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Hayes: The honeymoon ended months ago. Lincoln Riley's marriage with USC is on the rocks
We’ve hit the first 3 stages of grief, everyone. Each with its own distinct response. We’re 2 seasons removed from Lincoln Riley’s shocking move to USC from Oklahoma, and already the clock is ticking. He knows it, the USC administration — with a new athletic director — knows it, and an impatient fan base is zeroed in on it.
The dominoes are beginning to fall in the QB section of the transfer portal
You might think that a Baylor quarterback deciding to play at Mississippi State has nothing to do with USC’s quarterback room for 2024, but you would be wrong. Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen committed to Mississippi State on Friday. Why is this important and relevant for USC?. Let’s remind you...
USC football hosting 2024 EDGE, Kentucky commit Lorenzo Cowan
Three-star Savannah (Ga.) Jenkins edge prospect Lorenzo Cowan is taking an official visit to USC this weekend. Cowan is currently committed to Kentucky out of the SEC, committing to the Wildcats in September. Cowan posted that the Trojans had offered back in late October. Cowan has a strong tie to...
KNOW HERE: Saint Lucia squad for WINLOTT U15 tournament announced
Castries, Saint Lucia: The squad of the Saint Lucia Cricket team has been unveiled for the upcoming 2023 WINLOTT Windward Islands 50-over tournament. The tournament, also titled “Super 6” is scheduled to take place in St Vincent and the Grenadines from December 12 to 17, 2023. The team...
Headed to state: Colusa HS makes its way to Los Angeles
Flanked by lights and sirens at each end, two charter buses carrying the Colusa High football team and cheerleaders were escorted out of town Friday morning as the RedHawks made their way to Los Angeles for the school’s first California Interscholastic Federation state bowl final against Sweetwater Union High School, out of San Diego County.
Attention! Boise State’s Band Needs Your Help Now!
It won't be long before Boise State travels to Los Angeles for their bowl game against UCLA. The Broncos will take on the Bruins, who will be leaving the Pac-12 for the Big 10. Traveling to California will take a lot of effort and a lot of money. Fortunately for the players and staff, their expenses are covered.
Jeff Brohm talks Holiday Bowl, opt outs
Bowl opt outs have become the norm in college football in recent years, and Louisville’s Holiday Bowl opponent is certainly a shining example of that. When USC faces U of L on Dec. 27, the Trojans will do so without the services of their leading passer (Caleb Williams), leading rusher (MarShawn Lloyd) and leading receiver (Brenden Rice).
Villanova rallies late to beat UCLA 65-56 and end a 3-game losing streak
Tyler Burton scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Villanova beat UCLA 65-56 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Villanova hit four 3-pointers during a 17-4 run for a 58-49 lead with 2:13 remaining. Brendan Hausen hit consecutive 3s and Hakim Hart and Jordan Longino each had one. UCLA answered with five straight points from Lazar Stefanovic to get within 58-54 with 1:19 left. With 45 seconds to play, Villanova was forced to call its final timeout with seven seconds left on the shot clock. Following the timeout, Longino's jumper was short but TJ Bamba was...
Top basketball recruits JuJu Watkins, Isaiah Calendar already excelling at USC
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- JuJu Watkins and Isaiah Collier made history before stepping onto the Galen Center court for their first basketball games with Southern California. Last November's
Corsairs Finally Meet Their Match
Women’s soccer concedes to Cypress after a nine-game winning streak. On Saturday, Nov. 25, the Santa Monica College Corsairs womens’ soccer team suffered a crushing defeat against the Cypress College Chargers in the third and final round of the 3C2A Southern California Regionals. The final score was a hard-fought 3-2.
It’s Miller time for USC as they head to the Holiday Bowl
LOS ANGELES – The USC Trojans ended their 2023 season with a record of 7-5, but unfortunately lost five out of their last six games. In November, head coach Lincoln Riley made the decision to fire defensive coordinator Alex Grinch on a Sunday morning. Last Friday, they made a strategic move by hiring D’Anton Lynn, who was previously with their crosstown rivals, UCLA.
Wildcats title hopes fall in five-set loss Thursday
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Cal State Los Angeles rallied from a 2-1 set deficit and upset third-ranked Wayne State 26-24,21-25, 12-25, 25-15, 15-12 Thursday in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Championships at the UPMC Events Center at Robert Morris University. The opening set saw the...
Brooke Bowers: Perseverance through hardship
Brooke Bowers is a freshman on LMU’s beach volleyball team who traces her roots back to Plano, Texas, where her athletic journey began. Exploring a multitude of sports during her upbringing, she discovered her passion for volleyball at the age of seven. Throughout Bower’s indoor and outdoor volleyball journey,...
UCLA women’s volleyball’s Jen Malcom to take head coach spot at California
The holiday season marks significant change for the Bruins. On Dec. 27 last year, UCLA women’s volleyball head coach Alfee Reft initiated a quest for a fresh, four-person cadre to fill his first coaching staff. Associate head coach Jen Malcom and assistant coach Amir Lugo-Rodriguez were the first to get the call-up – but just under a year later, the quartet is bidding adieu to the former.