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Friday, May 31

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Shaikin: Can the Big West become college baseball's foremost conference out West?

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The implosion of the Pac-12 presents the UCSB and the Big West with an urgent choice. The premier baseball conference on the West Coast is no more.

Thursday, May 16

03

USC paid nearly $20 million in 2022 to bring Lincoln Riley to L.A.

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Lincoln Riley's buyout from Oklahoma, salary and compensation in his first USC season cost the Trojans nearly $20 million, according to tax records.

Sunday, May 12

15

Shaikin: Why USC baseball plays its home games in Orange County this season

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Thanks to on-campus construction, the Trojans play most of their home games in Orange County, an hour from campus — two hours, with traffic.

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'You don't see four-peats.' Inside USC beach volleyball coach Dain Blanton's dominance

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Dain Blanton, an Olympic gold medalist, had no prior head coaching experience before leading USC to four consecutive beach volleyball national titles.

Monday, Apr 29

23

USC super team? Trojans add talented transfer Talia von Oelhoffen to loaded roster

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USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb no longer has an experience problem, adding another seasoned transfer in Talia van Oelhoffen to bolster a young lineup.

Sunday, Apr 28

10

Kiki Iriafen to transfer to USC, bolstering Trojans' national title hopes

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Former Harvard-Westlake star Kiki Iriafen says she will transfer from Stanford to USC in a move that turns the Trojans into national title contenders.

Friday, Apr 26

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USC women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb agrees to contract extension

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Lindsay Gottlieb, who guided the USC women's basketball team to its best season in 30 years, has agreed to a contract extension with the university.

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With his Heisman returned, Reggie Bush vows to continue NCAA fight: 'I never cheated'

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Former USC star Reggie Bush says he never lost faith that he would some day get his Heisman Trophy back.

03

Drafted by Bears 25 years ago, another QB from L.A. shares advice for Caleb Williams

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Former UCLA QB Cade McNown has advice for Bears top pick Caleb Williams: "You've been drafted as the future, you have to live in the present."

01

When was the last time the No. 1 overall NFL draft pick came from USC?

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Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. How many other former Trojans have had their names called first?

Thursday, Apr 25

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Why did Reggie Bush lose his Heisman Trophy? How did the former USC star get it back?

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Former USC running back Reggie Bush won the Heisman Trophy in 2005, lost it in 2010 and finally got it back this week. Here's how it all unfolded.

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Quarterback-starved Chicago wondering if Caleb Williams is (finally) the right answer

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The Bears have tried and failed to secure a franchise quarterback for years, and Chicago wonders whether Caleb Williams or J.J. McCarthy is the right choice.

Potential No. 1 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams' top moments at USC

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Caleb Williams' unique style and emotional responses have spurred misconceptions. His top moments at USC reveal a clearer picture of the quarterback.

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Reggie Bush’s deserved Heisman Trophy shouldn’t overshadow his troubled Trojans legacy

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Reggie Bush and USC should celebrate the return of his Heisman Trophy, but the NCAA findings that still hinder the Trojans can't be forgotten.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Where does Reggie Bush rank among USC's all-time Heisman Trophy winners?

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The Times ranks all eight USC Heisman Trophy winners. Where do Reggie Bush, O.J. Simpson and Caleb Williams fall on the list?

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Reggie Bush and USC get Heisman Trophy back 14 years after it was forfeited

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The Heisman Trust reinstates the trophy to Reggie Bush and USC, as the long era of forbidding college athletes from receiving compensation has ended.

Sunday, Apr 21

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'Hungry for more': Takeaways from USC football's spring camp

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The Trojans' new-look defense aced its first test with a five-takeaway spring game. Here's what we learned from USC's spring game and 15-day camp.

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Miller Moss struggles to stand out against revamped defense in USC spring game

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Nothing goes smoothly for quarterback Miller Moss in USC's spring game, but Lincoln Riley didn't see his offense struggling as much as his defense excelling.

Friday, Apr 19

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After his vindicating arrival, what's next for USC quarterback Miller Moss?

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Miller Moss has patiently waited his turn behind Caleb Williams for two seasons, but Moss seems ready to become the starting quarterback for USC.

Wednesday, Apr 17

In crowded USC cornerback competition, transfer DeCarlos Nicholson feels at home

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Mississippi State transfer DeCarlos Nicholson finds himself among a suddenly crowded group of cornerbacks competing for time in the Trojans secondary.

Sunday, Apr 14

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Why can't JuJu Watkins enter the WNBA draft early? And even if she could, should she?

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The WNBA has an age requirement that has been included in the league's collective bargaining agreement since its first deal in 1999. But could the rule be revisited?

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USC football loses more players to transfer portal

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Defensive lineman Isaiah Raikes and defensive back Tre'Quon Fegans will be leaving USC's football team. An update on where the roster stands.

Friday, Apr 12

06

Amid portal uncertainty, Lincoln Riley keeps one top lineman and loses another

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USC coach Lincoln Riley managed to keep Bear Alexander out of the NCAA transfer portal, but he couldn't stop freshman center Jason Zandamela from leaving.

Thursday, Apr 11

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Silence spoke volumes about O.J. Simpson's deeply tarnished football legacy

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USC, the Buffalo Bills and NFL were silent following O.J. Simpson's death Thursday, a clear indication of how far the superstar fell from grace.

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Toy Story super fan Jo'Quavious 'Woody' Marks finds perfect fit at USC

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Mississippi State transfer Jo'Quavious Marks and his family believe USC coach Lincoln Riley's offense is perfect for his mix of toughness and skill.

Wednesday, Apr 10

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Lincoln Riley wins Bear Alexander recruiting battle, convincing him to stay at USC

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A day after elite USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander was expected to enter the transfer portal, he announced he would be sticking with the Trojans.

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USC's Isaiah Collier reportedly declares for the NBA draft

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Even before Eric Musselman was hired as USC's new coach, Isaiah Collier's return seemed unlikely as he was projected as a first-round draft pick.

14

Jonah Monheim is taking center stage for USC football

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Jonah Monheim's long-anticipated move to center finally arrives as the Trojans need a stabilizing force on a shaky offensive line.

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USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander plans to enter transfer portal

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USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander, who was expected to play a key role for the Trojans' rebuilding defense, is planning to transfer.

Monday, Apr 8

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What will USC's roster look like under new coach Eric Musselman?

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Eric Musselman is inheriting a much different team than the one Andy Enfield had in March. Who's returning and who likely will be joining the Trojans?