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How ‘valuable’ can a pitcher really be?

MLB's MVP Award, do pitchers deserve to win it?

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
September 17, 2026 in Baseball, Sports, Sports Columns
Cam Schlittler’s stellar season has put a spotlight on the pitcher-MVP debate.

Can we say ‘bye’ to buy games?

USC vs. Louisiana football 9/13/26

By JULIA HO
September 16, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Columns
USC’s spending habit isn’t new, but these matchups are hard to justify in its Big Ten era.

Western Michigan was robbed, plain and simple

Michigan football defeated Western Michigan in a controversial ending to the game. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is pictured on Nov. 7, 2025.

By CALEB OLGUIN
September 11, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Columns
A seemingly nonexistent second ruined what was shaping up to be an all-time upset.

Herbert, McLaurin, Warner, others likely to reach career marks

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is just 180 passing yards away from 25,000 in his career, and will look to reach that mark in Week One. He is pictured here in a game against the Washington Commanders on Sept. 12, 2021.

By FINN MCNAMARA
September 10, 2026 in Sports, Sports Columns
As the NFL season begins, these players are in a prime position to achieve history as soon as Week 1.

USC football’s attendance is far from an actual issue

USC football, and its fans, have faced criticism online regarding the attendance of their Week 0 matchup against San Jose State University. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is pictured here on Aug. 29, 2026.

By DILLON ZAMPERIN
September 4, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Columns
The rivalry will be put on pause for several years, sparking heated discourse.

Lincoln Riley on hot seat, rough waters ahead of him

Head Coach Lincoln Riley is on the hot seat in 2026 after failing to lead the Trojans to the College Football Playoff in his first four years at the helm. He is pictured here after a game against LSU on Sept. 1, 2024.

By KAI ASSAD
September 3, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Columns
Last season’s performance and gut instinct tell me Riley might not coach the Trojans much longer.

Usage rate is a love language

Sophomore guard Jazzy Davidson will share the floor with senior guard JuJu Watkins after not playing together in Davidson’s opening season with the Trojans. Davidson is pictured playing against Pepperdine on Nov. 28, 2025.

By JULIA HO
September 2, 2026 in Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns
On the court, the most romantic thing you can do is give up the ball.

Thank you, Week 0


By CALEB OLGUIN
August 28, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Columns
On the eve of college football’s return, let’s appreciate the spectacle that makes it possible.

The thrill of the MVP chase

Los Angeles Dodgers star two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pursuing his fifth MVP award, but he is in a tight race with Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Ohtani is pictured here in a game against the Washington Nationals on April 24, 2024.

By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
August 27, 2026 in Baseball, Sports, Sports Columns
Give me a fight to the finish over one dominant performance any day.

USC not playing Notre Dame is despicable

Jaylin Smith

By DILLON ZAMPERIN
August 19, 2026 in Football, Sports, Sports Columns
The rivalry will be put on pause for several years, sparking heated discourse.
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