The Sports Report: JuJu Watkins suffers season-ending injury in USC’s victory
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Rayah Marshall spearheading USC’s ‘Mad Dog’ pressure defense
Rayah Marshall took her place at the front of USC’s defense Saturday, ready to deploy the role she’d spent the past two years perfecting.USC had…
USC’s season ends in frustrating loss to Purdue in Big Ten tournament
INDIANAPOLIS — Desmond Claude sprinted as fast as he could down the hardwood, knowing the season was in his hands and precious time was ticking off the…
USC’s Wesley Yates discovered family bond and possible stardom
INDIANAPOLIS — It was just a run-of-the-mill recruiting call. At least, that’s what Quincy Pondexter thought.Pondexter had been an assistant at his alma mater, Washington, for only…
Eric Musselman brutally honest about USC’s defense after UCLA loss
Eric Musselman marched into the visiting locker room at Pauley Pavilion, smoldering with each step, and went straight to the whiteboard. He grabbed a marker…
USC’s JuJu Watkins, Lindsay Gottlieb earn top Big Ten awards
After a stellar season that included a Big Ten regular season championship, USC forward JuJu Watkins has been named Big Ten Player of the Year…
USC’s new GM doesn’t foresee power struggle with Lincoln Riley
When he lived in Los Angeles before, Chad Bowden worked at one point as a telemarketer. He was 18 at the time, making calls for…
USC’s Big Ten tournament hopes suffer setback in loss to Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Freshman Dylan Harper scored 25 points to guide Rutgers to a 95-85 victory over USC on Sunday night.Harper made nine of 13 shots with…
Saint Thomas overcomes mental health challenges to be USC’s X factor
Saint Thomas stared into the mirror two Januarys ago and didn’t like what he saw. The light behind his eyes had faded. His mind raced…
USC’s free-throw shooting woes cost them potential win vs. UCLA
Saint Thomas wiped his hands, tossing away the towel as he stepped to the free-throw line. Ninety-six seconds remained in the latest meeting of the…
The Times of Troy: Sense of dread over the fires affected USC’s sports teams
Hi, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, the Times’ USC beat writer. It’s been a devastating week for all of Los Angeles, and our thoughts here at…
Desmond Claude scores 31 in USC’s defeat of No. 13 Illinois
Jan. 11, 2025 12:20 PM PT CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Desmond Claude scored a season-high 31 points to lead USC to an 82-72 win over No. 13…
USC’s younger players out to prove themselves in Las Vegas Bowl
When he first arrived at USC last January, Bryan Jackson was still a few months short of his 18th birthday. The bright-eyed freshman running back…
The Times of Troy: A look at some of USC’s brighter moments in 2024
Hello, my name is Iliana Limón Romero, and I’m the assistant managing editor for sports at the Los Angeles Times. I’m filling in for Ryan…
The Times of Troy: Five thoughts on USC’s first week of the transfer portal
Hello again, and welcome back to another week of the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, the USC beat writer at The Times and…
USC’s starting QB plans likely won’t involve transfer portal
A year ago, with USC’s star quarterback off to the NFL, Lincoln Riley made his plans at the position abundantly clear. He would pursue a…
USC’s improving offensive line faces big test against Notre Dame
It was the lowest moment of the season for USC’s young offensive line, a September nadir that seemed certain to linger long after the Trojans…
How USC’s Eddie Czaplicki became the best punter in college football
A light rain fell over the Rose Bowl Saturday night as Eddie Czaplicki took his place just behind USC’s 45-yard line. He didn’t expect to…
USC’s Percival Everett wins National Book Award for ‘James’
Percival Everett has won the National Book Award for Fiction for his novel “James,” a retelling of Mark Twain’s classic “Huckleberry Finn.”Published in March to…
USC’s new quarterback is exactly what Lincoln Riley needed
It is a wild arm, a wondrous arm, a winning arm.But is it powerful enough to restore a reputation?It is a stalwart presence, a swaggering…