Friday, June 27

Oregon, Washington announce acceptances to Big Ten Conference

The Bruins and Trojans are not the only programs making the trek to the Midwest. Oregon and Washington announced their acceptances to the Big Ten Conference on Friday evening, becoming the 17th and 18th partner schools for the 2024-2025 athletic year. Read more...

Photo: Oregon plays against UCLA in Eugene, Oregon (left). Washington plays against UCLA at the Rose Bowl (right). Oregon and Washington accepted invites to the Big Ten on Friday, joining UCLA and USC in the conference. (Left photo by Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff. Right photo by Jack Stenzel/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA gymnastics’ Jordan Chiles returns to competition at U.S. Classic

This post was updated Aug. 7 at 8:11p.m. Jordan Chiles was representing UCLA gymnastics at the NCAA championships just five months ago. On Saturday, the Olympian was back on the competition floor – this time representing World Champions Centre, her elite club. Read more...

Photo: Jordan Chiles competes on bars during the NCAA Championships. Chiles returned to elite gymnastics Saturday at the 2023 U.S. Classic. (Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA quarterbacks compete for starting spot after Thompson-Robinson’s departure

This post was updated Aug. 6 at 6:24 p.m. Dorian Thompson-Robinson suited up to play football Thursday. In years past, he would have been throwing on a UCLA football practice jersey as he took to the fields behind Wasserman Football Center. Read more...

Photo: Rising redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Garbers looks downfield during a game. Garbers is one of two quarterbacks on UCLA football’s roster with in-game experience under coach Chip Kelly. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA women’s basketball members compete internationally during offseason

This post was updated Aug. 6 at 6:27 p.m. The madness that ensues during the third month of the year is nothing short of noteworthy. Squads that manage to extend their postseason runs are observed and questioned for their recipe for success, and UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close put her strategy simply. Read more...

Photo: Rising sophomore forward Lina Sontag and rising redshirt junior Emily Bessoir pose for a photo.(Courtesy of FIBA)


Turkish forward Berke Buyuktuncel commits to UCLA men’s basketball

The Bruins have made their fourth international splash of the recruiting period. UCLA men’s basketball announced the addition of Turkish forward Berke Buyuktuncel on Saturday afternoon. Read more...

Photo: Coach Mick Cronin looks across the court during a game. Cronin and his staff have been active in international recruiting throughout the summer, with the addition of Turkish forward Berke Buyuktuncel representing the latest addition to UCLA men’s basketball. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)


UCLA softball rising sophomores to represent Team USA in Japan All-Star Series

This post was updated August 6 at 6:30 p.m. Megan Grant and Jordan Woolery have spent the past year getting familiar with the four letters embroidered on their college threads. Read more...

Photo: Jordan Woolery runs the bases for UCLA softball. The rising sophomore infielder, alongside rising sophomore utility Megan Grant, will represent Team USA at the Japan All-Star Series. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)


Spanish center Aday Mara commits to UCLA men’s basketball

The Bruins have gone international once again.  UCLA men’s basketball announced the signing of Spanish center Aday Mara on Thursday morning. Mara – who is 7-foot-3 – most recently played for Spain’s U18 team at the FIBA European Championships, and has garnered international playing experience prior to joining the Bruins. Read more...

Photo: Coach Mick Cronin speaks into a microphone. Cronin and UCLA men’s basketball announced the addition of Spanish center Aday Mara to the incoming class of 2023 on Thursday morning. (Daily Bruin file photo)