Saturday, June 20


Defensive end Takkarist McKinley positions himself for starting role

Takkarist McKinley is currently focusing on the more specific aspects of football, like adding body weight to gain an advantage over other defensive linemen. “I got here (at) about 225 (pounds). Read more...

Photo: Junior defensive end Takaarist McKinley entered UCLA in September 2014 as a transfer student, and admitted he felt a little overwhelmed early in the year. But after multiple playbook and film studies over winter break, McKinley said he’s ready to step up and play a big role in the absence of former defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Baseball looks to hand No. 6 USC first weekend series loss

This weekend, UCLA has the chance to get revenge and do what no team has done against USC this season – yet the Bruins will be careful not to let their opponent upset their rhythm. Read more...

Photo: Junior second baseman Trent Chatterton said the Bruins will be focused on their defensive play heading into this weekend’s series against the Trojans. UCLA committed five defensive errors in its three-game series against Oregon State this past weekend. (Max Himmelrich/Daily Bruin)



Men’s tennis wary of underestimating Stanford, Cal on the road

UCLA men’s tennis flew out to Northern California on Wednesday afternoon, allotting plenty of time to prepare both physically and mentally for its back-to-back dual meets against currently unranked Stanford and Cal. Read more...

Photo: Senior Dennis Mkrtchian warned against underestimating UCLA men’s tennis’ opponents this weekend, noting that Stanford and Cal had beaten UCLA in the past. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)



UCLA softball bounces back from Oregon losses with 9-1 win over Fullerton

It was business as usual for UCLA softball. Though it previously came off a string of tough losses to Oregon over this past weekend, No. 8 UCLA (32-8, 6-3 Pac-12) appeared to be back on track Wednesday, routing Cal State Fullerton 9-1 in five innings. Read more...

Photo: Junior third baseman Mysha Sataraka started a six-run rally in the bottom of the second inning with a two-run single. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin)