Correspondent / Southern California News Group

Aaron Heisen

UCLA right fielder Jarrod Hocking can’t reach a ball that was hit for a solo home run by Saint Mary’s Jacob Johnson in the top of the ninth inning of their NCAA Los Angeles Regional opener on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Jackie Robinson Stadium. The homer proved to be the game-winning run in the Gaels’ 3-2 win. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

No. 1 UCLA baseball stunned by Saint Mary’s to open NCAA Los Angeles Regional

May 30, 2026 at 12:44 a.m.

The Bruins stumble against the Gaels, 3-2, their first defeat since April 14. They now need to win four games over three days to win the four-team regional.

UCLA’s Wylan Moss, seen pitching against Murray State during the College World Series last year in Omaha, Nebraska, will start for the Bruins on Friday to open the NCAA Los Angeles Regional. (AP Photo/Cory Eads)

Top-ranked UCLA baseball team ready to ride together

May 28, 2026 at 6:34 p.m.

The Big Ten champion Bruins, with targets on their backs as the No. 1 team all season, take on Saint Mary's in Friday's Los Angeles Regional opener.

UCLA seniors Megan Grant, left, and Jordan Woolery have combined for 68 home runs in what has been a record-setting season for the Bruins. (Photos by The Associated Press)

UCLA softball team unleashes record-setting power

May 5, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

Led by Megan Grant and Jordan Woolery, the Bruins’ plate discipline has them tied with top-ranked Oklahoma for most home runs in the nation going into this week’s Big Ten...

UCLA’s Dylan Lee (22) is tackled by Robert James (29) and Zeke Johnson (30) during the team’s Spring Game on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Rose Bowl. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

UCLA football gives fans a preview in Spring Game at Rose Bowl

May 2, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

The Bob Chesney era wraps up its initial spring session with no lack of enthusiasm and optimism Saturday.

Defensive back Cole Martin of the UCLA Bruins during UCLA football’s Friday Night Lights night spring practice at Spaulding Field on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

Why Cole Martin stayed at UCLA even though his father went to ASU

April 28, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

Former assistant coach Demetrice Martin was out when Bob Chesney and his staff came in, but Chesney still won over Cole Martin with the idea that he could play winning...

Offensive lineman Garrett DiGiorgio, left, and defensive tackle Gary Smith III are likely UCLA’s best hopes of having a Bruin selected in this year’s NFL draft. (Photos by The Associated Press)

NFL draft: UCLA hopes to avoid a repeat of 2012’s shutout

April 22, 2026 at 7:05 p.m.

Offensive lineman Garrett DiGiorgio and defensive tackle Gary Smith III may be the Bruins’ best hopes this year, but they would likely be chosen late Saturday.

UCLA first-year coach Bob Chesney gestures during a spring football practice on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Spaulding Field. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

UCLA’s ‘physical football’ more to Bob Chesney’s liking

April 21, 2026 at 3:17 p.m.

'I thought their intensity was where it should be,' the first-year Bruins coach says, praising his team three days after Saturday's scrimmage 'looked OK.'

UCLA head coach Bob Chesney takes questions from the media following the first spring practice of the season on April 2, 2026, at Spaulding Field in Westwood. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Bob Chesney challenges UCLA football team to be ready

April 14, 2026 at 4:21 p.m.

Knowing a lull tends to happen by the third week of spring practice, the first-year Bruins head coach says, “Our guys fought through it really hard today.”

UCLA senior guard Skyy Clark celebrates after a 3-point shot during the second half against UConn in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on March 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

UCLA guard Skyy Clark entering the transfer portal

April 7, 2026 at 8:51 p.m.

The Bruins reportedly couldn’t wait as the senior, who played two seasons after arriving in Westwood in 2024, is petitioning for a fifth year of eligibility.

UCLA head coach Bob Chesney addresses his team during spring practice Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Spaulding Field on the campus of UCLA. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

UCLA’s Bob Chesney practicing what he preaches

April 7, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

“Anything that we feel is valuable, and can win you or lose you a game ... you want to test it and fire,” the first-year Bruins coach says.

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