Faith helps UCLA star Rod Foster cope with degenerative disease
Once hailed as the fastest player in college basketball, he now moves with the push of a button. His motorized wheelchair whirring to life, “Rocket…
A run for the Rose Bowl: Big Ten fans set to flock to Pasadena
It’s a comeback story years, sometimes decades in the making.Indiana hasn’t played in the Rose Bowl since its futile attempt to stop USC running back…
Optimism runs deep for Rams, Chargers as NFL season gets underway
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Sept. 8. The NFL is back! I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what…
Sondheimer: Elite athletes to watch for in the 2024-25 high school sports season
The 2024-25 sports season will have a group of elite girls competing in a variety of sports who are so talented they could push the…
Chase Griffin hopes new NIL venture attracts talent to UCLA
According to U.S. Dept. of Education figures, UCLA topped all Big Ten schools by receiving $692 million in donations from 2022-23.But that zeal for lavishing…
UCLA vs. Hawaii takeaways: What’s going on with Ethan Garbers?
UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers passes against Hawaii in the first half Saturday. (Darryl Oumi / Getty Images) Expected to be a steadying force, Garbers was…
Disney no longer magical to guests denied Disability Access Service
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Sept. 1. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
UCLA avoids disaster, edging Hawaii in DeShaun Foster’s debut
HONOLULU — DeShaun Foster has long contended that nothing said about him or his team mattered once it played ball.UCLA’s new coach is too inexperienced? Play…
Nikolas Khamenia returns to Harvard-Westlake with 2nd gold medal
Nikolas Khamenia, a 6-foot-7 senior basketball player at Harvard-Westlake High, will be returning to classes next week in Studio City with a second gold medal…
The Sports Report: What to expect as UCLA opens its football season
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Five things to watch as the DeShaun Foster era begins at UCLA
First year UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster, who previously coached the team’s running backs, will have a new role on the sideline on Saturday when…
UCLA women’s cross country, track programs face NCAA sanctions
The UCLA women’s cross country and track and field programs have reached an agreement with the NCAA to comply with a variety of penalties after…
Los Angeles without Langer’s? Owner says he’s considering closing
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Aug. 25. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Five takeaways from UCLA football training camp workouts
DeShaun Foster just gave away part of his first game plan.Contrary to many of his counterparts who take their teams to Honolulu, UCLA’s new football…
UCLA’s and USC’s transition to Big Ten for women’s volleyball
USC and UCLA officially joined the Big Ten Conference this month, which also means the start of women’s volleyball season is drawing ever closer.The Bruins…
Your Social Security number may have been leaked. Protect yourself
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Aug. 18. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Leuzinger linebacker Samu Moala follows the Samoan way
Seventh in a series of stories profiling top high school football players by position. Today, Samu Moala, Leuzinger linebacker.Looking at 6-foot-4, 230-pound Samu Moala with…
UCLA is putting standing students behind visitors at Rose Bowl
If all goes well this season at the Rose Bowl, UCLA students will stand and deliver.In the only arrangement of its kind in the Big…
Running back Karson Cox gives Oak Hills more than big yardage
Second in a series of stories profiling top high school football players by position. Today, Karson Cox, Oak Hills running back.It’s a late March morning…
The unlikely rise of UCLA’s Luke Schuermann from D3 to Big Ten
Luke Schuermann often gets “the look” whenever he mentions his last football stop. It can be a quizzical expression or a blank stare based on…