Billy Martin never would have brought up the fact that he reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 1977. But when his son suggested that the two of them go to Wimbledon, Martin explained that, as a former quarterfinalist, he’d received – and turned down – many invitations to sit in the tournament’s prestigious Royal Box. Read more...
Sports
Sports
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January 21, 7:44 am
Around the League: Bruins honored, Stanford standout to join MLS
While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12. Stanford standout turns down international offer Jordan Morris, a junior on the Cardinal men’s soccer team last fall, was the most sought after collegiate player this offseason. Read more...
Photo: Jordan Morris, a junior on the Cardinal men’s soccer team last fall, was the most sought after collegiate player this offseason and is likely headed to the MLS next year. (Courtesy of JIM SHORIN/StanfordPhoto.com)
Men's Tennis, Sports
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January 21, 7:44 am
Men’s tennis coach Billy Martin celebrates 500th win over USF
After 23 years on the sideline, UCLA men’s tennis coach Billy Martin reached a historic 500-win record Wednesday afternoon, placing him as one of the winningest coaches in collegiate tennis history. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Logan Staggs, in his first dual match as a Bruin, defeated USF’s Ryan Marker, 6-2, 6-2 at No. 4 singles. (Korbin Placet/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Men's Volleyball, Sports
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January 21, 7:43 am
No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball serves Cal Baptist straight-set loss
Even on a messy night, the UCLA men’s volleyball team still cleaned up Cal Baptist. The No. 1 Bruins (6-0, 3-0 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) swept the unranked Lancers (3-3, 0-3) with set scores of 27-25, 25-21 and 25-12 for its sixth win in a row. Read more...
Photo: Junior middle blocker Mitch Stahl contributed seven kills in Wednesday’s sweep over Cal Baptist. The UCLA men’s volleyball team is now 6-0 to start the 2016 season. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sports, Swim & Dive
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January 21, 7:42 am
UCLA swimming sports pink caps to spread breast cancer awareness
When the UCLA swimming team wears pink caps rather than its usual blue caps in the next home meet, it will be more than just a symbolic moment for every member of the team who has been affected by breast cancer. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA swimming team will sport pink caps in its upcoming meet against Stanford to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for research. The Bruins wore the pink caps at road meets against UC Santa Barbara and Oregon State last fall. (Courtesy of Richard Quinton)
Sports, Track and Field
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January 21, 2:20 am
UCLA track and field waiting for indoor season to run its course
There isn’t much glory for collegiate track athletes in the indoor season. Everybody can picture the Summer Olympics Games of 2008 in Beijing – Usain Bolt breaking the world records in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash, carrying the Jamaican flag on his back as he ran around the track. Read more...
Photo: The outdoor and indoor track and field seasons are two distinct aspects of the overall sport. Many teams consider the indoor portion, like next weekend’s competition at Kansas State, to be a warm-up for the outdoor. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff and creative commons photo via Wikipedia)
Men's Basketball, Sports
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January 21, 1:01 am
Bruins bear down to dam Beavers’ offense in 82-73 win
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Junior guard Isaac Hamilton entered Wednesday’s game against Oregon State with some extra incentive. It’s not that he wanted to beat the Beavers particularly more than any other team on the schedule. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard Noah Allen was the first guard off the bench for the UCLA men’s basketball team Wednesday night. Coach Steve Alford inserted Allen primarily for his defense. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin)