As the 2026 WNBA season wraps up, Daily Bruin assistant Sports editor Sinclair Richman grades the six rookies from UCLA’s historic 2026 draft class.
When looking at the league’s Rookie Class of 2026, it is clear that Minnesota’s Olivia Miles – the unanimous Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year – is the A+ on the grading scale.

This post was updated Oct. 20 at 4:20 p.m.
Talent is often the deciding factor in games.
But grit and resilience can be just as important.

The train keeps rolling.
No. 9 UCLA football made a statement in the AP Top 25 rankings, earning its highest placement since 2022. The squad is coming off a 17-7 victory over Wisconsin at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night.

This post was updated Oct. 19 at 12:20 a.m.
No. 9 UCLA football (6-0, 4-0 Big Ten) continued its undefeated season Saturday at the Rose Bowl, triumphing over Wisconsin (4-2, 2-1).

This post was updated Oct. 18 at 8:46 p.m.
With two of the nation’s top three teams set to battle it out, fans on both sides of the crosstown showdown likely expected a nail-biter.

This post was updated Oct. 18 at 9:06 p.m.
Seven goals. A disallowed breakthrough. A penalty-kick equalizer. And 90 minutes in which neither side seemed willing to surrender.

This post was updated Oct. 17 at 9:29 p.m.
Smiles and screams filled the stands of Pauley Pavilion – Friday’s game was Team Day, and young volleyball players admired the tightly contested play on center court.