Defensive lineman Ellis McCarthy is, numerically speaking, a fraction of the man he used to be. After two knee surgeries and a freshman campaign in which he failed to earn consistent reps, the defensive tackle spent extra time with UCLA strength and conditioning coach Sal Alosi during the offseason, and the results can have shown in his appearance and athleticism on the field. Read more...
Football, Sports
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August 8, 10:40 pm
Slimmed-down lineman Ellis McCarthy looks to step up for UCLA football
Football, Sports
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August 7, 11:57 pm
Friendly skies greet Mora on first day of fall camp
If the temperature is any indication, coach Jim Mora’s second season at the helm of the UCLA football team is beginning with far fewer difficulties – including lower temperatures, an athletic freshman class and a recently cleared Eddie Vanderdoes. Read more...
Photo: Coach Jim Mora and UCLA football held their first fall camp practice on Wednesday in San Bernardino. Mora said his team looks more physical as it approaches its season opener against Nevada on Aug. 31.
Sports
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August 6, 6:52 pm
Real Madrid’s week of practices at UCLA ended Monday
As the smiling Real Madrid assistant coach zipped by on a golf cart, Daniel Ramirez jumped up to lean just over a movable metal guardrail and past around six outstretched hands. Ramirez came down beaming, having received a high-five from soccer legend Zinedine Zidane. Read more...
Football, Sports
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August 5, 2:27 pm
Five things to watch for during UCLA football’s fall camp
1. Team Eddie: Eddie Vanderdoes’ full clearance to compete with UCLA this season provides Notre Dame fans with something to gripe about almost as much as it provides a short-staffed defensive line with another viable option at either tackle or end. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore tackle Torian White will be vying to keep his starting spot during fall camp.
Sports, Women's Basketball
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August 5, 12:00 am
Bruin gains experience after competing abroad with Team Canada
Just like when she first began lifting and conditioning with the UCLA women's basketball team last year, the first week of training with the Canadian team left Nirra Fields so sore, she couldn't roll around in bed. But like last year, Fields was able to push through the pain and contribute on the basketball court. Read more...
Photo: After training with the Canadian senior national team, coaches and teammates said rising sophomore guard Nirra Fields became a more well-rounded basketball player.
Sports, Women's Soccer
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August 5, 12:00 am
Women’s soccer eager to win UCLA’s 110th championship
Once just an ordinary number, 110 has taken a whole new meaning for UCLA’s women’s soccer team. As the team’s home opener against Northeastern on Aug. 23 draws near, the members of the team have made it clear that they've all bought in to the same goal: winning UCLA's 110th NCAA championship. Read more...
Photo: Rising junior defender Abby Dahlkemper said that the women’s soccer team aims to bring home UCLA’s 110th NCAA championship this season.
Sports, Swim & Dive
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August 4, 11:49 pm
Diver advances to USA national championships
Following months of training, practice and rehabilitation, rising sophomore diver Montana Monahan is left with a concrete board under her feet, a 10 meter drop and just over a second of flight. She just has to jump. Read more...
Photo: After an injury that dominated her freshman year, rising sophomore diver Montana Monahan, now fully recovered, will showcase difficult dives at the USA National Diving Championships.