The Bruin Beat: 6/18/2026

By Tim Peterson

UCLA has announced its start times for the first three games of the 2026 campaign. The Bruins will open the season at Cal on September 5 at 7:30 PM. They will return home on September 12 at the Rose Bowl against San Diego State at 4:15 PM and then will host Purdue on September 19 at 8:00 PM.

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FanView: 6/18/2026

By Joe Torosian

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I’m taking it that Christian Pulisic being out with a calf injury on Friday is a bad thing for Team USA.

With the New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson demonstrating what can be accomplished with a smaller lead guard. Is Trae Young someone the Lakers should have interest in? Read more »

FanView: 6/17/2026

By Joe Torosian

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Question: What’s the etiquette for a hat trick in soccer? What do other countries and cultures throw? If Mbappe gets a hat trick for France, do we throw croissants? Norway’s Halland puts three into the net, do we throw herring onto the grass?

Should Messi’s fans have thrown entraña? Read more »

FanView: 6/16/2026

By Joe Torosian

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Regarding Brendan Sorsby… I’m glad the Rams drafted Ty Simpson.

The greatest universal, international spectacle in sports plays four matches on Monday, and all four end in a tie.

What Geraldo found in Al Capone’s vaults was more interesting. Read more »