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Watch: UCLA HC Mick Cronin appeared to eject his own player, Steven Jamerson II, after he committed a foul on Carson Cooper on the fast break. Jamerson squared up with Cooper, was assessed a technical before Cronin signaled for him to get off the floor.

Watch: UCLA HC Mick Cronin appeared to eject his own player, Steven Jamerson II, after he committed a foul on Carson Cooper on the fast break. Jamerson squared up with Cooper, was assessed a technical before Cronin signaled for him to get off the floor.

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Nico Iamaleava wouldn’t be who he is, on paper or in the media, without one man. Nico Iamaleava, otherwise known as “Big Nic,” is ready for kickoff with his wife Leinna.

Nico Iamaleava wouldn’t be who he is, on paper or in the media, without one man. Nico Iamaleava, otherwise known as “Big Nic,” is ready for kickoff with his wife Leinna.

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Before being asked a single question, QB Dylan Raiola started his press conference saying: “My brother 5, seeing him like that, shook the whole team. … Just wanted to say this is for 5. Love you, brother.”

Before being asked a single question, QB Dylan Raiola started his press conference saying: “My brother 5, seeing him like that, shook the whole team. … Just wanted to say this is for 5. Love you, brother.”

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Cori Close says UCLA’s finish as the No. 1 seed in the Sacramento regional played out as they expected, and LSU as the No. 2 seed is exactly what Lauren Betts said she wanted this morning at breakfast.

Cori Close says UCLA’s finish as the No. 1 seed in the Sacramento regional played out as they expected, and LSU as the No. 2 seed is exactly what Lauren Betts said she wanted this morning at breakfast.

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UCLA football interim head coach Tim Skipper began his first media scrum shaking everyone’s hands and asking us to call him “Skip,” which he prefers to go by.

UCLA football interim head coach Tim Skipper began his first media scrum shaking everyone’s hands and asking us to call him “Skip,” which he prefers to go by.

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None other than “Senior,” Bob Chesney’s dad, on the sideline as Chesney gets his first ever win as a Power 4 head coach. Chesney shares a hug with his dad and son as UCLA closes out a 45-24 win over Cal. Very impressive stuff tonight. Much to be excited about, Bruin fans.

None other than “Senior,” Bob Chesney’s dad, on the sideline as Chesney gets his first ever win as a Power 4 head coach. Chesney shares a hug with his dad and son as UCLA closes out a 45-24 win over Cal. Very impressive stuff tonight. Much to be excited about, Bruin fans.

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Gabriela Jaquez: “The fact that I got to end the whole Jaquez family legacy at UCLA with a national championship, you can’t even write a better story than that.”

Gabriela Jaquez: “The fact that I got to end the whole Jaquez family legacy at UCLA with a national championship, you can’t even write a better story than that.”

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Yet another incredible Bruins moment for your feed: Christeen Iwuala signed a rookie scale contract with the Mystics yesterday. She’s a former Bruin (22-24) — overlapped with Angela Dugalic for two years AND Lauren Betts for one in Westwood They now *all* reunite in DC as pros.

Yet another incredible Bruins moment for your feed: Christeen Iwuala signed a rookie scale contract with the Mystics yesterday. She’s a former Bruin (22-24) — overlapped with Angela Dugalic for two years AND Lauren Betts for one in Westwood They now all reunite in DC as pros.

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What really IS Cori Close’s coaching style? “You’re not coaching people’s jumpshots, you’re coaching people’s hearts. But if you coach their hearts really well, usually their jump shots end up pretty good too. And I would say our players jumpshots ended up pretty good too.”

What really IS Cori Close’s coaching style? “You’re not coaching people’s jumpshots, you’re coaching people’s hearts. But if you coach their hearts really well, usually their jump shots end up pretty good too. And I would say our players jumpshots ended up pretty good too.”

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Tim Skipper doesn’t tap one bit into the travel/away game excuses. He reminded us of that again last night, speaking on the travel to No. 2 Indiana. “I don’t blame no trip or any of that stuff. We’re gonna go have a good week of practice and we’re gonna battle it out out there.”

Tim Skipper doesn’t tap one bit into the travel/away game excuses. He reminded us of that again last night, speaking on the travel to No. 2 Indiana. “I don’t blame no trip or any of that stuff. We’re gonna go have a good week of practice and we’re gonna battle it out out there.”

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Women’s basketball national championship head coach Cori Close with a headset and play call sheet at the Rose Bowl. What a sight.

Women’s basketball national championship head coach Cori Close with a headset and play call sheet at the Rose Bowl. What a sight.

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Nico Iamaleava spoke to reporters this morning, appearing more enthused and a little freer. With his Tennessee saga now in the past, and a new, passionate coaching staff in town, perhaps the UCLA QB has finally settled in. “They make you want to be here.”

Nico Iamaleava spoke to reporters this morning, appearing more enthused and a little freer. With his Tennessee saga now in the past, and a new, passionate coaching staff in town, perhaps the UCLA QB has finally settled in. “They make you want to be here.”

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We're all seeing how involved Bob Chesney is at practices — is that common for his players? "Coach Chesney is lifting with us, ... I've never seen that before. I'm over here doing reps, I rack my weight, look to my left, and he's doing his reps. .. That's the type of guy he is."

We're all seeing how involved Bob Chesney is at practices — is that common for his players? "Coach Chesney is lifting with us, ... I've never seen that before. I'm over here doing reps, I rack my weight, look to my left, and he's doing his reps. .. That's the type of guy he is."

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Tensions are flaring once again between USC and Oregon as a scuffle has broken out in the tunnel:

Tensions are flaring once again between USC and Oregon as a scuffle has broken out in the tunnel:

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Live footage of the couple on ESPN’s 4K stream opening texts of themselves and realizing they’ve been the center of this camera for the last hour. This is hilarious

Live footage of the couple on ESPN’s 4K stream opening texts of themselves and realizing they’ve been the center of this camera for the last hour. This is hilarious

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Chesney on Thursday said good football players can’t be “bad at life.” I asked OC Dean Kennedy about it. “If you’re going to be bad in the classroom, you’re going to be late for academics, we can’t trust on third and 7 to run the correct route. … You have to attack everything.”

Chesney on Thursday said good football players can’t be “bad at life.” I asked OC Dean Kennedy about it. “If you’re going to be bad in the classroom, you’re going to be late for academics, we can’t trust on third and 7 to run the correct route. … You have to attack everything.”

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Mick Cronin starts his presser post the Nebraska win speaking about the tip-off time of this game (8 p.m. PT, 10 p.m. CT) being exceptionally late given that students of both teams need to go to class tomorrow morning.

Mick Cronin starts his presser post the Nebraska win speaking about the tip-off time of this game (8 p.m. PT, 10 p.m. CT) being exceptionally late given that students of both teams need to go to class tomorrow morning.

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Absolute, utter madness at NYC’s biggest Michigan bar. This is wild.

Absolute, utter madness at NYC’s biggest Michigan bar. This is wild.

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Megan Grant didn’t get a chance to cut the nets in Phoenix, so Cori Close gave the softball-basketball star her moment in front of the Bruin faithful upon the team’s return to campus.

Megan Grant didn’t get a chance to cut the nets in Phoenix, so Cori Close gave the softball-basketball star her moment in front of the Bruin faithful upon the team’s return to campus.

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Jerry Neuheisel’s first words after orchestrating a stunning upset over No. 7 Penn State. “Just a special, special day. I don’t know where it would rank. I don’t know how to really put it into words I just am glad I’m the one who gets to be in it right now.”

Jerry Neuheisel’s first words after orchestrating a stunning upset over No. 7 Penn State. “Just a special, special day. I don’t know where it would rank. I don’t know how to really put it into words I just am glad I’m the one who gets to be in it right now.”

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Dawn and Geno are heated on the sideline.

Dawn and Geno are heated on the sideline.

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A really wholesome moment as Oregon star offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu brings QB Dylan Raiola in to share a prayer postgame.

A really wholesome moment as Oregon star offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu brings QB Dylan Raiola in to share a prayer postgame.

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Welcome home, national champs. A warm, warm welcome to Westwood for the Bruins.

Welcome home, national champs. A warm, warm welcome to Westwood for the Bruins.

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Bob Chesney: “In the weight room, the way we sit in our meetings, the way our lockers our kept, every single thing is a competition. Every single thing is gonna be graded and judged and held to a high standard and accountability follows it.”

Bob Chesney: “In the weight room, the way we sit in our meetings, the way our lockers our kept, every single thing is a competition. Every single thing is gonna be graded and judged and held to a high standard and accountability follows it.”

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UCLA alum and Miami Heat guard Norman Powell shouts out the UCLA women, remembering hanging out with Cori Close during his first year at UCLA — her first as head coach. Says Close "did things the uncommon way, had all the players thinking uncommon goals, uncommon thoughts."

UCLA alum and Miami Heat guard Norman Powell shouts out the UCLA women, remembering hanging out with Cori Close during his first year at UCLA — her first as head coach. Says Close "did things the uncommon way, had all the players thinking uncommon goals, uncommon thoughts."

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Here is Lane Kiffin’s first 30 seconds on College GameDay. Hard to hear what he’s saying behind the raucous sea of boos and “F—- Lane Kiffin” chants.

Here is Lane Kiffin’s first 30 seconds on College GameDay. Hard to hear what he’s saying behind the raucous sea of boos and “F—- Lane Kiffin” chants.

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There's been a barrage of high-profile recruits picking UCLA. What's Bob Chesney's magic? Everything around him. Academics, prestige, athletics, "future CEOs, doctors, lawyers, ... leaders of America." "This is rare air that our guys get to breathe ... surrounded by greatness."

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Mick Cronin’s four-something minute start to his availability today: Cronin said he apologized to Steven Jamerson II, went on to praise many traits of Jamerson and talked about the importance of his words and perception, apologizing to the UCLA community as well.

Mick Cronin’s four-something minute start to his availability today: Cronin said he apologized to Steven Jamerson II, went on to praise many traits of Jamerson and talked about the importance of his words and perception, apologizing to the UCLA community as well.

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I asked Cindy Ball-Malone about her relationship with Lisa Fernandez. When the UCF coach was a kid, she swung a bat with Fernandez's name on it. "I just want to rub up on her to get that mojo." "It's like the Michael Jordan of softball." One of the best responses you'll hear:

I asked Cindy Ball-Malone about her relationship with Lisa Fernandez. When the UCF coach was a kid, she swung a bat with Fernandez's name on it. "I just want to rub up on her to get that mojo." "It's like the Michael Jordan of softball." One of the best responses you'll hear:

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Bob Chesney is close with former Holy Cross WBB HC Maureen Magarity when he was over there. She has so much good to say about him. He's now building a meaningful relationship with UCLA's Cori Close. I asked him why those connections are important. His answer is worth a listen.

Bob Chesney is close with former Holy Cross WBB HC Maureen Magarity when he was over there. She has so much good to say about him. He's now building a meaningful relationship with UCLA's Cori Close. I asked him why those connections are important. His answer is worth a listen.

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One of the most special and meaningful moments of my career so far: USU Men's Hoops coach Jarred Calhoun recognizing the story I wrote about the Aggies in his postgame presser at the Round of 32 today. Loved covering the Aggies this weekend and Calhoun is really, really great.

One of the most special and meaningful moments of my career so far: USU Men's Hoops coach Jarred Calhoun recognizing the story I wrote about the Aggies in his postgame presser at the Round of 32 today. Loved covering the Aggies this weekend and Calhoun is really, really great.

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Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Charlisse Leger-Walker just stole the show at the UCLA dance team’s halftime show. Whole team and coaches were here to watch and it was incredible. Watch the full performance:

Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Charlisse Leger-Walker just stole the show at the UCLA dance team’s halftime show. Whole team and coaches were here to watch and it was incredible. Watch the full performance:

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