Wednesday, August 19

In the news:

Fall tournaments prepare women’s tennis as season approaches

For the women’s tennis team, the offseason allows players to perfect their serves, refine their volleys and improve their physical conditions. With the fall coming to a close, the Bruins are looking to continue refining their individual games in the remaining tournaments. Read more...

Photo: Women’s tennis sophomore Kristin Wiley will be UCLA’s lone representative in this weekend’s Jack Kramer Classic Tournament in Palos Verdes, California. Wiley will compete against a field that includes six top-100 players. (Daily Bruin file photo)




Education and football

UCLA football alumnus and Heisman Trophy winner Gary Beban and UCLA football players Kenny Young, Eldridge Massington and Myles Jack share their thoughts on getting a degree as a college athlete. Read more...



Matter of Fact: Disputed Miami call highlights appeal of mistakes in college football

You’ve seen the play by now. It’s inane, insane and anything but mundane, the type of moment meant for a Dr. Seuss book. It’s inexcusable, inexplicable and, in more ways than one, indefensible. Read more...

Photo: Replays showed that Miami running back Mark Walton’s knee was down before he released the ball during the Hurricanes’ game-winning return. (Courtesy of Grant Shorin/Duke Sports Information)


Sophomore attacker Max Irving establishes himself as offensive threat

Moving from the 14th-leading scorer in last year’s campaign to the second-leading scorer this year, sophomore attacker Max Irving has stepped into one of the leading offensive roles for No. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore attacker Max Irving is second in goals on the team with 33, and has assumed a leadership role after only playing a small part in last year’s team. Irving and the Bruins remain undefeated 22 games into the 2015 season. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)