Lauren Betts scores a career-high 31 points in UCLA win over Colgate
Lauren Betts had a career-high 31 points and nine rebounds and No. 5 UCLA defeated Colgate 81-63 on Sunday in the Bruins’ home opener.The Bruins…
Kevin de León, of the L.A. racist tape leak, is headed toward defeat
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UCLA basketball mulls going with taller lineup against New Mexico
Having revealed his small-ball starting lineup, UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin soon will have a decision to make when he wants to go big.Does he…
Can UCLA get its first home win under DeShaun Foster? Five things to watch vs. Iowa
DeShaun Foster notched his first coaching and road wins simultaneously, UCLA surviving the heat and a special teams meltdown to beat Hawaii.His first winning streak…
How freshman WR Kwazi Gilmer became UCLA’s go-to guy
A recount might be in order.Kwazi Gilmer is certainly outperforming his player rating on EA Sports College Football ‘25.“Definitely high 80s now,” the UCLA freshman…
UCLA showcases the depth of its talent in victory over Rider
Nearly five minutes had elapsed in the second half when Lazar Stefanovic took a pass from Skyy Clark in the corner and rose for a…
Lauren Betts leads UCLA to victory over Louisville in Paris
PARIS — Lauren Betts had 18 points and four blocks as No. 5 UCLA beat No. 17 Louisville 66-59 in the second match of a season-opening…
UCLA basketball hopes an ensemble cast can put it back on top
One of the lead architects of four NBA championship teams wanted to see the modern blueprint for building a winner in the college game.While coaching…
Cal State University system shifts focus to careers, not just degrees
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Tyler Bilodeau stars as transfers lead UCLA exhibition win
Sizing up his undersized opponent, UCLA coach Mick Cronin went with a small starting lineup in his final preseason tuneup Wednesday night.Playing alongside guards Dylan…
UCLA progressing despite losing scrimmage to San Diego State
Don’t cancel those season tickets just yet.Yes, UCLA lost a basketball scrimmage against severely shorthanded San Diego State.No, Bruins coach Mick Cronin wasn’t trying to…
USC beats UCLA to claim Big Ten Conference title in women’s soccer
When Jane Alukonis was hired as the women’s soccer coach at USC three years ago, part of her mission was to bring the school an…
LAX’s ’embarrassing misstep’ draws closer to being fixed
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Oct. 27. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Nikolas Khamenia of Harvard-Westlake chooses Duke over UCLA
Having grown to 6 feet 9 with improved shooting range, Nikolas Khamenia is geared up to have his best season yet for two-time defending state…
Take a break. Here are 11 Southern California staycation ideas
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Oct. 20. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Ethan Garbers leads UCLA to vindication, road win over Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — No matter what happens over his final handful of college games, Ethan Garbers can always remember this glorious afternoon.He’ll always have Piscataway.Widely dismissed…
UCLA football: Five things to watch against Rutgers
They played “The Sopranos” theme song at UCLA practice this week, a nod to the Bruins’ first game in New Jersey in the school’s 105…
Why Jay Toia prioritized playing at UCLA over chasing NIL money
A season of monotony has played out with a numbing sameness on the interior of UCLA’s defensive line.On almost every play, two or three offensive…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs choked UCLA intern during brawl, document alleges
Sean “Diddy” Combs was so upset about the way his son was being disciplined by a UCLA football coach in 2015 that he went to…
Bruins for Life emerges as UCLA football’s new NIL arm in reboot
UCLA’s football team is making a massive midseason change as part of a reboot of the athletic department’s name, image and likeness endeavors.Bruins for Life,…