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Levu's Ninth-Inning Walk-Off Sac Fly Sends No. 1 UCLA to Big Ten Semis
baseball2 days ago

Levu's Ninth-Inning Walk-Off Sac Fly Sends No. 1 UCLA to Big Ten Semis

Mulivai Levu's walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth capped UCLA's 4-3 comeback win over Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, sending the No. 1 Bruins to the semifinals against USC. UCLA erased a 3-0 deficit with an eighth-inning rally that included Roman Martin's RBI triple and Payton Brennan's RBI single to tie the game at 3-3, then Levu delivered the decisive hit on his 2-for-3 night as Easton Hawk and the bullpen closed it out.

via uclabruins.com|
#baseball#big-ten-tournament#levu
Cholowsky, Edwards Lead 2026 Big Ten Baseball Awards
sports6 days ago

Cholowsky, Edwards Lead 2026 Big Ten Baseball Awards

The Big Ten announced its 2026 baseball postseason awards after coaches voted: Roch Cholowsky of UCLA was named Player of the Year for the second straight season, Mason Edwards of USC earned Pitcher of the Year, Dylan Carey (Nebraska) Defensive Player of the Year, Drew Grego (Nebraska) Freshman of the Year, and John Savage (UCLA) Coach of the Year. Cholowsky hit .330 with 21 home runs and 59 RBI; Edwards went 8-0 with a 1.49 ERA and 154 strikeouts; Carey batted .347 with 63 RBI; Grego hit .348 with 7 HR. UCLA captured the regular-season title and hosts the Big Ten Tournament; the league also announced 17 Sportsmanship Award recipients and All-Big Ten teams.

via Big Ten Conference|
#awards#baseball#big-ten
DOJ Alleges UCLA Medical School Illegally Used Race in Admissions
education19 days ago

DOJ Alleges UCLA Medical School Illegally Used Race in Admissions

The Department of Justice says UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine illegally considered race in its admissions, allegedly favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian students and citing lower 2023–2024 GPAs and test scores as evidence of non-academic factors. The DOJ plans to sue and seeks potential consequences, including loss of federal funding, while UCLA defends its merit-based process and compliance with laws. The case fits into broader debates on affirmative action and diversity policies in higher education.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#admissions#department-of-justice#diversity
DOJ Concludes UCLA Medical School Used Race in Admissions, Violating Law
law19 days ago

DOJ Concludes UCLA Medical School Used Race in Admissions, Violating Law

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division completed a year-long probe into UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine and found that leadership intentionally prioritized race in admissions, with data showing Black and Hispanic applicants had lower academic qualifications on average than White and Asian peers, indicating a violation of federal law and Supreme Court precedent; the DOJ vows to continue efforts to root out race-based admissions in medical education.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#admissions#civil-rights#doj
DOJ alleges UCLA medical school used race in admissions, violating Harvard ruling
education19 days ago

DOJ alleges UCLA medical school used race in admissions, violating Harvard ruling

The Justice Department says UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine unlawfully used race in admissions for the 2023–2025 cohorts, discriminating against white and Asian American applicants in apparent violation of Title VI and the Supreme Court's Harvard decision; UCLA says admissions are merit-based and compliant, while the DOJ seeks a voluntary resolution and could pursue legal action if needed.

via Los Angeles Times|
#civil-rights-act#doj#education
Coaches seek clarity as '5-in-5' eligibility proposal could upend college sports
sports27 days ago

Coaches seek clarity as '5-in-5' eligibility proposal could upend college sports

Coaches from UCLA and USC are seeking clarity as the NCAA weighs a sweeping '5-in-5' eligibility rule that would grant five years of eligibility from high school graduation or age 19, effectively ending redshirts and waivers. The change could force major rosters, scholarship planning, and return decisions, prompting questions about grandfathering current players and whether seniors who left for the draft could come back. A Cabinet vote could signal implementation soon, potentially triggering legal and competitive-balance concerns while some supporters say the rule would level the playing field.

via New York Post|
#5-in-5-rule#college-athletics#ncaa
UCLA Sparks a Draft Night Record as Storm Make Bold Moves
sports1 month ago

UCLA Sparks a Draft Night Record as Storm Make Bold Moves

UCLA dominated the 2026 WNBA Draft with six players selected, Seattle Storm landed high-upside Awa Fam at No. 3 and then swapped No. 8 for Flaujae Johnson from Golden State, while Golden State and Chicago faced questions over their picks; the event drew big crowds to a larger venue and highlighted a new CBA that raises rookie salaries to $500,000 and expands roster spots.

via Sports Illustrated|
#2026-draft#flaujae-johnson#seattle-storm
Fudd tops 2026 WNBA Draft as Mystics rebuild with West Coast depth
sports1 month ago

Fudd tops 2026 WNBA Draft as Mystics rebuild with West Coast depth

Azzi Fudd, an Arlington, VA native, was selected No. 1 by the Dallas Wings, becoming the first top pick from the D.C. region. The Washington Mystics pursued a West Coast-heavy rebuilding plan, drafting Lauren Betts (No. 4) and Angela Dugalic (No. 9) from UCLA, Cotie McMahon (No. 11) from Ole Miss, and Cassandre Prosper (No. 14) from Notre Dame, with additional mid-round picks Darianna Littlepage-Buggs and Rori Harmon to follow. Toronto Expansion picked Kiki Rice at No. 6, and UCLA tied a WNBA draft record by placing six Bruins in the draft.

via WTOP|
#azzi-fudd#draft2026#sports
UCLA Dominates 2026 WNBA Draft as Azzi Fudd Tops Class
sports1 month ago

UCLA Dominates 2026 WNBA Draft as Azzi Fudd Tops Class

UCLA dominated the 2026 WNBA Draft, tying a school record with six players selected—five in the first round—after winning the national title. Azzi Fudd claimed the No. 1 pick and a $500,000 rookie salary, while Seattle Storm fortified its future by drafting Fam Thiam and Dominique Malonga and adding Flau’jae Johnson; Las Vegas grabbed Janiah Barker on a rookie deal, and Ta’Niya Latson went to the Sparks. The draft also drew critique for Dallas Wings’ missed upside, ESPN’s muted trade reveal, and commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s housing comments amid a shifting CBA landscape.

via The New York Times|
#azzi-fudd#draft-2026#seattle-storm
Sky select UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez at No. 5, signaling a culture and floor upgrade
sports1 month ago

Sky select UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez at No. 5, signaling a culture and floor upgrade

The Chicago Sky drafted UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, aiming to add length, floor-spacing shooting and two-way versatility to bolster a culture reset; Jaquez will space the floor, crash the boards and learn behind veterans Skylar Diggins-Smith and DiJonai Carrington as she transitions to the pro game.

via Chicago Tribune|
#basketball-draft#chicago-sky#gabriela-jaquez
Azzi Fudd goes No. 1 as UCLA makes WNBA draft history with five first-rounders; Flau’jae Johnson traded to Seattle
sports1 month ago

Azzi Fudd goes No. 1 as UCLA makes WNBA draft history with five first-rounders; Flau’jae Johnson traded to Seattle

Azzi Fudd was the No. 1 pick by the Dallas Wings, capping a historic night for UCLA which had five first-rounders (Betts, Jaquez, Dugalić, Awa Fam, Kneepkens); Flau’jae Johnson was traded from Golden State to Seattle, and Olivia Miles and Kiki Rice were among other top early selections as the Mystics iced a six-pick night and rookie salaries rise under the new CBA.

via The Guardian|
#azzi-fudd#draft#flaujae-johnson