The modern sports fan hive mind lacks a backbone. The spineless creature operates on pure emotion in place of a brain. When things are good, things are perfect – happiness is deserved, hope is everlasting and both the people and processes that made success happen in the first place could never do anything wrong. Read more...
Sports Columns
Sports, Sports Columns, Women's Volleyball
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December 8, 7:33 pm
Garcia’s Glimpses: Women’s volleyball shows potential to dominate despite inconsistent 2025 campaign
The Reft era has been characterized by ups and downs. Coach Alfee Reft had mustered a 32-27 overall record with no postseason appearances before the start of the 2025 season. Read more...
Men's Water Polo, Sports, Sports Columns
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December 4, 11:10 pm
UCLA men’s water polo 2025 NCAA tournament predictions
No. 2 seed UCLA (24-2, 5-1 MPSF) will have the opportunity to protect the national title starting Friday at Avery Aquatic Center in Palo Alto, California. Read more...
Football, Sports, Sports Columns
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November 23, 11:56 pm
Dully’s Drop: Transfer portal, NIL era has lessened meaning of UCLA-USC rivalry
Michigan vs. Ohio State. Duke vs. North Carolina. Yankees vs. Red Sox. Bears vs. Packers. Ali vs. Frazier. Some rivalries remain timeless. You can’t think of Duke basketball without thinking of UNC, the Cameron Crazies, Roy Williams and everything in between. Read more...
Football, Sports, Sports Columns
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November 23, 11:53 pm
Word from Walters: Crosstown rivalry rich with interim coach history could change Tim Skipper’s future
Interim coaches are often just placeholders to ease the transition from one coaching regime to another. It is rare they earn the chance to keep their jobs after an abbreviated time at the helm. Read more...
Football, Sports, Sports Columns
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November 23, 11:29 pm
Dizon’s Disposition: Moving to SoFi Stadium will revive UCLA football, attract new fans
This piece is a sequel to “Dizon’s Disposition: UCLA football’s home is better suited to be SoFi Stadium, not Rose Bowl,” which was published Nov. 10. Read more...
Football, Sports, Sports Columns
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November 23, 11:11 pm
Looking ahead to UCLA football’s 2026 season following lackluster 2025 campaign
UCLA football (3-8, 3-5 Big Ten) has been eliminated from bowl game contention, may lose its home stadium of over 40 years and might not have a head honcho or quarterback for next season. Read more...