Trojans Bounce Back, Get First Win Of The Season Against Tennessee Tech

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Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

After an embarrasing loss to Portland St., the Trojans bounced back and got their first win of the season. (Paolo Uggetti/NT)

The turnovers went down and the free-throws went up, as the Trojans got a much-needed first win.

Thursday Night Lights Bring Out The Best In Trojan Football

Ahead of the midweek matchup with Cal, how have the Trojans performed under the bright lights of past Thursday games?

Landon's Last Stand: Staying Alive

Landon Donovan celebrates one of his three goals that helped the Galaxy advance to the Western Conference Championship (@Sportsc

Landon Donovan keeps his career and his team's season alive by scoring three goals en route to the MLS Western Conference Finals.

USC In The NBA: 2014-15 Outlook

DeMar DeRozan going up against fellow Trojan Nick Young (AP Images)

From USC to the NBA, how are Trojan basketball alums faring in the pros?

Julius Randle's Injury And The Worst Thing About Sports

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

Julius Randle broke his tibia last night and could require surgery that would end his season (@SInow/Twitter)

Last night's injury to Julius Randle showed once again why injuries are the worst thing in sports.

USC Falls Late In Utah Amidst Another Fourth Quarter Meltdown

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

Head Coach Steve Sarkisian frustrated after the Trojan's third loss of the season (Getty Images)

Stop me if this sounds familiar: A last-second letdown, another last-second loss.

Landon's Last Stand: The Final Home Game

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

Landon Donovan's last regular season home match. (@worldsoccershop/Twitter)

As Landon Donovan's retirement nears, his final regular-season home game was spoiled by the result.

Apple Announces New iPad Air 2 And iMac 5K Retina Display

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Paolo Uggetti
Web Producer

Apple CEO Tim Cook with the brand-new iPad Air 2. (@BostonGlobe/Twitter)

Nearly one month after the new iPhone announcement, Apple has announced a new set of iPads and iMac retina display.

Taylor Swift Named Billboard Woman Of The Year

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Paolo Uggetti
Web Producer

Taylor Swift is your 2014 Billboard Woman of the Year (via Billboard)

Another accolade amid a successful career.

Is It Time For Dodger Stadium Football?

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Paolo Uggetti
Web Producer/Staff Reporter

Football is still on its way to L.A, but could the move be to Dodger Stadium? (Getty Images)

The NFL wants football back in Los Angeles as soon as possible, even if it means using Dodger Stadium as a venue.

The Los Angeles Angels: A Postmortem Report

Paolo Uggetti
Web Producer/Staff Reporter

Mike Trout homered in Game 3, but it was not nearly enough to keep them alive. (@SportsCenter/Twitter)

The Angels are heading home early, and not many saw it coming.

The Royals' Run Continues, Puts Angels In A Hole

Paolo Uggetti
Web Producer/Staff Reporter

The Angels are suddenly on the brink of elimination after KC beat them twice in extra-innings.

2014 Los Angeles Angels Playoff Preview Q&A

Paolo Uggetti
Web Producer/Staff Reporter

Game 1 starter Jared Weaver will look to begin the Angels playoff run on Thursday night (@Angels/Twitter)

Pedro Moura sizes up the Halos' chances against Kansas City.

Secret Service Director Julia Pierson Resigns

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Paolo Uggetti
Web Producer

Secret Service Director Julia Pierson was appointed by President Obama in March of 2013. (@NoticiasRCN/Twitter)

Secret Service Director Julia Pierson resigned after much criticism over recent White House security breaches.

Angels May Be On The Move From Anaheim

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Paolo Uggetti
Web Producer

The Angels have ended all negotitations for a new leasing deal with the city of Anaheim. Where to now? (LA Times)

The Angels have ended lease negotiations with the city of Anaheim. Where to now?

Derek Jeter, A Product Of The Times

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

Derek Jeter is a product of the times, but a game-changing one. (@OverTheMonster/Twitter)

What exactly has made the Yankees captian the revered face of baseball?

Iraq Claims To Find ISIL Plot To Attack U.S. And France

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Paolo Uggetti
Web Producer

The Iraqi Prime Minister says ISIL is planning terrorist attacks in Paris and New York (AP Images)

Iraqi Prime Minister claims ISIL is planning attacks in New York and Paris

Roger Goodell Holds Press Conference, Announces Plans To Change Conduct Policy

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Paolo Uggetti
Web Producer

Goodell finally spoke up and held a press conference Friday afternoon. (@Mashable/Twitter)

Goodell apologized for his handling of the Ray Rice situation.

The NFL, America's Monster

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Paolo Uggetti
Web Producer

What is our role in the NFL's disastrous couple of weeks? (@SBNation/Twitter)

The NFL has become a loaded juggernaut, but how much of that is our own doing?

Adrian Peterson Placed On Exempt List; Will Not Play Sunday

Paolo Uggetti
Web Producer

Adrian Peterson has been exempt from all team activities for the time being. (@WTOP/Twitter)

The Vikings 're-deactivated' RB Adrian Peterson Tuesday night.

UPDATE: Vikings Running Back Indicted And Deactivated

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Paolo Uggetti
Web Producer

Adrian Peterson was indicted on child abuse charges and then deactivated by his own team (@CNN/Twitter)

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was deactivated by his team after being indicted by authorities on child abuse charges.

BREAKING NEWS: Adrian Peterson Indicted

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Paolo Uggetti
Web Producer

Running back Adrian Peterson indicted on reckless and negligent injury to a child. (@TMZ/Twitter)

Another NFL player in trouble, as Minnesotta running back Adrian Peterson has been indicted.

American League Playoff Picture: Fighting In The Central, Surviving In The Wild Card

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

The Royal's half-game lead over the Tigers headlines the American League playoff picture. (@MLB/Twitter)

The A's and Tigers have fallen off course since their major trades.

The NFL Did Receive The Ray Rice Videotapes

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

The Ray Rice dilemma may cost Goodell his job. (@NBCSports/Twitter)

Roger Goodell is backed up against a wall with seemingly no way out.

Bruce Levenson And The Flawed Concept of Self-Reporting

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

For Owner Bruce Levenson and GM Danny Ferry self-reporting their mistakes should not be suffice (photo via Atlanta Journal)

From the NBA to the NCAA, self-reporting has turned into the new scapegoat.

USC Women's Soccer Crushes UC Riverside In Impressive Home Debut

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

The Women of Troy celebrate a goal en route to an 8-1 victory over UC Riverside. (Photo by Charles Magovern)

The Women of Troy routed the Lady Highlanders, 8-1.

NFL Week 1: What To Watch For

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Writer

Back to the trenches, and back to football we go. (@NelbieTV/Twitter)

The Legion of Boom is back against the Pack Thursday, but the best matchup may be Manning-Luck.

Becky Hammon, A Trail-Blazer For The San Antonio Spurs

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Writer

Becky Hammon and the San Antonio Spurs broke a gender wall that was long overdue. (@AP_Sports/Twitter)

The reigning champion Spurs set an important and historic precedent off the court Tuesday.

MLB Trade Deadline: Winners And Losers

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Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

The trade deadline passed, and these players suddenly had new homes. (@120Sports/Twitter)

After a trade deadline for the ages, the aftermath leaves some teams in victory and others in defeat.

Safety, The Trojan Compromise

We chose to benefit from being part of the Trojan family and not worry too much about how sometimes that family is a target.

Dodger Stadium Express: Metro Nightmare Or Gameday Savior?

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Paolo Uggetti, Matthew Tufts
Staff Reporters

The Dodger Stadium Express is free and faster than driving. (Metro Library and Archive/CC Flickr)

Two sports reporters race to a Friday night Dodgers game, one by car and one by Metro.

9 Best Moments Of The 2014 World Cup

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

An amazing month of football concluded with the Germans on top. (Twitter/@SInow)

Amazing goals, jaw-dropping saves, stunning bites and passionate anthems, a recap of the World Cup.

World Cup Final Preview: Argentina Vs. Germany

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Paolo Uggetti
Staff Writer

It's Messi against the Germans for the title of World Cup Champions. (@FOXSoccer/Twitter)

The end is here. Which team will write their names in the history books and win the World Cup?

World Cup Semi-Final Preview: Argentina Vs. Netherlands

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

Which star will lead their team to the World Cup Final? (@dna/Twitter)

Stars and scoring headline a compelling semi-final between Argentina and the Netherlands.

World Cup Semi-Final Preview: Brazil Vs. Germany

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Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

Can Oscar and 'Big Phil' make up for Neymar's absence and turn Brazil into a finalist? (Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Can Oscar and 'Big Phil' take the Neymar-less Brazilians past the favored Germans to the World Cup Final?

Disappointing, Yet Optimistic: A Eulogy For Team USA

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

The United States battled back, but came up just short against Belgium. (@ESPNFC/Twitter)

The United States battled back in extra time, but came up just short in the end.

Survived And Advanced: United States To The Round Of 16

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

Tim Howard and the United States are moving on to the Round of 16 (@Everton/Twitter)

They met expectations in the Group Stage; now Team USA looks to exceed them.

Give Me Liberty In The Group Of Death

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Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

Klinnsman faces his own country as he tries to will the Americans to the next round (@MLS/Twitter)

There's an easy way and a hard way. Which path will the USMNT take en route to the next round?

Not All Draws Are Created Equal

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Paolo Uggetti
Staff Writer

A late second stunner gave Portugal a much-needed draw and deprived the USMNT of a win. (@AnthonyDiMoro/Twitter)

Despite a heartbreaking loss, the USMNT looks forward to advancing against Germany.

As Messi Goes, So Does Argentina

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Paolo Uggetti
Staff Writer

Messi's magic broke Iran's heart with a goal in the 92nd minute. (@FOXSoccer/Twitter)

Two games in, one thing is clear: Argentina needs every minute out of Messi.

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