UCLA head coach Bob Toledo spent his Sunday watching footage of the USC football team, and he’ll spend every day from now until Nov. 23 thinking about it. Read more...

Someone tell Captain Helmet to dust off his basketball headgear. The preseason No. 12 Bruins make their first public appearance tonight in their exhibition opener against Branch West, a team of former midlevel college players who have so far this season gotten blown out by Miami (OH) (91-76), San Diego State (83-72), and Mississippi State (80-56). Read more...

The names that originate from the world of sports: The Bash Brothers, The Bob-n-Weave, Chocolate Thunder, are catchy and creative, ludicrous and forgettable. And because I am involved in the world of sports ““ I played Little League once ““ I figure my column should have a name. Read more...

Coach Jason Kapono. Referee Ray Young. Basketball star Mayor Riordan. Spectator Lavin. It was a day of role reversal for the UCLA men’s basketball team at the first annual Riordan Programs fundraiser Sunday at Pauley Pavilion. Read more...

As the UCLA women’s volleyball team took on the Pepperdine Waves (19-6, 10-0 WCC), the intensity at Pauley Pavilion was palpable. At least, it was during the first game. Read more...

UCLA sophomore wide receiver Craig Bragg enjoyed a hard-earned slice of pepperoni pizza following the Bruins 37-7 victory over Arizona. It was a pizza delivery for Bragg after he had delivered for UCLA ““ hot, fresh and on time. Read more...

TUCSON “”mdash; The Bruins had forgotten the Wildcats before they even left Arizona Stadium Saturday. “I’m going golfing with my wife and my boys,” defensive coordinator Phil Snow said in the locker room after UCLA (7-3, 4-2) defeated Arizona (3-7, 0-6) 37-7. Read more...