Monday, July 6

Pac-12 and state governments grapple with plan to resume play before new year

This post was updated Sept. 16 at 5:02 p.m. The Pac-12 could announce a return to play in the coming weeks, but not without sorting things out with state governments first – at least, according to Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott. Read more...

Photo: Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott (left) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (right) have gone back and forth on the possibility of Pac-12 football returning in the near future, with both men laying the responsibility on the other. (Daily Bruin file photos)


Pro Bruin Rundown: Gerrit Cole throws shutout, Carlos Bocanegra named to Hall of Fame

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 UCLA baseball pitcher Gerrit Cole is 5-3 with a 3.20 ERA in his first season with the New York Yankees. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Pro Bruin Rundown: Jennifer Brady heads into US Open quarterfinals, Josh Rosen moves to Tampa Bay

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 UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen was cut and signed for his third team as he highlights this week’s rundown. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Jack’s Facts: UCLA is taking too great a risk in pursuing lawsuit against Under Armour

An enormous waste of time, money and resources. In case anyone missed it, on Aug. 26, UCLA filed a lawsuit against Under Armour after the apparel company decided to unilaterally terminate its 15-year, $280 million contract with UCLA in June. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s suing of Under Armour could spell disaster for the university if it loses the lawsuit and its apparel partner in one move. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Former UCLA soccer standout secures new spotlight in successful esports YouTube channel

During his time at UCLA, Evan Raynr was most known for his performances on the soccer field. In his 2012 senior season with the Bruins, the midfielder led the Pac-12 with 10 assists, finished fourth nationally in assists with 0.63 per game and was drafted 36th overall in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by D.C. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA men’s soccer star Evan Raynr turned his obsession with video games into a successful YouTube channel and an esports commentary career. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Pro Bruin Rundown: Russell Westbrook returns to NBA playoffs, Jessie Fleming debuts for Chelsea Women

Russell Westbrook, Houston Rockets, NBA As of 2018, the winner of Game 5 of a best-of-seven series tied 2-2 in the NBA playoffs goes on to win the series more than 80% of the time. Read more...

Photo: Former men’s basketball guard Russell Westbrook returned from injury Saturday to propel the Houston Rockets to a 114-80 Game 5 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA’s Western Conference Playoffs. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA files lawsuit against Under Armour for breaking $280 million contract

This post was updated Aug. 26 at 8:35 p.m. to include a statement from Under Armour. UCLA is suing Under Armour for breach of contract, according to a lawsuit filed by the school in the District Court in California. Read more...

Photo: Under Armour, whose logo is found on UCLA’s jerseys, announced it was terminating its branding agreement with the university in June. UCLA responded by filing a lawsuit for breach of contract Wednesday. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)