A former track coach who allegedly trained multiple UCLA students at Drake Stadium was accused of sexually abusing 41 men since 1975, ESPN reported Thursday. ESPN’s Outside the Lines reported that Conrad Mainwaring, a former Olympian and track and field trainer, has been accused of inappropriate sexual contact with many of his trainees. Mainwaring was […]
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California student-athletes closer to getting paid amid NCAA, UC opposition
Senate Bill 206 is one step closer to becoming a law. The California State Assembly’s Committee on Higher Education voted unanimously with one abstention in favor of SB 206, which would give California collegiate student-athletes the ability to profit off their own likeness, on Tuesday. SB 206 – also known as the Fair Pay to […]
Involvement of Spirit Squad director in incidents with donor began prior to 2018
This post was updated July 15 at 9:57 a.m. Members of the UCLA dance team had seen it before. A 76-year-old man offering them drinks, his hand resting on their legs as they politely declined, and his voice calling after them as they fled the event to hide. And they had reported it to their […]
UCLA Spirit Squad director dismissed following Title IX investigation
This post was updated June 14 at 4:26 p.m. The UCLA Spirit Squad director was dismissed following a Title IX investigation of her role in allowing a donor to escort UCLA dance team members to a sexually explicit Las Vegas show in November, according to the Orange County Register. Mollie Vehling, who oversaw the UCLA […]
In light of Jim Mora lawsuit, criticism emerges against football coach Chip Kelly
A few former Bruins have been taking some parting shots at coach Chip Kelly. After three UCLA football alumni sued former coach Jim Mora in May for his role in their career-ending injuries, a handful of other Bruins have taken to social media to turn the conversation to Kelly. Former high school football coach and […]
Three former football players allege neglect and severe injury, sue Jim Mora, UCLA
This post was updated May 30 at 5:36 p.m. Three former UCLA football players filed lawsuits against the university, former head coach Jim Mora and the NCAA on Thursday, according to Thakur Law Firm, APC. John Lopez, Poasi Moala and Zachary Bateman have sued Mora, UCLA and the NCAA for allegedly playing a role in […]
Un-Connon Opinions: New bill allowing collegiate athletes to earn money is step toward fairness
Senate Bill 206 could be the great equalizer. For years, there have been heated public debates about the financial compensation of collegiate athletes. People have argued about amateur status, scholarships, inter-sport equity, low-income exceptions and so on. But when the California State Senate threw in its two cents, everything came to a screeching halt. SB […]