Tag: sports
Washington Routed By Rebounding UCLA
WESTWOOD—Come March, last night's 88-66 rout of Washington won't put the Bruins at the heart of anyone's tournament bracket.
And yet, the victory permits the...
NFL Combine Report: Bruins Shine
INDIANAPOLIS—The NFL factory continues to churn in Westwood.
UCLA sent five players to this year's NFL combine in Indianapolis: quarterback Brett Hundley, linebacker Erik Kendricks,...
Jarryd Hayne Sprints To Northern Hemisphere
SAN DIEGO—Big, strong, fast, and nasty 27-year-old Jarryd Hayne looks every bit the part of an NFL athlete.
Born in Australia, far removed from the...
Bruce Bochy Returns After Surgery
SCOTTSDALE—Just three days removed from a heart procedure, Bruce Bochy returned to the Giants spring training action.
Fresh off his third World Series championship as...
Bay Area Sports Enjoying A True Renaissance
SAN FRANCISCO—Life is good for Bay Area sports fans.
The Giants are World Series champions. The 49ers have a new coach and an embarrassment of...
Paul McGinley Robbed During SF Visit
SAN FRANCISCO—Irish golfer Paul McGinley had his golf clubs and several pieces from the Ryder cup stolen from his car on February 9.
McGinley, who...
Ulbrich Leaves UCLA For NFL
WESTWOOD—Jeff Ulbrich is leaving UCLA after a three-year tenure as the team's linebackers coach and defensive coordinator.
Ulbrich is moving from Westwood to Atlanta, where...
Candlestick Park Demolition Begins
SAN FRANCISCO—Home to championship teams and iconic sports moments, demolition has officially begun on San Francisco's iconic Candlestick Park.
Labeled "The Stick," the stadium was...
Vogelsong Signs With The Giants
SAN FRANCISCO—Ryan Vogelsong is returning to the Bay.
Following a handful of free agency inquires and a visit with the Houston Astros, the right-hander signed...
Mangini Takes Over For Fangio
SAN FRANCISCO—Eric Mangini has been named the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator.
Continuing a trend of promoting from within, Mangini is leaping from his position...