Tuesday, May 19

Offensive coordinator builds up team with focus on strategic positions

Kennedy Polamalu, one offseason into being UCLA football’s offensive coordinator, has already impressed head coach Jim Mora. “I love the schemes that we’re utilizing offensively,” Mora said Monday. Read more...

Photo: First-year offensive coordinator Kennedy Polamalu has created a more extensive offense to facilitate quarterback Josh Rosen’s growth as a signal caller. (Matt Cummings/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Rio recap: Aug. 16

This year, at the 2016 Summer Olympics, 36 past, current and future UCLA athletes will compete in Rio de Janeiro. Each day, the Daily Bruin will wrap up the different events with Bruin highlights, key performances and upcoming events. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA and current Team Canada guard Nirra Fields finished the day with only three points but a plethora of solid stats as she only played in the second half of Canada’s 68-63 loss to France. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)


Five-star football recruit Mique Juarez misses fourth consecutive practice

Where is Mique Juarez? The biggest question – and the most compelling storyline – surrounding UCLA football right now has very little to do with football. Read more...

Photo: On day one in San Bernardino, the Bruins overcame high heat in their morning and afternoon practices. But the question around camp was the whereabouts of former five-star recruit Mique Juarez. (TuAnh Dam/Sports Editor)


Rio recap: Aug. 15

This year, at the 2016 Summer Olympics, 36 past, current and future UCLA athletes will compete in Rio de Janeiro. Each day, the Daily Bruin will wrap up the different events with Bruin highlights, key performances and upcoming events. Read more...

Photo: John Speraw’s squad lost its first two matches in Rio, but after three straight wins, the Americans are heading to the quarterfinals. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Rio recap: Aug. 14

This year, at the 2016 Summer Olympics, 36 past, current and future UCLA athletes will compete in Rio de Janeiro. Each day, the Daily Bruin will wrap up the different events with Bruin highlights, key performances and upcoming events. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumna Nirra Fields led the Canadian women’s basketball team with 13 points in Sunday’s loss to Spain. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)


Former UCLA athletes give back to community, mentor young children

Stan Griffin reveled in victory. The former UCLA sprinter, having graduated five years ago, recalled the moment with a huge smile across his face. “My team won the dance/shoutout competition,” Griffin said. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA women’s basketball player Rhema Gardner is an ambassador for the Bruin Fan Alliance, along with other UCLA athletics alumni. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Bruins prepare for men’s soccer season with many returning players

Having an 11-9-1 record, UCLA’s first second-round exit since 2012 and only one player picked in the MLS SuperDraft – the lowest total since 2011 – would indicate that men’s soccer had a mediocre 2015 campaign. Read more...

Photo: Junior forward Abu Danladi, along with Seyi Adekoya and sophomore midfielder Jose Hernandez provided the spark to UCLA’s offense in 2015, and aim to excite again. (Daily Bruin file photo)