The collision course begins Monday. Every year, the UCLA football program goes through a two-week ordeal of practices and two-a-days in mid-August heat to prepare for the start of the season in September. Read more...
Sports
Features, Sports
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August 7, 11:53 pm
UCLA nutrition director sets Bruin athletics apart from competition
In the ultra-competitive world of Division I sports, schools from across the country are constantly searching for any kind of edge they can get. Alabama football coach Nick Saban sent over 100 letters a day to running back Alvin Kamara, and Texas A&M’s Kevin Sumlin draws recruits with his Aggies “swagcopter” – just to name a few. Read more...
Photo: Director of Sports Nutrition Beth Miller runs the fueling station for UCLA’s student-athletes. Miller also teaches them how to make healthy meals through cooking competitions. (Emaan Baqai/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Beach Volleyball, Gymnastics, Men's Volleyball, Sports
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August 7, 5:22 pm
Rio recap: Aug. 7
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 and Team USA lost their first-round match in straight sets to Team Canada. The Americans will face the Italians on Tuesday. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Sports
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August 6, 6:19 pm
Rio recap: Aug. 6
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: Nirra Fields helped the Canadian national team to a 90-68 win over China on Day 1 of the Olympics. The UCLA alumna tallied two points, two assists, and a rebound. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Sports, Women's Soccer
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August 3, 7:04 pm
Incoming Bruins make Olympic debuts for women’s soccer national teams
Thirty-six past, current and future UCLA athletes and coaches will compete at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Each day, the Daily Bruin wraps up the different events with Bruin highlights, key performances and upcoming events. Read more...
Photo: Mallory Pugh made her Olympic debut Wednesday afternoon. The forward helped the U.S. beat Team New Zealand 2-0. (Photo by Aaron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Sports
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August 1, 12:18 am
Graphic: Bruins in the Olympics
Sports, Women's Soccer
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August 1, 12:15 am
Current and former Bruins clinch soccer titles across country
The first United Women’s Soccer championship couldn’t have had more of a storybook ending. The Santa Clarita Blue Heat had one last-ditch effort to win the game in overtime – a corner kick in the 119th minute with the match tied at one goal apiece. Read more...
Photo: Class of 2016 alumna forward Kodi Lavrusky tallied five goals for the Santa Clarita Blue Heat during the UWS regular season and added an assist in the championship game. (Daily Bruin file photo)