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Coach John Wooden to Be Honored with Commemorative U.S. Stamp
LOS ANGELES – A commemorative and limited edition stamp honoring former UCLA men’s basketball coach John Wooden will go on sale in early 2024, as announced on Thursday morning by the U.S. Postal Service. Coach Wooden, who led the UCLA men’s basketball program to 10 NCAA titles during...
Big announcement made about Bronny James’ status
A spokesperson for the James family shared a major announcement on Thursday regarding Bronny James. James has been cleared to make a full return to basketball and begin practicing and playing in games for the USC Trojans. “Bronny James is now cleared by his doctors for a full return to basketball. Bronny will have a... The post Big announcement made about Bronny James’ status appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
USC poaches coach from rival UCLA
USC’s football team lost to UCLA on the field this season, but the Trojans are doing their best to win the offseason. USC is hiring defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn away from the rival Bruins. Sources: USC is finalizing a deal to hire UCLA defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn. UCLA finished No. 11 in total defense in... The post USC poaches coach from rival UCLA appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
UCLA, Princeton, Cal, and USC Advance to Semis of NCAA Water Polo Tournament
The top four seeds in the 2023 NCAA Men's Water Polo Championship all advanced to the semi-finals on Friday in Los Angeles. Current photo via Anne Lepesant. The 2023 NCAA Men’s Water Polo Championship kicked off on Friday at the Uystengsu Aquatic Center on the University of Southern California campus. While normally this is a nine-team, single-elimination tournament comprised of seven conference winners and two at-large selections, the Southern California Athletic Conference turned down its automatic qualification. Therefore, there was no play-in match this year; all eight teams began in the quarterfinals.
Marshall Football Celebrates End-of-Year Banquet
Marshall Fundamental Football celebrated and hosted its end-of-the-year banquet on Thursday evening. The biggest celebration was the revival of football on the gridiron with the 2023 Season. Eagle Football brought a spark and new level of excitement to the campus and in exchange for their hard work, the team saw the support of their peers, families, and community.
JuJu Watkins is Threatening Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese as the Best Player in the Country
Just six games into her collegiate career, JuJu Watkins might have already overtaken college basketball's current crop of stars as the country's best female player. After Watkins' undefeated, sixth-ranked USC squad dominated Cal Poly by a score of 85-44 on Tuesday, the record-breaking freshman saw her sat sheet show another 30 point performance — besting Lisa Leslie's record for the most 30 point games as a freshman in USC women's basketball history, with four.
Boys’ Soccer To Face The Yankees At Home Today
Boys’ soccer, 1-1-1, will face the Hamilton Yankees today at 4:30. Coach Nick Webster believes that “the team will match up very well with Hamilton and get very positive results.” The Yankees are traditionally quite strong. “Man for man, we’ll perform well against Hamilton,” he said....
USC Men’s Water Polo Team Dominates with 18-10 Victory to Secure NCAA Semifinal Spot
The No. 1 USC men's water polo team secured a spot in the NCAA semifinals for the 19th consecutive season with an 18-10 win over San José State. USC will face No. 2 seed California in the semifinals at USC's Uytengsu Aquatics Center. The Trojans had 10 different scorers in the quarterfinal victory.
Reliving Our Racing History: The Start of Ascot Speedway in Los Angeles, 1928
In 1924, George R. Bentel was set to launch his most ambitious auto racing project, the Ascot Speedway, in Los Angeles. After securing a lease and announcing an accompanying amusement project, Bentel was ready to complete the track and schedule races. He sought race sanctioning from the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA), distancing his new facility from the Automobile Association of America (AAA).
Opinion: Another Questionable Move from Greg Vanney
LOS ANGELES – Professional sports and job security are antonymous, even in the best of cases. After a career of club-legend treatment at Sheffield United, Billy Sharp recently shared his experiences with the darker side of the transfer market. His comments on the No Tippy Tappy Podcast detailed how his last interactions with Galaxy manager Greg Vanney left much to be desired.
QB Dante Moore appears to take shot at UCLA, Chip Kelly on way out the door
UCLA’s highest-rated recruit in the Chip Kelly era is leaving the program after just one season. And he doesn’t seem too satisfied with how his season went. Dante Moore announced on Thursay that he is entering the transfer portal. Moore was a 5-star recruit out of Detroit, Michigan and chose UCLA after decommitting from Oregon.... The post QB Dante Moore appears to take shot at UCLA, Chip Kelly on way out the door appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Introduce Your Daughter/Niece/Granddaughter to Golf at Brookside Golf Club!
Get ready for a day of fun, bonding, and a whole lot of golfing! We're excited to announce the upcoming event, Introduce Your Daughter/Niece/Granddaughter To Golf! This is an incredible opportunity to introduce the young ladies in your life to the game of golf in a friendly and enjoyable environment.
Gonzaga vs. USC Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Saturday, December 2, 2023
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Brown Can Equal Whittingham Record In Hollywood Derby
The late Charlie Whittingham won his first Hollywood Derby back in 1967 with Tumble Wind and the last of his four victories in the race in 1989 with Live The Dream. Chad Brown added his name to the list of Hollywood Derby winners courtesy of Annals of Time (Temple City) in 2016 and followed up with Raging Bull (Fr) (Dark Angel {Ire}) in 2018 and Domestic Spending (GB) (Kingman {GB}) two years later. In Saturday's renewal of the nine-furlong event, Brown will send out a pair of lightly raced sophomores while looking to draw even with the 'Bald Eagle.'
USC loses veteran pass-catcher to transfer portal
USC tight end Jude Wolfe announced on Friday he is entering the transfer portal and leaving the program after five seasons. “I would like to start by thanking all of my head coaches, position coaches, and teammates I’ve worked with over the last five years,” he wrote in a post shared on social media. “Thank you to all of the medical, training, and strength staff for providing me with excellent care and getting my health back to 100%. I am forever grateful to The.