I don’t want to write this article. I really don’t. But the time has come, and UCLA has dropped the hammer by agreeing with the Pac-12’s decision to postpone all sport competitions until Jan. Read more...
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August 7, 12:34 pm
Christon Chronicles-Off the Waldman: UCLA must prioritize education, protect student-athletes by canceling fall sports
No. 1. That number is plastered on signs all along Bruin Walk, with UCLA claiming itself as “the No. 1 public university in the U.S.” It is also where the state of California finds itself on the list of total COVID-19 cases, in the middle of a pandemic killing a reported roughly 1,000 Americans daily. Read more...
Photo: With the number of coronavirus cases in the area growing, UCLA athletes are still on campus, while other students have been encouraged to stay home. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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August 5, 12:17 pm
Un-Connon Opinions: Schools must not return to in-person classes to protect fall student-athletes
College football is happening. Well, at least for now. When the Pac-12 announced its full football schedule Friday, the conference grounded a fall season in reality after months of bad news and speculation. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football is currently scheduled to return to play Sept. 26 against USC at the Rose Bowl. Rising junior Dorian Thompson-Robinson (red) is the team’s incumbent starting quarterback. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)
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July 27, 8:46 pm
Battle of the Editors: How current Bruins compare to professional athletes in their sports
With professional leagues beginning again in the wake of COVID-19 postponements, the Daily Bruin Sports editors decided to take a look at current Bruins who resemble some of the top pros in their respective sports. Read more...
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July 1, 4:19 pm
Christon Chronicles: A breakdown of which apparel sponsor would best suit UCLA Athletics
When Under Armour officially announced its intentions to terminate its contract with UCLA Athletics, many Bruins fans had one thought: What’s next? What apparel brand will pick up where Under Armour left off? Read more...
Photo: Just four years after signing a 15-year deal with Under Armour, UCLA will once again be on the market for an apparel sponsor. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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June 29, 1:22 pm
Off the Waldman: Sports shouldn’t resume until number of COVID-19 cases decline, player safety is ensured
As the days were getting longer in early June, it seemed that our wait for UCLA football and other sports was only getting shorter. However, with COVID-19’s resurgence in several areas of the country, UCLA must act quickly to reverse course and hit the brakes on its sports restart. Read more...
Photo: As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ramp up, UCLA Athletics is moving forward with its Return to Training plan. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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June 20, 4:17 pm
Un-Connon Opinions: Chip Kelly has worked with players, taken the right stance during pandemic
Chip Kelly’s tenure as a Bruin has been spotty to say the least. Going 7-17 through two seasons, sparking a transfer exodus and drawing criticism from alumni for a seemingly weak stance on racial injustice isn’t the strongest resume. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football coach Chip Kelly has had his share of troubles in his two years in Westwood, but his handling of players’ concerns amid training during the COVID-19 pandemic is not one of them. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin senior staff)