Wednesday, May 20

Softball to focus on defensive strength in weekend Stanford series

After starting the season off with a No. 7 national ranking, UCLA softball slowly fell down the ladder, landing as low as No. 16 in the USA Today poll. Read more...

Photo: Junior shortstop Delaney Spaulding headlines an offense that has gained consistency over the past few weeks. Spaulding has recorded a hit in five of her last six games. (Daniel Alcazar/Photo editor)


UCLA baseball drops seventh consecutive game despite strong pitching

Griffin Canning gave UCLA baseball a chance to win Thursday night. But the team didn’t take it. The sophomore hurled a complete game, letting up four runs – three earned – on just five hits en route to a 4-1 loss to Stanford, extending UCLA’s losing streak to a season-long seven games. Read more...

Photo: Griffin Canning has taken over as the ace of UCLA baseball’s staff, but the sophomore couldn’t put an end to the Bruins’ losing streak Thursday night. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Targeting incident underscores UCLA’s recurring penalty problems

It’s no secret that UCLA football has had a problem with penalties during the Jim Mora era. Since the coach took over in 2012, UCLA has finished in the bottom 15 in penalties per game each year. Read more...

Photo: Rising junior inside linebacker Jayon Brown was involved in a targeting incident during Thursday’s practice. Brown sat out the rest of practice after committing the personal foul. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin)



Stanford presents challenge for UCLA baseball amid loss streak

The last time UCLA baseball was in control of a ballgame was March 26 against Arizona, when the Bruins cruised into the ninth with a four-run lead. Read more...

Photo: Griffin Canning will take the hill on Thursday, as UCLA baseball will try to snap a six game skid. Last time out the sophomore allowed seven earned runs. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s tennis lags in doubles play as season advances

Singles make the headlines. But doubles win championships. No. 4 UCLA men’s tennis has dropped the doubles point in three of its last four dual matches against Oregon, Stanford and California. Read more...

Photo: Junior Mackenzie McDonald addressed the teams doubles struggles, but is confident the Bruins can return to success they experienced early in the season.


MLB opening day roster showcases five Bruin alums

The 2016 Major League Baseball season officially opened this week, with five Bruins featured on active rosters across the league. As this year’s baseball season heats up, take a look at the UCLA alumni contributing at the next level. Read more...

Photo: Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer notched three seasons at UCLA from 2009-2011, earning numerous awards and honors before being drafted fourth overall in 2011 MLB draft.