Thursday, June 25


UCLA football’s Ellis McCarthy takes small steps toward big changes

Ellis McCarthy’s body has always been one of the first things people have noticed – all 6 feet 5 inches, 330 pounds of him. But the defensive lineman is instead focused on the smaller details of his body. Read more...

Photo: Junior defensive lineman Ellis McCarthy (right) grabs onto redshirt sophomore wide receiver Kenneth Walker (left) during practice. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said that McCarthy has begun developing better discipline. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA track and field prepares for challenges at Mt. SAC Relays

The UCLA track and field team heads to Mt. San Antonio College to participate in the Mt. SAC Relays this weekend. Coming off impressive victories against BYU and TCU, UCLA is excited to face its next challenge. Read more...

Photo: UCLA will be sending some of its top individual performers, including senior pole vaulter Mike Woepse, to the Mt. SAC Relays this weekend. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)


Weekend Predictions: April 18-20

Every Friday The Bruin’s Sports section will predict the outcome of the weekend’s top three UCLA sporting events. Gymnastics: NCAA championships Friday through Sunday UCLA will struggle this weekend, losing sophomore Sophina DeJesus’ typical 9.9 on beam and possibly on bars because of an ankle injury. Read more...


UCLA gymnastics looks to flip the odds at NCAA championships

UCLA Gymnastics: Three Keys to NCAA Championship No. 111 1. Going 24 for 24 routines: The Bruins can’t afford a single mistake – even if the mistake doesn’t contribute to their team score, their play-not-to-lose mentality will sink them in the competition. Read more...

Photo: UCLA will need strong individual performances from gymnasts like redshirt junior Samantha Peszek as the Bruins head to Alabama for the NCAA championships. (Tim Bradbury/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Rebounding UCLA men’s volleyball team to face UCSB in MPSF quarterfinal

For most teams entering the playoffs, in which all it takes is one loss to dash all hopes of a successful postseason, the pressure can be a debilitating factor. Read more...

Photo: Senior outside hitter Gonzalo Quiroga will look to extend his college career with a win over UC Santa Barbara in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament quarterfinals. (Nathan Vanderveer-Harris/Daily Bruin)