Nothing is politics-free these days – not even sports gear. The lines in the sand have been clearly drawn between those who have spoken up to defend equality and those who are staying silent. A majority of coaches and athletes have been vocal, criticizing a divisive president’s executive orders affecting Muslims, women and immigrants as […]
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Manager Tony Luftman reflects on 1995 men’s basketball championship
Like clockwork, Jim Harrick’s cell phone buzzed on April 3. So did those of other members of UCLA’s 1995 men’s basketball championship team, like Ed O’Bannon, Tyus Edney and Steve Lavin. Another year, another text from Tony Luftman, a manager on the 1995 team, with the same simple message: “Thank you for letting me be […]
Men’s basketball’s wins in Washington due to improved defense
After a buzzer-beating loss to Oregon, handily falling to Arizona at home and a thrashing by USC, No. 10 UCLA gets it – it’s time to play defense. The Bruins’ offense, which is ranked first nationally in offensive efficiency per Ken Pomeroy, has flowed all season, averaging 92.9 points and 20.1 assists a game. The […]
Offense fueled by improved defense drives UCLA to victory over Washington
Yes, five Bruins scored in double figures. Yes, freshman guard Lonzo Ball launched 3 after 3 from NBA range, sinking four of his seven attempts. But No. 11 UCLA’s (21-3, 8-3 Pac-12) dominating 107-66 win over Washington (9-14, 2-9) and Washington’s star freshman Markelle Fultz came because of defense. [Related: UCLA men’s basketball tops Washington […]
Wide receivers coach Eric Yarber leaves UCLA football for LA Rams
Fresh off a National Signing Day in which UCLA football didn’t add a single wide receiver, the Bruins are reportedly losing their coach at the position. Wide receivers coach Eric Yarber, who joined the team with head coach Jim Mora in 2012, will leave UCLA for the same position with the Los Angeles Rams, per Bruin […]
UCLA football recruits promising Bruins, hopes to win championship
The focus should’ve been on the new batch of players. Instead, coach Jim Mora’s first comments on National Signing Day were defending quarterback Josh Rosen from ESPN analysts who were discussing his “up-and-down season.” “He only played five games.” Mora said in disbelief. Advice to HS signees – Get yourself a coach that’ll stick up […]
Former Bruin Abigail Spears wins mixed doubles title at Australian Open
Former UCLA women’s tennis standout Abigail Spears captured the first grand slam title of her career Saturday in mixed doubles. The former Bruin had reached two previous grand slam mixed doubles finals with Mexico’s Santiago Gonzalez at the US Open in 2013 and 2014, but fell short both times. Spears partnered with Colombia’s Juan Sebastian […]