Tag: UCLA
LANE ONE: Casey Wasserman eyes post-2028 run for Calif. Governor; explains LA28’s “secret sauce”...
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LANE ONE: Remembering the timeless humanity of Olympic track & field stars Rafer Johnson...
This has been a tough week for American track & field fans, with the passing of two great stars: 1976 Olympic long jump champion...
ATHLETICS: Olympic Decathlon gold medalist Rafer Johnson passes at 86
Sad news from Los Angeles, where Rafer Johnson, one of track & field’s iconic performers, passed away this morning, aged 86.
Johnson had been in...
THE TICKER: Pound opines if Tokyo ‘21 cancels, so might Beijing ‘22; The Athletics...
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TSX REPORT: UCLA names Drake Stadium track after Rafer Johnson; Kiwi teen Robinson surprises...
≡ TSX REPORT ~ 28 October 2019 ≡
● LANE ONE ● UCLA dedicates famed Drake Stadium track to Betsy & Rafer Johnson
Anyone connected with UCLA sports since...
LANE ONE: UCLA dedicates famed Drake Stadium track to Betsy & Rafer Johnson
“Together, you’ve been an example of respect, integrity and excellence in all things. Together, you have served the UCLA community selflessly and with the...
LANE ONE: Does track & field matter? UCLA’s gymnastics program shows it could, IF…
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FOOTBALL: Coaching great Sigi Schmid passes at 65
One of the most important coaches in the development of American soccer has passed away, as Sigi Schmid, 65, died at the Ronald Reagan...