
Former UCLA softball coach Kirk Walker talks to an umpire outside of the Bruins’ dugout. Walker was a softball coach for 41 years prior to his retirement. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
One of NCAA softball’s biggest names announced his retirement.
Kirk Walker is stepping away from collegiate softball after 41 years of coaching at all levels of the sport.

This post was updated Sept. 25 at 3:55 p.m.
“There’s no crying in baseball.”
Tom Hanks delivers this notable line in “A League of Their Own,” a film that retells the founding of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
This post was updated Aug. 3 at 9:51 p.m.
As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins representing.
This post was updated July 20 at 9:50 p.m.
As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins representing.
As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many current and former Bruins taking part. Each week during the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will take a look at the standout performances of the past week from UCLA athletes as we count down the days until fall.
Two-time NFCA All-American and UCLA softball utility Megan Grant has joined the UCLA women’s basketball roster for the 2025-2026 season, the team announced Friday.
Grant – who concluded her junior campaign with 26 home runs, 81 RBIs and a .376 batting average – was a multi-sport varsity athlete at Aragon High School in San Mateo, California.
This post was updated July 6 at 6:17 p.m.
Pitching lays the groundwork for success.
Although a quality lineup can create leads, an elite pitching staff will give you a chance to win every contest.
In its first year in the Big Ten, UCLA Athletics had its fair share of glory-filled moments. Whether it was perfect 10s, buzzer beaters or last-minute thrillers, these nine athletes forever cemented themself in Bruin history.

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