USC’s Eric Musselman and Alijah Arenas navigate another setback
Basketball usually took a backseat in early conversations between Eric Musselman and prized recruit Alijah Arenas.On one side was a teenage phenom navigating an early…
USC’s Lincoln Riley feeling ‘refreshed’ as pressure mounts to win
LAS VEGAS — While the rest of the college football world spent the summer whipped into a frenzy, swept up by the specter of revenue sharing or…
USC’s Alijah Arenas should be cleared to begin practicing Thursday
After surviving a fiery car wreck and successfully skipping his final year of high school to enroll at USC, incoming star freshman Alijah Arenas should…
USC’s Alijah Arenas recounts harrowing escape from Cybertruck
When Alijah Arenas opened his eyes, minutes after his Tesla Cybertruck struck a tree one morning this past April, the five-star Chatsworth High hoops phenom…
The Sports Report: USC’s baseball season comes to an end
From Shotgun Spratling: There’s levels to a proper program build. Baby steps have to sometimes be taken, even if everyone involved would like to jump…
USC’s Saint Thomas, others left in limbo by NCAA eligibility rules
When Saint Thomas applied last month for a waiver with the NCAA for a fifth season of eligibility, the USC forward figured he had a…
The Sports Report: USC’s season ends with loss to UConn
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news.From Ryan Kartje: The answers had run out. The…
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…