Taiwanese students, residents protest China trade deal at federal building

Hundreds of Taiwanese students and California residents rallied by the Wilshire Federal Building Sunday to protest a trade deal between the Taiwanese government and Beijing, which they believe will compromise Taiwan’s economic independence from China. They came out to protest the Cross-Strait Services Trade Agreement that Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou is working to enact with […]

UCLA ready for new chapter against Florida in Sweet 16

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As UCLA took the floor for its scheduled shootaround a day ahead of Thursday’s Sweet 16 matchup with No. 1 seed Florida, FedExForum’s rafters sported a noticeable gap. The arena proudly displayed the University of Memphis’ past postseason successes, including a 2002 NIT championship and an NCAA tournament third-round appearance from a […]

UCLA dominates Stephen F. Austin from start to finish

SAN DIEGO — Tony Parker sat back in his locker Saturday, answering questions about could-be national darling Stephen F. Austin, UCLA’s opponent in Sunday’s NCAA tournament round of 32 game. South regional No. 1 seed Florida had just defeated a sound Pittsburgh team in convincing fashion to punch its ticket to the Sweet 16 in […]

UCLA captures first win in NCAA tournament in three seasons

SAN DIEGO—UCLA hung on in the second round of the 2011 NCAA tournament, outlasting No. 10 seed Michigan State 78-76 to earn a weekend stay in Tampa, Fla. A year later, in 2012, the Bruins practiced all season in the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena for the Big Dance, only to stumble before their arrival. […]