In his first attempt to explain his self-imposed demotion, Chip Kelly said he’s never thought about quitting anything. That’s funny considering he was quiet quitting…
College Football Playoff officials are considering a 14-team format that would guarantee three spots each for the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference, two for the…
It was only a week ago that UCLA’s starting guards seemed to have fully rewritten the previously unpleasant narratives about their season. Once derided for…
DeShaun Foster’s first hire has a throwback feel. The new UCLA football coach is enlisting an old Bruins assistant as his offensive coordinator, finalizing an…
The shots kept falling. The crowd’s cheers grew louder. Londynn Jones’ face stayed straight. Draining threes is just what the UCLA sophomore does. Jones’ career-high…
Letters to Sports: Lakers still just a play-in team for now
Finally a story about UCLA’s Mick Cronin where he states “he shoulders all the blame for the disappointing season.” Possibly a visit to the UCLA…
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JuJu Watkins powers USC to thrilling overtime win over UCLA
LAS VEGAS — With 11.2 seconds remaining, JuJu Watkins glanced over her shoulder and locked eyes with her mother and father sitting in the front row…
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Angela Dugalic lifts UCLA women past Utah in Pac-12 tournament
LAS VEGAS — This is the only team on which a former five-star prospect like Angela Dugalić could become an afterthought. Often overshadowed by a trio…
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UCLA loses to Arizona in blowout for its fifth consecutive loss
In case Mick Cronin needed a reminder, the most important work he does this month will come once the season ends. The transfer portal opens…
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UCLA diversity report: Women and minorities drove box office
“Barbie” may have painted the box office pink last year, but the overall picture for women in Hollywood could leave you feeling blue. Women and…
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Why UCLA great Noelle Quinn is (almost) rooting for USC
Hours after the final whistle at Galen Center, fans were still lined up outside the arena doors. Kayla Padilla and Kayla Williams, even after a…
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Analysis: Chip Kelly finally admits he didn’t want to be at UCLA
In his first attempt to explain his self-imposed demotion, Chip Kelly said he’s never thought about quitting anything. That’s funny considering he was quiet quitting…
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Mick Cronin says UCLA’s disappointing season is ‘100%’ on him
He evaluated the prospects, recruited them and signed them to play for him. So how much responsibility should Mick Cronin bear for what could be…
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Inside UCLA diner where John Wooden, Jerry West forged history
Jerry West had always been a taut rope emotionally, the aftershock of growing up with a physically abusive father in a West Virginia home so…
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Mick Cronin hints UCLA roster could be different next season
SEATTLE — Some intrigue has filtered into the final games of a season going nowhere. After his team fell back to .500 with a third consecutive…
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Lauren Betts powers UCLA to blowout win over Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. — Lauren Betts had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Kiki Rice added 14 points when No. 8 UCLA beat Arizona State 70-41 on…
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CFP weighing model with 3 automatic bids apiece for Big Ten, SEC
College Football Playoff officials are considering a 14-team format that would guarantee three spots each for the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference, two for the…
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After ’embarrassing’ USC loss, Mick Cronin takes solace in friend
Sometimes all he needs is Mick’s best friend. His team having coughed up a hairball of a loss against rival USC, Mick Cronin returned to…
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Charisma Osborne and No. 8 UCLA hold to beat No. 13 Colorado
For five years, Charisma Osborne has delivered for UCLA. Of course, on her senior night, she did it again. The fifth-year guard knocked down a…
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Dodger Stadium gondola project claims early-season victory
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Feb. 25. I’m Andrew J. Campa, your host. Here’s what you need to know…
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Sloppy defense and poor shooting plague UCLA’s guards in loss
It was only a week ago that UCLA’s starting guards seemed to have fully rewritten the previously unpleasant narratives about their season. Once derided for…
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UCLA set to hire Eric Bieniemy as its offensive coordinator
DeShaun Foster’s first hire has a throwback feel. The new UCLA football coach is enlisting an old Bruins assistant as his offensive coordinator, finalizing an…
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There’s a (winning) method to Mick Cronin’s madness at UCLA
He looks like a madman, stomping around the sideline as if he’s smashing grapes. Yelling at officials and his own players with equal abandon, his…
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Londynn Jones has career night as No. 12 UCLA routs No. 18 Utah
The shots kept falling. The crowd’s cheers grew louder. Londynn Jones’ face stayed straight. Draining threes is just what the UCLA sophomore does. Jones’ career-high…
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Would UCLA play in NIT? Mick Cronin isn’t too sold on idea
UCLA hasn’t played in the National Invitation Tournament in nearly 40 years, and that streak might not end this season even if the Bruins get…
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