SAN DIEGO “”mdash; The traits that typify winning teams abandoned UCLA against Alabama on Saturday. The Bruins couldn’t shoot free throws. They couldn’t box out or secure rebounds. Read more...

SAN DIEGO “”mdash; UCLA coach Ben Howland and Gonzaga coach Mark Few have more than just a few things in common. They’re both the sons of Presbyterian ministers. Read more...

SAN DIEGO “”mdash; As Ronald Steele’s last-second shot went up and the stomachs of UCLA fans sank to the floor, the Bruins’ season hung in the balance. Read more...

SAN DIEGO “”mdash; Arron Afflalo felt like a man apart. He was standing, watching, waiting, while his teammates were making something happen. He didn’t score in the first half. Read more...

SAN DIEGO “”mdash; Cedric Bozeman called it crazy. Ryan Hollins chose to describe the feeling as scary. All that separated UCLA’s season from continuing or ending at Cox Arena in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday was a scant 60 seconds. Read more...

The third-ranked UCLA women’s water polo team has now won seven straight, after defeating fourth-ranked Loyola Marymount on the road Sunday, 8-2. The Bruins (17-2, 7-0 MPSF) have held their last seven opponents to under six goals. Read more...

The number 15 has been a lot kinder this season to the UCLA men’s baseball team than it was last season. Last year, the Bruins won a total of 15 games en route to a 15-41 record. Read more...