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Basketball star Alijah Arenas no longer in induced coma and ‘showing significant signs of progress’
Chatsworth boys basketball star and USC commit Alijah Arenas is out of a medically-induced coma, according to reports, after being involved in a severe car accident early Thursday morning in Reseda. “In a remarkable and hopeful development, Alijjah Arenas has come out of his coma and has shown significant signs of progress within the last…
NFL draft: Which UCLA players might get picked and when
With the NFL draft beginning Thursday, here’s a look at where UCLA prospects can expect to be selected over the weekend. Carson Schwesinger Position: Linebacker Year: Redshirt junior Projections: Schwesinger has gone from walk-on to All-American and there is still upside to him. He bypassed his final year of college football eligibility to declare for…
UCLA gymnastics, back in the NCAA Championships, wants to ‘take it all’
LOS ANGELES — The UCLA athletics staff piled into Yates Gym on Monday morning, pom poms in hand. The group assembled for a thunderous 8-clap as a sendoff for the Bruins gymnastics team as it prepares for the NCAA championships. The team huddled afterward for a chant even more powerful. At the end of it…
UCLA football prepares for changes as House vs. NCAA outcome looms
LOS ANGELES — UCLA’s spring football camp has begun its third week, and in the background, the coaching staff is bracing for changes that could be brought about by the ongoing legal case known as House vs. NCAA. The House settlement will decide whether or not schools share revenue with student-athletes and determine the size…
No. 5 UCLA gymnastics ready to add to Big Ten hardware
Big Ten gymnastics has been elevated ever since former Pac-12 teams UCLA and Washington joined the conference. A total of 172,998 fans have attended Big Ten Conference meets across the country this season and the Bruins have witnessed the enthusiasm firsthand. Their meet against Michigan State was shown nationally on FOX and a record-setting 12,918…
No. 3 UCLA gymnastics is blazing a new path in Big Ten
The tradition-rich UCLA gymnastics program is blazing a new path this season. Moving to the Big Ten Conference has brought on the challenges of a more demanding travel schedule and new opponents. The third-ranked Bruins have seized it all and are on the brink of the Big Ten regular-season title. “We have an opportunity to really…
UCLA gymnastics posts season-high score on uneven bars, extends win streak
LOS ANGELES — The UCLA gymnastics team recorded a season-high team score on the uneven bars to beat Penn State, 197.65-195.450, on Friday night during the Bruins’ annual Pride Meet. Jordan Chiles won the all-around and Mika Webster-Longin tied for first on vault. Chiles and Frida Esparza tied for first on the uneven bars and…
UCLA women’s basketball channeling ‘sickening’ emotions throughout challenging road trip
The UCLA women’s basketball team is surrounded by success — from its No. 1 ranking to unbeaten record to single-game records and personal bests. But the results of previous seasons still carry weight for some. “Losing back to back in the Sweet 16 is sickening to me,” junior Gabriela Jaquez said. “To think about it,…
UCLA women beat Penn State in relocated game to extend program-best start
LONG BEACH — UCLA did all it could to create a home environment inside of Long Beach State’s Walter Pyramid on Wednesday night. The Bruins’ top-ranked women’s basketball team brought its DJ and game operations crew. Blue lights shined from the ceiling and a blue “LA Strong” graphic stretched across the video board. The game…