L.A. Times - USC Trojans

A star pitcher at USC, he was cut after six years in the minors. Then Banana Ball came calling

Steve Henson — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:19:32 GMT

After a stellar career at USC, pitcher Chris Clarke toiled for six years in baseball's minor leagues. The Savannah Bananas have given him a delightful next chapter.

More March Madness: NCAA basketball tournaments reportedly set to expand to 76 teams

Steve Henson — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:55:31 GMT

The NCAA and its media partners favor schools with large, established fan bases for viewership and revenue, so expect the new bids to go to power conference schools.

Alijah Arenas to withdraw from NBA draft and return to USC

Ryan Kartje — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:35:39 GMT

USC star Alijah Arenas will not to enter the 2026 NBA draft and will instead return to the Trojans in a major win for coach Eric Musselman.

'Why is Philly calling me?' USC's Makai Lemon was on the phone with another team when Eagles swooped in

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:54:10 GMT

Former USC receiver Makai Lemon was on the phone with the Pittsburgh Steelers when he learned the Philadelphia Eagles had traded up in the NFL draft to pick him a spot earlier.

Cancer left him blind. When his son was diagnosed, ex-USC long snapper found Trojans had his back again

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Former USC long snapper Jake Olson lost both eyes to a rare childhood cancer. His son was born with the same condition and is now 'cancer-free' with 'excellent vision.'

Eric Reibe rejected UConn to solve USC's recurring problem: finding a real big man

Ryan Kartje — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:26:27 GMT

Eric Musselman has struggled to find a standout big man for USC, but the Trojans hope Connecticut transfer Eric Reibe can finally deliver results for them.

Rod Martin, Raiders Super Bowl hero and USC standout, dies at 72

Sam Farmer — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:22:38 GMT

Rod Martin, who grew up in L.A., played decisive roles for the Raiders in two Super Bowl wins and was a star linebacker at USC, has died at 72.

Arrest of ex-USC and Georgia star Zachariah Branch may not affect his draft status

Steve Henson — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:03:21 GMT

With the NFL draft looming, record-setting USC and Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested for obstructing public sidewalks and a law enforcement officer.

No. 1 UCLA baseball pulls away from No. 12 USC in highly anticipated showdown

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 06:07:55 GMT

UCLA and USC were locked in a tight contest for seven innings Friday before the Bruins lit up the Trojans en route to a 12-4 win at Jackie Robinson Field.

Joey Browner, star defensive back for USC and Vikings, dies at 65

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:47:42 GMT

Joey Browner, a defensive back who was named USC's team MVP in 1982, has died at age 65. He was an inductee to the Minnesota Vikings' Ring of Honor and named to the NFL 1980s all-decade team.

USC football focuses on accountability, fine details during spring practice

Anthony Solorzano — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:24:46 GMT

With an influx of young players, USC coaches and veteran athletes are challenging the Trojans to do their best each day to create positive habits.

Turnover-plagued USC blown out by No. 1 South Carolina in season-ending loss

Chaunte'l Powell — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:33:48 GMT

No. 9 USC struggles to contain Joyce Edwards and Madina Okot and commits 27 turnovers in a 101-61 loss to South Carolina in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

USC views its comeback win over Clemson as a key, culture-building moment

Chaunte'l Powell — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:17:33 GMT

USC players have been tested without star JuJu Watkins, but the aren't giving up on this season. The Trojans see their overtime win over Clemson as proof.

Jazzy Davidson's huge game delivers USC to thrilling overtime win in NCAA tournament

Chaunte'l Powell — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:27:55 GMT

Freshman Jazzy Davidson scores 31 points to help lift No. 9 USC to a 71-67 win over No. 8 Clemson in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament.

USC reaches settlement in Mike Bohn racial harassment and discrimination lawsuit

Ryan Kartje — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:23:02 GMT

USC has reached a settlement with a former athletic department official who accused ex-athletic director Mike Bohn of racial harassment and discrimination.

March Madness women's tournament analysis: Teams and players to watch

Marisa Ingemi — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Here's a look at the players to watch, potential underdog teams and matchup analysis for each region of the 2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament.

USC women face a tough NCAA tournament path after up-and-down season

Ryan Kartje — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:52:40 GMT

The USC women's basketball team draws a No. 9 seed in Regional 4 and will play Clemson in the opening round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday.

NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament brackets: A look at every matchup

Austin Knoblauch — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:34:49 GMT

A look at the brackets for the 2026 NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments, with the UCLA women taking the No. 1 seed in Region 2.

Makai Lemon's combine podium performance didn't bother NFL team executives

Sam Farmer — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:01:26 GMT

USC wide receiver Makai Lemon drew scrutiny for how he handled questions from the media, but Rams general manager Les Snead didn't see anything unusual.

Frustrating USC men's basketball season ends with overtime loss in Big Ten tournament

Luke DeCock — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:15:18 GMT

USC completed a three-week spiral with an 83-79 overtime loss to Washington during the Big Ten tournament on Wednesday, ending the Trojans' season.

USC NBA draft prospect Alijah Arenas refuses to see his dreams derailed by bad luck

Ryan Kartje — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Alijah Arenas was expected to be one-and-done at USC, but a Cybertruck crash, knee injury and bad luck has clouded the NBA draft prospect's future.

Eric Musselman running out of excuses after USC's latest blowout loss to UCLA

Ryan Kartje — Sun, 8 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

USC coach Eric Musselman likes to blame injuries or UCLA fans for the his basketball team's shortcomings, but the Trojans' issues are much deeper.

Swanson: Mick Cronin's cleverly brutal criticism of his team isn't disrupting UCLA's surge

Mirjam Swanson — Sun, 8 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

UCLA coach Mick Cronin's courtside demeanor and postgame bluntness make him no stranger to controversy, but his players say they are fine with his methods.

UCLA dominates rival USC to secure double bye in Big Ten tournament

Sean Campbell — Sun, 8 Mar 2026 04:57:28 GMT

UCLA guard Donovan Dent delivered 25-point, seven-assist performance, helping the Bruins earn a 89-68 win over rival USC at the Galen Center Saturday.

Jazzy Davidson to get MRI after USC Big Ten tournament loss to Washington

Marisa Ingemi — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:30:23 GMT

Jazzy Davidson suffered a shoulder injury and USC could not solve Washington's defense, falling to Washington during the Big Ten tournament on Thursday.

USC kicks off spring football practice with optimism about influx of young talent

Ryan Kartje — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 00:21:54 GMT

USC coach Lincoln Riley is pleased to have a high percentage of his fall roster participating in spring football practice.

Former USC basketball player Destiny Littleton sends dispatches from where she's stuck in Israel

Steve Henson — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 17:34:57 GMT

Ex-USC guard Destiny Littleton is in Jerusalem with her pro basketball teammates until she can get a flight to the U.S. Meanwhile, she is posting on social media about the ordeal.

Chad Baker-Mazara's dismissal from USC stemmed from more than one incident

Ryan Kartje — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 23:09:28 GMT

Talented USC guard Chad Baker-Mazara has struggled to stay focused and control his emotions throughout his college basketball career.

Keep fighting on: USC shows Lindsay Gottlieb something 'special' in loss to UCLA

Ryan Kartje — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 03:56:13 GMT

USC women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb says the Trojans managed to achieve something special despite their 73-50 loss to No. 2 UCLA.

No. 2 UCLA women dominate rival USC to finish Big Ten play undefeated

Steve Galluzzo — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 01:21:11 GMT

UCLA becomes the first women's basketball team in more than a decade to finish Big Ten play undefeated in a 73-50 victory over rival USC.

Chad Baker-Mazara, USC's leading scorer, dismissed from men's basketball team

Ryan Kartje — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 23:27:01 GMT

Sixth-year senior guard Chad Baker-Mazara, who spent most of this season as the Trojans' top scorer, was dismissed by the USC's men's basketball program Sunday.

USC men routed by Nebraska after building halftime lead

Ryan Kartje — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:41:02 GMT

The Trojans lose a fifth consecutive game after building a five-point lead at halftime but get outscored by 20 points in the second half by the No. 12 Cornhuskers.

Penn State rallies to defeat USC women, despite Kara Dunn's 24 points

From wire reports — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:02:47 GMT

Kara Dunn had 24 points and Jazzy Davidson had 22, but Penn State rallied to narrowly defeat the USC women.

USC men's basketball left to wonder what could have been after humbling loss at UCLA

Ryan Kartje — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:30:49 GMT

USC coach Eric Musselman says it has been tough to cope with Rondey Rice's absence on the night the Trojans lost at UCLA.

Shaikin: For Sacramento State, visions of football glory clouded in fuzzy math

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:48:36 GMT

Sacramento State is joining the Mid-American Conference in football with hopes of an economic windfall. But does the projected financial impact make sense?

10 more notes, quotes and things to know ahead of USC spring football

Ryan Kartje — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:26:22 GMT

Here are 10 more notes, quotes and things you ought to know about ahead of USC Trojans spring football.

USC men's basketball team fumbles late lead, suffers devastating loss to Oregon

Ryan Kartje — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:48 GMT

The USC men's basketball team led by six with 70 seconds left, but the Trojans picked up a crushing loss to struggling Big Ten team Oregon Saturday.

Star freshman Jazzy Davidson gives USC a scare as it wins sixth straight

Ryan Kartje — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:21:16 GMT

USC defeats Wisconsin as freshman Jazzy Davidson leaves game early, but appears fine after the game.

USC men come unraveled in blowout loss to Illinois

Ryan Kartje — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:40:28 GMT

Wednesday's blowout loss to Illinois is the biggest margin of defeat for the Trojans in two seasons under coach Eric Musselman.