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The Trojans and Bruins will meet for the 89th time this Saturday at the Coliseum. The rivalry between the schools, located 12 miles apart in Los Angeles, began in 1929. USC leads the all-time series with 47 wins while UCLA has 32 wins. There have been seven ties.
The Times’ Sam Farmer makes his picks for Week 12 of the NFL.
USC’s new president says whoever is in charge of the football team will have “impeccable integrity.” If Clay Helton is let go, how will the Trojans operate with the president’s credo?
The goggles that Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma wore to protect his eye abrasion while taking extra shots after practice will become part of his gear.
San Clemente’s football season has come to an end after a judge refuses to allow a player ruled ineligible to be reinstated.
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Jose Santa Cruz still maintains an exterior image of machismo when he’s shouting instructions from the corner of the ring as his son Leo Santa Cruz, a three-division champion, further builds on his budding boxing career. -
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. plans to fight again in 2020.
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A group that claimed members were prevented from protesting horse deaths at Santa Anita Park settles a lawsuit against the track’s owner.
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Fans of USC and UCLA from all over the country share what the rivalry means to them.
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The last time USC played UCLA at the Coliseum, NFL scouts were like birds on a wire.
Times Voices
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Seeing Paul George and Kawhi Leonard play together was a thrill. But to beat the Celtics, the Clippers needed Patrick Beverley to be at his absolute Patrick Beverley-est.
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Eric Weddle calls the Rams’ equipment managers the “heartbeat” of the team. Sam Farmer provides a look at how the Rams’ equipment staff prepares for a game.
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No NBA subject is too taboo for Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes on the video podcast “All the Smoke,” including Jackson’s role in “Malice at the Palace.”
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Imagine what Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will look like on the court together after they become accustomed to playing with each other and their Clippers teammates.
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The Paradise High football team’s title aspirations are in jeopardy after players are suspended by the CIF for running onto the field during a scuffle.
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American football won’t overtake soccer as Mexico’s most popular pastime, but it’s a part of the culture. And people here wear Chargers jerseys.
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Rams and Chargers
Rams receiver Brandin Cooks, who suffered two concussions this season and four in the last 21 months, said he never considered stepping away from football.
Rams’ Eric Weddle has such great ties to Ravens that safety would not think of divulging trade secrets as his new team prepares for “Monday Night Football.”
Chargers coach Anthony Lynn says he’s “evaluating everything” amid the team’s 4-7 season, but stresses that Philip Rivers remains the starting quarterback.
Rams’ revamped offensive line was regarded as a potential weak link, an inexperienced group facing dire straits. Instead, it handled the Bears’ front with aplomb.
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The Lakers’ stellar defense has played a big role in the team’s hot start, but they showcased their explosiveness on offense against the Thunder on Tuesday.
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Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is expected to play Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder despite sustaining an eye abrasion in Tuesday’s win.
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Rob Gronkowski, Venus Williams and James Corden dance with the Laker Girls during halftime at Staples Center. How’d they do?
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If the Clippers’ win Wednesday over Boston represented something of a floor in the Paul George and Kawhi Leonard union, it led others to wonder about a ceiling.
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It’s been a long road, but the Clippers finally got both their stars in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George together on the court in a scrappy victory over the Celtics in overtime.
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For the first time, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are expected to be on the court together for the Clippers tonight against the Boston Celtics.
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The last time USC played UCLA at the Coliseum, NFL scouts were like birds on a wire.
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Discussion included statutory changes such as making positive drug tests public within 24 hours, earmark all revenue from licenses and penalties to welfare and safety issues and greater access and transparency to veterinary records.
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UCLA cannot deflect Hofstra in a 88-78 loss which is the first loss under new Bruins coack Mick Cronin.
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The Kings knock off the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 behind a dynamic offensive effort a year after coach Todd McLellan was fired as Edmonton coach.
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Corey Cofield scores 17 points for Patriots; Sierra Canyon cruises in its opener
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Justin Flowe is the top linebacker recruit in the nation, per the 247Sports Composite rankings, and many believe he is the best Southern California linebacker prospect in more than a decade.
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The Texans grabbed the lead in the AFC South with a victory over the Colts on Thursday night in Houston.
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The Ducks couldn’t protect a 4-0 lead over the Panthers and were left stunned in Sunrise, Fla. on Thursday night.
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When USC and UCLA play at the Coliseum on Saturday, there won’t be many NFL scouts there to observe the draft-eligible players for both teams.
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The game of the week in college football is No. 8 Penn State trying to hand No. 2 Ohio State its first loss. But it’s not the only game worth watching in Week 13.
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College football Week 13 picks: USC won’t be surprised by UCLA like the Trojans were a season ago at the Rose Bowl. In the game of the day, take Ohio State over Penn State.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. plans to fight again in 2020.
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San Clemente’s football season has come to an end after a judge refuses to allow a player ruled ineligible to be reinstated.
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USC’s new president says whoever is in charge of the football team will have “impeccable integrity.” If Clay Helton is let go, how will the Trojans operate with the president’s credo?
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UCLA cannot deflect Hofstra in a 88-78 loss which is the first loss under new Bruins coack Mick Cronin.
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A group that claimed members were prevented from protesting horse deaths at Santa Anita Park settles a lawsuit against the track’s owner.
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Court hearing is postponed as ineligible player tries to reverse Southern Section ruling.
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A look at two of the top high school football playoff games in the Southland on Friday: St. John Bosco vs. Corona Centennial and Birmingham vs. San Pedro.
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Southern Section cross-country finals will be at Riverside City, and City Section finals at Pierce College.
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It’s USC vs. UCLA on Saturday, which means Southern California high school football coaches have plenty to say about the rivalry game.
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Charging call on Washington Prep with 1.3 seconds left prevents Generals from beating Taft
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Baseball
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The Dodgers added three prospects to 40-man roster and the Angels added two to theirs, thereby ensuring the players can’t be taken in next month’s Rule 5 draft.
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The Angels face a Dec. 31 deadline to opt out of its stadium lease or remain bound to it through 2029, but one councilman suggested the deadline might not be that firm.
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Kenley Jansen doesn’t believe Astros’ sign-stealing cost the Dodgers the 2017 World Series, but he agrees with Rob Manfred: Cheaters must be severely punished.
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Players on the team say they stole signs the year they won the World Series.
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The Kings are grooming what they hope is part of their future roster in the American Hockey League. They’re avoiding the temptation of rushing prospects to the NHL.
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The Kings fail to score on a couple of power play opportunities in a 3-0 loss to the Arizona Coyotes that ends their three-game winning streak.
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Washington’s Garnet Hathaway is ejected for spitting during a heated brawl in the Ducks’ 5-2 loss to the Capitals.
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Derek Grant notched his first career hat trick and Ryan Getzlaf added a goal and an assist in the Ducks’ 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.
USC & UCLA
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The student newspapers at UCLA and USC are collaborating on an all-football preview issue ahead of the game between the Bruins and Trojans on Saturday.
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USC’s John Houston has been a stalwart on defense while Christian Rector has endured a much more frustrating year heading into showdown with UCLA.
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For UCLA’s players, the university’s longstanding rivalry with USC offers a game that “kids dream about.” Chip Kelly knows exactly what that means.
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UCLA is 4-0 on the season, but their assist-to-turnover ratio is bothering coach Mick Cronin.
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Soccer games to watch on Saturday.
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Banc of California Stadium in L.A. will host the 2020 Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
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Major League Soccer is bringing its annual mid-summer all-star game to Los Angeles next season, when the league’s top players will be matched against a team of all-stars from Mexico’s Liga MX.
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John Herdman can’t take all the credit for soccer’s growing popularity among children in Canada, but if his national team qualifies for the World Cup, maybe he should.
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