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Big Ten Announces UCLA, USC WBB Conference Home & Away Games

βœ‡Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
9 June 2026 at 02:41

The Big Ten conference announced home and away games for each team for the 2026-27 season. Each team will play an 18-game schedule, playing 16 opponents once and one opponent twice. USC and UCLA women’s basketball will see each other twice during the regular season for the crosstown rivalry game.

Due to UCLA and USC’s location, the Bruins and Trojans will host and travel to the same conference opponents. The home and away games are listed below:

Home Games: Illinois, Northwestern, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Minnesota and Nebraska

Away Games: Indiana, Purdue, Iowa, Wisconsin, Maryland, Rutgers, Washington and Oregon

UCLA Bruins guard Elina Aarnisalo (7) and USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) during an NCAA basketball game at Galen Center.
Feb 13, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Elina Aarnisalo (7) and USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) during an NCAA basketball game at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

USC & UCLA Will Each Host One Crosstown Rivalry Game

UCLA and USC’s rivalry games will be two of the most anticipated matchups of the regular season.

The Bruins are coming off a national championship season but are entering a rebuilding era after losing six players to the 2026 WNBA Draft. Meanwhile, the Trojans are projected to be a frontrunner to win the NCAA title during the 2026-27 season. USC has the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class and will be getting superstar JuJu Watkins back after she missed all of last season.

UCLA added five players through the transfer portal to the squad and signed two incoming freshmen. USC star Jazzy Davidson, who was the consensus National Freshman of the Year last season, is also returning for her sophomore campaign next season.

Southern California Trojans guard Jazzy Davidson (9) dribbles the ball against the NC State Wolfpack during the fourth quarter of the Ally Tipoff game at Spectrum Center.
Nov 9, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Jazzy Davidson (9) dribbles the ball against the NC State Wolfpack during the fourth quarter of the Ally Tipoff game at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

Game times, dates and television designations have yet to be announced for any Big Ten conference games.

Photo Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

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Finland May 2026: Toyota places five models in the Top 6

βœ‡Best Selling Cars Blog
By:Matt Gasnier
8 June 2026 at 13:59

The Toyota Corolla is the best-selling vehicle in Finland for the first time in two years.

New car sales in Finland are stable in May at -0.5% to 6,666 units, leading to a year-to-date volume also down -0.5% to 29,152. Toyota (+38.9%) posts a sensational month and is up to 21.3% share vs. 16% year-to-date. In contrast Volkswagen (-27.5%) implodes but still manages a second place finish. Skoda (+3.9%) remains at #3 above a surging Mercedes (+62.8%). But it’s Tesla (+198.7%) that manages the best performance inside the Top 10, up 10 spots on April to #5. Further down, BYD (+936.4%) at #13 and Smart (+746.7%) at #12 both post surreal YoY gains, as do Opel (+166.7%) and MG (+106.3%) below.

In the models ranking, Toyota places five models in the Top 6. The Corolla (+45.5%) signs its first monthly win since June 2024, distancing the Yaris Cross (+26.3%). The Yaris (-12.6%) is in difficulty but still ranks #4 ahead of the C-HR (+337.5%) and bZ4X (+952.6%). The odd one out is the Tesla Model Y (+151.2%) back up 15 spots on April to #3 and still leader YTD. Notice also the Mercedes CLA (+464.7%) at #7, the VW T-Roc (+517.9%) at #8, the Tesla Model 3 (+418.5%) at #11 and the Smart #5 (+2280%) at #14.

Previous month: Finland April 2026: Toyota Yaris Cross back to #1, Smart #5 in Top 10

One year ago: Finland May 2025: Renault up 247.7%, pushes Clio to #4

Full May 2026 Top 30 brands and Top 20 models below.

Finland May 2026 – brands:

PosBrandMay-26%/25Apr2026%/25PosFY25
1Toyota1,41821.3%+ 38.9%14,66216.0%+ 4.6%11
2Volkswagen6639.9%– 27.5%23,01810.4%– 13.5%22
3Skoda6369.5%+ 3.9%32,8619.8%+ 7.4%33
4Mercedes4647.0%+ 62.8%61,7295.9%+ 25.7%67
5Tesla4456.7%+ 198.7%151,6885.8%+ 142.9%710
6Volvo3996.0%– 30.8%42,3918.2%– 10.0%44
7BMW3355.0%+ 9.8%91,4905.1%+ 5.5%86
8Kia3244.9%– 41.0%71,7816.1%– 21.6%55
9Audi3204.8%+ 0.3%51,4144.9%+ 6.5%98
10Ford1902.9%– 26.9%81,1053.8%– 6.8%109
11Hyundai1372.1%– 47.3%106972.4%– 35.9%1212
12Smart1271.9%+ 746.7%124141.4%+ 483.1%1624
13BYD1141.7%+ 936.4%115121.8%+ 216.0%1318
14Polestar1131.7%+ 20.2%144651.6%– 24.4%1413
15Peugeot961.4%+ 21.5%163651.3%– 20.3%1716
16Mazda951.4%+ 55.7%203521.2%+ 2.9%1817
17Renault801.2%– 73.9%214581.6%– 27.4%1514
18Opel721.1%+ 166.7%133451.2%+ 92.7%1925
19Lexus701.1%+ 59.1%272210.8%+ 7.8%2526
20MG661.0%+ 106.3%222160.7%+ 4.3%2622
21Citroen641.0%+ 60.0%182660.9%– 11.3%2119
22Nissan570.9%– 67.6%177482.6%– 39.1%1111
23Cupra560.8%+ 0.0%192781.0%+ 20.3%2023
24Subaru490.7%+ 25.6%252330.8%+ 20.7%2428
25Mitsubishi470.7%– 36.5%262420.8%+ 0.8%2320
26Dacia440.7%+ 2.3%242130.7%– 35.5%2715
27Suzuki410.6%– 37.9%232550.9%– 18.0%2221
28Porsche270.4%– 40.0%291340.5%– 30.9%2927
29Mini210.3%– 32.3%n/a700.2%– 31.4%30n/a
30Land Rover200.3%– 42.9%281370.5%– 20.3%2829

Finland May 2026 – models:

Note: This ranking features the Top 30 models YTD ordered based on their May sales and may therefore not be 100% accurate.

PosModelMay-26%/25Apr2026%/25PosFY25
1Toyota Corolla3525.3%+ 45.5%68512.9%+ 11.8%33
2Toyota Yaris Cross3124.7%+ 26.3%11,2374.2%+ 23.1%21
3Tesla Model Y3044.6%+ 151.2%181,2824.4%+ 177.5%15
4Toyota Yaris2704.1%– 12.6%38452.9%– 10.9%42
5Toyota C-HR2453.7%+ 337.5%136542.2%+ 28.5%1112
6Toyota bZ4x2003.0%+ 952.6%118152.8%+ 135.5%5n/a
7Mercedes CLA1922.9%+ 464.7%97222.5%+ 749.4%8n/a
8VW T-Roc1732.6%+ 517.9%76482.2%+ 356.3%12n/a
9Skoda Octavia1412.1%+ 88.0%n/a4201.4%+ 4.2%1515
10Skoda Elroq1402.1%– 16.7%47442.6%+ 81.0%611
11Tesla Model 31402.1%+ 418.5%n/a4001.4%+ 75.4%1624
12Skoda Enyaq1392.1%– 2.8%27272.5%+ 4.9%76
13VW ID.41281.9%– 30.1%56722.3%– 7.4%108
14Smart #51191.8%+ 2280.0%103801.3%+ 7500.0%17n/a
15Volvo EX401071.6%+ 35.4%145261.8%+ 46.9%1416
16Mercedes GLC1021.5%n/an/a2610.9%+ 12.5%29n/a
17Volvo XC60951.4%– 47.5%87122.4%– 3.9%97
18BMW i4831.2%+ 43.1%163221.1%+ 38.8%2226
19VW Golf811.2%– 17.3%n/a3201.1%– 27.6%2321
20Audi Q4791.2%+ 25.4%n/a3251.1%– 11.9%2119
n/aVW Tiguan721.1%– 35.7%202851.0%– 42.0%2617
n/aPolestar 4691.0%+ 60.5%n/a2831.0%– 11.0%2720
n/aAudi Q6681.0%+ 0.0%122951.0%+ 11.3%24n/a
n/aVolvo EX30681.0%+ 36.0%192941.0%+ 1.4%2530
n/aKia EV3620.9%– 30.3%n/a3381.2%– 25.9%2014
n/aVW ID.7500.8%– 73.8%153771.3%– 36.4%1813
n/aFord Explorer460.7%+ 7.0%172740.9%+ 76.8%28n/a
n/aKia Ceed450.7%– 71.2%n/a2510.9%– 52.1%3010
n/aKia Stonic380.6%– 61.6%n/a3571.2%+ 2.6%1923
n/aNissan Qashqai340.5%– 73.4%n/a5732.0%– 28.5%139

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Ryan Bucu Joins Rams Cheerleaders After Breaking Barriers on UCLA Dance Team

βœ‡Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
7 June 2026 at 03:18

With graduation just a few days away, Ryan Bucu is continuing to break down gender barriers within cheerleading. After becoming the second male dancer on UCLA’s dance team, Bucu is joining the Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders for the 2026 season.

UCLA Dance Team member Ryan Bucu sits and holds up four fingers. The second male member of the team has amassed more than 22,000 followers on Instagram and 18,000 followers on TikTok.
UCLA Dance Team member Ryan Bucu sits and holds up four fingers. The second male member of the team has amassed more than 22,000 followers on Instagram and 18,000 followers on TikTok. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Devin Mallory was the first male dancer on UCLA’s dance team in 2019. Bucu became the second when he made the team on his second attempt as a junior last year. Bucu told the Daily Bruin he was inspired by Mallory’s story and wants to continue inspiring younger generations of male dancers and cheerleaders.

β€œBeing able to have that title as the second male member in history, I will forever carry that with me and within my dance legacy,” Bucu said, per the Daily Bruin. β€œI need to always be performing for everyone in the crowd and showing younger generations that if you want to grow up and dance as well, become a cheerleader for a major university, … that you can do it.”

By Joining the Rams, Bucu is Building Space for Men in Cheerleading

The Rams became the first NFL team to feature male cheerleaders on its squad in 2018. As of 2026, there are still several NFL teams, like the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys, that do not have male cheerleaders.

Rams cheerleader Quinton Peron stands on the field during the NFL Super Bowl LII football game between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 in Atlanta.
Rams cheerleader Quinton Peron stands on the field during the NFL Super Bowl LII football game between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 in Atlanta. Photo Credit: Ben Liebenberg/NFL/2019 National Football League

The Rams currently have four male cheerleaders on its roster. Bucu will be added to that group next season.

β€œWhy I auditioned for the Rams is because I want to continue showing male visibility in spaces that may not be conventional,” Bucu said. β€œ(I value) showing that male cheerleaders are a thing and pushing that agenda that males can be dancers and cheerleaders as well as females, too.”

There is still a long way to go in creating a welcoming space for men in cheerleading. But Bucu is helping the sport take steps in the right direction.

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