His N.B.A. career scoring record has been broken, but his legacy of activism and his expansion of Black athlete identity endure.
Category: University of California, Los Angeles
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Is Greater Than Any Basketball Record
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Hubert Davis Brings Out North Carolina’s Toughness at the Garden
The New York Times – Sports:The men’s basketball teams at North Carolina and U.C.L.A., in wins against Ohio State and Kentucky, took to the big stage at Madison Square Garden and showed how tough they could be.
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Billie Moore, Coach of Champions in Women’s Basketball, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Sports:She was the first coach to lead two different schools to titles in the 1970s, when the women’s college game was new and struggling.
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California Regents Allow U.C.L.A. to Join Big Ten, Strings Attached
The New York Times – Sports:By an 11-5 vote, the University of California Board of Regents chose not to block U.C.L.A. from leaving the Pac-12. But it attached conditions to protect U.C. Berkeley.
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As UC Regents Ready UCLA Decision, Emails Show Little Public Support
The New York Times – Sports:Emails obtained through a records request showed backlash to U.C.L.A.’s planned move to the Big Ten among alumni and parents.
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U.C.L.A. Adds a Title to the ‘Conference of Champions.’ Will It Be Its Last?
The New York Times – Sports:The Bruins beat North Carolina in the women’s soccer final as officials are set to weigh in next week on whether to allow the university’s planned move to the Big Ten from the Pac-12.
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U.S.C., Backed by Its Big Name, Makes Case for National Title Run
The New York Times – Sports:Southern California earned a trip to the Pac-12 Conference championship game with a rivalry win over U.C.L.A., giving it a chance to state its case for the College Football Playoff.
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California Regents Set December Showdown for UCLA’s Big Ten Move
The New York Times – Sports:The leaders of the University of California system said they needed more time to consider whether to allow U.C.L.A. to move from the Pac-12, to the detriment of Cal-Berkeley.
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U.C.L.A. Faces Judgment Day with U.C. Regents, and Perhaps Lawmakers
The New York Times – Sports:Leaders of the University of California system are considering whether to block U.C.L.A.’s move to the Big Ten. The lawmaker who touched off national changes in endorsement deals is watching, too.
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UCLA’s Football Wins Can’t Mask Its Financial Woes
The New York Times – Sports:The Bruins are having their best recent season on the field, yet attendance is falling rapidly. Free tickets haven’t helped, and the athletic department’s balance sheet has suffered.
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Female College Athletes Say Pressure to Cut Body Fat Is Toxic
The New York Times – Sports:Several women in track and field said their mental health spiraled as they skipped meals to be leaner at the urging of coaches and peers.