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

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

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.

Sam Dickerson's game-winning catch for USC in 1969 still cause for debate

Dickerson caught the game-winning touchdown pass that helped USC defeat UCLA, 14-12, at the Coliseum. Fans still argue over whether he was inbounds.

The city could be UCLA's for the taking

For the first time in a long time, the Bruins are the team with the momentum heading into crosstown rivalry game against USC. UCLA players seem to know it, even if they won't say it.

Loyola Marymount rallies to defeat USC, 67-59

Lions come back for their second win after Kasey Cunningham leaves because of a knee injury.

USC's Chris Galippo won't make excuses

Linebacker has been right in the middle of Trojans' recent blowout losses.

Stanley Havili ready to move forward

The Trojans fullback didn't want to talk after the 55-21 loss at Stanford last weekend. He foresees a strong finish to the season for USC and himself.

Donte Smith drops weight, finds role as point guard

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.

Open date gives USC coaches a chance to hit recruiting trail

While some assistants go out of state, Coach Pete Carroll stays in town and runs into other Pac-10 coaches.

Trojans put it on the line

Defense hasn't been able to stop the run against Stanford or Oregon.

Who would have guessed? Rick Neuheisel has UCLA playing as well as USC

Text messages from press row . . .

They have two points of view

Stanford Coach Jim Harbaugh says play Saturday was not a jab at USC Coach Pete Carroll, but others are not so sure.

Gap play is working against USC

The other conference schools are catching up to the Trojans, thanks to experienced coaching staffs and more talented players being available.

It's a strong start for Marcus Simmons and USC

The junior guard scores a career-high 18 points to help Kevin O'Neill get a victory in his debut as Trojans coach.

Mustain, Corp continue their role as backups to Barkley

The two say they understand that the coaches are going to stick with the freshman quarterback despite his recent struggles, and stay focused on helping the overall offense.

USC's Lewis stands alone in this crowd

As the only returning starter on a team that saw three stars leave early and a coach resign, the senior guard will be a marked man every time he's on court this season.

Trojans look for answers to debacle

Players try to regroup on the wake of 55-21 loss to Stanford.

Trojans' Matt Barkley to keep starting position

Coach Pete Carroll says he has no intention of replacing the freshman quarterback, who had a four-turnover performance in a 55-21 loss to Stanford on Saturday.