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Thursday, September 3, 2026
Cal, UCLA set to renew acquaintances in season opener

New head coaches debut on Saturday when former Pac-12 Conference counterparts UCLA and host California meet in Berkeley, Calif.,Saturday's contest is

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Prep talk: Former Kennedy QB Diego Montes refused to be denied meeting with UCLA coach Bob Chesney

Waiting outside Bob Chesney's office at 5 a.m., Diego Montes finally got a chance to speak to the Bruins' football coach.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Inside UCLA's money problem: Donors quit writing checks long before AD Martin Jarmond was fired

Despite a lucrative move to the Big Ten, donor giving, sponsorship revenue and fan support declined as UCLA's athletics deficit ballooned, helping set the stage for Jarmond's dismissal

The Sports Report: UCLA fires athletic director Martin Jarmond

UCLA fired athletic director Martin Jarmond and appointed longtime Lakers executive Tim Harris to replace him.

Monday, August 31, 2026
UCLA fires athletic director Martin Jarmond amid financial strain

UCLA fired athletic director Martin Jarmond on Monday as the university looks to overhaul the athletics department's business model amid mounting fina

Citing 'financial deficit,' UCLA fires AD Jarmond

UCLA fired athletic director Martin Jarmond on Monday, with chancellor Julio Frenk explaining in a letter to the school community the Bruins' athletic program "currently carries a significant...

UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond days before Bob Chesney era begins, cites 'significant financial deficit'

UCLA dug a deep financial hole under Jarmond's watch

UCLA fires athletic director Martin Jarmond, replaces him with ex-Lakers exec Tim Harris

UCLA chancellor Julio Frenk announced on Monday that Martin Jarmond's tenure as UCLA athletic director is over, replacing him former Lakers executive Tim Harris.

UCLA Unlocked: Top Bruins to watch entering the 2026 season

UCLA starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava is expected have a deep array of threats around him this season. Here's a look at the Bruins' top playmakers.

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Former Cal players on UCLA roster fired up to kick off season against Golden Bears

Running back Jaivian Thomas is among the UCLA players who once played at Cal and look forward to playing the Golden Bears in the season opener.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
UCLA suggests star transfer Trent Hendrick isn't impacted by new Big Ten NFL player ban

UCLA athletics director Martin Jarmond released a statement that school is complying with all Big Ten rules and all players on its roster are eligible.

Monday, August 24, 2026
UCLA Unlocked: Why Bob Chesney puts special effort into special teams

UCLA coach Bob Chesney has long believed special teams is key to success and has found creative ways to prepare his specialists for the 2026 season.

Former James Madison players say Bob Chesney inspired their challenging moves to UCLA

Former James Madison players credit new UCLA teammates with helping them adjust to a vastly different city and lifestyle than Virginia.

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Trent Hendrick transfers to UCLA: Ex-James Madison star LB gets fifth year after going through Browns minicamp

Hendrick will be reunited with former Dukes coach Bob Chesney, now in his first season with the Bruins

Undrafted James Madison star Trent Hendrick commits to UCLA thanks to court ruling

Former James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick, who went undrafted and unsigned after attending NFL minicamps, is reuniting with Bob Chesney at UCLA.

Friday, August 21, 2026
The Sports Report: UCLA's Nico Iamaleava reflects on a tumultuous career so far

Nico Iamaleava reflects on his time with Tennessee, the effect last season had on his mental health and his mindset heading into this season.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava learns, and builds, on his experiences

The senior, who struggled along with the Bruins last season after his tumultuous exit from Tennessee, has worked on his mental health and becoming a leader.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
UCLA defensive back Cole Martin embodied Bob Chesney's values before meeting the coach

UCLA defensive back Cole Martin decided to stay at UCLA after one meeting with new coach Bob Chesney helped him realize they had much in common.

Monday, August 17, 2026
UCLA Unlocked: Bruins' defense has nowhere to go but up under Bob Chesney

UCLA struggled to stop the run and pressure opposing quarterbacks last season. The group is expected to improve dramatically under Bob Chesney's staff.

Friday, August 14, 2026
UCLA coach Bob Chesney attempts to avoid setback vs. fringe Big Ten bowl team this fall

The UCLA Bruins will begin the season with more questions than answers. But if they start off well, they could be in for a turnaround season.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Derek Carr, UCLA football's new special advisor, sees a winner in Bob Chesney

Carr, who will help the offensive staff strategize, says the new Bruins' new coach is a leader of men. This is a guy who stands up in front of the room and leads.”

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Why Bob Chesney is having UCLA practice in Irvine for part of fall camp

UCLA is spending a week of preseason camp at the Great Park Sports Complex in Irvine to emulate the process of being on the road, giving the team a taste of preparing for a bowl game.

Former NFL QB Derek Carr joins UCLA staff as adviser

UCLA has added former NFL quarterback Derek Carr to its coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.,The four-time Pro Bowl selectio

Former NFL QB Derek Carr joins UCLA coaching staff

UCLA has added former NFL quarterback Derek Carr to its coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.,The four-time Pro Bowl selectio

Monday, August 10, 2026
Former NFL QB Carr joins UCLA as special adviser

UCLA is adding former Raiders and Saints quarterback Derek Carr as a special adviser to coach Bob Chesney, the team announced Monday.

Former Raiders QB Derek Carr joins Bob Chesney's UCLA's coaching staff

Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr, who retired last year, is joining UCLA’s coaching staff as a special adviser to coach Bob Chesney.

UCLA Unlocked: Breaking down UCLA's offensive makeover under Bob Chesney

UCLA starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava returns to lead the Bruins' offense, and the roster around him got quite a makeover during the offseason.

Sunday, August 9, 2026
UCLA senior Rodrick Pleasant is driven to lead, pay forward help others gave him

Gardena native and dual-sport talent Rodrick Pleasant leaned heavily on role models. Now the UCLA senior is showing his gratitude by helping others.

Thursday, August 6, 2026
UCLA coach Bob Chesney works to make Bruins uncomfortable as preseason camp kicks off

UCLA coach Bob Chesney is striving to put his team in stressful situations as preseason camp kicks off to prepare them for tests this season.

Monday, August 3, 2026
UCLA Unlocked: Maurice Jones-Drew hopes his son helps put Bruins on top

Maurice Jones-Drew was once a standout running back for the UCLA Bruins. Now his son, Deuce Jones-Drew, is poised to follow in his footsteps.

Saturday, August 1, 2026
Letters to Sports: Is UCLA doomed with Bill Plaschke's bold prediction?

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Times columnists jumping on the Bruins bandwagon, LeBron James' departure and more.

Friday, July 31, 2026
Bob Chesney to set foundation for immediate UCLA football future

UCLA coach Bob Chesney addressed media members this week at the Hilton Chicago at Big Ten Media Days. Here is everything that transpired.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Bob Chesney, UCLA top players share their belief Bruins will win at Big Ten media days

UCLA coach Bob Chesney and quarterback Nico Iamaleava share during Big Ten media days how the Bruins have bonded and enter the preseason expecting to win.

Iamaleava: Chesney hiring made UCLA easy pick

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava says he and new head coach Bob Chesney immediately clicked, making his decision to stay with the Bruins an easy one.

Monday, July 27, 2026
UCLA Unlocked: Are you ready to make room on the Bob Chesney bandwagon?

New UCLA football coach Bob Chesney has won over Bill Plaschke and is poised to shine this week in the Big Ten media spotlight as the preseason kicks off.

UCLA softball has deep impact on Athletes Unlimited Softball League

UCLA softball alumni helped power the Utah Talons to an AUSL championship, but the Bruins' biggest goal remains growing the game globally.

Sunday, July 26, 2026
Bob Chesney is going to do the impossible at UCLA — win

Times columnist Bill Plaschke was skeptical Bob Chesney was capable of finally leading UCLA to Rose Bowl victories and beyond, but the coach won him over.

Thursday, July 16, 2026
UCLA women's basketball embracing new players, tougher standards in title-repeat bid

Fresh off its first NCAA title, the UCLA women's basketball team leans into “championship process” over repeat pressure amid a revamped roster.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
UCLA Bruins guard retired from basketball, but now he wants NCAA to give him a 5th year of eligibility

College basketball keeps getting more confusing in this modern era.

UCLA Unlocked: Gabriela Jaquez makes smoothest transition to WNBA

UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez said her leap to the WNBA still feels surreal, but she has become one of the more productive former Bruin WNBA rookies this season.

Saturday, July 11, 2026
White Sox draft UCLA SS Roch Cholowsky at No. 1

The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick Saturday afternoon at the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft in

Chicago White Sox select UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with No. 1 pick in MLB draft

UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky was selected by the Chicago White Sox with the No. 1 MLB amateur draft pick. He is the third Bruin to be a No. 1 pick.

Chicago White Sox select UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with No. 1 pick in MLB draft

The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky on Saturday with the first pick of the MLB amateur draft. A 6-foot-2 right-handed hitter, Cholowsky was a Golden Spikes finalist at...

Thursday, July 9, 2026
UCLA basketball lands highly touted Serbian small forward Nikola Kusturica

UCLA coach Mick Cronin fended off Michigan, Kentucky and Gonzaga to land elite Serbian basketball prospect Nikola Kusturica.

UCLA lands potential top draft pick, Serbian star Nikola Kusturica

Serbian star Nikola Kusturica is headed to UCLA after a heated recruitment battle for the versatile forward projected to be among the top picks in the

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
UCLA coach Bob Chesney backs quarterback Nico Iamaleava in latest preseason projection

The UCLA Bruins cleaned house by hiring Bob Chesney. But it's unclear if it will pay off.

Saturday, July 4, 2026
3 reasons why UCLA just spent $12 million on a 17-year-old European NBA Draft prospect

The Bruins got a major recruit coming from international play ser

Monday, June 29, 2026
UCLA Unlocked: Former Bruin Jordin Canada is enjoying a Dream season

Former UCLA standout Jordin Canada has put up career-best numbers this season, helping power the Atlanta Dream's prolific offense.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Former viral UCLA star Katelyn Ohashi returns to gymnastics at age 29

Former UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi, whose joyful floor routines drew hundreds of millions of views and multiple ESPYs, has announced her to elite gymnastics.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
UCLA Unlocked: Inside Bob Chesney's football recruiting revival

UCLA football general manager Darrick Yray shares how coach Bob Chesney and his staff have assembled a 2027 recruiting class ranked No. 12 nationally.

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