USC men fade in second half of loss to Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Oumar Ballo powered his way to 23 points and Indiana overcame an early double-digit deficit to beat USC 82-69 Wednesday.The Hoosiers (13-3) earned…
In the paint or from long range, UCLA men can’t stop Michigan when needed
First, UCLA had no answer for Michigan’s interior dominance.Then, after a massive comeback pushed the Bruins into the lead, they could not stop the Wolverines…
USC men’s basketball falls to Michigan, missing out on statement win
They were hired less than two weeks apart last spring, each tasked with building Big Ten programs that were torn down to the studs. Eric…
Pistons expose LeBron James and Lakers for what they are
Identity in the NBA, the foundational qualities that define how a team will play most nights, are almost always forged over the course of a…
Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers slice up Chargers defense
When the SoFi Stadium lights went dark to begin a hype video in the middle of the fourth quarter, hundreds of fans streamed toward the…
Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to Nuggets
DENVER — Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola…
Chargers takeaways: Justin Herbert dodges bullet, team falls to Chiefs
Chargers running back Gus Edwards led the team with 36 rushing yards and scored a touchdown Sunday against the Chiefs. (Peter Aiken / Associated Press)…
Rams rally in second half and then hold on to beat the Saints
NEW ORLEANS — They ran three plays in the first quarter.They were shut out in the first half.It was anything but easy for the Rams on…
USC men’s basketball can’t keep pace with red-hot Saint Mary’s
PALM DESERT — Jordan Ross scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting Thursday night to help Saint Mary’s beat USC 71-36 at the Acrisure Classic. Saint Mary’s…
Chibuzo Agbo and Josh Cohen lead USC to win over Grambling
Boise State transfer Chibuzo Agbo scored 16 of his season-high 21 points in the second half, Josh Cohen added 18 points on seven-of-eight shooting and…
UCLA vs. USC takeaways: Bruins try to rebound from painful loss
A heavy mist hung over the Rose Bowl late Saturday night, adding to the yuck factor of what just transpired for the home team.A shanked…
Dodgers’ Brusdar Graterol to miss 2025 first half after surgery
Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol is expected to miss the first half of next season after undergoing surgery Thursday on the labrum in his right shoulder,…
UCLA showcases the depth of its talent in victory over Rider
Nearly five minutes had elapsed in the second half when Lazar Stefanovic took a pass from Skyy Clark in the corner and rose for a…
Orange Lutheran-Newport Harbor rematch for flag football title
When the brackets were released for the inaugural Southern Section flag football playoffs, Orange Lutheran coach Kristen Sherman admitted she would have preferred her team…
With loss to Thunder, Clippers remain winless at Intuit Dome
The Clippers’ locker room was mostly empty and quiet Saturday night, a sense of dread appearing to envelop the team following its third consecutive loss.After…
Jaden Jefferson and Cathedral outlast St. Paul for league crown
Jaden Jefferson let the glee of victory overtake his face as the clock expired. He grinned ear to ear. Winning wasn’t easy Friday night.The Cathedral…
LeBron James and Anthony Davis power Lakers to win over Raptors
TORONTO — The people here know.For the 75th time in his NBA career, LeBron James stepped onto a court to face the Toronto Raptors. And before…
Galaxy beat Austin FC, a point away from Western Conference title
The Galaxy typically celebrate fan appreciation night at their final home game of the regular season, though neither they nor their fans have typically had…
Gabriel Pec sparks Galaxy to road win over Colorado Rapids
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Rookie Gabriel Pec scored early in the second half and had assists on two Riqui Puig goals as the Galaxy rallied for…
Triple play ends game as flat Dodgers lose to surging Padres
If there’s such a thing as an October dress rehearsal, this is it.A rivalry series with the National League West’s top two teams. A division…