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…
The Sports Report: Jayden Maiava is set to make history at USC
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…
Jayden Maiava to be first Polynesian starting quarterback at USC
Before he’d ever played the position, Jayden Maiava had a sense of what a Samoan quarterback could mean to his community. Growing up in Oahu’s…
The Sports Report: USC football is put on probation
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…
Column: Ontario Christian will try to end Etiwanda’s title run
Girls basketball in Southern California has become all about Etiwanda High, the two-time defending state champion. Under coach Stan Delus, the Eagles have spent the…
JuJu Watkins leads all scorers as USC women set team record for points in victory
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb spelled out her game plan, watched her players execute with ruthless precision and then celebrated her 300th career victory at Galen…
USC football placed on probation for violating NCAA coaching rules
The USC football program has been put on probation for one year after the NCAA found the Trojans violated rules restricting the number of analysts…
The Sports Report: Former USC and Rams coach John Robinson dies at 89
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…
John Robinson, standout coach for USC and Rams, dies at 89
John Robinson, who coached his signature run-oriented USC football team to a national title and took the Los Angeles Rams to two NFL conference championship…
USC, UCLA set to open women’s NCAA soccer tournament at home
Fourth-ranked USC and No. 9 UCLA will open the NCAA women’s soccer tournament at home, with the Trojans meeting Sacramento State on Sunday at Dignity…
The Times of Troy: Examining Carol Folt’s influence on USC athletics
Hello, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, the USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, and welcome to another week of the Times of Troy newsletter, where…
Miller Moss paying the price for Lincoln Riley’s mistakes at USC
USC coach Lincoln Riley is throwing quarterback Miller Moss under the bus. While it is true that Moss’ performance has slipped, it is also true…
USC President Carol Folt to retire after calming scandals and drawing protest criticism
USC President Carol Folt, who sought to reset the scandal-plagued university with major initiatives to boost athletics, expand computing programs and widen student access —…
Josh Cohen and Saint Thomas help lift USC past Idaho State
Josh Cohen had 19 points and Saint Thomas hit a late three-pointer to help USC hold off Idaho State 75-69 on Thursday night at Galen…
The Sports Report: USC switches quarterbacks
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…
USC will start Jayden Maiava vs. Nebraska, benching Miller Moss
With its first season in the Big Ten slipping away, USC is making a change at quarterback.Jayden Maiava will get his first start for USC…
USC dominates Chattanooga in coach Eric Musselman’s debut
The final seconds were ticking away before tip-off, counting down to the start of a new era of USC hoops, when Eric Musselman first emerged…
Kiki Iriafen lifts USC women over Mississippi in Paris opener
PARIS — Kiki Iriafen made a pair of free throws with 10 seconds remaining to lift No. 3 USC over No. 20 Mississippi 68-66 on Monday…
USC’s goal-line struggles prove costly in loss to Washington
SEATTLE — A long, cold night for USC had been leading here, to the doorstep of the Washington goal line. For most of this slog of…
USC freshman edge-rushers Kameryn Fountain, Sam Greene bolster Trojans
USC freshman edge-rushing duo Kameryn Fountain and Sam Greene have shown why they were recruited to join the Trojans’ defense: to get to the quarterback.“It’s…