Life often revolves around embracing challenging paths.
But sometimes one must take the easy points in life.
Basketball players achieve this at the free-throw line.
UCLA men’s basketball (12-5, 4-2 Big Ten) shot 21-for-21 from the charity stripe against Penn State on Wednesday on the road – the first time the squad has notched a perfect free-throw percentage since shooting 10-for-10 from the line against Utah State in last year’s NCAA tournament.

Sprinting and relays often excite.
Pumping arms, long strides and flying track pellets often captivate an audience’s attention as athletes dash for the finish line.
UCLA track and field will send most of its highest-performing sprinters and relay athletes to the Spokane Sports Showcase in Spokane, Washington, on Friday – the squad’s first official meet of the 2026 campaign.

Stephen Curry helped transition basketball from the paint to the 3-point line.
Consequently, shooting and perimeter defense have become staples of every championship-caliber team.
Coach Mick Cronin has embraced a defensive-centered approach throughout his coaching career, molding squads that stifle opposing players.

Tom Brady is considered the “GOAT” because of his unique ability to lead historic comebacks and prevail in crucial moments.
Seven rings speak for themselves.
Brady earned one of these rings after leading a 25-point second-half comeback against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI – the largest squandered lead in Super Bowl history – and orchestrating a game-winning drive in overtime to secure the championship victory.

This post was updated Dec. 4 at 3:51 p.m.
No. 8 seed UCLA women’s volleyball (18-12, 12-8 Big Ten) returns to the NCAA tournament to face Georgia Tech (16-13, 11-9 ACC) on Thursday after a three-year drought.

Many people quit before they fulfill challenging aspirations.
Only those who embrace challenges will accomplish their goals and receive praise.
No. 8 seed UCLA women’s volleyball (18-12, 12-8 Big Ten) faced substantial adversity throughout its 2025 regular season campaign, but the squad clinched its first postseason bid in coach Alfee Reft’s Westwood tenure.

Toughness is synonymous with success.
Just look at “Bad Boy” Pistons and the “Ewing Era” Knicks, who prided themselves on their mental and physical resilience.
And UCLA men’s basketball (5-2) had its toughness challenged during its loss to California Nov.

Interim coaches are often just placeholders to ease the transition from one coaching regime to another.
It is rare they earn the chance to keep their jobs after an abbreviated time at the helm.

UCLA football (3-8, 3-5 Big Ten) has been eliminated from bowl game contention, may lose its home stadium of over 40 years and might not have a head honcho or quarterback for next season.

Brad Pitt was once asked whether the journey or the destination is more important during a speech.
The Hollywood actor paused for a moment on stage and answered – “it’s the company.”
And the Bruins have fortified relationships with teammates while traveling to multiple tournaments, helping them solidify camaraderie and reinforce the team’s family-oriented culture.