Saturday, April 25

UCLA men’s water polo represents Team USA at World University Games

Representing Team USA at the World University Games gifted the Bruins an opportunity to represent their nation against water polo’s best. And while a fourth-place finish in Chengdu, China, left the United States off the podium, the experience of competing against international professional players across the last two weeks was a memorable one for UCLA men’s water polo coaches and players alike. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior attacker Jack Larsen, representing the United States, attempts a shot at the World University Games. (Courtesy of Chengdu 2021 Virtual Media Zone)


UCLA women’s soccer move toward new year, balance work and fun in the offseason

Only one team can enter each season as the “best team in the nation.” This year, in NCAA women’s soccer, it’s UCLA. In between receiving the national title and its first exhibition contest on Aug. Read more...

Photo: Senior forward Reilyn Turner dribbles the ball. Turner scored the game-tying goal that kept UCLA alive in the national championship. (Shengfeng Chien/Daily Bruin staff)


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)