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New Colts QB Philip Rivers accepts HS coaching gig in Alabama for when he wraps up NFL career

New Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has his post-NFL life figured out already.




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Ex-NBA player Shannon Brown arrested for shooting at people he thought were breaking into his home

Former NBA guard Shannon Brown was arrested recently after shooting a rifle in a mixup at his home.




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Reggie Miller, the dream opponent for the Knicks, was made for the bright lights of New York

There were two Reggies in New York City.




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U.S. women’s soccer players ask for equal pay appeal, trial delay

Players sued in March 2018 under the Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and they asked for more than $66 million in damages.




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The NFL’s 2020 schedule release felt too normal; how far is too far before football sells false hope?

The three-day event was therapeutic for starved sports fans and millions of people confined to their homes.




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Heroics by UCLA's freshmen against Arizona State bodes well for team's future

Three UCLA freshmen were the heroes behind a stunning victory over Arizona State on Thursday, showcasing a glimpse of a very promising future for the Bruins.




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UCLA, University of California ask judge to reject ex-soccer coach's subpoena request

Attorneys for UCLA and University of California want to block a subpoena request made Jorge Salcedo, an ex-soccer coach implicated in the admissions scandal.




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UCLA's February performance puts it among best teams in country

Bruins rank 18th nationally for month in one metric that is important to gamblers. Team hoping NCAA Tournament selectors are paying attention.




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Former UCLA greats are in awe of current Bruins' late-season run

Past and present came together at Pauley Pavilion over the weekend as former UCLA greats watched the current Bruins continue their late-season run against Arizona.




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UCLA's Chip Kelly cites continuity, excellence in teaching as reasons for keeping Jerry Azzinaro

Jerry Azzinaro was the only UCLA assistant coach with an expiring contract who received just a one-year deal, his counterparts all receiving two-year extensions.




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Bubble popping: USC looks for sharp win over rival UCLA

USC has played pretty good basketball for most of the season, but will Trojans be rewarded with a good showing Saturday against a hot UCLA team?




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UCLA women fall 67-51 to Stanford in Pac-12 tournament semifinals

Second-seeded UCLA won at third-seeded Stanford last month but was held to a season-low point total by the Cardinal in the Pac-12 semifinals Saturday.




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No shining moments: NCAA basketball tournaments are canceled for the first time

For the first time in its 81 year history, the NCAA basketball tournament was canceled as the sports world continues efforts to control the coronavirus.




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UCLA deals with loss of tournament experiences for its basketball teams

This wasn't the way the UCLA men's and women's basketball teams envisioned their seasons would end. The NCAA tournaments were canceled Thursday.




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Championships for sprinter Kenroy Higgins II, UCLA teammates come to premature end

UCLA sprinter Kenroy Higgins II's hopes of winning the 60-yard dash crumbled when the Pac-12 announced it was halting events due to the spread of the coronavirus.




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Pac-12 cancels all sports competitions for remainder of academic year

The Pac-12 has canceled all conference and nonconference competitions through the end of the academic year because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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UCLA's beach volleyball team was aiming for title until coronavirus ended season

The UCLA beach volleyball team looked poised to contend for a third straight NCAA title when the season was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Former UCLA gymnast Danusia Francis believes postponed Olympics will be even better

Former UCLA gymnast Danusia Francis is looking forward to "another year to get stronger, another year to get more confidence" amid the Olympics postponement.




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Uncertainty lingers for UCLA basketball team even after season's end

UCLA coach Mick Cronin is waiting to find out what sorts of basketball activities or workouts or team meetings would be allowed once spring quarter begins.




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UCLA cancels its spring football game scheduled for April 18

In a widely expected move, UCLA's spring game scheduled for April 18 has been canceled because of the coronavirus breakout.




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NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for spring athletes, with a catch

NCAA voted Monday to approve an extra year of eligibility for spring athletes who had their seasons canceled because of COVID-19 but some might not get same financial aid.




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Former UCLA lineman Christaphany Murray commits to Oklahoma

Former UCLA offensive lineman Christaphany Murray announces he has committed to Oklahoma, where he will rejoin former Bruins teammate Theo Howard.




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UCLA's 1995 basketball championship team goes virtual for its 25-year reunion

With the coronavirus outbreak putting tradition reunions on hold, the 1995 UCLA men's basketball NCAA title team improvises by meeting and reminiscing on Zoom.




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Looking back at UCLA's victory over Arkansas for 1995 NCAA title

From the archives: This week marks the 25th anniversary of the UCLA men's basketball team's NCAA title. Here is The Times' story on the Bruins' championship win.




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Former UCLA tight end Matt Lynch is headed to Colorado

Former UCLA tight end Matt Lynch tweeted that he was headed back home to Colorado, where he'll play for the Buffaloes immediately once sports restart.




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UCLA leading scorer Chris Smith declares for NBA draft

UCLA guard Chris Smith, who was the Pac-12 Conference's most improved player this season, announced his intention Tuesday to enter the NBA draft.




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For some UCLA football players, game tapes may hold the key to their chances of being drafted

For some UCLA players hoping to be selected in the NFL draft this month, their fates may largely be determined from tapes during the regular season.




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Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor has answers for NFL draft questions

NFL draft scouts question the all-around ability of Wisconsin Jonathan Taylor, but the running back has NFL speed and size.




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Former UCLA quarterback Austin Burton is headed to Purdue

Former UCLA backup quarterback Austin Burton is transferring to Purdue, he confirmed Monday.




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Former UCLA soccer coach Jorge Salcedo to plead guilty in college admissions scandal

Jorge Salcedo, an ex-UCLA soccer coach charged in the admission of two students for bribes, will plead guilty to conspiring to commit racketeering.




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Former UCLA linebacker Tyree Thompson granted sixth year of eligibility

Tyree Thompson has been granted a sixth year of eligibility and will finish his college career at Buffalo. He started every game for UCLA in 2018.




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UCLA forward Jalen Hill declares for NBA draft as early entry candidate

Jalen Hill's declaration was a move intended mostly to get feedback from NBA personnel on his draft standing and possible areas for improvement, according to a person close to the situation but not authorized to discuss it publicly.




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Fire at lean-to shelter - Stamford Hill

Firefighters issue candle safety warning following fire




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Fire at garden shed - Catford

There were no reports of any injuries.




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Fire at flat - Romford

Firefighters led one woman to safety




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Fire at disused shop with flats above - Stratford

Ten fire engines were at the scene




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Flat fire - Deptford

The Brigade's 999 Control Officers took 22 calls to the fire




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Rita Walters, a fierce advocate for equality and trailblazing elected official, dies at 89

Rita Walters advocated fiercely for equality through school integration and hiring practices, first as a member of the L.A. school board and then on the L.A. City Council




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Floyd Tidwell, former San Bernardino County sheriff who modernized agency, dies at 90

After he retired, Tidwell pleaded guilty to taking hundreds of guns from evidence lockers




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Judge Raymond Fisher, who led police reforms after L.A. riots, dies at 80

Fisher helped implement the reforms that rebuilt the Los Angeles Police Department after the Rodney G. King scandal and the 1992 riots.




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Bill Stern, champion of California ceramics, is dead at 78

The founder of the Museum of California Design organized shows related to women in design and California pottery.




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Roger Mayweather, former boxing champion and uncle to Floyd Jr., dies at 58

Roger Mayweather, uncle and trainer to Floyd Mayweather Jr. who won 59 career bouts, died Tuesday at age 58.




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Former Dodger slugger Jimmy 'The Toy Cannon' Wynn dies at 78

All-Star hitter helped the Dodgers reach the World Series in 1974.




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Polish composer, conductor Krzysztof Penderecki, known for monumental works, dies at 86

Polish composer and conductor Krzysztof Penderecki, known for his monumental orchestral and choral compositions, died in Krakow at 86.




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Henry C. Gonzalez, former South Gate mayor who survived a gunshot to the head, dies at 84

Henry Gonzalez was the first elected Latino official in South Gate and fought corruption in City Hall




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Tom Webster, former Kings coach and standout WHA player, dies at 71

Tom Webster, who led the Kings to their first division title and was suspended for throwing a stick on the ice toward a referee, died at 71.




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Gay rights pioneer Phyllis Lyon dies at 95; fought for same-sex marriage

Phyllis Lyon and her longtime partner were among the first same-sex couples to marry in California.




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Lewis MacAdams, famed crusader for the Los Angeles River, dies at 75

A local poet and lifelong environmental activist, MacAdams dedicated his life to restoring the Los Angeles River.




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Steve Dalkowski, the inspiration for Nuke LaLoosh in 'Bull Durham,' dies

Steve Dalkowski, a hard-throwing, wild left-hander whose minor league career inspired the creation of Nuke LaLoosh in 'Bull Durham,' died. He was 80.




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R.D. Hubbard, former part owner of Hollywood Park and Los Alamitos Race Course, dies at 84

R.D. Hubbard, who once owned part of Hollywood Park and Los Alamitos Race Course, died at his home in Palm Desert on Wednesday at age 84.