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Oct. 2, 2020 6:14 p.m.
The Rose Bowl may only be weeks away from seeing its first game action in almost a year. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Oct. 4 at 11:22 p.m.
When I was 7 years old, I wanted to ride the waterslide at my local community pool.
By Taiyo Keilin
Sports
Sept. 22, 2020 11:06 a.m.With the future of UCLA athletics shrouded in uncertainty in the midst of COVID-19 postponements, the Daily Bruin Sports editors decided to take a look at which Bruin teams will benefit most from a hiatus, extra eligibility or a conference-only schedule in their respective sports.
By Kyle Boal, Michael Waldman, Jack Perez, Taiyo Keilin, and Jon Christon
Sports
Sept. 5, 2020 2:54 p.m.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.
By Jack Perez
Sports
Aug. 18, 2020 10:00 a.m.Jack’s Facts: Postponing season poses pros and cons for both players and programs
I don’t want to write this article.
I really don’t.
But the time has come, and UCLA has dropped the hammer by agreeing with the Pac-12’s decision to postpone all sport competitions until Jan.
By Jack Perez
Sports
Aug. 7, 2020 12:34 p.m.Christon Chronicles-Off the Waldman: UCLA must prioritize education, protect student-athletes by canceling fall sports
No. 1.
That number is plastered on signs all along Bruin Walk, with UCLA claiming itself as “the No. 1 public university in the U.S.”
It is also where the state of California finds itself on the list of total COVID-19 cases, in the middle of a pandemic killing a reported roughly 1,000 Americans daily.
By Michael Waldman and Jon Christon
Athletics News
Aug. 5, 2020 12:17 p.m.Un-Connon Opinions: Schools must not return to in-person classes to protect fall student-athletes
College football is happening.
Well, at least for now.
When the Pac-12 announced its full football schedule Friday, the conference grounded a fall season in reality after months of bad news and speculation.
By Sam Connon
Baseball
July 27, 2020 8:46 p.m.Battle of the Editors: How current Bruins compare to professional athletes in their sports
With professional leagues beginning again in the wake of COVID-19 postponements, the Daily Bruin Sports editors decided to take a look at current Bruins who resemble some of the top pros in their respective sports.
By Jack Perez, Kyle Boal, Jon Christon, Taiyo Keilin, and Michael Waldman
Athletics News
July 1, 2020 4:19 p.m.Christon Chronicles: A breakdown of which apparel sponsor would best suit UCLA Athletics
When Under Armour officially announced its intentions to terminate its contract with UCLA Athletics, many Bruins fans had one thought: What’s next?
What apparel brand will pick up where Under Armour left off?
By Jon Christon
Athletics News
June 29, 2020 1:22 p.m.Off the Waldman: Sports shouldn’t resume until number of COVID-19 cases decline, player safety is ensured
As the days were getting longer in early June, it seemed that our wait for UCLA football and other sports was only getting shorter.
However, with COVID-19’s resurgence in several areas of the country, UCLA must act quickly to reverse course and hit the brakes on its sports restart.
By Michael Waldman
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