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UCLA Legend Running Out of Options in Free Agency

UCLA Bruins legend and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook opted out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets to bet on himself in free agency, but it's not looking too good.

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EXCLUSIVE: Get to Know UCLA Commit Camden Jensen

The UCLA Bruins have been one of the better programs in the country when it comes to landing players in the 2026 recruiting cycle. This includes a plethora of different positions, such as the tight end position, where they have already landed a commitment.

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Site of UCLA's Future Tilt with Gonzaga Revealed

For the first time in 25 years, UCLA will be playing in Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena against Gonzaga, marking the second game of a two-year series. The game in Seattle will be played on Saturday, Dec.

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EXCLUSIVE: Get to Know Bruins' Commit Cooper Javorsky

Cooper Javorsky is a star on the field, but what type of player is he off the field? He recently caught up with UCLA Bruins On SI to detail his personal life outside football.

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UCLA Football 2025 Depth Chart Roundup: Edge, Part 1

As UCLA's first practices loom ahead of the 2025 season, DeShaun Foster has cultivated a roster through recruiting and the transfer portal, ready to improve on last season.

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UCLA Football 2025 Depth Chart Roundup: Defensive Tackle, Part 1

As UCLA's first practices loom ahead of the 2025 season, DeShaun Foster has cultivated a roster through recruiting and the transfer portal, ready to improve on last season.

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One Bruin Taken in Day One MLB Draft; More Expected

The first three rounds of the 2025 MLB Draft took place last night, and one UCLA commit was selected. Right-handed pitcher Angel Cervantes was taken in the second round by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 13

UCLA Football 2025 Depth Chart Roundup: Right Guard

As UCLA's first practices loom ahead of the 2025 season, DeShaun Foster has cultivated a roster through recruiting and the transfer portal, ready to improve on last season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 13

How Big Was UCLA's Miss On Rodney Colton?

The UCLA Bruins have been on a mission when it comes to 2026 recruiting cycle where they have landed many of their top targets in the month of July and the month of June, which has helped them surpass a top 20 class at this time.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 13

The Importance of Retaining UCLA's Skipper

UCLA skipper John Savage has been at the forefront of building an elite baseball program. As the longest-tenured manager in UCLA history, Savage has compiled a 724-481-2 record over 21 seasons — including a College World Series Championship in 2013, and another trip to Omaha this past season.

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UCLA Doesn't Make the Cut For Elite LB

The UCLA Bruins have been attacking the linebacker room in hopes of gaining another commitment at the linebacker position in the 2026 recruiting cycle.

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Incoming Freshman May Put UCLA Women's Hoops Over the Top

UCLA Basketball is practically a factory for high-end talent. Historically, because of the John Wooden years, the men’s team has dominated the discourse.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 13

Expert Shares Wild Truth About UCLA Football

Amidst the long college football offseason, no one is safe from the wild hot takes of college football experts and personalities. UCLA is no different.

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Ranking Nico Iamaleava's 2024 Performances: #6 UTEP

Nico Iamaleava is one of the largest topics of conversation in college football ahead of his redshirt sophomore season with the UCLA Bruins. After a stellar

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 12

State of the Rivalry: UCLA-Cal

A lot of fallout stemmed from the collapse of the Pac-12, including storied rivalries that programs leaned on annually for nearly a century. One of the notable fallouts that extended beyond the football field was UCLA's football rivalry with California.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 12

Bruins Softball Star Joins Women's Basketball

UCLA women's basketball announced Friday that Bruins' softball star Megan Grant will be joining the roster for the 2025-26 season, becoming UCLA's latest two-sport phenom.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 12

What Does Gooden Pledge Mean for this 4-Star DL?

Not only did UCLA land priority four-star defensive lineman Carter Gooden on Thursday, but his Marion (Mass.) Tabor Academy trenches teammate, three-star Marcus Almada, also committed.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 12

EXCLUSIVE: Marcus Almada Details His UCLA Bruins Decision

Marcus Almada recently announced his Bruins commitment. Following his commitment, the talented prospect caught up with UCLA Bruins On SI. "The three things throughout the entire recruiting process was, 1: the level of academics that I would receive and the degree that I would hold after everything was done.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 12