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Dylan Andrews must reassert himself: Five takeaways from UCLA’s excruciating loss
1 day, 15 hours ago

Dylan Andrews must reassert himself: Five takeaways from UCLA’s excruciating loss

LA Times  

Success in March, when the games matter most, is rooted in strong guard play. His game-winning shot against Oregon notwithstanding, Dylan Andrews has regressed since emerging as one of the top point guards in the Pac-12 over the final months of last season. Andrews missed five of six shots and finished with more turnovers than assists, including the critical turnover …

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No. 18 UCLA gives up 16-point lead, losing to North Carolina in a heartbreaker
2 days, 15 hours ago

No. 18 UCLA gives up 16-point lead, losing to North Carolina in a heartbreaker

LA Times  

UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau, right, looks to shoot over North Carolina’s Ty Claude during the first half of the Bruins’ 76-74 loss Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Bilodeau’s fifth three-pointer of the game in as many tries gave UCLA a 16-point lead over North Carolina with 12 minutes 50 seconds left Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, quieting a crowd largely …

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Kiki Rice helps power No. 1 UCLA to blowout victory over Creighton
3 days, 15 hours ago

Kiki Rice helps power No. 1 UCLA to blowout victory over Creighton

LA Times  

UCLA guard Kiki Rice shoots during the Bruins’ 70-41 win over Creighton at Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday night. 1 UCLA raced out to a big lead on its way to a 70-41 win over Creighton on Friday night in the Invisalign Bay Area Women’s Classic, winning without top player Lauren Betts. Angela Dugalić added 13 points and …

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UC resolves federal civil rights complaints of antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-Arab bias
3 days, 15 hours ago

UC resolves federal civil rights complaints of antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-Arab bias

LA Times  

The University of California has resolved nine federal civil rights complaints of antisemitism and bias against Muslim, Arab and pro-Palestinian students stemming from Israel-Hamas war protests at five UC campuses, the U.S. Department of Education announced Friday. Violence at the UCLA encampment against Jewish, Israeli American and pro-Palestinian protesters was “of particular concern,” the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights …

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The Sports Report: Chargers rally for important victory over Broncos
3 days, 15 hours ago

The Sports Report: Chargers rally for important victory over Broncos

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. “I knew how our guys were going to respond and they did.” The Chargers clawed back from a near-disastrous first half to secure their first season sweep over the Broncos since 2010, backing up a Week 6 win in Denver that was the team’s first road win in the series since 2018. Continue reading …

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Wabanaki basketry and holiday flamenco: The best of L.A. arts this weekend
3 days, 15 hours ago

Wabanaki basketry and holiday flamenco: The best of L.A. arts this weekend

LA Times  

Sure, many of us have had Christmas covers on repeat lately, but I’ve also been playing the soundtrack and score of the still-brilliant 1994 movie “The Lion King”. — Ashley Lee The week ahead: A curated calendar Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pesci in the 1990 movie “Home Alone,” screening Saturday and Sunday at Walt Disney Concert Hall accompanied by a …

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After winning one title since John Wooden, how much blue is left in UCLA’s blood?
4 days, 15 hours ago

After winning one title since John Wooden, how much blue is left in UCLA’s blood?

LA Times  

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 of a coach who retired nearly 50 years ago. “That’s something,” Johnson said, “that will never ever be duplicated by any school in history for a number of reasons, as we know — NIL and …

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UCLA men have little trouble defeating Prairie View A&M
6 days, 15 hours ago

UCLA men have little trouble defeating Prairie View A&M

LA Times  

It was the sort of game where the goals were fairly simple. 18 Bruins’ 111-75 victory over Prairie View A&M at Pauley Pavilion was so comfortable that UCLA coach Mick Cronin could substitute freely and used just a sprinkling of his trademark quick hooks after mistakes. Cronin wasn’t upset given his team held Prairie View A&M below its season average …

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Commentary: An L.A. Phil champion of Schoenberg for six decades, Zubin Mehta returns to show why
6 days, 15 hours ago

Commentary: An L.A. Phil champion of Schoenberg for six decades, Zubin Mehta returns to show why

LA Times  

It would be hard to come up with a more radically divisive major composer than Arnold Schoenberg, who was born in Vienna in 1874 and died in Los Angeles in 1951. But there is also the Schoenberg who carried on from the 19th century Romantic tradition in his lush early scores like the massive post-Wagnerian and post-Brahmsian “Gurrelieder.” The big …

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The Sports Report: Clippers rout Jazz, and a Kawhi Leonard sighting
6 days, 15 hours ago

The Sports Report: Clippers rout Jazz, and a Kawhi Leonard sighting

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here UCLA box score Big Ten standings AP women’s top 25 rankings RAMS From Gary Klein: The Rams are in first place in the NFC West and readying for a playoff push. 1993 — Julio Cesar Chavez secures his place in boxing history, retaining his WBC super lightweight title with a fifth-round …

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Notre Dame jumps to 3rd in AP Top 25 women's poll after win over UConn; UCLA, South Carolina 1-2
6 days, 22 hours ago

Notre Dame jumps to 3rd in AP Top 25 women's poll after win over UConn; UCLA, South Carolina 1-2

Hindustan Times  

Notre Dame jumped to No. 3 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Monday after beating rival UConn last week. Notre Dame's victory over UConn gave the Irish three wins over top five teams this season. “This is a major win for us,” Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey said. Two of the top stars in college basketball will square off …

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Prep talk: Palos Verdes’ Reis twins can thank brother for helping football success
1 week ago

Prep talk: Palos Verdes’ Reis twins can thank brother for helping football success

LA Times  

Freshmen twins Weston and Christian Reis of Palos Verdes helped the team win the CIF Division 2-A state football championship while linebacker. Palos Verdes couldn’t have won the CIF Division 2-A state championship bowl game without the Reis brothers, Weston and Christian, who are freshmen linebackers. pic.twitter.com/b34gGK4RXg — eric sondheimer December 14, 2024 Edison running back Julius Gillick finished with …

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No. 1 UCLA overcomes absence of Lauren Betts in dominating win over Cal Poly
1 week ago

No. 1 UCLA overcomes absence of Lauren Betts in dominating win over Cal Poly

LA Times  

UCLA forward Janiah Barker, right, battles Cal Poly forward Nora Perez to force a jump ball during the first half of the Bruins’ 69-37 victory Monday at Pauley Pavilion. The UCLA women’s basketball team went into the locker room at halftime of Monday’s contest with a 21-point lead over visiting Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, but coach Cori Close was …

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The Sports Report: Lakers get a key win despite an injury scare
1 week ago

The Sports Report: Lakers get a key win despite an injury scare

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Here are five takeaways from the Bruins’ eighth consecutive victory: Continue reading here USC BASKETBALL Desmond Claude scored 19 points, Saint Thomas scored 13 of his season-high 17 points in the the first half and USC never trailed Sunday night as the Trojans beat Montana State 89-63. “There’s not anyone not trying to do …

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There might be no limits for Skyy Clark and UCLA: Five takeaways from Arizona win
1 week, 1 day ago

There might be no limits for Skyy Clark and UCLA: Five takeaways from Arizona win

LA Times  

For the season’s first month, Skyy Clark did things that pleased his coach and quietly helped win games. 24 UCLA’s 57-54 victory over Arizona at the Footprint Center, a fitting bookend to the junior guard’s best performance as a Bruin. “Skyy made a great play on the offensive rebound and smart enough to dribble it out,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin …

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No. 24 UCLA rallies from 13-point deficit to defeat Arizona for eighth straight win
1 week, 2 days ago

No. 24 UCLA rallies from 13-point deficit to defeat Arizona for eighth straight win

LA Times  

UCLA guard Skyy Clark controls the ball in front of teammate Tyler Bilodeau during the first half of a 57-54 win over Arizona. 24 UCLA with a stunning 57-54 victory inside the Footprint Center after the Bruins finished the game on a 21-5 run and held the Wildcats without a field goal over the final 8:46. It already felt like …

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No. 1 UCLA women dominate Long Beach State in milestone win for Cori Close
1 week, 2 days ago

No. 1 UCLA women dominate Long Beach State in milestone win for Cori Close

LA Times  

UCLA center Lauren Betts, left, defends against Long Beach State guard Lovely Sonnier, center, in front of UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez during the first half of the Bruins’ 102-51 win at The Walter Pyramid on Saturday. UCLA guard Kiki Rice controls the ball in front of Long Beach State forward Jada Crawshaw during the first half Saturday. UCLA center Lauren …

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The Sports Report: Rams get the job done in gritty win over 49ers
1 week, 3 days ago

The Sports Report: Rams get the job done in gritty win over 49ers

LA Times  

Rams running back Kyren Williams celebrates during a 12-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Thursday night. Continue reading here Rams-49ers box score NFL standings ALSO: Rams’ grind-out win over 49ers is a step forward Enjoying this newsletter? Continue reading here KINGS From the Associated Press: Jack Hughes scored the go-ahead goal and …

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Does Mick Cronin’s irritation with direction of college sports threaten his longevity?
1 week, 3 days ago

Does Mick Cronin’s irritation with direction of college sports threaten his longevity?

LA Times  

Mick Cronin can sound more like a sports radio talk show host than a college basketball coach given his willingness to freely air his frustrations with the sport. “We only have one rule — there are no rules, it’s all a joke,” Cronin said only a few weeks into UCLA’s season. “Let’s not act like recruiting was fun before the …

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UCLA officially names Tino Sunseri as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach
1 week, 3 days ago

UCLA officially names Tino Sunseri as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — UCLA officially announced Tino Sunseri’s hiring as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Thursday. Sunseri spent one season as Indiana’s co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach after following Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti from James Madison. “Tino Sunseri is a natural leader of young men …

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Meeting in unfamiliar territory, UCLA and Arizona may feel like perfect strangers
1 week, 4 days ago

Meeting in unfamiliar territory, UCLA and Arizona may feel like perfect strangers

LA Times  

Arizona guard Caleb Love, shown leaping in the air while guarding UCLA’s Sebastian Mack last season, is the Wildcats’ sole returning player. “The whole thing’s weird,” Bruins coach Mick Cronin said Wednesday of a game that always drew one of the biggest home crowds of the season for each team but is now being staged elsewhere as a name, image …

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Column: Gavin Newsom’s failure to close Aliso Canyon is hurting us all
1 week, 4 days ago

Column: Gavin Newsom’s failure to close Aliso Canyon is hurting us all

LA Times  

Environmental activists and San Fernando Valley residents urge Gov. Linda Serizawa, who was tapped by Newsom to lead the utilities commission’s Public Advocates Office, said state officials have to be “very careful about setting unrealistic expectations” when it comes to closing Aliso. SoCalGas spokesperson Erica Berardi said in an email that the utility agrees with state officials that Aliso Canyon …

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Who’s playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment
1 week, 4 days ago

Who’s playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment

Associated Press  

Scores of schools have changed conference affiliation over the past century, but the pace has quickened as schools search for more stability and more revenue in the college athletics arms race. 2024 : Boston College, California, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Pittsburgh, SMU, Stanford, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest. 2023 : …

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UCLA police chief, blasted for security lapses that led to protest violence, is out
1 week, 5 days ago

UCLA police chief, blasted for security lapses that led to protest violence, is out

LA Times  

Barricades surround the encampment for a Pro-Palestinian group at UCLA as a member, right, is punched by an attacker. UCLA Police Chief John Thomas, who was blasted for serious security lapses and failing to protect students during a melee at a pro-Palestinian encampment last spring, has left his job at the university, the campus police department said Wednesday night. In …

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