Pro recap: week 10


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Oakland Raiders tight end David Ausberry (One tackle as the Raiders won 24-17 in San Diego). San Diego Chargers cornerback Shareece Wright Philadelphia defensive tackle Mike Patterson (Just one tackle in a shocking defeat against Arizona, 21-17). Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Winston Justice Philadelphia fullback Stanley Havili Tennessee Titans DT Jurrell Casey (Casey had three […]

‘Tis the season … for extra Rivalry Week precautions


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The decades-old tradition of “protecting” Tommy Trojan and the Bruin Bear has started a bit early this year, with each school already mounting precautions against vandalism. As of this past weekend, both Tommy Trojan and the Bruin Bear are already prepared for any possible defacing. Tommy is wrapped in duct tape and will soon be […]

Game rewind: Washington


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The Set Up: USC returned home after rebounding nicely from a demoralizing 56-48 triple-overtime loss to then-No.4 Stanford with a resounding 42-17 thumping of newest Pac-12 member Colorado. Matt Barkley set a school record with 6 touchdown passes, and the Trojans cruised despite the chilly weather in Boulder. USC hoped to beat Washington after losing to […]

Keck hospital discharges artificial heart recipient


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Tammy Lumpkins became the first patient on the West Coast to be discharged after receiving an artificial heart. She was operated upon at the USC Keck Hospital in late September and was finally released earlier this week. Lumpkins, a 46-year-old mother of one, was admitted to the hospital in August. However, the long wait time […]

Russian man charged with collecting mummified women


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Police released video footage and photographs this week of the mummified remains of 29 women on display in Anatoly Moskvin’s apartment. Authorities in Russia found the collection of women adorned in bright dresses and headscarves, with their faces and hands wrapped in cloth. The videos show the life-size dolls seated on shelves or sofas in […]

Asian couples flock to marry on symbolic date


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In many Asian countries, where good luck is considered paramount when choosing a wedding date, thousands of couples rushed to get married on 11/11/11. Symbolically, the date is considered to be one of the most auspicious in a century, prompting many couples to rush to the altar. Because the date consists entirely of ones, in China it […]

Live Blog: USC vs. Washington


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We’re live here at the Coliseum for USC’s Pac-12 matchup against Washington (6-3, 4-2). Be sure to follow our live blog for in-game updates, as well as our Twitter account @DT_Sports. Live Blog: USC vs. Washington

Four burning questions: Washington


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How will Chris Polk fare against the USC defense? By any standard, Washington running back Chris Polk is having a phenomenal season. The former USC commit has run for over 100 yards in seven of the Huskies’ nine game this year, and he currently owns the school record for most career games with at least […]