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UCLA Softball Hits Record 200 Homers, Headed to World Series
Sports5d ago

UCLA Softball Hits Record 200 Homers, Headed to World Series

A college softball team just rewrote the record books with an offensive performance that left even their own players speechless. UCLA's powerful lineup smashed 200 home runs this season while securing their third straight trip to the Women's College World Series.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
New Sleep Apnea Implant Offers Hope Beyond CPAP Masks
Health & WellnessMay 21

New Sleep Apnea Implant Offers Hope Beyond CPAP Masks

Millions who can't tolerate bulky CPAP masks now have a card-sized implant that could end their sleepless nights. UCLA surgeon becomes first on the West Coast to offer device that reduced breathing problems by 70% in clinical trials.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
UCLA Finds New Drug Target for Fragile X Syndrome
Health & WellnessMay 18

UCLA Finds New Drug Target for Fragile X Syndrome

Scientists at UCLA have discovered a promising new treatment pathway for Fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. The breakthrough could help patients of all ages, not just young children.

Google News - Breakthrough Discovery3 min read
UCLA's Megan Grant Breaks 31-Year NCAA Softball HR Record
SportsMay 11

UCLA's Megan Grant Breaks 31-Year NCAA Softball HR Record

UCLA senior Megan Grant smashed the NCAA Division I softball home run record with her 38th blast of the season, breaking a mark that stood since 1995. The historic shot came against the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year in the championship game, capping an incredible month that also saw Grant drafted fourth overall in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.

MLB News2 min read
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SportsMay 10

Nebraska Softball Wins First Big Ten Championship 7-2

The Nebraska Cornhuskers softball team just made history, claiming their first-ever Big Ten Championship with a decisive 7-2 victory over UCLA. The win marks a milestone moment for a program that joined the conference in 2011.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Slow Breathing Calms Anxiety Without Mindfulness
Health & WellnessMay 9

Slow Breathing Calms Anxiety Without Mindfulness

Scientists proved slow breathing reduces anxiety even when you're not thinking about it. A UCLA study using mice shows it's a brain-wired response, not just a placebo effect.

New Scientist2 min read
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Community HeroesMay 8

Olympic Legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee to Speak at UCLA

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will deliver the commencement address at UCLA's upcoming graduation ceremony. The legendary athlete, widely considered one of the greatest female athletes of all time, will share her journey with thousands of graduates.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
New Zealand's Leger-Walker Makes WNBA Connecticut Sun Roster
SportsMay 8

New Zealand's Leger-Walker Makes WNBA Connecticut Sun Roster

Fresh off winning an NCAA championship with UCLA, New Zealand basketball star Charlisse Leger-Walker has secured her spot on the Connecticut Sun's opening day roster. The 24-year-old guard survived tough cuts to earn her place in the WNBA alongside 10-time All-Star Brittney Griner.

Stuff NZ2 min read
UCLA Wins Second Straight Big Ten Golf Championship
SportsMay 4

UCLA Wins Second Straight Big Ten Golf Championship

Freshman Josh Kim birdied his final three holes to lead UCLA to back-to-back Big Ten golf titles in Oregon. The Bruins dominated the tournament from start to finish, posting the best team round of the weekend. ##

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
UCLA Sweeps Stanford for Third Beach Volleyball Title
SportsMay 4

UCLA Sweeps Stanford for Third Beach Volleyball Title

The UCLA Bruins dominated top-seeded Stanford 3-0 to claim their third NCAA beach volleyball championship, marking their first title since 2019. Coach Jenny Johnson Jordan led the third-seeded team to victory in her third season at the helm.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
UCLA Beach Volleyball Wins 3rd National Championship
SportsMay 3

UCLA Beach Volleyball Wins 3rd National Championship

UCLA's beach volleyball team defeated top-seeded Stanford 3-0 to capture their third NCAA championship and first since 2019. The victory marked the Bruins' 127th overall championship as an athletics department.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
UCLA Beach Volleyball Reaches National Championship Final
SportsMay 3

UCLA Beach Volleyball Reaches National Championship Final

UCLA beach volleyball is headed to the NCAA championship match after a thrilling comeback against Texas. The Bruins won two nail-biting matches in one day to earn their shot at a third national title.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
New Drug Shrinks Tumors in Hard-to-Treat Lung Cancer
Health & WellnessApr 27

New Drug Shrinks Tumors in Hard-to-Treat Lung Cancer

A groundbreaking therapy is showing real promise against cancers long considered impossible to treat, shrinking tumors in patients who'd run out of options. The experimental drug targets a genetic mutation affecting thousands of lung and pancreatic cancer patients each year.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
USC Women's Water Polo Wins 8th National Championship
SportsApr 27

USC Women's Water Polo Wins 8th National Championship

The USC Trojans claimed their eighth women's water polo national title with a nail-biting 10-9 victory over California, avenging last year's championship loss. After a five-year drought, the team's comeback victory ties them with UCLA for second place in all-time championships.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
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Health & WellnessApr 25

UCLA Stages Opera About Scholar's Life With Schizophrenia

A groundbreaking opera premiering at UCLA tells the true story of renowned legal scholar Elyn Saks, who built a celebrated career while living with schizophrenia. The free performances celebrate resilience and challenge stigma around serious mental illness.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
UCLA Grad Cured of Sickle Cell with New Gene Therapy
Health & WellnessApr 24

UCLA Grad Cured of Sickle Cell with New Gene Therapy

Samuel Idahosa, 24, endured monthly hospitalizations and excruciating pain from sickle cell disease since childhood. After receiving groundbreaking gene therapy at UCLA Health in 2025, he's now considered cured.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
UCLA Scientists Reverse Fatty Liver Disease in Breakthrough
Health & WellnessApr 21

UCLA Scientists Reverse Fatty Liver Disease in Breakthrough

UCLA researchers have discovered how to reverse chronic fatty liver disease without diet changes, offering hope to up to 3.8 million Los Angeles residents. The breakthrough targets "zombie cells" that cause liver damage.

Google News - Medical Breakthrough3 min read
UCLA Reverses Liver Disease by Removing "Zombie" Cells
Health & WellnessApr 16

UCLA Reverses Liver Disease by Removing "Zombie" Cells

Scientists at UCLA discovered that clearing out damaged immune cells reversed fatty liver disease in mice, even when they kept eating unhealthy food. The breakthrough could transform treatment for a condition affecting up to 40% of Los Angeles residents.

Science Daily3 min read
Olympic Legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee Returns to UCLA
VideosApr 15

Olympic Legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee Returns to UCLA

Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will deliver UCLA's 2026 commencement address, returning to the campus where her legendary athletic journey began. The woman Sports Illustrated named the greatest female athlete of the 20th century will inspire graduating Bruins with her message of perseverance and purpose.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
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Community HeroesApr 15

Sisters Jáquez Make History as WNBA's Fifth Overall Pick

Gabriela Jáquez just became the fifth pick in the WNBA draft, making history alongside her NBA brother as the first Mexican-American siblings in both leagues. The UCLA champion also helped set two draft records in one incredible night.

Mexico News Daily2 min read

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