Monday, August 10

In the news:

UCLA sisters’ soccer advancements rooted in family support, training

Anika and Karina Rodriguez’s journeys began at home. Their father Rafael Rodriguez, a youth soccer coach, started training them in the backyard at ages 4 and 5. Read more...

Photo: Anika and Karina Rodriguez spent time playing against each other in their home’s backyard. Their father, Rafael Rodriguez, said he trained them the same way, but the girls naturally fell into differing roles on the field. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)



Trump asks Chinese president to help resolve UCLA basketball arrests

President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to help settle the case of the three UCLA men’s basketball players arrested last week in Hangzhou, China, the Washington Post reported Monday morning. Read more...

Photo: LiAngelo Ball and two other UCLA basketball freshmen were arrested in China last week. Their arrests coincided with President Donald Trump’s five-nation trip in Asia. Trump met with China’s president to discuss the arrests. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s basketball feels unsatisfied after 76-40 win over Presbyterian

The Bruins won by a healthy margin, but to coach Cori Close, the scoreboard didn’t tell a winning story. “I’m disappointed with our effort tonight,” Close said. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball picked up its second straight win to open the season and extended its home-winning streak to 31 games. Senior forward Monique Billings led the Bruins in scoring with 12 points. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)




UCLA men’s soccer ends season with 4-0 loss to San Diego State

The Bruins crawled to the finish line. The San Diego State Aztecs, losers of four straight, and the Bruins, losers of three straight, have both experienced tumultuous seasons. Read more...

Photo: The Bruins suffered their fifth shutout loss of the year against San Diego State on Saturday. Both teams won’t make the NCAA soccer tournament in 2017. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)