Movie review: ‘Captain Marvel’ introduces first female lead just in time for new Avengers era

After 11 years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has its first leading woman – and she doesn’t disappoint. Marvel Studios has released 20 films since the 2008 debut of “Iron Man.” In that time, the series has expanded to include spy thrillers, heist movies and cosmic comedies all sprawling over the most expansive cinematic universe ever […]

The Rundown: March 6

FootballSam Connon, assistant Sports editor Two Bruins got one step closer to the NFL last weekend. Tight end Caleb Wilson and offensive tackle Andre James competed in the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. James did drills Friday and Wilson was on display Saturday. Wilson ran a 4.56 40-yard dash, which ranked second among tight […]

Graphic: Comparing UCLA men’s basketball over the years

UCLA men’s basketball has had a unique year, boasting a midseason coaching change and multiple home losses to non-Power Five opponents. Daily Bruin Sports decided to take a look at this season by the numbers, comparing it to UCLA teams and star players of years past.  

With a top-five class coming in, USC might be becoming LA’s basketball school

UCLA is a “basketball school,” USC is not. Or at least, that’s been the narrative for the past 50 or so years. “Everyone’s aware that (the Trojans) have a great class coming in,” said Daily Trojan Sports writer Julia Poe. “We’re probably going to have the pieces to get back on the top of the […]

Ducks hunted in second-half comeback as UCLA men’s basketball takes close victory

This post was updated Feb. 23 at 10:37 p.m. With 13:25 left in the game, Pauley Pavilion got loud. There wasn’t really a reason why – the Bruins were down by nine and hadn’t been able to stop the Ducks all night. But then, Oregon picked up a shot clock violation amid the noise, and […]

Men’s basketball outscored by Oregon Ducks 44-28 in first half of rematch

The 3s were falling in the first half. UCLA men’s basketball (14-13, 7-7 Pac-12) trails Oregon (15-11, 6-7) 44-28 at halftime. The Bruins bested the Ducks in the teams’ first meeting on Jan. 10, coming back from a 13-point deficit to clinch a 87-84 victory in overtime. Oregon hit three straight 3s to put UCLA […]

Last-minute layup leads men’s basketball to best Beavers

Chris Smith hadn’t started a game in over a month. But the sophomore guard made two of the Bruins’ biggest plays Thursday night. UCLA men’s basketball (14-13, 7-7 Pac-12) staved off a late comeback from Oregon State (16-9, 8-5), winning 68-67. The Bruins were tied or ahead for the first 38:28 of the game, but […]