Men’s basketball can earn respect vs. UCLA


I came to a depressing conclusion this morning: USC isn’t going to make the NCAA basketball tournament. And they aren’t going to the NIT tournament, either. But you know what? I’m still really happy about this 12-14 squad. And after Sunday, I might be a whole lot happier. Sunday is when the Trojans host arch-nemesis […]

Women of Troy easily defeat Aztecs


The USC women’s tennis team returned to action on Tuesday with a rousing victory over visiting San Diego State. The Women of Troy, who entered the matchup ranked No. 6 in the nation, showed no signs of rust after a weeklong break from competition, thoroughly dominating the Aztecs on their way to a 7-0 victory. […]

Barkley is cautionary tale at NFL combine


If you told me a year ago that Matt Barkley wasn’t going to throw at the NFL Scouting Combine, I wouldn’t have batted an eye. Former top picks Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III also decided against showing off their arms at the league’s annual scouting bonanza, and it has been a popular choice among […]