The Bruins have had a lot of problems on the gridiron this fall. Attendance numbers are approaching an all-time low, UCLA opened up the season 1-5 for the second consecutive year and coach Chip Kelly continues to spar with the media. Read more...
Sports Columns
Men's Soccer, Sports, Sports Columns
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October 3, 12:27 am
Tay’s Takedown: Despite men’s soccer’s record so far, coach Ryan Jorden shows promise
As the saying goes, “There’s always next year.” And it’s this phrase – speaking to a hopeful future for a continually faltering team – that applies to the current state of UCLA men’s soccer. Read more...
Photo: Before being hired in April 2019, coach Ryan Jorden served as head coach for University of the Pacific men’s soccer beginning in 2013. The Tigers reached the second round of the NCAA tournament in each of his last three years in Stockton, California. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)
Athletics News, Sports, Sports Columns
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September 27, 12:53 am
Un-Connon Opinions: The safest and most surprising candidates with a shot to replace Dan Guerrero
Dan Guerrero – for better or worse – is gone. Or at least he will be, when he officially retires June 30. During the UCLA Athletics director’s 17-year tenure, the Bruins have won 32 NCAA championships, built state-of-the-art football and men’s basketball facilities, and won the Chip Kelly sweepstakes. Read more...
Photo: Athletics director Dan Guerrero announced Sept. 17 that he would retire June 30. UCLA will conduct a nationwide search for his replacement. (Photo Illustration by Aubrey Yeo, Tanmay Shankar, Ellie Tsai/Daily Bruin staff)
Football, Sports, Sports Columns
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September 23, 1:34 am
Un-Connon Opinions: UCLA’s fanbase seems to be stuck in decades-long hibernation
“UCLA” is one of the most important four-letter combinations in college sports. Just ask UCLA Athletics Director Dan Guerrero, men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin or football coach Chip Kelly – the brand is historic to say the least. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football’s average attendance at the Rose Bowl has dipped again in 2019, continuing a decades-long trend of increasingly empty home games. The Bruins had roughly 20,000 no-shows when they hosted the Sooners on Sept. 14. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)
Men's Tennis, Men's Water Polo, Softball, Sports, Sports Columns, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer
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September 23, 12:11 am
Battle of the Editors: Incoming freshman recruits carry potential to bolster UCLA athletics
UCLA has a history of reeling in some of the best recruits from California, the country and the world. This year’s crop of Bruin freshmen is no different, so the Daily Bruin Sports editors each picked their most anticipated incoming recruits. Read more...
Photo: Freshman forward Mia Fishel scored two goals and notched one assist in No. 5 UCLA women’s soccer’s first three games. Prior to coming to college, Fishel was a staple for the United States U17 Women’s National Team. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)
Sports, Sports Columns
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August 18, 3:37 pm
Battle of the Editors: Daily Bruin Sports evaluates best, worst T-shirts given at UCLA sporting events
A defining part of a Bruin’s four years in Westwood is watching some of the best athletes in the nation compete in some of the most iconic stadiums – not to mention the free stuff. Read more...
Photo: (Juliette Le Saint/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Football, Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns
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August 4, 11:48 pm
Meet Your Maikis: Potential transfers aren’t getting any help from NCAA’s confusing new guidelines
NCAA transfer rules don’t work, and the NCAA has yet to properly fix them. The NCAA has worked to significantly alter the transfer system to give student-athletes more autonomy by introducing the transfer portal in 2018. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football coach Chip Kelly came out in support of the NCAA’s transfer portal at Pac-12 Football Media Day. Other Pac-12 coaches argue it may hurt transfers’ chances of playing.(MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin senior staff)