Rafer Johnson, 86, Olympic medalist, champion for equality and exemplar of Bruin values
Johnson, who won a gold medal in the decathlon in 1960 and later helped found the Special Olympics, died today at his home in Sherman Oaks.
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Bruins Touch Down in Pasadena
In 1982, UCLA’s football team left the Coliseum for its own stadium at the Rose Bowl.
A New Energy: Martin Jarmond Takes the Helm
UCLA’s new Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Director of Athletics is ready to embrace the lofty expectations that come with leading the Bruins.
What’s Changed for UCLA Athletics?
The world of university sports looks vastly different in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. But Bruins have found ways to keep teams together.
Pac-12 postpones fall sports
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases locally and nationally would put student-athletes and their support staff at risk.
UCLA announces star-studded 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame class
The inductees include six Olympic medalists, a two-time NCAA softball champion, a World Series champion and a WNBA champion.
Change Agent: Breaking Barriers
All-American gymnast Sadiqua Bynum ’16 may have fallen into Hollywood’s stunt world, but she landed on her feet and hit the ground running.
While traditional sports sit on the bench, UCLA’s esports teams play on
The popularity of online gaming has soared during the lockdown, but the success has been bittersweet for players.
Martin Jarmond named director of athletics
Jarmond, who is coming from Boston College, will become UCLA’s ninth athletic director, replacing the retiring Dan Guerrero.
Quick Take: Pitch Perfect
With more wins on record than any coach in women’s soccer, former UCLA and USWNT head coach Jill Ellis made her mark on Westwood and the world.
Lighting the Way: John Wooden Changed My Life
A UCLA varsity yell leader remembers the influence that the legendary basketball coach had on his life.
Bruin love for Betsy and Rafer Johnson
UCLA on Friday dedicated the Betsy and Rafer Johnson Track at Drake Stadium, the home of UCLA track and field.
$6 million in gifts boosts entertainment law program
The funds will add scholarships and new curriculum for the renamed Ziffren Institute for Media, Entertainment, Technology and Sports Law.
Drake Stadium track to be named after Betsy and Rafer Johnson
The name will be formally unveiled in a dedication ceremony on Friday, October 25.
A Fine Balance
You could say Chris Waller, the new UCLA gymnastics coach, has big shoes to fill. Turns out the job is a perfect fit.
Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero to retire in July 2020
UCLA teams have won 32 NCAA team championships in 15 different sports his tenure.
[Not] a century of women’s sports at UCLA
The creation of a thriving women’s athletics program has changed campus life and the lives of thousands of student-athletes and those who look up to them.
Tenacious D
In April, the University of Cincinnati’s Mick Cronin became the 14th head coach in UCLA men’s basketball history.
Walk-off Championship
In June, UCLA’s softball team walked off with the program’s 13th Women’s College World Series title.
Rachel Garcia wins Honda Cup as national woman athlete of the year
Softball pitcher is the fifth Bruin to win the top collegiate honor.
UCLA softball team wins NCAA national title
Walk-off single in Oklahoma City delivers the 118th national championship in UCLA history.
Cyndi Gallagher to retire after 31 years as head coach of UCLA swimming and diving team
Gallagher ends her coaching career with a 202-107-2 overall record in dual meets, by far the winningest coach in program history.