USC’s defense against UConn star Paige Bueckers begins with Kennedy Smith
USC's hopes of making the Final Four will weigh heavily upon freshman defensive specialist Kennedy Smith being able to keep ...
UCLA shines in critical moments to defeat LSU and reach Final Four for first time
With Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice leading the way, UCLA gets revenge over LSU and advances to the Final Four ...
Did UCLA’s DeShaun Foster reload roster? Five questions going into spring practice
The Bruins begin practice on Tuesday with several new assistant coaches and a new quarterback. Here's a look at some ...
USC spring takeaways: Impressive freshmen, Jayden Maiava’s progress, Kamari Ramsey’s return
Where should the Trojans look for help in the spring portal window? Why it's clear that Lincoln Riley feels good about QB ...
USC women prevail over Kansas State to return to Elite Eight of NCAA tournament
Playing without JuJu Watkins, USC leans on big performances from Kennedy Smith and Avery Howell to defeat Kansas State 67-61 ...
USC leans on freshmen to get past Kansas State, advance to Elite Eight rematch with UConn
JuJu Watkins' absence and Ayoka Lee's presence made this No. 1-No. 5 matchup one of the biggest toss-ups of the third round.
Lauren Betts and UCLA look to tap talent to avenge loss to LSU
The Bruins' junior center continues to improve her game during a dominant run in the NCAA tournament. The Tigers will try to ...
LSU players recall LA Times story, UCLA connection to it. 'Our core players still here'
LSU women's basketball players vividly remember the Los Angeles Times article prior to last year's Sweet 16 game vs UCLA. LSU ...
Freshman duo of Kennedy Smith and Avery Howell lift USC into Elite Eight rematch with UConn
Playing without injured star JuJu Watkins, freshmen Kennedy Smith and Avery Howell powered USC to a 67-61 victory over Kansas ...
Letters to Sports: Dodgers display depth and talent in home opener
Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on the Dodgers' home opener and visit to the White ...
Lincoln Riley discusses freshman QB Husan Longstreet's development
Longstreet signed with the Trojans as a five-star recruit in the 2025 cycle and enrolled early to participate in USC's spring ...
USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley 'Excited' About Running Backs Eli Sanders, Waymond Jordan
With the running back Woody Marks headed to the NFL and Quinten Joyner transferring to Texas Tech, the USC Trojans will have a new-look backfield in 2025.  For ...