Did UCLA’s DeShaun Foster reload roster? Five questions going into spring practice
Remember those sayings about college football coaches in their first few seasons? You know, how people would justify their struggles? It’s still early. Give him…
Dylan Andrews is out as UCLA’s point guard; might Donovan Dent replace him?
After an unusual trajectory to the start of his college career, UCLA’s Dylan Andrews is moving elsewhere to finish it.The junior point guard entered the…
Mick Cronin, cheerleader? UCLA’s coach urges his team to believe
LEXINGTON, Ky. — For months, their coach has quickly yanked them off the court, publicly chastised them, screamed so loudly about mistakes during games that his voice…
UCLA’s ‘water boy’ is soaking in success with his own NIL deal
LEXINGTON, Ky. — On the eve of UCLA’s biggest game of the season, there was a fluid situation in the locker room.The water boy couldn’t find anything…
Led by Jordan Chiles, UCLA’s Olympians shine in final home meet
Roaring fans drowned out the Pauley Pavilion public-address announcer. Jordan Chiles needs no introduction. As her star continues to reach new heights, Chiles remains a…
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…
Mick Cronin needs to show some accountability for UCLA’s woes
The NBA All-Star weekend should be named the “NBA Circus.” It was a three-ring affair with three games being played with Old Stars, New Stars,…
Why has Sebastian Mack thrived as UCLA’s cold-blooded closer
The only things missing from his emergence as UCLA’s closer are an entrance song and a breathless announcement from the P.A. announcer.“Preparing to take the…
UCLA’s basketball faces late nights, long trips and endless games
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines Arena had mostly cleared out late Friday night, a few fans lingering to take photos with players and coaches on the court.Outside…
Bigger role for the big man? Remains to be seen for UCLA’s Aday Mara
If you have a player blessed with rare traits who can take over a game on both ends of the court, you use him as…
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…
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…
Who will be UCLA’s starting quarterback in 2025? Five questions facing the Bruins
Once UCLA lost to USC, erasing the possibility of a winning season and a bowl game, the most important date on the Bruins’ calendar shifted…
Sebastian Mack makes his presence felt in UCLA’s win over Idaho State
In case anyone had forgotten about him amid all the newcomers dotting UCLA’s roster, Sebastian Mack provided a reminder with every foray toward the basket…
UCLA’s defense smothers Lehigh as Bruins roll to blowout win
UCLA’s defense was dominant against a winless opponent Friday night, with the Bruins controlling a game that quickly got out of hand. The Bruins delivered…
Mateen Bhaghani kicking his way into UCLA’s football record book
DeShaun Foster acknowledged that both of the game balls he’s been given this season to commemorate coaching firsts could have gone to someone equally worthy.His…
How freshman WR Kwazi Gilmer became UCLA’s go-to guy
A recount might be in order.Kwazi Gilmer is certainly outperforming his player rating on EA Sports College Football ‘25.“Definitely high 80s now,” the UCLA freshman…
How a surprising corps of receivers helped UCLA’s Ethan Garbers thrive
This doesn’t match the job description.UCLA’s running backs have done most of their running after making catches.T.J. Harden and Keegan Jones have both logged more…
How UCLA’s Niki Prongos went from unknown to NFL prospect
In high school, Niki Prongos would hear the play call and wonder what it meant.When he got to UCLA, the offensive lineman went over the…
Eric Bieniemy blames himself for UCLA’s rocky start
The expletives and biting one-liners that Eric Bieniemy unleashes on a football field never cut as deep as the internal dialogue.If anyone is to blame…