Opinion
June 11, 2023 9:52 p.m.Pursuing new experiences led me to cover historic sporting events for The Bruin -30-
There’s one response I receive more than others when I tell people about my biggest commitment on campus.
“That’s really cool,” they say. Though after a brief pause it is often followed up with, “Why?”
It may sound brusque, but it’s a fair question that I’ve admittedly asked myself.
By Francis Moon
Podcasts
June 11, 2023 8:23 p.m.Out of Bounds: Class of 2023 signs off
In the year’s final episode of Out of Bounds, Daily Bruin’s sports podcast, senior staff writer Jon Christon chats with Sports Editor Sam Settleman and senior staff writer Francis Moon about their time with The Bruin the past four years.
By Sam Settleman, Francis Moon, and Jon Christon
Football
April 29, 2023 4:31 p.m.UCLA football’s Jon Gaines II selected by Cardinals; Patriots draft Atonio Mafi
This post was updated April 30 at 8:56 p.m.
Two members of the nation’s top-ranked offensive line last season have found themselves a new home.
The Arizona Cardinals selected former UCLA football offensive guard Jon Gaines II as the No.
By Francis Moon
Football
April 25, 2023 5:14 p.m.NFL Mock Draft 2023: DTR, Charbonnet headline UCLA football players set to hear their names called
This post was updated April 25 at 9:33 p.m.
After six UCLA football players were selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Bruins will have a chance at seeing similar draft success in 2023.
By Sam Settleman, Francis Moon, and Gavin Carlson
Men's Basketball
April 9, 2023 5:30 p.m.Bidding farewell: The top five Jaime Jaquez Jr. moments with UCLA men’s basketball
This post was updated April 9 at 11:54 p.m.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. will go down as one of the top players in UCLA men’s basketball history.
By Sam Settleman, Francis Moon, Gavin Carlson, Amelie Ionescu, and Jon Christon
Arts
April 6, 2023 9:27 p.m.Film review: Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’ reinvents the sports genre detailing Air Jordan’s rise to fame
Ben Affleck’s directorial entrance into the sports world is a nostalgic slam dunk.
Released in theaters Wednesday, “Air” invites viewers into the story of how Nike courted eventual basketball superstar Michael Jordan against the odds in the largest athlete endorsement deal in history at the time.
By Francis Moon
Men's Basketball
March 21, 2023 3:39 p.m.Balance of veterans, freshmen lead UCLA men’s basketball to 3rd straight Sweet 16
Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been in this spot before.
The senior guard/forward – en route to his third straight Sweet 16 – recognizes the road ahead of him better than most.
By Francis Moon
Men's Basketball
March 18, 2023 11:30 a.m.UCLA men’s basketball to battle Northwestern for spot in Sweet 16
Mick Cronin is no stranger to the big stage.
Leading up to his arrival to Westwood in 2019, the coach had led Cincinnati to nine consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and added two more while at the helm of Murray State.
By Francis Moon
Sports
March 17, 2023 6:55 p.m.Women’s basketball March Madness Predictions 2023
No. 4 seed UCLA women’s basketball (25-9, 11-7 Pac-12) is returning to the Big Dance after missing out on March Madness last season. The Bruins will begin the NCAA Tournament with a contest against No.
By Francis Moon, Gavin Carlson, and Leila Bivins
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