Mayor Karen Bass’ deleted text messages raise eyebrows and questions
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Eric Musselman brutally honest about USC’s defense after UCLA loss
Eric Musselman marched into the visiting locker room at Pauley Pavilion, smoldering with each step, and went straight to the whiteboard. He grabbed a marker…
UCLA routs Ohio State to set up Big Ten title showdown with USC
INDIANAPOLIS — One saying that’s repeated this time of year in college basketball is that it’s hard to beat the same team three times in a season.UCLA…
Letters to Sports: UCLA basketball coaches draw more scrutiny
The Times has published a couple of my letters criticizing UCLA coach Mick Cronin for berating his players and even the crowd for his team’s…
Hundreds of scientists from UCLA, USC protest Trump policy changes
Hundreds of scientists marched under sunny skies in front of federal offices in Los Angeles on Friday as part of a day of nationwide protests…
Lauren Betts’ dominant performance leads UCLA past Nebraska
INDIANAPOLIS — Four days after revealing to each other what they could do better during a players-only film session, the UCLA Bruins found a few more talking…
UCLA and USC women poised to renew rivalry in Big Ten tournament
INDIANAPOLIS — Timea Gardiner buried a corner three-pointer inside a high school gym here Thursday afternoon, commencing an almost daily tradition for the UCLA women’s basketball team.Clap-clap-clap,…
The Sports Report: UCLA men barely hang on to beat Northwestern
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UCLA men’s basketball survives collapse to barely beat Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. — It was a frighteningly familiar tale for UCLA.From fully locked in and comfortably ahead to being on the verge of collapse.What had been a…
How did Gene Hackman die? So far, more questions than answers
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UCLA coach Cori Close demands more from Bruins after sweep by USC
In Hollywood, blockbuster hits always get a sequel — even in women’s college basketball. UCLA versus USC I was an instant classic, fit for the…
JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC crush No. 2 UCLA to claim Big Ten title
Roars rained down from each corner of Pauley Pavilion, every soul in the hallowed hoops arena knowing full well the fate of the crosstown showdown…
Letters: Mick Cronin is a great coach who gets results for UCLA
Mick Cronin is the youngest active coach to reach 500 victories. In his short time as UCLA’s head basketball coach, he has guided the team…
Kiki Iriafen learns to fit in just fine with USC women’s basketball
Kiki Iriafen tried to play coy. But the man serenading her new USC teammates and coaches over dinner in the back room of their swanky…
Hollywood diversity in decline despite audience demand: UCLA study
A new study examining the top films of 2024 has found that Hollywood is backsliding on its diversity efforts.The 2025 edition of the UCLA Hollywood…
Big minutes for Aday Mara coincide with winning time for UCLA
Given one statistic about Aday Mara’s value, UCLA coach Mick Cronin matched it with one of his own.When a reporter mentioned that the Bruins are…
Another dominant effort by Lauren Betts as UCLA routs Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Lauren Betts had 26 points and 10 rebounds and second-ranked UCLA routed Wisconsin 91-61 on Wednesday night to set up a showdown with No.…
How Carson Schwesinger went from walk-on to UCLA’s top NFL prospect
INDIANAPOLIS — After his first practices at UCLA, where Carson Schwesinger began as a walk-on, the linebacker called his mother with a major declaration. It wasn’t a…
The Sports Report: UCLA coach Mick Cronin gets his 500th win
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…
Elina Aarnisalo’s late free throws deliver UCLA a win at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Elina Aarnisalo made two free throws with 3.8 seconds remaining to give No. 3 UCLA a 67-65 comeback win over Iowa on Sunday.Lauren…