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UCLA football determined to outplay rival USC’s offense in regular-season finale

The Bruins have lost four of their last five games against the Trojans. Junior quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson spent most of that lone win on the sidelines, taking just one snap in his team’s 2018 Victory Bell win. Read more...

Photo: Junior quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson can win his third straight start and keep the Bruins’ perfect record at home intact. UCLA football will take on crosstown rival USC at the Rose Bowl. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. USC

Jack Perez Sports editor Prediction: UCLA 27, USC 24 Everyone will be watching for the offenses to light up the scoreboard like last season. But the defenses will reign supreme this time. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football can secure its first winning season with junior quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center if it can pull off an upset win against crosstown rival No. 15 USC on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. (Ben Brill/Graphics editor)


UCLA men’s basketball defeats San Diego in fourth straight win

This post was updated Dec. 9 at 8:52 p.m. The Bruins continued their homestand with their fourth straight win and a team debut. UCLA men’s basketball (4-1, 1-0 Pac-12) defeated San Diego (0-1) 83-56 on Wednesday at Pauley Pavilion. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. blocked four shots and led the Bruins in scoring and minutes. UCLA men’s basketball won its fourth game in a row after coming out on top against San Diego. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin staff)


Women’s basketball posts season-high score in win over UC Santa Barbara

A new starting lineup helped the Bruins to a season-best scoring performance. No. 11 UCLA women’s basketball (3-1, 1-1 Pac-12) beat UC Santa Barbara (0-1) 102-45 on Wednesday afternoon. Read more...

Photo: Senior forward Michaela Onyenwere picked up her 1,500th point in No. 11 UCLA women’s basketball’s win over UC Santa Barbara. Onyenwere put up 17 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. (Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA men’s basketball looks to maintain winning streak in game against San Diego

Fresh off its first Pac-12 win – and a new apparel sponsorship – the Bruins are back on the court in nonconference play. After the announcement of Jordan Brand’s partnership with UCLA football and basketball this morning, UCLA men’s basketball’s (3-1, 1-0 Pac-12) attention returns to the court where it will host San Diego (0-0) on Wednesday night. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard David Singleton scored 11 points on 4-of-4 shooting in UCLA men’s basketball’s Pac-12 win over California on Sunday. (Naveed Pour/Daily Bruin staff)


Jordan Brand partnership met with excitement in UCLA Athletics community

David Singleton grew up watching his highlights on his dad’s VHS tapes. A 12-year old Mick Cronin tried copying his jumper in his backyard. Jay Shaw said he was enamored with his mindset and dedication throughout ESPN and Netflix’s 10-part docuseries “The Last Dance.” Bruins all over campus wanted to be like Mike. Read more...

Photo: (Emily Dembinski / Illustrations director)


Swim and dive sees 2 podium finishes at 1st meet after extended offseason

This post was updated Dec. 9 at 12:52 p.m. It was unexpected and on short notice, but the Bruins dove headfirst into competition. UCLA swim and dive saw three divers compete in the NAU Lumberjack Diving Invitational over the weekend, ending the meet with two podium finishes. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore diver Hannah Butler finished second in the 1-meter springboard dive and was one of three Bruins to compete at the NAU Lumberjack Diving Invitational this weekend. (Courtesy of Don Liebig/UCLA Athletics)