Toughness key for UCLA siblings Gabriela Jaquez, Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Gabriela Jaquez’s older brother was the quietest fan in the arena. He sat with this hands folded in his lap and long legs stretched over…
UCLA freshmen’s defense could boost Bruins vs. Gonzaga
A week before the season, Mick Cronin contemplated giving up nearly 90 points in a scrimmage against San Diego State and chuckled when a reporter…
Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: UCLA pro day experience
As offensive lineman Atonio Mafi transitions from UCLA to the NFL, he is sharing his journey with Times staff writer Ben Bolch through a weekly…
UCLA vs. Gonzaga in March Madness: Betting odds, predictions
In 2021, Jalen Suggs, who now plays for the Orlando Magic, banked in a shot from just about half court to give Gonzaga a Final…
Sweet 16: UCLA injuries might force new strategy vs. Gonzaga
Mick Cronin has plenty of film of his teams playing Gonzaga. A few seconds aren’t approved for all audiences. Rewatching UCLA’s 2021 Final Four loss…
Charisma Osborne leads UCLA over Oklahoma in NCAA tournament
If this was Charisma Osborne’s final game in Pauley Pavilion, she ended with an emphatic mic drop. The senior who could be a high WNBA…
Short-handed UCLA expects another classic clash against Gonzaga
The tears before the end of an epic collapse. The 40-footer banked in at the buzzer. If you know, you know. And most everybody does.…
UCLA women use focus-and-fun formula for March Madness success
On Friday, the day before the biggest game of the season, Cori Close gathered her players at midcourt to start practice. With UCLA‘s first-round game…
March Madness: UCLA defeats Sacramento State, will play Oklahoma
Charisma Osborne wasn’t ready to say goodbye to Pauley Pavilion just yet. The senior guard led UCLA to a 67-45 rout over No. 13 Sacramento…
March Madness: UCLA beats Northwestern, returns to Sweet 16
SACRAMENTO — How Sweet it is. For the third time in as many seasons, UCLA is advancing to the NCAA tournament’s second week. The Bruins made…
Jaylen Clark inspires defense-minded UCLA in NCAA tournament
SACRAMENTO — Before he left the podium late Thursday night, Mick Cronin saluted someone several hundred miles away. “Jaylen Clark,” Cronin said, “we miss you, buddy.”…
Passion plays fuel UCLA women’s basketball March Madness surge
Before the chaos of March descended on Pauley Pavilion this week, Cori Close gathered her team at center court at the end of practice. During…
The Sports Report: UCLA eases into the second round
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…
Column: UCLA looks all business in NCAA tournament opener
SACRAMENTO — No Furman here. No Princeton here. No late craziness or shocking weirdness or shining momentousness here. No Cinderella, only smashing pumpkins. UCLA was not…
How many times has UCLA men’s basketball won the NCAA title?
UCLA has a rich history in men’s basketball. But when it comes to NCAA championships, that’s pretty much all it is — history. As in,…
UCLA unsure if injured Adem Bona should play in NCAA opener
SACRAMENTO — To sit or not to sit, that remains the question facing Adam Bona. Should UCLA’s freshman center fight through left-shoulder soreness to play in…
Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: UCLA pro day
As offensive lineman Atonio Mafi transitions from UCLA to the NFL, he is sharing his journey with Times staff writer Ben Bolch through a weekly…
12 things that must go right for UCLA to raise its 12th banner
Winning in the Big Dance requires being able to move to every song that’s playing. That’s a March mantra UCLA coach Mick Cronin likes to…
March Madness: UCLA women to play Sacramento State; USC makes it
The UCLA women’s basketball team will look to continue its promising season when the fourth-seeded Bruins play No. 13 Sacramento State in the first round…
UCLA beats Oregon in Pac-12 semifinals; Adem Bona is injured
LAS VEGAS — Adem Bona sprawled on the court, using every inch of his massive wingspan to chase a loose ball. His immediate grimace and clutching…