of new options. Read more...

Photo: Freshman setter and opposite Hawley Harrer played both positions in UCLA’s preseason exhibition win over UC Santa Barbara on Saturday. Harrer, who played as a hitter in high school, said making the transition to setter was exciting. (Michael Zshornack/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s soccer looks to No. 1 recruiting class to overcome poor 2017 season

For the first time this decade, UCLA men’s soccer will open up the season outside of the United Soccer Coaches’ preseason top 25. The Bruins still received 32 votes – the second most among nonranked teams – but last year’s historically poor season still hangs over them. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior defender Matthew Powell (right) gets a tackle against Grand Canyon, later scoring one of UCLA’s two goals Tuesday night. Sophomore midfielder Andrew Paoli (left) scored the Bruins’ lone goal against UC Irvine Sunday night to wrap up preseason play. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


Bruin baseball players at bat in premier summer league on Cape Cod

There was UCLA, Purdue, Florida State, Pittsburgh, Houston and Yale apparel scattered throughout the loud, dimly lit Mexican restaurant. Nearly 30 college baseball players – along with an entire coaching staff, training staff and front office – were all crammed into the front room of El Mariachi, a popular restaurant in downtown Wareham, Massachusetts. Read more...

Photo: Ryan Garcia – one of four UCLA baseball players on the Wareham Gatemen – pitched two playoff gems en route to a Cape Cod Baseball League championship. Garcia, Jeremy Ydens, Ryan Kreidler and Jack Ralston all made the trip to Massachusetts to play in the most prestigious summer ball league this year. (Abraham Ramirez/Daily Bruin)


Former Bruins set to make WNBA playoff debut for Seattle Storm, Atlanta Dream

Cori Close had reminders on her phone for every single Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream regular-season game. She now has their playoff schedule entered in her calendar as well. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA women’s basketball guard Jordin Canada will debut in her first WNBA playoffs Aug. 26 as the Seattle Storm awaits its opponent during the first two rounds. (Isra Ameen/Daily Bruin)