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Did racism kill Jackie Robinson?
April 8, 2021
Jackie Robinson integrated Major League Baseball over 70 years ago, breaking down barriers for future generations. Now, scientists ask — did racism lead to Robinson's early death?
COVID Stories: Fourth-year student grabs her surfboard, pursuing endless summer
February 25, 2021
Juggling chemistry with surfing, Katia Gibson says: “I’ve had an epiphany, and I want my life to be like this.”
Professor launches Center for Athletes’ Rights and Equity
February 11, 2021
New research center is the brainchild of Eddie Comeaux, a higher education professor and former Division I athlete.
Watch UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis thrill with her viral ‘Black excellence’ floor routine
January 25, 2021
Nia Dennis lights up the arena and social media with a rousing routine, doubling down on her place among UCLA’s stars.
Liquid asset
October 2, 2020
UC San Diego’s surf team embraces the San Diego ethos of success: Do what you love, work hard, play hard.
Black athletes and the fight for racial justice
September 10, 2020
UC Berkeley women’s basketball coach Charmin Smith reflects on recent professional sports strikes and how collegiate athletes can make a difference.
UC Berkeley's Alex Morgan the standard bearer for women as World Cup opens
June 11, 2019
UC soccer stars are fighting for victory — and pay equity.
A jubilant send-off for UCLA's Miss Val
March 21, 2019
At her final Pauley Pavilion meet, legendary gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field feels the love.
Want a successful Super Bowl ad? Don't make people think
February 1, 2019
Ads that take a certain approach find victory during the game's biggest event.
Perfection (and joy)
January 17, 2019
Viral star and UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi is capable of perfection. But most importantly, she's capable of joy.