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UCLA retains coach Chip Kelly amid spirited push for his removal - Los Angeles Times UCLA had never fired a football coach at the end of a season in which the Bruins beat rival USC. Kelly’s loyalty to beleaguered defensive coordinator Jerry Azzinaro was among the primary reasons the Bruins sputtered.
POLL ALERT: No. 6 USC has its best ranking in the women's AP Top 25 in 29 years; South Carolina, UCLA, Stanford top poll No. 6 USC has its best ranking in the women's AP Top 25 in 29 years. South Carolina, UCLA, Stanford top poll.
USC up to 6th for best ranking in AP women's poll in 29... USC up to 6th for best ranking in AP women's poll in 29 years; South Carolina still unanimous No. 1. UCLA, Stanford, Iowa and N.C. State round out the top five. Princeton entered the Top 25 for the second consecutive year.
USC professor is banned from campus after remarks about Hamas - Los Angeles Times John Strauss, a USC economics professor, was captured on camera telling students he wanted Hamas killed. Within a day, an associate dean told Strauss that he was on paid administrative leave, barred from campus. Students said that when Strauss came to the demonstration, he stepped on the paper.
A Jewish professor at USC criticized Hamas while confronting pro-Palestinian students. He's now barred from campus John Strauss, a USC economics professor, was captured on camera telling students he wanted Hamas killed. Within a day, an associate dean told Strauss that he was on paid administrative leave, barred from campus. Students said that when Strauss came to the demonstration, he stepped on the paper.
Oklahoma beats No. 23 USC in final second to win San... Otega Oweh's tip-in just before time expired elevated Oklahoma to a 72-70 defeat of No. 23 Southern California. The Sooners went on a 9-2 run during which USC endured a 3:42 scoring drought to build a six-point lead late. The Trojans responded by holding the Sooners to just two points from the 4:02 mark of regulation.
Oweh scores on tip-in with 1.4 seconds left to give... Otega Oweh scores on tip-in with 1.4 seconds left to give Oklahoma a thrilling 72-70 win over USC. Boogie Ellis' desperation heave was off the mark at the buzzer, setting off a wild celebration. McCollum scored 18 points and was named tournament MVP.
No. 23 USC, Oklahoma lean on defenses in San Diego final No. 23 Southern California faces Oklahoma for the championship in the Rady Children's Invitational. USC held off Seton Hall in the second semifinal on Thursday after the Trojans nearly coughed up a 20-point, second-half lead. Oklahoma (5-0) beat Iowa 79-67 in Thursday's first semifinal as Jalen Moore led a balanced offensive effort.
2-NCAAB Results TEXAS A&M 89 Penn State 77 Texas Tech 72 UNI 70 LOYOLA CHICAGO 71 Boston College 68 VILLANOVA 83 North Carolina 81 Florida Atlantic 91 BUTLER 86 Oklahoma 79 IOWA 67 Colorado State 69 CREIGHTON 48 ARIZONA 74 Michigan State 68 Iowa State 68 VCU 64 USC 71 Seton Hall 63 Memphis 84 ARKANSAS 79 Michigan 83 STANFORD 78 VIRGINIA TECH 82 Boise State 75
Boogie Ellis, Joshua Morgan lead USC past Seton Hall - Los Angeles Times No. 23 USC blew most of a 20-point lead before beating Seton Hall 71-63. Bronny James was on the court for pregame warmups for the second straight game. The son of Lakers superstar LeBron James has yet to make his collegiate debut.
No. 23 USC's stingy defense stifles Seton Hall No. 23 USC held off Seton Hall in the second semifinal of the Rady Children's Invitational. Joshua Morgan blocked a career-high 10 shots to key a tough defensive effort. Boogie Ellis scored a game-high 22 points for the Trojans.
JuJu Watkins has 31 points, last 7 of game, No. 8 USC... JuJu Watkins has 31 points, last 7 of game, No. 8 USC women edge Penn State 71-70 in Bahamas. Rayah Marshall had 11 points and 10 rebounds for her 23rd career double-double.
Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 7 LSU cruises without Angel... No. 1 South Carolina defeats South Dakota State 78-38 in Columbia, S.C. No. 8 USC outlasts Seton Hall 64-54 in the Baha Mar Pink Flamingo Championship in Nassau, Bahamas.
No. 8 USC basketball wins Bahamas opener over Seton Hall - Los Angeles Times USC built an 18-3 lead through the first 8 1/2 minutes of play. The Trojans extended its 38-23 halftime lead to 56-36 through the third quarter. Azana Baines scored 16 points and Micah Gray had 14 for the Pirates.
Seton Hall looks to stay unbeaten in clash with No. 23 USC No. 23 USC faces Seton Hall in the Rady Children's Invitational in San Diego. The Pirates (4-0) have won their first four games by an average margin of 21.8 points. The Trojans (3-1) defeated Brown 81-70 on Sunday.
Clippers extend win streak after bumping Russell Westbrook - Los Angeles Times Cooper Kupp's ankle injury is only a lateral sprain, Rams coach Sean McVay says. JuJu Watkins scored 15 points, Rayah Marshall had a strong double-double and No. 8 USC held off Seton Hall 64-54 at the Baha Mar Pink Flamingo Championship.
Watkins, Marshall lead No. 8 USC women in 64-54 win... JuJu Watkins, Rayah Marshall lead No. 8 USC women in 64-54 win over Seton Hall in Bahamas. USC built an 18-3 lead through the first 8 1/2 minutes of play and took a 23-7 lead into the second quarter. Kaitlyn Davis scored 13 points and McKenzie Forbes added 12.
What went wrong for USC's offensive and defensive line transfers? - Los Angeles Times USC touted newly built offensive and defensive lines with three and four new transfers. The Trojans have the Pac-12’s worst rushing defense and ranks 106th nationally in sacks allowed at 2.75 a game.
Luke DeCock’s AP Top 25 basketball poll ballot: Week 2 Mississippi State has the best resume of anyone who isn’t James Madison in the young season so far per Wins Above Bubble. Arkansas exits while Villanova, USC and Florida Atlantic do not.
Bronny James warms up before USC game for first time... Bronny James warmed up with his USC teammates before a game for the first time this season. The freshman suffered a cardiac arrest in July. He has yet to make his collegiate debut after it was determined he had a congenital heart defect that was treatable.