The Sports Report: UCLA men play best game of season in win over Oregon
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…
Trump antisemitism order puts California universities on alert
An executive order from President Trump promoting a federal crackdown on campus antisemitism and his threats to cancel visas of pro-Palestinian international students have put…
UCLA men’s basketball defeats No. 16 Oregon for fifth straight win
They’re back to full strength. They’re getting excellent guard play. They’re optimizing lineups that now include a certain Spanish 7-footer.On the night that Tyler Bilodeau…
UCLA gymnastics hoping to inspire a new generation via Fox broadcast
Janelle McDonald remembers settling into the arena as a young gymnast in Washington, watching the Huskies and the now-defunct Seattle Pacific University women’s gymnastics team…
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…
Standout receiver Shane Rosenthal of Newbury Park commits to UCLA
Shane Rosenthal, the record-setting receiver at Newbury Park High, had waited months to see if college recruiters might finally notice his skills besides teams in…
The Sports Report: UCLA men hold off USC for victory
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…
USC’s free-throw shooting woes cost them potential win vs. UCLA
Saint Thomas wiped his hands, tossing away the towel as he stepped to the free-throw line. Ninety-six seconds remained in the latest meeting of the…
Sebastian Mack’s late heroics lifts UCLA men’s basketball over USC
Whatever it takes.Having rolled off one win after another the last two weeks, UCLA found another way to prevail Monday night.Their leading scorer sidelined by…
Lauren Betts leads No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball past No. 8 Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Lauren Betts scored a career-high 33 points, Kiki Rice added 19, and No. 1 UCLA defeated No. 8 Maryland 82-67 on Sunday.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…
Looking back at perhaps the greatest All-CIF basketball team ever
It’s the 50-year anniversary of one of the greatest teams in Southern California high school basketball history — the 1974-75 All-CIF team in Division “AAAA.”The…
Jordan Chiles puts in superhero-like performance for UCLA gymnastics
One after another, comic-book-style designs of UCLA gymnasts appeared on the jumbotron. But it was clear one Bruin was omitted.“Wait, we’re missing someone,” a text…
UCLA fends off Washington to pick up its third consecutive win
SEATTLE — The big guy did it again.Three days after his breakout game, Aday Mara made sure UCLA didn’t falter with two huge baskets in the…
UCLA gymnastics finding more success with new balance beam coach
Brooklyn Moors battled a classic case of the yips. Call it a hurdle to jump over or an obstacle to conquer — the Canadian graduate…
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…
Lauren Betts breaks a school record in UCLA women’s basketball win
NEWARK, N.J. — Lauren Betts had 24 points, nine rebounds and a school-record nine blocks to help No. 1 UCLA beat 25th-ranked Baylor 72-57 on Monday…
Incarcerated firefighters offer aid battling L.A. blazes, find career
Editor’s note: Essential California will be off tomorrow for MLK day. We’ll be back in your inboxes Tuesday morning. Good morning, and welcome to the…
Eric Dailey Jr. and UCLA men’s basketball dominate against Iowa
Dylan Andrews rose for the midrange jumper without a hint of hesitation, beating the halftime buzzer and extending his team’s massive lead.On his way to…
Mick Cronin wants to see more fight from UCLA men’s basketball
Mick Cronin’s brand of basketball — tough, relentless, hard to score a point on — would figure to play well in a conference that values…