Friday, July 24

The Dam Truth: UCLA needs to speak up against Under Armour CEO’s pro-Trump comments

Nothing is politics-free these days – not even sports gear. The lines in the sand have been clearly drawn between those who have spoken up to defend equality and those who are staying silent. Read more...

Photo: Under Armour founder and CEO Kevin Plank spoke at UCLA after announcing a 15-year, $280 million with the athletics department. But Plank recently came out and called President Donald Trump an asset to the country, leading to widespread backlash from Under Armour athletes like Stephen Curry and Misty Copeland. (Daily Bruin file photo)




Softball takes all five games against four schools at weekend tournament

No. 8 UCLA softball scored 48 runs in five games last weekend. The opposition scored two. “We have been attacking the strike zone, allowed for no free passes and provided confidence in our offense,” said coach Kelly Inouye-Perez. Read more...

Photo: Delaney Spaulding tore it up in the first five games of the season. The senior shortstop hit .706 with two home runs and six RBIs. (Nick Kardan/Daily Bruin)


Women’s tennis feels momentum rising as it beats San Diego

Ena Shibahara won her match, and then she celebrated her birthday. The rest of her team also helped, as No. 20 UCLA women’s tennis (5-1) defeated San Diego (2-4) 5-2 on Sunday afternoon. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Alaina Miller defeated San Diego freshman Daniela Morales 7-6(5), 3-6, 7-6(5) for No. 20 UCLA women’s tennis’ fourth singles victory of the day. Miller improved her dual match record to 3-1 this spring. (Dayoung Lee/Daily Bruin)



Track and field has strong performances in New Mexico, Seattle

The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Indoor Track and Field Championships and the Seattle Pacific University Final Qualifier – the last chances for UCLA track and field to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships – are just two weeks away. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore Greta Wagner was one of the many Bruins in New Mexico this weekend to set new personal bests. Her 13-foot-10-inch personal record improved on her previous best by 1.5 inches, and has her just 2 inches short of the 14-foot milestone. (Daily Bruin file photo)