Friday, June 19

Running back Paul Perkins named to Doak Walker Award watch list

Rising redshirt junior running back Paul Perkins was named to the preseason watch list for the Doak Walker Award, given annually to the top running back in college football, on Thursday. Read more...

Photo: Running back Paul Perkins escapes a Cal defender in a 2013 game. The junior was named to the Doak Walker Award watch list Thursday morning. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Bruin seniors named to Biletnikoff, Wuerffel Watch Lists

This post was updated July 15 at 3:32 p.m. Two UCLA football seniors were named to the 2015 Biletnikoff Award and Wuerffel Trophy Watch Lists on Wednesday morning, as receiver Jordan Payton joined center Jake Brendel in the preseason honors. Read more...

Photo: Then-junior wide receiver Jordan Payton loses his helmet after taking a hit from Nebraska then-senior corner Josh Mitchell. Payton was named to the 2015 Biletnikoff Award watch list on Wednesday. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Myles Jack named to Rotary Lombardi, Butkus Award watch lists

Football season is more than a month away, but rising junior linebacker Myles Jack is already on a roll. Two of the most prestigious awards in collegiate football – the Butkus Award and the Rotary Lombardi Award – announced their watch lists Tuesday, and Jack’s name appeared on both. Read more...

Photo: This season could well mark a major showing from junior linebacker Myles Jack, with the arrival of Tom Bradley as defensive coordinator, as well as adjustments made to Jack’s position to make him more prominent in the Bruins’ playbook. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Men’s water polo wins bronze against Serbia in World University Games

The United States, represented by UCLA men’s water polo, toppled Serbia to win bronze in the World University Games. The first half was a defensive battle as both teams were unable to strike for the first eight minutes. Read more...

Photo: Junior attacker Ryder Roberts scored the United States’ first goal in the bronze medal match against Serbia. The U.S. won 5-4. (Daily Bruin file photo)