Lauren Betts scores 25, leading No. 1 UCLA to win over Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Lauren Betts had 25 points and 12 rebounds and No. 1 UCLA shut out Indiana for more than eight minutes in the first…
UCLA gymnastics: Brooklyn Moors, Jordan Chiles impress in opener
OCEANSIDE — UCLA gymnastics historically boasts Olympians. Jordan Chiles, who returned from Paris with a gold medal, headlines a 2025 roster after her international success. But…
UCLA falls to Nebraska when the Bruins can’t muster a late rally
LINCOLN, Neb. — With its best all-around player out and its point guard falling into a deeper funk, UCLA needed some step-up performances to beat Nebraska.What…
UCLA’s Jordan Chiles and Emma Malabuyo eager to compete for title
Jordan Chiles’ music wouldn’t start.Despite attempts to play the track over the Yates Gym speakers at the John Wooden Center, the Billboard Top 100 hits…
UCLA basketball braces for more hostile road crowds in Big Ten
When Tyler Bilodeau, Kobe Johnson and the other UCLA starters approach center court for tipoff against Nebraska on Saturday inside Pinnacle Bank Arena, the roars…
UCLA women’s basketball beats Michigan, but Cori Close wants more
A new year ushered in something different for the UCLA women’s basketball team.A serious challenge.Unable to pull away from Michigan like they had against other…
Transfer Janiah Barker helped vault UCLA women to No. 1 ranking
Janiah Barker told herself, “We can’t go out like this.”It was late in the third quarter of Texas A&M’s first-round matchup against Nebraska in the…
Chip Kelly finds satisfaction at Ohio State he couldn’t get at UCLA
As Ohio State packs its bags for the trip to Pasadena to play Oregon in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl, offensive…
Lauren Betts returns and leads No. 1 UCLA to win over Nebraska
Lauren Betts took the pass in the post midway through the third quarter, firmly grabbing the ball with both hands. She swung her arms one…
Have some down time? Check out the revamped L.A. Times games
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UCLA lands former Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar
UCLA has landed its likely successor to quarterback Ethan Garbers.His name is Joey Aguilar, and he’s put up prolific numbers the last two seasons at…
Can UCLA coach Mick Cronin finally get first win against Gonzaga?
When Mick Cronin rewatched what might have been the most excruciating loss of his career, doing so only because he needed to scout the same…
North Carolina men’s basketball rallies from 16 down to beat UCLA
NEW YORK — It seemed almost incalculable, all the things that would have to go wrong for UCLA to lose its massive lead midway through the…
Dylan Andrews must reassert himself: Takeaways from UCLA’s loss
NEW YORK — Success in March, when the games matter most, is rooted in strong guard play. Fortunately for UCLA, this is still December. That…
Tortoises are bouncing back thanks to Marine base conservation effort
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Kiki Rice powers No. 1 UCLA to blowout victory over Creighton
SAN FRANCISCO — Kiki Rice scored 20 points and No. 1 UCLA raced out to a big lead on its way to a 70-41 win over…
Safety Kamari Ramsey elects to stay at USC and passes on NFL draft
Safety Kamari Ramsey, one of the leaders of USC’s improved defense, will return to anchor a rebuilt Trojans secondary in 2025, handing USC a significant…
After winning one title since John Wooden, is UCLA a blue blood?
Grainy game footage and yellowed newspaper clippings confer UCLA’s standing as college basketball royalty, the team’s status as a blue blood rooted in the success…
The Sports Report: UCLA men pass prelim before bigger test Saturday
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…
UCLA men have little trouble defeating Prairie View A&M
It was the sort of game where the goals were fairly simple.Escape the upset and avoid injuries while improving as much as possible against a…