The Times' college football writer gives the answers to readers' questions.
Pete Carroll and the Trojans (but mostly Pete Carroll) get ripped for second big loss in three weeks.
By Helene Elliott
He says he'll 'try to keep it in mind.' But with only four goals so far this season, the veteran winger will try to raise his game a notch.
By Mike Bresnahan
His change of heart about sixth-man role should energize a mostly ineffective reserve unit.
By Pete Thomas
Smith started only three games last season and played little down the stretch because of his weight, but he played the entire 40 minutes Tuesday against UC Riverside.
By Lance Pugmire
The 25-year-old is fighting the Dane for the World Boxing Assn. super-middleweight title on Saturday night in Oakland.
Backup quarterback Chris Simms is set to start against the Chargers.
The left-hander becomes the first of the 171 free agents to agree to a contract, getting a two-year, $7.5-million deal with Chicago.
By Mike Bresnahan
He has 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, a rout of the Bulls.
By Bill Plaschke
The forward/center, who made his season debut Thursday night against the Bulls, makes the Lakers contenders again.
By Broderick Turner
Now with the Lakers, Artest says the melee wasn't his fault and he should get some of the $5 million he lost during a 73-game suspension.
By Sam Farmer
Former UCLA standout has become one of the NFL's best, and now he is known for a heady kneel-down to help the Jaguars win.
By Helene Elliott
They halt a skid but it is far from pretty and includes many of the foibles that have gotten them into this mess.
By Bill Shaikin
As the free-agent shopping season opens, owner Arte Moreno warns that even with a boost in overall payroll, there might not be enough to re-sign their pitching ace and third baseman.
By Chuck Culpepper
The popular veteran star's startling act of cheating that sent France past Ireland and into the World Cup -- and his unapologetic stance afterward -- may ruin his reputation.
By Gary Klein
While some assistants go out of state, Coach Pete Carroll stays in town and runs into other Pac-10 coaches.
By Chris Foster
With a number of talented young players in the backfield mix now and more coming next season, the Bruins are counting on consistent production.
By David Wharton
Players know they'll see a lot of them after struggling with Fullerton's 1-2-2 zone in season-opening loss.
By Lisa Dillman and Mark Medina
He says he deserves a chance to prove himself when the injured Eric Gordon and Blake Griffin return to play.
By Jerry Crowe
Text messages from press row ...
He suffered the injury mid-season and played hurt. He expects to be ready for spring training.
By Mark Medina
The defenseman scores 52 seconds into extra period to rescue the Ducks, who blow a 3-0 lead.
By DIANE PUCIN
His guest appearance results in a scuffle, as protectors for fellow guest 50 Cent don't appear to recognize sports broadcaster.
He finishes ahead of New England's Shalrie Joseph and Dallas' Jeff Cunningham to win honor for the first time.
By Philip Hersh
The South African runner will keep her gold medal, title and prize money from the 2009 World Track and Field Championships. But will she be able to continue competing against women?
By Chuck Culpepper
After the Slovenian soccer team upset Russia to reach the 2010 World Cup, Prime Minister Borut Pahor cleaned the players' shoes, but he admits he didn't do a thorough job.
By Sam Farmer
The former Bruin is now the standout back, while Heisman winner Reggie Bush hasn't lived up to expectations in the NFL.
The Times' NFL writer examines this week's matchups.
By Mike Bresnahan
When is too much basketball too much? In a men's room interview, the Lakers' owner allows as how he thinks Gasol overdid it in the off-season.
He beats out Cardinals aces Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright in one of the closest votes in history.
Minnesota's coach is in the fourth year of his original five-year deal.
He scores three touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers in a 24-17 victory.
Cowboys come back from an 11-point deficit to win the Big 12 matchup.
Harangody scores 29 as Irish hand the 49ers an 82-62 loss.
By Eric Sondheimer
Especially if given more second-half playing time, the running back will be turning some heads in an expected four-game romp through the playoffs.
The game is considered the most evenly matched first-round game in the division.
Dons force four turnovers in a 33-17 win over the Pirates.
How they fared: Stanford wins its 30th straight at home, but Michigan State center Allyssa DeHaan injures her ankle in loss to Notre Dame.
Jazz ends a decade of losing in San Antonio.
The Pittsburgh goalie makes only 19 saves before being pulled in the third. Ottawa wins its second in a row.
Forward Carmelo Anthony and the Nuggets provide a big obstacle for L.A.
Bruins look to bounce back from season-opening loss against Roadrunners.
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