Tuesday, October 13

From novice to NCAA: How the Grables followed their passion to UCLA gymnastics

Autumn Grable worked at a gym in Cincinnati while attending nursing school, using her gymnastics knowledge from her youth to teach toddlers how to tumble. Her then-boyfriend Kyle Grable – although they did not yet share a last name – would take her to the gym a couple of nights a week. Read more...

Photo: UCLA gymnastics assistant coach Kyle Grable celebrates after a vault routine (left). UCLA gymnastics assistant coach Autumn Grable hugs then-sophomore Jordan Chiles after a beam routine (right). The Grables are married and are entering their second years in Westwood. (Photos by Julia Zhou/Assistant Photo editor and Megan Cai/Daily Bruin senior staff. Photo illustration by Ashley Ko/Illustrations director)


Chase Griffin channels ‘NIL for Good’ in student-athlete advocacy, philanthropy

This post was updated on Sept. 22 at 12:14 p.m. In 2014, ESPN coined 13-year-old Chase Griffin “the QB most likely to succeed.” “Where will Chase be in five years?” the feature pondered. Read more...

Photo: Senior quarterback Chase Griffin smiles at the podium at the NIL Summit. Griffin was awarded the inaugural NIL Male Athlete of the Year award in 2021 and earned the distinction again in 2022. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics Photography)


From Earl Edwards Jr. in MLS to BSAA, Bruins fight racial inequality in sports

This post was update July 9 at 10:27 p.m. UCLA’s Black student-athletes have a long-standing history of changing the sports world for the better, from Jackie Robinson to Arthur Ashe, to Kenny Washington and Woody Strode, to Jackie Joyner-Kersee and beyond. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA men’s soccer and current New England Revolution goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr. smiles for the camera as he heads onto the training pitch. (Courtesy of New England Revolution, photo by MLS)


In UCLA’s tennis programs, Goldberg siblings share the pride of being Bruins

While most children learn how to lace up their sneakers in school or at home, Caroline Goldberg had a different backdrop. As the daughter of two UCLA alumni, Goldberg learned to tie her shoes in Pauley Pavilion, making the most of the timeouts during games. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s tennis’ Caroline Goldberg (left) and men’s tennis volunteer assistant coach Ben Goldberg (right) smile to each other across the net. Competing at UCLA, the duo has realized lifelong dreams. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


J.R. Norris IV bids farewell to UCLA men’s volleyball after 6-year success story

This post was updated June 13 at 12:06 a.m. Whether on the court, in the classroom or leading his peers, middle blocker J.R. Norris IV’s six-year tenure at UCLA culminated in success. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior middle blocker J.R. Norris IV stands in front of the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame trophy wall. The Bruins won their 20th national championship in program history after beating Hawai’i on May 6. (Photo by Amelie Ionescu/Daily Bruin senior staff. Photo illustration by Nathan Koketsu/Daily Bruin)



‘I feel very lucky’: Carrie Forsyth reflects on her UCLA women’s golf legacy

Carrie Forsyth – the 24-year coach, centerpiece and mom-like figure of UCLA women’s golf – is swinging into retirement. Forsyth has led countless golfers through the highs and lows of collegiate golf, including graduate student Phoebe Yue, who spent five years under Forsyth’s guidance. Read more...

Photo: Coach Carrie Forsyth holds the inaugural Battle for the Bell trophy while surrounded by members of the team. In her 24 years as coach of UCLA women’s golf, Forsyth won two national championships and six Pac-10/12 Coach of the Year awards. (Courtesy of Jesus Ramirez/UCLA Athletics)



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