NCAA investigating allegations involving USC's Mayo
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Organization says a report that the basketball player received thousands of dollars in cash and benefits was 'new to the NCAA' and will be reviewed in conjunction with school and Pac-10.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL
A look at some key figures in the case of the former USC basketball star, who is the subject of a just-opened NCAA investigation. >>

BASKETBALL
Former Compton player says promoter Guillory befriended him as he had NBA-bound former USC star, now facing allegations of NCAA violations. 'Watch the fast-talkers,' Maddox warns aspiring athletes. >>

NEWSWIRE
The agreement now goes to the USC finance committee, which will vote Wednesday on whether to give the school's final approval. >>

May 12, 2008
USC BASKETBALL
The firm now representing the former Trojans star allegedly funneled funds to him through an L.A.-based events promoter. Program could face sanctions if proved. >>

Bruins beat Trojans, 6-3, for their fourth straight NCAA crown. They also become the third UCLA team to win four titles in a row. >>

May 7, 2008
COLLEGE SPORTS
The Trojans' program took the penalty in 2007-08 and was given a formal warning because of poor academic performance; other local programs face similar sanctions. >>

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Lawyers for the two sides complete a 25-year lease agreement that will go to university and commission officials for final approval. >>

May 4, 2008
NCAA TRACK AND FIELD
Trojans score an 86-77 victory at Drake Stadium. The Bruins win the men's meet, 89-74. >>

May 3, 2008
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
A judge schedules the civil trial against the former Heisman Trophy winner to begin in March 2009. >>

CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Across the country, LSU Coach Les Miles finally gets rid of troubled quarterback Ryan Perrilloux, a positive development for the defending national champions. >>

April 29, 2008
Although the freshman forward has not announced his plans, a USC spokesman says the league office has requested information on him for draft night. >>

April 28, 2008
OJAI VALLEY TENNIS TOURNAMENT
The senior beats Robert Farah, his fraternity brother, in singles final, and the two of them then team up to beat Arizona State's T.J. Bellama and Matt Brooklyn. >>

Just as he wanted, the USC quarterback is chosen by Minnesota in the fifth round; Davis is the first UCLA player chosen. >>

April 27, 2008
NFL DRAFT
After linemen Jake Long and Chris Long go 1-2, a record seven Trojans are taken in first two rounds -- four in Round 1. >>

NFL DRAFT
First-round selections Ellis, Rivers, Baker and Jackson say that returning to USC for senior season was a key move. >>

OJAI VALLEY TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Farah, Van't Hof will play in first all-USC men's Pac-10 final since 1996, and will team in doubles final, too. Trojans also have finalists in women's singles and doubles. >>

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
The 6-9 forward, Trojans' leading rebounder last season, is 'not going anywhere' and will be 'right at USC next year,' his father says. >>

April 25, 2008
MINOR LEAGUE SPOTLIGHT
Southern California has produced more than its share of major league players. In this space, we'll take a look at how Southland players are faring in the minors. This week: the triple-A Pacific Coast >>

USC FOOTBALL REPORT
The T-shirt featured an image of the Mexican flag and included the words 'Viva Sanchez.' >>

April 20, 2008
KURT STREETER
The USC football coach tries to make a difference in people's lives with his midnight trips to the city's toughest neighborhoods. >>

BILL PLASCHKE
Rule that keeps high school stars from going directly to the NBA isn't working out well for the NCAA schools. >>

USC FOOTBALL REPORT
Junior quarterback ends spring practice with a flourish, throwing for three touchdowns in final scrimmage. Mustain, Corp also sharp. >>

April 19, 2008
USC FOOTBALL
Thanks to an injury, Trojans' sophomore has a chance to step into Ellis' spot. >>

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
The sophomore forward will return home to Brooklyn to 'powwow' with relatives on whether to make himself eligible for the NBA draft. >>

April 18, 2008
USC FOOTBALL REPORT
While Kris O'Dowd is the center and senior Jeff Byers is the left guard, three other positions could still be up for grabs when the Trojans begin training camp in August. >>

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
He says he's going to the NBA for a better future for his family. >>

April 17, 2008
USC FOOTBALL REPORT
Three seniors left after last season, but there are still six competing for playing time and all have looked sharp at times this spring. >>

April 16, 2008
USC FOOTBALL REPORT
Fourth-year junior will enter fall camp as the starting quarterback, though the coaches tell Mustain that the competition isn't over. >>

USC FOOTBALL
Carroll says the junior would be Trojans' starter if the season opened this week. But the coach adds, 'the competition is still open.' >>

April 13, 2008
USC FOOTBALL REPORT
Sophomore tailback will miss final week of spring practice after dropping a class. His eligibility for the fall won't be affected, Carroll says. >>

April 12, 2008
USC Q & A
Gary Klein answers your questions on the Trojans' starting quarterback, the offensive line, home-and-home nonconference games and more. >>

USC FOOTBALL
Mustain and Corp are expected to get more work with the Trojans' first-team offense at Saturday's scrimmage. >>

April 11, 2008
USC FOOTBALL REPORT
USC coach says his main concern is for kids who are sometimes roaming the sidelines unattended. >>

April 10, 2008
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Freshman says he will hire an agent and prepare for the draft. >>

April 9, 2008
USC FOOTBALL REPORT
Fourth-year junior from Mission Viejo seems to have widened the gap in the competition for the starting quarterback job. >>

April 8, 2008
As uncertainty lingers over school's relationship with Coliseum Commission, the Legislature is weighing three initiatives to disband panel. Two would require state to sell land on which venue sits. >>

April 7, 2008
CROWE'S NEST
Nyeholt, paralyzed from the chest down, and Orr, a recovering alcoholic, are the driving forces behind "Swim With Mike," which has profoundly strengthened the already tight bond between them. >>

COLLEGE BASEBALL
Brooks does yeoman work on the mound as Bruins, a disappointing 14-12 after being ranked No. 1 in preseason, salvage finale of three-game series with Trojans, 4-2. >>

USC FOOTBALL REPORT
Mustain throws for three touchdowns in Trojans' first spring scrimmage but struggles against first-string defense. Sanchez leads three scoring drives. >>

April 6, 2008
USC FOOTBALL REPORT
Sanchez has taken most of the first-team snaps recently, but Mustain says it's still an open competition. >>

April 5, 2008
USC FOOTBALL Q&A
Gary Klein answers your questions on the dangers of fan interaction, the rivalry with UCLA, future nonconference schedules and more. >>

USC FOOTBALL REPORT
The former walk-on is working on the line as a pass rusher, as well as at linebacker. >>

April 4, 2008
USC FOOTBALL REPORT
Quarterbacks have a spirited day of practice. >>

April 3, 2008
USC FOOTBALL PRO DAY
The quarterback is near-perfect in his throws, particularly excelling with deep passes. Keith Rivers, Sedrick Ellis and Chauncey Washington also impress. >>

PRO FOOTBALL
Whisenhunt gives the quarterback credit for warning him about the photos beforehand but still says the Internet pictures from last weekend's party at Leinart's home don't meet the team's standard. >>

April 2, 2008
COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTES
This is the first in an occasional series of short reports examining some of college football's spring story lines. Today, USC vs. UCLA: >>

March 31, 2008
USC FOOTBALL REPORT
Wide receiver twists an ankle while avoiding a collision with a child, one of numerous onlookers Trojans allow on sideline during spring practice. >>

March 29, 2008
USC FOOTBALL REPORT
It's status quo in workouts, with Sanchez still the front-runner over Mustain and Corp. >>

March 28, 2008
USC FOOTBALL
Readers pose that question and more to our beat reporter on the Trojans. >>

USC FOOTBALL REPORT
The junior, who has played sparingly at tailback, is making a strong impression early in spring practice. >>

USC BASKETBALL REPORT
The Trojans' second-leading scorer this past season has not hired an agent and will not declare for the NBA draft, says a person close to the 6-foot-8 forward. >>

March 26, 2008
USC FOOTBALL
Junior Mark Sanchez enters the spring as the acknowledged leader, competing with sophomore Mitch Mustain and redshirt freshman Aaron Corp. All three impressed in a two-hour, full-squad workout. >>

USC BASKETBALL
After saying he would be back with the Trojans next season, the sophomore forward hasn't ruled out making himself available for the NBA draft. >>

March 25, 2008
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Freshmen such as Beasley, Gordon, USC's Mayo and UCLA's Love got lots of hype this season, but veteran players and teams are having their way in the postseason. >>

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
USC begins spring practice today with the first of 15 workouts that will conclude April 19 with the annual Trojan Huddle scrimmage at the Coliseum. The Trojans return only four starters on offense, seven on defense. Times staff writer Gary Klein takes a look at five questions facing the Trojans: >>

March 22, 2008
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
In wake of first-round NCAA loss, Trojans coach doesn't know what next season's lineup will look like. But if Mayo, Gibson and Jefferson all go pro, talent and depth could be major issues. >>

March 21, 2008
SOUND AND VISION
College basketball viewing options for this weekend were scrambled Thursday when USC's O.J. Mayo showed up at Omaha's Qwest Center and uncovered new meaning to his personal concept of one-and-done. >>

ROBYN NORWOOD / ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Trojans' star freshman defers questions about his future, as Floyd talks about his impact on the program. >>

KANSAS STATE 80, USC 67
After losing in the first round of the tournament, the question turns to Mayo's future with the team. >>

USC BASKETBALL REPORT
The Trojans' top two players ponder their first-round loss to Kansas State instead of whether to declare for the NBA draft. >>

March 20, 2008
When USC plays Kansas State in a first-round game of the NCAA tournament, it could be one its lesser-known players who makes a difference. >>

NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
A look at USC's first-round tournament game vs. Kansas State: >>

BEHIND THE LINES
Sixth-seeded team is getting 61.8% of the picks against the spread on consensus board to beat Kansas State in first round. No. 6-seeded teams have had some success reaching Final Four, but not lately. >>

March 18, 2008
USC BASKETBALL REPORT
The Trojans coach knows Beasley will get his points for Kansas State, but he is more concerned with containing Walker in NCAA first-round game. >>

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Floyd's Trojans specialize in stifling defense, with special focus on opponents' top scorers. The philosophy will be put to test again against Kansas State and Beasley. >>

March 17, 2008
BILL PLASCHKE
NCAA tournament road is a carpet for one and gravel for the other. A straight and heavenly path for one. A potholed hell for the other. >>

COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA PREVIEW
Plenty of great young talent will be on display in a matchup of teams heavily reliant on freshmen and sophomores >>

USC vs. KANSAS STATE: FIRST LOOK
* How they advanced: USC was a lock for the field of 65 before defeating Arizona State in a Pacific 10 Conference tournament quarterfinal game and then losing to UCLA in a semifinal. Kansas State sneaked into the tournament as an at-large entry after losing to Texas A&M in a Big 12 Conference tournament quarterfinal. >>

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Walker, a former high school teammate the Trojans' star freshman has known since they were 3, will start for Kansas State against USC on Thursday. >>

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