Tuesday, June 30

Current, former UCLA water polo players make splash at FINA World Championships

This post was updated July 10 at 11:32 p.m. With 49 seconds remaining and her team up by one, Maddie Musselman swam to the five-meter line. Read more...

Photo: Maddie Musselman winds up in a game against USC on April 16. The recent graduate scored five goals in the gold medal match against Hungary to secure a win for Team USA. (Joseph Jimenez/Assistant Photo editor)


Pro Bruin Rundown: Former Bruins turn pro by joining national leagues, professional teams

As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruin alumni representing. Each week during the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will take a look at the standout performances of former UCLA greats from the past week as we count down the days until fall. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA softball pitcher/first baseman Rachel Garcia readies for a pitch during her time in Westwood. Garcia made her pro debut June 13. (Kaiya Pomeroy-Tso/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Joseph’s Diagnosis: UCLA’s move to Big Ten fails to truly consider student-athletes, fans

“For the past century, decisions about UCLA Athletics have always been guided by what is best for our student-athletes, first and foremost, and our fans,” said Chancellor Gene Block and athletic director Martin Jarmond in a public statement. Read more...

Photo: UCLA womens’ basketball players huddle during a game. They are just one Bruin team that will now have to make cross-country trips for conference road games because of UCLA’s move to the Big Ten. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)


Christon Chronicles: Big Ten membership may not mitigate all of UCLA Athletics’ financial challenges

This post was updated July 4 at 8:41 p.m. It’s official: UCLA is joining the Big Ten in 2024. After a day full of rumor and conjecture, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block and athletic director Martin Jarmond announced the school’s decision to leave the Pac-12 and join the Big Ten on Thursday afternoon. Read more...

Photo: UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond watches a water polo game. (Jeremy Chen/Assistant Photo editor)


Women’s tennis player Abbey Forbes transfers to North Carolina for final 2 seasons

Abbey Forbes had never anticipated transferring. But despite her attempt to remain in Westwood, the former Bruin will now be heading home. The former UCLA women’s tennis player announced May 25 in an Instagram post that she will be transferring to North Carolina to use her final two years of eligibility as a graduate transfer. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA women’s tennis player Abbey Forbes hits a backhand. Forbes transferred to North Carolina for her final two seasons of eligibility. (Jeremy Chen/Assistant Photo editor)



UCLA men’s golf players, new head coach look toward future of program

Sometimes, you have to let fate take its course. At least that’s what this past month has felt like for UCLA men’s golf coach Armen Kirakossian, who was recently named as former coach Derek Freeman’s successor following the 2021-2022 season. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s golf coach Armen Kirakossian poses at the Gifford Practice Complex on campus. Kirakossian, who was hired earlier this month, said he’s hoping to create the complete student-athlete experience for the Bruins. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics/Jesus Ramirez)