NBA Western Conference Semifinals Preview: Thunder vs. Grizzlies

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

OKC needs to put in work to defend its conference title.

Family And Basketball: The Sacramento Kings' Possible Final Game

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Bobby Jackson (jjani/Creative Commons)

A magical night in Sac. for what could have been the last Kings game ever.

Robbie Rogers' Coming Out Giant Step For Pro Sports

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Robbie Rogers (Longbomb/Wikimedia Commons)

The 25-year-old has quit soccer.

USC Fires Baseball Coach Frank Cruz

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

USC Athletics

The 2nd-year coach was fired in the wake of an NCAA violaton.

National Signing Day: USC Ends With Loaded, Albeit Small, Class

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

USC's class had the nation's best average star rating.

Four-Star Tackle Nico Falah Signs With USC

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

The Bellflower, Calif. young man picks the Trojan hat.

USC Picks Up Four-Star Linebacker Michael Hutchings

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

The De La Salle stud heads south.

Super Bowl Preview: San Francisco 49ers

Colin Kapernick (jsnku/Creative Commons)

All you need to know about the NFC champs.

Super Bowl: Is Joe Flacco An Elite Quarterback?

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Joe Flacco (Keith Allison/Creative Commons)

His camp says yes, but what about the facts?

49ers Beat Falcons In NFC Championship, Reach Super Bowl XLVII

Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Harbaugh's squad did it their way.

Bill Walton Visits USC, Talks Pac-12 Basketball, Life

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Bill Walton (JAYZWELLING/Wikimedia Commons)

The Hall-of-Famer visits Trojan territory as 1 of his 9 colllege tour stops.

Alabama Rolls Notre Dame, Wins BCS Title 42-14

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Tonight made it 3 titles in the last 4 years for Saban.

Why Peyton Manning Should Win MVP

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Senior Sports Editor

Peyton Manning (Jeffrey Beall/Creative Commons)

With many strong candidates, the former Colt stands out.

Pete Carroll's Success With Seattle Seahawks Hardly Surprising

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Pete Carroll (Bobak Ha'Eri/Wikimedia Commons)

Apparently, the "rah-rah" works.

USC Football Notebook: UCLA Game: "This Is For L.A."

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Wes Horton (James Santelli/NT)

VIDEO: Horton, Robey talk about USC-UCLA rivalry.

USC Football Notebook: Past Oregon, On To Arizona State

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

T.J. McDonald (James Santelli/NT)

Defense tries to prepare for the Sun Devils on Homecoming weekend.

USC Can't Duck Oregon Assault, Loses 62-51

Kenjon Barner (Scott Enyeart/NT)

Kiffin: “The game comes down to three offensive possessions.”

USC Football Notebook: Defense Prepares For Arizona Spread

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Leonard Williams (James Santelli/NT)

VIDEO: DT Williams not suspended.

USC Demolishes Colorado 50-6 In Barkley And Woods' Magical Night

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Records were earned by the prolific QB and WR.

USC Football Notebook: Williams Continues Impressive Freshman Year

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Senior Sports Editor

(James Santelli/NT)

VIDEO: The defensive tackle talks about his impact.

Brady-Manning Rivarly At Its End

Tom Brady (Keith Allison/Creative Commons)

What's lost is Brady's Pats have owned Manning.

2012 Oakland Athletics Playoff Preview Q&A

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Senior Sports Editor

Josh Reddick and Yoenis Cespedes (Keith Allison/Creative Commons)

Learn about baseball's most surprising team.

USC Football Notebook: Bye Week Wednesday

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

(Scott Enyeart/NT)

VIDEO: Kiffin gives insight into Morgan Breslin's persona.

Replacement Refs Bungle Seahawks Vs. Packers, Hurt NFL's Reputation

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

NFL Refs (Of Small Things/Creative Commons)

The NFL's sterling reputation is at risk.

USC Finds Running Game, Pass Rush In 27-9 Victory Over California

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

(Scott Enyeart/NT)

Monster performances from Redd, McNeal and Breslin led the way.

USC Football Notebook: Lane Kiffin Prematurely Ends Presser

Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

VIDEO: The Trojans defense aims to slow down Cal's impact players.

USC Roundtable: Trojans Travel To Stanford In Essential Pac-12 Game

Nickell Robey (James Santelli/NT)

It's a meeting of the minds, talking USC vs. Stanford keys and UCLA's start to the season.

Hayes Pullard's Intensity, Modesty Critical To Success

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

(James Santelli/NT)

The redshirt sophomore linebacker has quickly become a crucial leader on the Trojans.

USC Beats Syracuse 42-29 In An Inconsistent Performance

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Pullard, Breslin, Bailey and Woods all had standout performances.

Saints Bountygate Suspensions Revoked, Players Reinstated For Week 1 Action

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Roger Goodell (left) (West Point Public Affairs/Creative Commons)

Goodell could reinstate suspensions.

USC Football Fall Notebook: Defense Prepping For Syracuse No-Huddle

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

T.J. McDonald (Shotgun Spratling/NT)

The Trojan defense may have trouble with Orange QB Ryan Nassib.

USC Football Fall Notebook: Trojans Turn To New Jersey, Syracuse

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Marqise Lee (James Santelli/NT)

VIDEO: Lee; Barkley; Kiffin

Marqise Lee Showed Star Power In USC Vs. Hawaii Romp

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Marqise Lee (Jerry Ting/NT)

The sophomore has the potential to be one of USC's all-time greats.

Season Preview Q&A With Arrogant Nation's Zack Jerome

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Catching up with the USC alumnus blogger in Year 3 of Arrogant Nation.

Armond Armstead Sues USC

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Senior Sports Editor

Armond Armstead (Neon Tommy/Shotgun Spratling)

The former Trojan defensive lineman claims USC doctor-given painkiller caused heart attack.

Robert Woods' Journey Back To Full Health And Dominance

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Robert Woods (Neon Tommy)

The Trojans' top wideout is nearing 100% after an ankle injury.

Lance Armstrong Drops Fight Against Doping Charges

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Lance Armstrong (Creative Commons/Rubenstein)

Armstrong was stripped of titles and banned from cycling.

32 Reasons To Feel Concerned About The NFL Coming Back

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Do you feel good about Team X's prospects this season? Not after this, you won't!

32 Reasons To Be Excited About The NFL Coming Back

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Do you really NEED a reason to be exicted about the NFL’s return? Here are 32.

COLUMN: The Lakers Always Get Their Man (Dwight Howard) -- And That’s Infuriating

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Will Robinson
Senior Sports Editor

Los Angeles Lakers (Creative Commons/RMTip21)

So the Lakers might acquire Dwight Howard? What a surprise!