Wednesday, July 29

UCLA men’s basketball endures defeat against San Diego State in season opener

This post was updated Nov. 29 at 5:45 p.m. SAN DIEGO—After all the wait, the Bruins did something they haven’t done in nine seasons – lose their first game. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Chris Smith led UCLA men’s basketball in scoring last season but had 10 points and fouled out in the Bruins’ first game of the season. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s soccer capitalizes on extended preseason with more practice on the pitch

With the opportunity to capitalize on an extended preseason amid nasal swabs and socially distanced training sessions, the Bruins have tried to produce positive results for anything but COVID-19 tests. Read more...

Photo: With a start to his second season at the helm of UCLA men’s soccer still undecided, coach Ryan Jorden and his staff have run distanced practices on campus. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA women’s basketball postpones game because of COVID-19 testing delays

This post was last updated Nov. 25 at 7:15 p.m. UCLA women’s basketball’s season opener has been postponed because of a delay in Cal State Fullerton’s COVID-19 testing, according to UCLA Athletics. Read more...

Photo: Coach Cori Close will have to wait a bit longer to start her 10th season in charge. UCLA women’s basketball will not face Cal State Fullerton because of a delay in COVID-19 testing. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Quarterback Chase Griffin staying prepared for football’s matchup against Arizona

Chase Griffin only got one offer from a Power Five program coming out of high school. Two and a half years after committing to UCLA football (1-2), the now-redshirt freshman quarterback finally made his first start in blue and gold. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt freshman quarterback Chase Griffin was unable to bring home a win for UCLA football in his first collegiate start. The Texas product may have the chance to lead the Bruins again in Saturday’s game at the Rose Bowl. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s basketball to commence season with home game against Cal State Fullerton

Amid uncertainty, Wednesday will mark the end of an extended offseason for the Bruins. No. 9 UCLA women’s basketball will host Cal State Fullerton to commence its 2020-2021 season. Read more...

Photo: Senior forward Michaela Onyenwere will begin her fourth and potentially final year for the Bruins on Wednesday when her team takes on Cal State Fullerton in the season opener at Pauley Pavilion. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Pro Bruin Rundown: Reggie Cannon assists in men’s soccer victory, Trevor Ariza sets NBA trade record

As college sports continue to be pushed back because of the COVID-19 pandemic, professional leagues have restarted. Each Monday, Daily Bruin Sports will highlight a few standout alumni performances from the past week in ongoing leagues as we await the return of university athletics. Read more...

Photo: Former Bruin and first-round draft pick Jrue Holiday was acquired by Milwaukee Bucks in a four-team trade after spending seven seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans. (Daily Bruin file photo)