Former Bruin Reeves Nelson sues Sports Illustrated over expose

Nearly two months after a Sports Illustrated story painted him in a negative light, former UCLA men’s basketball player Reeves Nelson has sued the magazine. MAY 23

UCLA football program remains firm on safety-first approach regarding head injuries

Concussions followed Jeff Ulbrich throughout every stage of his playing career, from high school all the way to the starting ranks of the NFL. MAY 17

Former Bruin Bobby Hosea tackles the mission of teaching proper football technique

LAWNDALE — This is a camp for football players, though there isn’t a football in sight. MAY 17

Bruin women’s basketball program is indebted to famed Tennessee coach Pat Summitt

It was more than eight months ago that Pat Summitt gave the sports world a “Where were you when?” moment. MAY 3

Newly committed recruit Shabazz Muhammad may not be the savior he has been hailed to be

Long before Wednesday, Shabazz Muhammad was viewed as a potential savior for UCLA basketball, and not just because he happens to have a prophetic last name. APR 12

Hire of Inoke Breckterfield completes UCLA staff

UCLA football’s staff overhaul that spanned two months has seemingly come to an end.

Coach Rick Neuheisel hired Inoke Breckterfield on Friday to coach the defensive line. Breckenfield played defensive end at Oregon State from 1995-1998, and has been an assistant coach at his alma mater, Weber State and, most recently, Montana.

Breckenfield, 33, replaces Todd Howard, who was fired eight days ago and subsequently hired at Washington State.

Report: Rocky Seto to be named UCLA defensive coordinator

Rocky Seto, a long-time assistant at USC, has reportedly been hired as UCLA’s defensive coordinator.

The Daily Trojan first reported the news Tuesday night, though the report remains unconfirmed.

“No one has been hired for the position at this time,” UCLA football team spokesman Marc Dellins said Tuesday night.

The reported hire would conclude a search that spanned nearly six weeks after UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel fired Chuck Bullough on Dec. 18.

Sheller granted sixth year by NCAA

The much-maligned offensive line of UCLA football received a bit of good news Wednesday afternoon, when it was announced that starting left tackle Sean Sheller would return in 2011 after being granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA.

UCLA falls to Washington, drops to 1-1 in Pac-10

The UCLA men’s basketball team saw its last game of 2010 end the way many have throughout the year.

Halftime update: UCLA up on No. 16 BYU, 43-37

ANAHEIM — Just like many students in Westwood, the UCLA men’s basketball team is trying to build its resumé. One thing that could help the Bruins’ case when it comes NCAA Tournament time is a marquee non-conference win, and the last opportunity most likely comes today.