UCLA vs. USC: Let's call it a bowl game!

UCLA vs. USC: Let's call it a bowl game!

The local teams won't make it to the Rose Bowl or the BCS title game, so here's to Saturday's game when mediocre USC takes on middling UCLA.

 

Presenting L.A.'s NFL team

There are 53 players from USC and UCLA (38 Trojans, 15 Bruins) on NFL rosters. NFL reporter Sam Farmer selects the best at each position and...

Complaints about Pete Carroll and Ralph Lawler are utterly ridiculous

Those belly-aching about the USC football coach and the Clippers' long-time announcer need to get a life.

 

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Angels and Dodgers look into acquiring Toronto's Roy Halladay

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Monday NFL film review

Sam Farmer's Monday NFL film review

Times NFL writer Sam Farmer sorts through the best of Monday's film.

Kasey Cunningham injures knee, could miss rest of season

Kasey Cunningham injures knee, could miss rest of season

The redshirt junior has missed most or all of the last three seasons because of injuries to his left knee.

Chivas USA needs a makeover; Galaxy needs a goal

Chivas USA needs a makeover; Galaxy needs a goal

The local MLS teams enter the off-season requiring changes large and small. Chivas is without a coach and also seems to be lacking direction; the Galaxy must find motivation for another title run.

Lakers' Andrew Bynum making All-Star push

Lakers' Andrew Bynum making All-Star push

Center is close to joining Toronto's Chris Bosh as the only players in the league averaging more than 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Bruins' 2006 upset of Trojans provides inspiration for seniors

Bruins' 2006 upset of Trojans provides inspiration for seniors

UCLA hasn't beaten USC since that 13-9 win over a No. 2-ranked Trojans team, and running back Chane Moline says, 'I'd like to even things out.'

Bruins' 29-10 victory had Trojans eating words, and crow

Bruins' 29-10 victory had Trojans eating words, and crow

Inspired by USC quarterback Tim Green's prediction that the Trojans would administer a 'whipping,' UCLA dominated by forcing five turnovers, including three interceptions of Green passes.

Marc Bulger out three to six weeks

Marc Bulger out three to six weeks

The St. Louis Rams quarterback suffered a broken leg in Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer hired to defend BCS

Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer hired to defend BCS

He's defended war in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, but may be in for a much bigger fight after being hired to highlight the positive aspects of the beleaguered college football bowl system.

Chargers join in to break Broncos

Chargers join in to break Broncos

San Diego delivers another big blow to Denver with a lopsided victory.

UCLA's bowl position would improve with win over USC

UCLA's bowl position would improve with win over USC

Bruins would have a chance to play in the Poinsettia Bowl if either the Trojans or Arizona lose the final two games. A bid for an at-large game could be hard to get.

This time, UCLA is the hot team coming in

This time, UCLA is the hot team coming in

Second-year UCLA Coach Rick Neuheisel and his once-struggling team will arrive at the Coliseum riding a three-game Pac-10 winning streak. The 6-5 Bruins have designs on a postseason invitation.

For USC and UCLA, anything goes, in any sport

For USC and UCLA, anything goes, in any sport

The intracity rivalry isn't confined to football and basketball. Whenever and wherever Trojans and Bruins get together, whether on the track, in the pool or across a volleyball net, sparks are sure to

Johnson steps it up and drives it home

Johnson steps it up and drives it home

His unprecedented fourth straight title puts him in some elite company: Gordon, Petty, Earnhardt.

Real Salt Lake defeats Galaxy for the MLS championship

Real Salt Lake defeats Galaxy for the MLS championship

After 120 minutes in chilly Seattle, it all comes down to spot kicks from 12 yards out. The Utah side prevails, 5-4, to win its first MLS title in only its fifth season of existence.

Lakers finally have pizzazz

Lakers finally have pizzazz

And it's no coincidence that it happens with the return of Pau Gasol to the lineup.

Kobe and Lakers strictly above board in rout of Thunder

Kobe and Lakers strictly above board in rout of Thunder

NBA champions and their show-biz fans put on quite a show, with Bryant setting the tone by making a spectacular basket from behind the backboard.

Gordon's 'good progress' is another sign of hope for Clippers

Gordon's 'good progress' is another sign of hope for Clippers

The guard, who has a strained groin, leaves open the possibility of coming back against Indiana on Wednesday, which would be in his hometown. The news comes on heels of victory over Denver.

Dragovic's status remains unclear

Dragovic's status remains unclear

His suspension is day to day after his arrest on suspicion of felony assault, and Coach Ben Howland says more information is coming to the appropriate people at the university.

There was an Oregon trail in the desert, but time erased it

There was an Oregon trail in the desert, but time erased it

Arizona was clinging to a 31-24 lead when the Ducks started mounting a final drive in the final minutes. Wildcat fans poured out of the stands in anticipation of a victory that had not yet been won.

Texas Christian focuses elsewhere in the state

Texas Christian focuses elsewhere in the state

TCU fans will be rooting for Texas A & M to upset Texas in College Station. A Longhorn loss could set off a trigger that puts the Horned Frogs in the BCS title game.

30 years ago: USC 49, UCLA 14

30 years ago: USC 49, UCLA 14

A look back at the 1979 crosstown rivalry game between the Bruins and the Trojans.

Decking the Hall with Bruins and Trojans

Decking the Hall with Bruins and Trojans

A rundown of the 37 players from UCLA and USC who have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Charlie Weis wouldn't be surprised if he were fired

Charlie Weis wouldn't be surprised if he were fired

The Notre Dame football coach says a 6-5 record still isn't good enough for the Fighting Irish, but he doesn't plan to resign.

Houston Mitchell's two-minute drill

Houston Mitchell's two-minute drill

A quick-hitting look around the NFL in Week 11

Eagles finally get a close win

Eagles finally get a close win

McNabb leads go-ahead drive as Philadelphia recovers from two tough losses. Bears have dropped five of six.

It's Texans versus Titans, Part 2

It's Texans versus Titans, Part 2

Houston's run defense is better this time around, and Tennessee has won three straight games with Vince Young at quarterback.

NFL roundup: Colts, Saints remain unbeaten; Steelers fall in OT to Chiefs

NFL roundup: Colts, Saints remain unbeaten; Steelers fall in OT to Chiefs

Indianapolis wins a slugfest with the Ravens, New Orleans breezes to a win and Pittsburgh loses after Ben Roethlisberger leaves game with concussion-like symptoms.

Lakers owner Jerry Buss honors the streak

Lakers owner Jerry Buss honors the streak

He discusses why he is willing to spend a league-high $112.7 million on payroll, his desire to keep Bryant and Jackson, and why he skipped the title festivities.

Lakers owner Jerry Buss cautiously optimistic on labor front

Lakers owner Jerry Buss cautiously optimistic on labor front

Buss says he recognizes the potential for collective-bargaining trouble in the summer of 2011 but is hopeful that the NBA and its players can get a deal done.

For comic Stephen Colbert, it's cool runnings with the bobsled team

For comic Stephen Colbert, it's cool runnings with the bobsled team

The host of Comedy Central's 'The Colbert Report' takes 'the ride of his life' with Team USA in Lake Placid, N.Y. He says he can't wait for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Lee Westwood finishes first on European Tour

Lee Westwood finishes first on European Tour

The English golfer wins the Dubai World Championship by six strokes to overtake Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the season-long money list.

Servite receivers aren't short on talent

Servite receivers aren't short on talent

Chris Nicholls and Rudy Guerrero each stands 5 feet 8, but they are valuable members of the Friars offense.

Men's AP top 25 results

How they fared:

Charlotte ends seven-game losing streak

The Bobcats defeat the Pacers, 104-88.

Kevin Garnett hits jumper to beat buzzer in overtime

Boston defeats New York, 107-105.

UC Riverside defeats San Jose State, 70-66

Kyle Austin leads the Highlanders with 20 points and 14 rebounds.

Up next for UCLA basketball: Monday vs. Pepperdine

Waves are coming off their first win of the season.

Up next for Clippers: Monday vs. Minnesota

The Timberwolves have lost 12 games in a row.

Up next for the Ducks: Monday against the Flames

The Ducks' injury list gets shorter with the return of Saku Koivu. Anaheim has split the first two games of a seven-game homestand.

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Bryan Friday scores 15 points and Samford gets first win, 68-52 over McNeese State

Man admits sending threatening letters to Giants coach over bogus sexual tryst

Marty Turco stops 22 shots to lead Stars over Hurricanes, 2-0

Germany restores 1936 women's high jump record to Jewish winner

Mutombo scores 17 points, leads Western Carolina over D-II Arkansas-Monticello 70-44

Joshua scores 18 points to lead North Carolina A&T past Middle Tennessee 65-56

Duncan's double-double leads Spurs past Bucks 112-98 to halt Milwaukee's win streak

MVP E'Twaun Moore leads No. 6 Purdue over No. 9 Tennessee, 73-72, in Paradise Jam title game

Bradford Burgess has double-double for Virginia Commonwealth in a 63-52 win over Hampton