Monday, July 27

First fully padded practice helps develop UCLA offensive line

Physicality escalated Friday at UCLA football’s fall camp as the Bruins wore full pads for the first time this week. After two days of players wearing shoulder pads, UCLA graduated to a fully padded session on the fifth day of camp, a development that was particularly beneficial for the Bruins’ offensive line. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore right tackle Kolton Miller said after spring practice, the team started coming together as a unit. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


Team USA falls to Sweden in women’s soccer quarterfinal

The favorites have fallen. The American quest for a fourth straight gold medal was thwarted after a devastating 1-1 (4-3) loss to Sweden in penalties Friday afternoon. Read more...

Photo: Team USA and former UCLA coach Jill Ellis fell to Team Sweden in the quarterfinals of the Olympics. The Americans were the three-time defending gold medalists and reigning World Cup champions.



UCLA football talks defensive strengths for 2016 season at fall camp

With great hair comes great confidence. So it only makes sense that Takkarist McKinley cited his shoulder-length dreadlocks as one of the reasons he said he can be the nation’s best pass rusher this season. Read more...

Photo: Senior defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (front) said that with the Bruins’ switch to a 4-3 defensive scheme, he can be the nation’s best pass rusher. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)


Rio recap: Aug. 10

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 water polo alumnus Josh Samuels scored a hat-trick in the American’s win over France. It was Team USA’s first win at the 2016 Olympics. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Rio recap: Aug. 11

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: Incoming freshman Maddie Musselman scored a team-high four goals in Team USA’s 12-4 win over China on Thursday. The Americans are now 2-0 in group play. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)


Rio recap: Aug. 9

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: The U.S. women’s gymnastics team won gold Tuesday with 184.897 points, outscoring silver medalist Russia by 8.209, an Olympic record. (Courtesy of John Cheng/USA Gymnastics)