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January 19, 2026
Will UCLA be forced to stay at the Rose Bowl? Legal scholars weigh in on the case
Legal scholars say it's unclear how a judge and potential arbitrator might resolve the lawsuit demanding UCLA honor its lease at the Rose Bowl.
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January 17, 2026
UCLA has another disappointing display in loss at Ohio State
The Bruins lack offensive support for Tyler Bilodeau, who has 30 points, have defensive lapses and get crushed on the boards by the Buckeyes.
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January 15, 2026
Trent Perry's big second half lifts UCLA over Penn State
Trent Perry scored 22 of his career-high 30 points in the second half, shaking UCLA out of moments of malaise in win over Penn State.
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January 13, 2026
UCLA receives $17.3 million from a late donor to support football and men's basketball
Lawrence "Larry" Layne provided UCLA with a final gift after his death in December, donating $17.3 million to the football and men's basketball teams.
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January 11, 2026
Eric Dailey Jr. and Trent Perry power UCLA to victory over Maryland
After losing back-to-back games on the road, UCLA gets at least a temporary reprieve from its defensive woes in a 67-55 win over Maryland.
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January 10, 2026
Emails reveal UCLA and SoFi Stadium discussed the Bruins leaving the Rose Bowl in 2024
UCLA and SoFi Stadium officials discussed detailed terms for the Bruins playing their home games at the Inglewood venue in 2024, according to court records.
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January 9, 2026
Fans aren't flipping to see UCLA basketball based on sagging home attendance
The UCLA men's basketball team is averaging just 5,211 fans at home games, one of the lowest marks in the Big Ten. What are they doing to fix the issue?
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January 8, 2026
Five fixes needed to get UCLA men's basketball on track amid dismaying stretch
Here are five fixes designed to get a UCLA team that began the season ranked No. 12 playing closer to expectations.
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January 7, 2026
UCLA lands a top transfer in James Madison running back Wayne Knight
UCLA lands James Madison running back Wayne Knight, a major addition for the Bruins via the transfer portal.
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January 7, 2026
Problems continue to mount for UCLA men in loss to Wisconsin
In a game that the Bruins needed to win to get their season back on track, they fell behind early and lost to Wisconsin.
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January 4, 2026
UCLA's second-half surge can't erase dismal start in loss to No. 25 Iowa
Donovan Dent finishes with 25 points, but UCLA can't complete a comeback from an 18-point halftime deficit in a 74-61 loss to No. 25 Iowa.
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January 2, 2026
UCLA's Bob Chesney rounds out his coaching staff with many joining him from JMU
UCLA football coach Bob Chesney is adding members of his former James Madison staff to his Westwood roster while also retaining two Bruins coaches.
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January 1, 2026
Jerry Neuheisel is leaving UCLA to rejoin Chip Kelly at Northwestern
Jerry Neuheisel is leaving UCLA to become the new quarterbacks coach at Northwestern under its new offensive coordinator, Chip Kelly.
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December 31, 2025
Cori Close, passionate about the growth of women's basketball, wants the media to do its part
UCLA coach Cori Close wants to be a pioneer in the growth of women's basketball and wants the media to do a better job at highlighting its players.
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December 23, 2025
Mick Cronin tinkers with lineup during UCLA's rout of UC Riverside
Tyler Bilodeau has 34 points while the Bruins go small with big men struggling, including a three-guard lineup featuring Trent Perry off the bench.
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December 22, 2025
Heck no, Nico Iamaleava won't go. UCLA's quarterback is set to return in 2026
Nico Iamaleava has agreed to return to UCLA next season, giving the Bruins a top-level quarterback as part of new coach Bob Chesney's bid for a quick turnaround.
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December 22, 2025
Bob Chesney is bringing his top two James Madison coordinators with him to UCLA
Chesney is hiring offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy and defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler — who both served in those same capacities at James Madison — in a nod to continuity.
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December 20, 2025
UCLA's dismal performance in comeback win over Cal Poly raises plenty of questions
UCLA rallies to defeat Cal Poly 108-87 behind a 30-point effort from Skyy Clark after the lackluster Bruins give up 45 first-half points.
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December 18, 2025
A resurgent Donovan Dent is the star of UCLA's victory over Arizona State
Donovan Dent finally looked like someone who could carry a team while leading the Bruins to the win over Arizona State.
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December 14, 2025
'I'm where I want to be.' UCLA's Mick Cronin got a new five-year contract this summer
UCLA men's basketball coach Mick Cronin agreed to a new five-year contract in June and says he plans to continue coaching the Bruins.
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December 14, 2025
No. 8 Gonzaga dominates inside to hand UCLA another loss
Nothing the Bruins did to combat their lack of rim protection, including a zone defense, worked for more than a couple of possessions at a time Saturday.
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December 12, 2025
UCLA's Donovan Dent could be rounding into form just in time for Gonzaga showdown
Donovan Dent has struggled to replicate the numbers he had at New Mexico, but the UCLA guard appears to be playing better ahead of a showdown with Gonzaga.
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December 11, 2025
'I want to do my part.' How Dave Roberts helped UCLA land new coach Bob Chesney
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he spoke with new UCLA football coach Bob Chesney multiple times during the search process and endorsed the hire.
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December 11, 2025
Here's the reason Troy Aikman didn't get thanked by that UCLA football player
UCLA great Troy Aikman lamented he was never thanked after giving an NIL donation to a player who left the Bruins, but he wasn't intentionally snubbed.
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December 9, 2025
'We can win here.' Bob Chesney gives a bold vision for success as UCLA's coach
New UCLA coach Bob Chesney offered an optimistic vision for the Bruins' future, taking aim at cross-town rival USC's dominance in the L.A. market.
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December 7, 2025
Eric Dailey Jr. goes from zero to hero, powering UCLA to victory over Oregon
After being shutout in UCLA's Big Ten opener earlier in the week, Eric Dailey Jr. responds with 18 points to lead the Bruins to a 74-63 win over Oregon.
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December 6, 2025
UCLA got its new football coach in Bob Chesney, but who will be coming with him?
The Bob Chesney era is officially underway at UCLA, but which players and assistant coaches might follow the James Madison coach to Westwood?
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December 5, 2025
'That's Bernie Madoff level': UCLA's Mick Cronin says agent greed drives player movement
He said the only way to bring stability to the game would be the federal government mandating employee contracts for athletes, leading to collective bargaining.
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December 5, 2025
Kroenke Sports and SoFi Stadium are new defendants in Rose Bowl lawsuit against UCLA
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and SoFi Stadium have been added as defendants in an amended complaint filed by the Rose Bowl Operating Co. and the City of Pasadena in Los Angeles Superior Court.
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December 4, 2025
New defensive alignment and returning Tyler Bilodeau lift UCLA past Washington
Tyler Bilodeau scores 16 straight points for early in the second half as UCLA defeats Washington in a Big Ten opener.
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