Thursday, July 9

USA women’s water polo team beats Italy 10-8 for FINA gold

While the NCAA season may be over, two women from the UCLA women’s water polo team still saw some playing time in the pool. This time, they were joined up with some of their collegiate foes in a collective effort to help the USA Women’s Senior National Team compete against seven other nations for top spot in the FINA World League Super Final in Kunshan, China. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior goalkeeper Sami Hill was one of two UCLA women’s water polo players who was called up to be a part of the USA Women’s Senior National Team in the FINA World League Super Final. Hill blocked seven shots in the gold medal match against Italy in which the Americans won 10-8. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Golfer Alison Lee ambitious after acclaimed freshman season

Looking back on childhood visits to Disneyland typically brings memories of the sheer awe and excitement felt when standing under the fireworks, surrounded by familiar characters and thrilling rides. Read more...

Photo: During her rookie season, Alison Lee has picked up multiple accolades, including Pac-12 Golfer and Freshman of the Year, Pac-12 individual champion and the inaugural ANNIKA Award. Despite all the success, the freshman has said she’s still unsatisfied and wants to strive for more. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Bruins receive All-American honors at track and field NCAAs

What Natasha Kolbo came face to face with in her first trip to the NCAA outdoor track and field championships wasn’t just competition from 23 of the nation’s top pole vaulters. Read more...

Photo: Senior Natasha Kolbo said that even though she didn’t perform her best at the NCAAs, she’s still happy with what she’s accomplished in her four years competing as a Bruin. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Johnathan Franklin announces football retirement

Former UCLA and Green Bay Packers running back Johnathan Franklin announced his retirement from football Thursday. Franklin suffered a neck injury in Week 12 of the 2013-14 NFL season that initially ruled him out for the remainder of the season. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA and Green Bay Packers running back Johnathan Franklin has announced that he will be retiring because of a neck injury. Franklin broke UCLA’s all-time career rushing yards record during his time as a Bruin. (Daily Bruin file photo)