College Sports
DeShaun Foster, UCLA running full-force into USC rivalry week
The head coach wants his players to dig deep and send the seniors out on a high note in a game that’s critical to bowl eligibility.
USC basketball can’t close with no-center lineup in loss to Cal
The Trojans lose for the first time under Eric Musselman after he turns to a small-ball lineup for much of the second half in a 71-66 defeat at the Galen Center.
Best of the West power rankings: Oregon and Boise State on top as the Cougars (both of them) drop following losses
The Cougars (Provo) and Cougars (Pullman) lost as favorites late Saturday night. But the Ducks just keep on winning.
Alexander: USC football stays alive for a bowl – but is that all there is?
The Trojans' 28-20 victory over Nebraska is their first win in a close game since the season opener against LSU.
USC football introduces throwback jerseys in rare move
After a long tradition avoiding alternate uniforms, USC turned to a John McKay-era 1972 design for Saturday's homecoming game against Nebraska
Drilling down on Washington: What’s next for the Huskies (short and long term) after bowl berth secured
The Huskies beat UCLA on Friday night to become bowl-eligible under first-year coach Jedd Fisch.
What to know before San Jose State kicks off against No. 13 Boise State
San Jose State Spartans look to slow down Heisman hopeful Ashton Jeanty and improve their Mountain West title chances at home against No. 13 Boise State.
New lawsuit explicitly targets San Jose State over transgender volleyball firestorm
The lawsuit adds more fuel to America's fiery debate over the participation of trans women in women's sports. Like the lawsuit against the NCAA, it is funded by ICONS, co-founded by former All-American Stanford University tennis player Kim Jones.
UCLA football at Washington: Who has the edge?
What’s at stake, injuries, who’s better, matchup to watch, TV info and a final score prediction for Friday night’s Big Ten game in Seattle.
USC QB Jayden Maiava is an ‘inspiration for the people of Hawaii’
Maiava, who grew up on O'ahu, will face off Saturday against Nebraska's Dylan Railoa, a fellow Polynesian QB, in a 'stepping stone' for their community
On CFB media: Fox’s depleted inventory options, the ‘Big Noon’ plan and Colorado’s lower but enduring popularity
The Buffaloes aren't generating ratings like they did last season but remain the best TV property in the Big 12, and it's not even close.
The Audible: On USC’s ‘probation,’ ageless LeBron, and Paul George vs. Clippers fans
Sports columnists Jim Alexander and Mirjam Swanson discuss some of the week's issues.
Washington State’s playoff path: Five steps that would propel the Cougars to the brink of the sport’s biggest stage
The Cougars must win out and get plenty of help in order to mount a serious challenge for an at-large berth.
Rude welcome for former Pac-12 schools in their new conference: Officiating has been bad everywhere
USC, Utah and Washington are three of the former Pac-12 schools that have been deeply frustrated with officiating mistakes this season.
JuJu Watkins leads No. 3 USC’s record-setting rout of CSUN
Watkins has 21 points, nine assists and six steals as six Trojans score in double figures to give Coach Lindsay Gottlieb her 300th career victory, 124-39. The Trojans convert 43 Matador turnovers into 63 points on their way to a program-record total.
College Football Playoff rankings: Oregon remains on top as Brigham Young, Colorado and Washington State climb
Brigham Young, Colorado and Washington State all climbed three positions in the second rankings released by the selection committee.
Oregon, Ohio State, Texas, Penn State lead CFP’s latest rankings
The Ducks remain on top in the second batch of rankings, while the new poll shoves Georgia completely out of the bracket after its lopsided loss to Mississippi. The Big Ten captures four of the top five spots and Miami drops to No. 9 after its loss to Georgia Tech.
UCLA women’s basketball starts hot, flies past Pepperdine
The fifth-ranked Bruins jump out to an 18-0 lead and don't look back for a 91-54 nonconference victory over the Waves at Pauley Pavilion