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PASADENA, CA- UCLA’s football Spring Showcase at the Rose Bowl Stadium was not just a routine scrimmage. It was the largest practice game to date for UCLA and with the fans echoing their hopes and aspirations for a great season, the team couldn’t have been more hyped in this battle. As the sun struck the fans hard with it being 85 degrees in the stadium, it acted as a shining spotlight for the Bruins to ball out in front of an energetic crowd. The Rose Bowl Stadium stands as a beacon of UCLA Bruin’s legacy, as a venue that has…

With Caleb Williams now gone, the spotlight shifts to USC’s football program. As the Trojans prepare for a new era, the burning question on everyone’s mind is: who will step up to fill the void left by Williams and carry forward the legacy of USC football? The spotlight now shifts to who will fill his formidable shoes in the upcoming season. At first glance, it appears that the battle for USC’s starting quarterback position will be waged between redshirt junior Miller Moss and redshirt junior Jake Jensen. Moss, despite playing second-hand to Williams, Jaxson Dart, and Kedon Slovis over the…

Men’s college basketball is as good as its ever been

LOS ANGELES – The UCLA women’s basketball team skyrocketed through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, defeating California Baptist in an 84-55 showdown and triumphing over Creighton in a nail-biting contest 67-63. Both games were fast-paced affairs and UCLA head coach Cori Close noted that both matchups posed significant tests for her team. “These past games have brought out the best in my girls and against Creighton I felt this would be our hardest game of the bracket,” Close said. “Much love and respect for both Cal Baptist and Creighton, I feel they are so well coached and…

WESTWOOD, Calif. – The UCLA Bruins kicked off their football pro day on March 15, offering NFL scouts another glimpse at potential draft picks. UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster said, “We are getting so close to where dreams could edge closer to reality.” With the draft set from April 25–27 at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan, anticipation ran high as players wanted to prove themselves in the most effective ways possible. The draft can shape an athlete’s professional destiny. UCLA star defensive lineman Laiatu Latu’s career path seems to be on an upward trajectory. Following a…

FULLERTON, Calif. – The 2024 Judi Garman Classic commenced at Cal State Fullerton on Thursday, Feb. 29, and concluded on March 3. This early-season tournament provided a prime opportunity for top-level matchups in a west-coast venue before the onset of conference play. The tournament included 11 teams, with the top team being Oregon State who put the finishing touches on an unblemished, 5-0 weekend. The person for whom this prestigious event is named is the esteemed champion and legendary figure, Judi Garman. She helmed the Fullerton Titans from 1980 to 1999, amassing 913 victories and guiding her team to the…

Head coaches and players from Utah and UCLA cherished the opportunity to take part in Play4Kay night, acknowledging the profound connection basketball has with the entire world LOS ANGELES – With the Pac-12 Conference Tournament on the horizon, the UCLA women’s basketball team hosted Play4Kay night at the Pauley Pavilion on Feb. 23. The game highlighted improving the lives of those who are battling cancer, encouraging those who are on their way to finding a cure, and overall raising money for research to assist the underserved. UCLA scored the victory over Utah with a final score of 82-52. On such…

WESTWOOD – The UCLA women’s basketball team celebrated a “joyful win” during the Feb. 9 Black Excellence Game at the Pauley Pavilion, marking an unforgettable evening of triumph and unity. The Wildcats kicked off the game with a high-energy offensive strategy, led by sophomore Kailyn Gilbert, whose relentless pace kept the Bruins on their feet throughout the first half. As UCLA gradually found a rhythm to counter their aggressive defense, sophomores Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez emerged as key players, ultimately contributing to UCLA’s victory over Arizona with a final score of 66-58. Rice ignited the Bruins’ momentum with an…