Lauren and Sienna Betts are enjoying UCLA’s journey in the NCAA Tournament.
SACRAMENTO — A childhood photo perfectly illustrates the dynamics between Lauren and Sienna Betts. In the picture, Lauren, the older sister, stands calmly, ready to take a shot at the Pop-A-Shot arcade game. In contrast, Sienna has climbed onto the machine, enthusiastically trying to toss the ball into the basket. “I feel like that’s really […]
Introducing Jack Seidler, UCLA’s version of Jerry Maguire
Jack Seidler’s Aspirations Beyond Basketball PHILADELPHIA – Jack Seidler has been a fan of the movie “Jerry Maguire” for as long as he can remember. Recently, though, he found a renewed reason to revisit it. Well, perhaps it’s because of him. The walk-on guard at UCLA has picked up a nickname from Coach Mick Cronin, […]
College basketball: UCLA’s Mick Cronin removes his own player from the game
Coach Ejects Player During College Basketball Game In a surprising turn of events during a college basketball game, UCLA center Stephen Jamerson II found himself ejected—not by a referee, but by his own head coach, Mick Cronin. This unusual incident occurred when Jamerson committed a hard foul, leaving UCLA trailing by 27 points with just […]
Stephen Agostini dismissed as UCLA’s Chief Financial Officer
UCLA CFO Resigns Amid Financial Concerns Stephen Agostini, the CFO at UCLA and a key supporter of the university’s plan to relocate its football games from the Rose Bowl to SoFi Stadium, has resigned. This unexpected move poses a significant challenge for the Bruins’ athletic department. The announcement was made on Tuesday through an internal […]
UCLA’s diversity chief is dismissed for praising Charlie Kirk’s murder, and now he’s asking for contributions for animals.
UCLA has ended its partnership with Jonathan Perkins, the director of diversity, equity, and inclusion, following his public remarks celebrating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. This decision comes months after Perkins expressed his delight over Kirk’s death. In a termination letter revealed by the Los Angeles Times, the university explained that his comments […]
Bob Chesney strengthens UCLA’s team with transfer players
Bob Chesney didn’t need anyone to point out what UCLA’s football team needed from the transfer portal. Offensive linemen, defensive linemen, a wide receiver, a tight end, linebackers, defensive backs, even a running back and a backup quarterback. It’s like he was making a shopping list for a grocery run. For the Bruins, the effort […]
UCLA’s DEI leader takes leave after praising Charlie Kirk’s death
The Director for Race and Equity at UCLA caused controversy after expressing enthusiasm over the murder of Charlie Kirk, stating that it was “okay to be happy.” He referred to himself as a victim who felt “publicly saddened” by the demise of a white nationalist. Professor Jonathan Perkins from the university’s Day Office shared a […]
UCLA’s Patty Tavatanakit, Jake Knapp win Grant Thornton Invitational in wire-to-wire fashion
Patti Tavatanakit and Jake Knapp exuded confidence all week. Grant Thornton Invitational In Naples. I had a feeling these two UCLA Bruins would win, especially after starting Friday's opening round with nine straight birdies in a scramble format. They inspired each other admirably throughout, complementing each other's games and finishing each round at the top […]
UCLA’s DeShaun Foster Has What Might Be The Most Awkward Press Conference Of All-Time
AWKWARD. AS. FUNK. UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster had his chance to introduce not just him, but his program to the Big Ten during a media days press conference Wednesday. But uh … things didn’t go well for the skipper, and it started from the get-go with an absolutely awkward opening statement. Maybe we should […]
LA County taxpayers are footing the bill for the defense of UCLA’s arrested protesters
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted last week to provide legal assistance to people arrested during a law enforcement raid to remove anti-Israel protesters at the University of California, Los Angeles. Earlier this month, California Highway Patrol officers in riot gear entered a fortified encampment outside Royce Hall and arrested more than 200 […]