Pac-12 Conference looks to the safety of its athletes

Pac-12 Conference looks to the safety of its athletes

A 'head trauma task force' is an element of a conference initiative. Meanwhile, Commissioner Larry Scott says Pac-12 Networks had successful first year.

College games on Friday nights could divide Southern California

The Pac-12 releases TV plans for the 2013 football season that include games for UCLA and USC on Fridays, nights typically reserved for high school football.

For longtime game official John Pemberton, the whistle never stops

John Pemberton, 77, still works high school football and softball games in Southland, after retiring from a career officiating major college and pro football.

He's in there swinging again with Jim Mora

But this time, instead of a football news conference, it's at Mora's charity golf tournament, where a different side of the UCLA coach comes out.

Pac-12's Larry Scott is highest-paid commissioner

Scott earned more than $3 million in 2011-12, according to tax documents released Sunday.

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O-linemen are A-listers in 2013 NFL draft

O-linemen are A-listers in 2013 NFL draft

Offensive tackles are three of the first four selections, including Nos. 1 and 2. Three guards and a center also go in top 20.

Power conferences in college football gain even more strength

Power conferences in college football gain even more strength

The gap between the major and mid-major conferences is wider than ever after the creation of the 'College Football Playoff.' And Jerry Jones may be the biggest power broker of all in the sport.

2013 NFL Draft

2013 NFL draft selections

Offensive tackles are three of the first four selections, including Nos. 1 and 2. Three guards and a center also go in top 20.

UCLA football program gets a new 'assistant'

UCLA football program gets a new 'assistant'

Practice management system, called CoachComm Tempo, can run the clock and scoreboard, simulate crowd noise and can be used to amplify the instructions of coaches.

Athletic department springs for UCLA students' bus ride to game

Athletic department springs for UCLA students' bus ride to game

After Coach Jim Mora offers to cover UCLA students' $7 bus fare to Saturday's spring football game at the Rose Bowl, the school decides to pick up the tab.

Cowboys Stadium to play host to first championship game in new format

Cowboys Stadium to play host to first championship game in new format

The first title game in the College Football Playoff will be held on Jan. 12, 2015. The Rose Bowl will get four semifinal games in a 12-year cycle, but is unlikely to get a championship game.

Johnathan Franklin, once seventh at UCLA, knocks on NFL heaven's door

Johnathan Franklin, once seventh at UCLA, knocks on NFL heaven's door

Running back Johnathan Franklin, No. 7 on depth chart as a UCLA freshman, will fulfill a lifelong dream when he's drafted by the NFL. He could go in second round.

BCS leaders hone new college football playoff format

BCS leaders hone new college football playoff format

Bowl Championship Series commissioners are addressing plans for four-team playoff. Current cycle ends after BCS title game at Rose Bowl in January.

New college football playoff system gets a less-than-original name

New college football playoff system gets a less-than-original name

Conference commissioners meeting in Pasadena announce name of what will replace the BCS: College Football Playoff.

UCLA's Anthony Jefferson, Brandon Sermons impressive in practice

UCLA's Anthony Jefferson, Brandon Sermons impressive in practice

The defensive backs, who had seen limited playing time in past seasons after suffering injuries, are getting an opportunity this spring to show the Bruins coaching staff what they can do.

Jim and Shannon Mora make a difference in children's lives

Jim and Shannon Mora make a difference in children's lives

UCLA football coach and his wife are launching a foundation in Los Angeles, just as they have done in other cities.