Tuesday, May 5

Football freshman kickers contribute to Arizona win with season’s 1st field goals

It took more than three hours of on-field football, but the Bruins finally kicked a field goal in 2020. Despite scoring 111 points over its first three games, UCLA football (2-2) never sent out kicker Nicholas Barr-Mira for three points until midway through the first quarter of its 27-10 victory over Arizona (0-3). Read more...

Photo: Redshirt freshman kicker Nicholas Barr-Mira (right) has made both of his field goal attempts this season for UCLA football. Freshman kicker Luke Akers (left) has handled the punting duties as well as serving as the field goal unit’s holder. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Swim and dive gets back in the water after extended time off

This post was last updated Dec. 6 at 11:31 p.m. The upcoming swim and dive season will present challenges unlike any other. The return of college sports in 2020 has faced unprecedented challenges given COVID-19 complications and sudden outbreaks. Read more...

Photo: UCLA swim and dive is back to practicing, as it’s not hard to practice safe social distancing in the pool, according to coach Jordan Wolfrum. But, the pandemic has limited training opportunities and created other concerns for the Bruins. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)


Battle of the Editors: Men’s basketball season hinges on performance of potential key players

UCLA men’s basketball (1-1) will begin Pac-12 play in December for the 2020-21 season. Before the first conference matchup, Daily Bruin Sports editors each predicted the team’s final conference record, Pac-12 final standing and an X-factor player (or two). Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior forward/center Jalen Hill has yet to take the floor this season for UCLA men’s basketball. (Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Pro Bruin Rundown: Indiana Pacers trade TJ Leaf, Marcedes Lewis rises up NFL leaderboards

As college sports continue to be pushed back because of the COVID-19 pandemic, professional leagues have restarted. Each Monday, Daily Bruin Sports will highlight a few standout alumni performances from the past week in ongoing leagues as we await the return of university athletics. Read more...

Photo: Former 2016-2017 team-leading scorer and first round NBA draft selection TJ Leaf was traded from the Indiana Pacers to the Oklahoma City Thunder. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Men’s basketball home opener postponed because of COVID-19 protocol

The Bruins’ home opener has been postponed just hours before tipoff. UCLA men’s basketball (1-1) was scheduled to host Long Beach State (0-0) at 6:30 p.m. Read more...

Photo: After starting the season 1-1 on the road, coach Mick Cronin and UCLA men’s basketball won’t be back in Pauley Pavilion for a few more days after its game against Long Beach State was postponed Monday. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)



Five Things: UCLA vs. Arizona

UCLA football (2-2) came out on top Saturday, winning 27-10 at home against Arizona (0-3). The Bruins started out slow before taking a double-digit lead at the half – then it was all defense. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior running back Demetric Felton now ranks second in the Pac-12 in rushing yards after carrying the ball over 200 yards in UCLA football’s win over Arizona. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)