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UCLA's Shabazz Muhammad injures shoulder

By Chris Foster

Freshman swingman suffers the injury at practice and school officials are awaiting the results of an MRI exam. Muhammad has not been cleared to play for the Bruins because the NCAA is examining his eligibility.

Two UCLA freshman basketball players have no timeline on NCAA probes

UCLA Coach Jim Mora reminds Bruins that opportunity is knocking

By Chris Foster

A game at Arizona State on Saturday 'has a lot of ramifications down the road,' the coach says. To his players, he quotes Sun Tzu to make a point.

UCLA assistant Noel Mazzone's work at Arizona State is still fresh

Sculptor 'tries to catch the essence of Coach' John Wooden

By Chris Erskine

Statue of famed UCLA basketball coach will be unveiled Friday. Artist Blair Buswell details process of crafting a composite of images with input from Wooden's family, and the pressure to get it right.

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UCLA's Brett Hundley uses off week to work on fundamentals

By Chris Foster

Marcus Rios, a backup cornerback for the Bruins, will undergo a procedure to relieve migraines and will sit out the game Saturday at Arizona State.

UCLA's Andrew Abbott won't forget his biggest loss

UCLA preparing for more than Arizona State's Will Sutton

By Chris Foster

The defensive tackle, who is tied third nationally in sacks, suffered a knee injury against Oregon on Thursday and is listed as day to day. Coach Jim Mora says the Bruins won't change much of what they do.

UCLA football: Staying power paying off for Johnathan Franklin

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UCLA basketball seems to be entering a bright new era

By Bill Dwyre

Things seem to be looking up for the Bruins, who will play their first home game in the newly renovated Pauley Pavilion on Nov. 9. There is a feeling of the dawning of a new age of UCLA basketball success.

Former UCLA player Reeves Nelson's lawsuit is thrown out of court

By Chris Foster, Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Superior Court judge dismisses the defamation suit filed by the former Bruins basketball player against Sports Illustrated writer George Dohrmann.

Ben Howland and UCLA wait on the NCAA, and for the smoke to clear

By Bill Plaschke

UCLA basketball is in limbo until NCAA rules on eligibility of freshmen Shabazz Muhammad, Kyle Anderson. And a program that needs a lift remains under a cloud.

UCLA offensive line gets needed rest

By Chris Foster

Tackles Torian White and Simon Goines will have time to recover from physical issues during the team's off week, but guard Greg Capella might need more time.

Off week could help UCLA's battered lineup

By Chris Foster, Los Angeles Times

Several players, including Jerry Johnson, Simon Goines, Greg Capella, Darius Bell and Johnathan Franklin, are nursing injuries and can use the time to regroup before the Oct. 27 game at Arizona State.

Nothing 'masterful' about UCLA's victory over Utah

By T.J. Simers

Bruins' plodding 21-14 win at the Rose Bowl unfolds like a bad movie — an exercise in boredom that seemed like it would never end. Jim Mora was entertained, though.

End justifies the yawns for UCLA

By Chris Foster

Bruins hold off Utah, 21-14, with some solid defense and versatility by Brett Hundley. 'Games like that build character,' Jim Mora says.

Johnathan Franklin's toughness impresses UCLA coaches

By Chris Foster

The running back plays with a sore calf and hand but has 79 yards in 22 carries in UCLA's 21-14 win over Utah. Franklin also scores on a three-yard touchdown run.

UCLA rebounds from loss to defeat Utah, 21-14

By Mike Hiserman

Brett Hundley passes for 183 yards and a touchdown as well as rushes for 68 yards and a score.

Investigation into freshmen continues as UCLA begins practice

By Baxter Holmes, Los Angeles Times

The NCAA is still examining the eligibility of Shabazz Muhammad and Kyle Anderson. Clayton Williams, who coached Muhammad's AAU team, says he'd be shocked if the NCAA found impropriety.

With Shaquelle Evans mentoring, UCLA hopes the kids catch on

By Chris Foster

With more-experienced receivers out of the lineup, the Bruins are expected to be looking to three freshmen against Utah — and the freshmen are looking to redshirt junior Shaquelle Evans to show them the way.

UCLA vs. Utah football: A matchup of teams on the rebound

By Chris Foster

UCLA Bruins and Utah Utes both need to bounce back on Saturday. Both teams are coming off losses.

Kenny Heitz was part of something special at UCLA

By Bill Dwyre

The former Bruins guard, who died of cancer in July, is remembered as a man who never did anything wrong, on or off the court.

Bruins hope for silver lining despite scrutiny cloud

By Chris Foster

Coach and players project optimism at media day for the UCLA men's basketball team. But an NCAA investigation of the eligibility of two prized freshmen is a hands-off topic at the event.

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