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From the hire point, the descent can be sudden for L.A. coaches
If you want to coach a major sports program in Los Angeles these days, lose your sense of pride, find your sense of humor and prepare to spend every waking hour apologizing for not being Phil Jackson.
UCLA Coach Steve Alford, New Mexico haggling over contract details
University of New Mexico says the basketball coach owes them $1 million under contract extension terms. Alford has offered $200,000 and says the new pact never became effective.
UCLA football team has 1,700 yards to make up
With career rushing leader Johnathan Franklin off to the NFL, the Bruins need to find a running game to take pressure off quarterback Brett Hundley
UCLA's Marcus Rios likely to miss season because of an infection
Cornerback's sinus problem worsens when a fungus infection is found.
USC men's stars shine, but UCLA sweeps dual track meet
Trojans' Bryshon Nellum and Aaron Brown and Bruins' Turquoise Thompson are standout performers at Loker Stadium.
Athletic department springs for UCLA students' bus ride to game
After Coach Jim Mora offers to cover UCLA students' $7 bus fare to Saturday's spring football game at the Rose Bowl, the school decides to pick up the tab.
UCLA football program gets a new 'assistant'
Practice management system, called CoachComm Tempo, can run the clock and scoreboard, simulate crowd noise and can be used to amplify the instructions of coaches.
Johnathan Franklin, once seventh at UCLA, knocks on NFL heaven's door
Running back Johnathan Franklin, No. 7 on depth chart as a UCLA freshman, will fulfill a lifelong dream when he's drafted by the NFL. He could go in second round.
UCLA's Anthony Jefferson, Brandon Sermons impressive in practice
The defensive backs, who had seen limited playing time in past seasons after suffering injuries, are getting an opportunity this spring to show the Bruins coaching staff what they can do.
Florida wins its first NCAA women's gymnastics title
The Gators, who were led by 2008 Olympian Bridget Sloan, score 197.575 to edge Oklahoma.
UCLA Bruins advance to NCAA women's gymnastics finals
Team ties for second place in Friday evening semifinals and will compete Saturday along with Alabama, Oklahoma, Florida, LSU and Georgia.
Injuries putting a crimp in UCLA football's practice style
Sessions have been scaled back to allow for sidelined players. 'It's hard because you've got to get the work in,' Coach Jim Mora says.
UCLA's Vanessa Zamarripa back from injury, ready for NCAA finals
Pac-12 gymnast of the year suffered a sprain recently but feels good now. She's helped keep Bruins in contention this season as they've struggled with injuries.
