“Vice World of Sports” blurs the line between the world of sports and what lies beyond the field of play. The documentary series from Vice’s TV channel examines sports in relation to society. The third episode of the second season airs Wednesday. Grounded in social commentary, each 30-minute episode is a fresh and thought-provoking take […]
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UCLA coach, Olympic medalist celebrates softball’s return in 2020
Softball is returning to the Olympics in 2020, a move that one three-time gold medalist said was a long time coming. Lisa Fernandez, a four-time All-American pitcher who led the Bruin softball team to two NCAA championship victories, was surprised when the International Olympic Committee decided to drop softball from the games after 2008. “Everyone […]
UCLA players, alums participate in World Cup of Softball
UCLA softball players past, present and future are helping team USA get off to a strong start at the 11th World Cup of Softball. The Women’s National and Elite teams are 6-1 and 4-2 respectively to open the tournament. A contributing factor to Team USA’s early success has been its Bruin-heavy roster with seven players […]
UCLA’s rich history of first-round NBA draft picks in review
Zero banners and zero national championships over the last 21 years haven’t stopped UCLA from producing NBA-level talent. Over the last 10 years, 11 Bruins have been selected in the first round of the NBA draft, the most of any Pac-12 school and the same as perennial powerhouse the North Carolina Tarheels. A handful of […]
UCLA softball to open WCWS double-elimination play against Auburn
After bumps along the way, No. 12 UCLA softball finds itself back in Oklahoma City for its second-straight Women’s College World Series. Although they won 14 of their last 16 games, the Bruins hardly looked like a championship contender over the first couple months of the season. Plagued by inconsistency early in the season, UCLA […]
UCLA softball hopes to ride hot streak into Oregon series
UCLA softball’s road to the Women’s College World Series winds through familiar territory this weekend. On Saturday, the No.12 Bruins will travel north to take on the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in a three-game super regional series. Earlier this season, UCLA stole two out of three games on the road against Oregon, including a dominant […]
Softball prevails in back-and-forth play to win 3-2 against Titans
UCLA and Cal State Fullerton scored a combined 13 runs Friday but Saturday, it was low-scoring affair. The No. 12 Bruins and Titans exchanged blows throughout the afternoon, but UCLA ultimately prevailed, winning 3-2. The Bruins jumped out to an early lead when Titans pitcher Sydney Golden surrendered a solo home run to sophomore second […]