Football
Aug. 1, 2026 2:09 a.m.New players, new strategies mark UCLA football’s defensive revamp
This post was updated Aug. 2 at 8:38 p.m.
CHICAGO – For the Bruins, who ranked near last in the Big Ten in sacks, forced fumbles and tackles for loss last season, it might be hard to find optimism in defense entering the new campaign.
By Jacob Nguyen
Football
Aug. 1, 2026 1:30 a.m.For Bob Chesney, transforming UCLA football starts with off-the-field cohesion
This post was updated Aug. 2 at 8:32 p.m.
CHICAGO – There’s a new dawn in Westwood.
When Bob Chesney walked onto the stage at Wednesday’s Big Ten Football Media Day, he made it clear that his first season as UCLA’s head coach should come with high expectations both on and off the gridiron.
By Jacob Nguyen
Men's Basketball
July 31, 2026 7:08 p.m.Formerly retired UCLA men’s basketball guard Donovan Dent enters transfer portal
This post was updated Aug. 2 at 8:01 p.m.
Just two months after retiring from professional basketball, Donovan Dent stepped back into the limelight Friday, entering the transfer portal with a “do not contact” tag.
By Jacob Nguyen
Sports
July 27, 2026 7:40 p.m.Lauren Betts takes home 2026 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year award
This post was updated Aug. 2 at 8:20 p.m.
The awards just keep on coming.
Former UCLA women’s basketball center Lauren Betts won the 2026 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year award presented by Honda on Monday.
By Jacob Nguyen
Men's Basketball
July 19, 2026 6:21 p.m.Film breakdown: Sizing up Serbian standout Nikola Kusturica’s on-court skill set
This post was updated July 19 at 11:59 p.m.
For the first time since 2023, UCLA men’s basketball brought in a five-star freshman recruit, with guard/forward Nikola Kusturica set to join the Bruins ahead of the 2026-27 season from FC Barcelona Bàsquet.
By Jacob Nguyen
Men's Water Polo
July 17, 2026 3:42 p.m.UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright steps down, remains men’s coach
This post was updated July 19 at 11:27 p.m.
After stepping away from day-to-day operations as head coach of the women’s water polo team in December due to rehabilitation from back and nerve pain, Adam Wright has officially resigned from the position, UCLA Athletics announced Friday.
Wright will continue to coach the men’s squad – a position he has held since 2009.
[Related: Women’s water polo coach Adam Wright to step away from day-to-day duties]
UCLA will begin a national search for its next head coach.
By Jacob Nguyen
Men's Basketball
July 10, 2026 12:15 p.m.Pro Bruin Rundown: UCLA men’s basketball stars take on international league, NBA
This post was updated July 12 at 10:30 p.m.
As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins, past and present, representing their teams.
By Jacob Nguyen
Men's Basketball
June 23, 2026 7:13 p.m.Former Bruin Aday Mara drafted 12th to Thunder after NCAA title run
This post was updated June 23 at 7:27 p.m.
Just a day after former Michigan head coach Dusty May left college basketball for the NBA, three of his players – one a former Bruin – will make the professional jump with him.
By Jacob Nguyen
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