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UCLA quarterback Devon Modster announces plans to transfer schools

UCLA quarterback Devon Modster announced via Twitter on Friday afternoon that he intends to transfer schools. The redshirt sophomore began the year behind graduate transfer Wilton Speight and true freshman Dorian Thompson-Robinson on the depth chart and had not seen game action as quarterback this season. Modster appeared in five games for the Bruins in […]

Women’s volleyball pummeled by USC in its first Pac-12 match of the season

The Bruins never had a chance. No. 17 UCLA women’s volleyball (5-3, 0-1 Pac-12) lost in straight sets to rival No. 14 USC (9-3, 1-0) on Wednesday night, snapping the Bruins’ four-game winning streak at the Galen Center. The Trojans took the lead early in the opening set, with the Bruins recording nine attack errors […]

Decorated gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field to retire after 2019 season

This post was updated Sept. 20 at 10:48 p.m. UCLA gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field announced Thursday morning via Twitter that she will retire following the 2018-2019 season. I have had the immense privilege & pleasure of serving @UCLA and its athletic department for the past 36 years. I have enjoyed every moment of this […]

Battle of the Editors: Bruin athletes that shined over the summer

While most UCLA students have the summer off, being a Bruin is year-long job for a handful of the student-athletes on campus. Whether these athletes were sporting the Blue and Gold or lacing it up for other amateur teams, each of the Daily Bruin Sports editors picked their favorite standout performer from summer break. Ryan […]

Returning student-athletes impart advice while recalling transition to UCLA

Whether it is learning to do laundry or adjusting to the quarter system, transitioning to college life is tough – even for student-athletes. Daily Bruin Sports spoke with four student-athletes who started at UCLA in the 2017-2018 school year. Coming from near and far, these athletes shared their stories and gave some advice on how […]

UCLA football focuses on younger players, sacrifices consistency

The Bruins are in the midst of their bye week, but questions about the current state of the program and its direction are still flowing in. UCLA football (0-3) is off to its worst start in nearly 50 years, and it is apparent that coach Chip Kelly has already implemented a youth movement. Kelly said […]