Sports
Frank Selvy, an All-America guard at Furman who scored an NCAA Division I-record 100 points in a game and later played nine NBA seasons, died Tuesday at 91.
Aug. 13, 2024
USC Sports
Eric Henderson had barely settled into his office at USC before Bear Alexander appeared in the new defensive line coach’s doorway, eager to improve his play.
Aug. 18, 2024
California
When Althea Alexander arrived at USC as a faculty member in 1968, it had one Black and one Latino medical student. Today, nearly 800 alumni of color credit her with mentoring them.
Aug. 11, 2024
Opinion
His music kept the Black community’s spirits lifted in an era when nearly 1 in 7 Americans had plunged into poverty, crack was appearing in major cities and the U.S. divorce rate was at its peak.
Sept. 13, 2024
Clippers
The Clippers’ president of basketball operations says the team is also considering if there’s “a better fit” somewhere for Russell Westbrook.
July 15, 2024
Music
Frankie Beverly, the lead vocalist and co-founder of the soul-funk band Maze, has died at 77, his family said Wednesday on social media.
Sept. 11, 2024
Obituaries
Ruth Westheimer, who as Dr. Ruth enlightened and entertained audiences by tackling topics from multiple orgasms to menage a trois, has died at age 96.
July 13, 2024
Rachel Kousser’s “Alexander at the End of the World” busts myths about the Macedonian king’s last years and his campaign into Asia while illuminating his multiculturalism.
High School Sports
Frank Medina guided Bell High to its first City Section Open Division championship by teaching his club to grind through adversity and pressure.
June 9, 2024
Updates
Frank McCourt, the founder of Project Liberty and executive chairman of McCourt Global, has announced that Project Liberty is now organizing a bid to acquire TikTok in the U.S.
May 16, 2024