BETH HARRIS
This undated photos shows former longtime Los Angeles Times sport writer Chris Dufresne. The award-winning former sportswriter for the Los Angeles Times has died. He was 62. He died suddenly Monday, May 25, 2020, while dining with his family at home in Chino Hills, 30 miles east of Los Angeles, according to a Times staff memo posted Tuesday on Facebook. (Los Angeles Times via AP)
Chris Dufresne, heralded college football writer, dies at 62

By Beth Harris May. 26, 2020 03:42 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Dufresne, an award-winning former sports writer for

FILE - In this May 4, 2019, file photo, Luis Saez rides Maximum Security, right, across the finish line first against Flavien Prat on Country House during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Citing unidentified sources close to the race, the Courier-Journal of Louisville said Churchill Downs will postpone the Derby from May 2, 2020, to Sept. 5, making it the first time in 75 years that the race won't be run on the first Saturday in May. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Scratched: Kentucky Derby now set for September due to virus

By Beth Harris Mar. 17, 2020 10:17 AM EDT
The Kentucky Derby was postponed until September on Tuesday, the latest rite of

Southern California forward Nick Rakocevic (31) dunks over UCLA forward Jalen Hill (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Mathews, USC snap UCLA's 7-game streak on last-second 3

By Beth Harris Mar. 07, 2020 05:48 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jonah Mathews envisioned the possibilities in his head the

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, celebrates with a teammate after the team's win over Arizona State during an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. The first-place Bruins own a half-game lead over Oregon and can clinch at least a share of the league crown with a victory at crosstown rival Southern California on Saturday, March 7, 2020. They haven't won the regular-season title since 2012-13. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
UCLA on seven-game winning streak, tied for Pac-12 lead

By Beth Harris Mar. 06, 2020 12:32 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA is the hottest college basketball team in the country

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., right, shoots while Utah forward Riley Battin defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
UCLA beats Utah 73-57 to complete Pac-12 weekend sweep

By Beth Harris Feb. 02, 2020 06:02 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There's no easing in at UCLA for Tyger Campbell and Jaime

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, right, loses the handle on the ball as Southern California guard Daniel Utomi defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
No. 20 Colorado routs USC 78-57, salvages road split in L.A.

By Beth Harris Feb. 02, 2020 12:40 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Colorado came across town still irked by its four-point loss

Colorado guard Tyler Bey shoots between UCLA forward Cody Riley, left, and guard Jules Bernard during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
UCLA defeats No. 20 Colorado 72-68 behind Smith's 30 points

By Beth Harris Jan. 31, 2020 01:27 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coming off a blowout loss at ranked Oregon last week might

Shareef O'Neal, son of Shaq, to transfer from UCLA

By Beth Harris Jan. 22, 2020 10:51 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shareef O'Neal, son of Shaquille O'Neal, plans to transfer

Stanford forward Oscar da Silva shoots around UCLA forward Jalen Hill during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Stanford beats UCLA 74-59 for 1st win at Pauley in 15 years

By Beth Harris Jan. 16, 2020 01:19 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Playing in Pauley Pavilion for the first time, Tyrell Terry

UCLA guard Chris Smith, right, goes up for a shot as Southern California guard Daniel Utomi defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC beats crosstown rival UCLA 74-63 for 7th win in 8 games

By Beth Harris Jan. 12, 2020 01:19 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Rakocevic is a senior, so time is running out for him

Okongwu scores 28 in leading USC over Long Beach State 87-76

By Beth Harris Dec. 15, 2019 08:33 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Long Beach State gave up 17 points in the first five minutes

UCLA routs Denver 81-62 behind Riley's career-high 21 points

By Beth Harris Dec. 08, 2019 07:14 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was Cody Riley's turn and he made the most of it.

Okongwu scores 33 as USC rallies to beat Pepperdine 91-84

By Beth Harris Nov. 19, 2019 11:18 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Five games into the season, the freshman and the senior have

UCLA cruises past UNLV 71-54 for 3rd straight win

By Beth Harris Nov. 16, 2019 01:03 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA had its best half of the season, led by a newly

USC rallies in 2nd half to beat South Dakota State 84-66

By Beth Harris Nov. 13, 2019 12:13 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was senior night for Southern California and the season

UCLA beats UC Santa Barbara 77-61, goes to 2-0 under Cronin

By Beth Harris Nov. 10, 2019 09:07 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA responded to new coach Mick Cronin's self-described

Okongwu's double-double leads USC past Portland 76-65

By Beth Harris Nov. 09, 2019 12:57 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fouls were the only thing that stopped Onyeka Okongwu.

Okongwu's double-double leads USC over Florida A&M 77-48

By Beth Harris Nov. 06, 2019 01:07 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tired of doing nothing but practicing the last couple months

FILE - In this April 8, 2018, file photo, Shareef O'Neal shoots a free throw during the Jordan Brand Classic high school basketball game, in New York. UCLA faces a rebuilding year under Mick Cronin and the young Bruins are busy adjusting to their new coach's ways. O'Neal returns to the team after undergoing heart surgery that also kept him out last season. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Hard-nosed Cronin charged with reviving UCLA in 1st season

By Beth Harris Oct. 24, 2019 06:14 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mick Cronin's task at UCLA is daunting. Rebuild a tradition

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2019 file photo Rancho Christian's Isaiah Mobley #3 in action against McEachern during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, MA. Mobley, a 6-foot-10, 235-pound McDonald's All-American, has solid ball-handling skills and can score from 3-point range. He had foot surgery last spring and missed the Trojans' foreign tour in the summer, but is expected to be ready for the start of the season. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan,File)
Stellar freshman class gives USC chance to succeed in Pac-12

By Beth Harris Oct. 24, 2019 01:56 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California has talent, depth and size on its roster