USC meets Stanford only halfway in 59-47 loss

Trojans make a game of it in the first half but can't stay with the Cardinal in the second half, falling behind by as many as 20 points.

USC defense, turnover margin could be key against Stanford

Last-place USC's few strengths — scoring defense and turnover margins — could play well against a recently struggling Stanford Cardinal on Sunday at the Galen Center.

USC can't keep up with Cal in 75-49 loss

Harper Kamp finishes with 19 points and Allen Crabbe adds 18 points as California cruises to victory. Maurice Jones leads USC with 17 points.

Byron Wesley is a bright spot in a dim USC basketball season

Freshman guard is getting an opportunity to play because of injuries to other players and is more than holding his own.

USC loses another football assistant, receivers coach Ted Gilmore

Ted Gilmore is joining the NFL's Oakland Raiders, less than a week after linebackers coach Joe Barry agreed to terms with the San Diego Chargers. USC Coach Lane Kiffin now has three staff vacancies.

First-place Huskies beat undermanned USC, 69-41

The Trojans miss their first 14 three-point attempts. Tony Wroten leads Washington with 13 points, eight assists and six rebounds.

USC to stick with long-distance shooting

The Trojans made nine of 25 three-point attempts in a loss to Washington State on Thursday, and Coach Kevin O'Neill says the team will continue that approach. USC plays at Washington on Saturday.

Trojans hope small class doesn't limit their potential

Despite signing only 12 players Wednesday, USC isn't worried about depth issues going into a season with the highest of expectations.

USC can't keep up with Washington State in 60-53 loss

The Trojans go on a 14-4 run in the second half, but their rally falls short. Greg Allen leads USC's scorers with 17 points.

National signing day is a commitment to craziness

Sticking with a school is an issue for players and coaches alike. And several schools dealing with NCAA issues (USC, Ohio State, Oregon) still manage to bring in top-notch classes.

Trojans' recruiting class isn't reduced in quality

Despite being limited to a maximum of 15 players by NCAA sanctions, USC's class of 12 (along with five early enrollees) is rated as high as seventh by one scouting service.

James Blasczyk tries to fill a tall order at USC

Injuries are forcing the 7-foot-1 center, the only active player on the roster over 6-7, to pick up the slack with the Trojans even though he is dealing with a bone bruise and a sprained foot.

USC football, Coach Lane Kiffin try to weather recruiting storm

Two-year bowl ban is over, but three-year scholarship reduction is just starting. With national letter-of-intent day Wednesday, the challenge for Lane Kiffin is to keep Trojans among national elite.