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Swimsuit Photo Of U.S. Olympian Gabby Thomas Is Going Viral
Gabby Thomas is a U.S. Olympian. The sprinter from Atlanta, Georgia took home the title in the women's 200m final at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Saturday evening, clinching a spot in Paris, France. Thomas should be one of the brightest stars for the Americans in Paris next month. She has a big ...
USC football recruiting frustrations can be tempered by specific memories
By Matt Zemek, Trojans Wire: It has been a rough month of June for USC football recruiting. The Trojans have endured several decommitments which have dragged down the ranking of their 2025 recruiting class. Those decommitments have also reinforced the idea that USC isn’t yet back to being an elite heavyweight-level program.
Oklahoma's AD Took A Clear Shot At Lincoln Riley Monday
The way Lincoln Riley handled his departure for USC has not sat well with many Oklahoma fans for the last couple of years. Those Sooner supporters still holding a grudge had to enjoy athletic director Joe Castiglione's comments on "SEC Now" Monday as OU officially joined its new conference. ...
Foster is breaking off big recruiting run after UCLA long stood in place
By Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times via Yahoo Sports: For years, Chip Kelly’s assistant coaches sounded a we’ll-get-back-to-you refrain with high school recruits as part of an agonizing, slow-speed pursuit. The staff’s reluctance to pounce on prospects was among the reasons UCLA ranked last in the nation in scholarship offers and built little buzz in recruiting circles, with the results to match.
Oregon football history: Ducks and USC Trojans migrating from Pac-12 to Big Ten
Two of the biggest brands in college football left the Pac-12 in search of greener pastures. As the Oregon Ducks and the USC Trojans leave the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten, we are losing some of the regionality that makes college football great, but we’re also getting to preserve a bit of a regional rivalry.
Massive offensive lineman Elijah Vaikona commits to USC: Trojans land 6-foot-8, 365-pound as second OL commit
It literally doesn't get much bigger than the latest addition to USC's recruiting class. Elijah Vaikona, the 6-foot-8, 365-pound offensive lineman from Rancho Santa Margarita (Calif.) Santa Margarita Catholic, revealed his commitment to the Trojans on Tuesday, joining a class that continues to pace for a top 20 finish in the team recruiting rankings. Here is everything you need to know about the local recruiting win for USC:
Stars, performances, fan jerseys and more. What to know about Dodger Stadium Japanese Heritage Night
The Dodgers will host a Japanese Heritage Night to celebrate Japanese culture in Los Angeles on Tuesday with pre-game performances, a special jersey and more. The celebration, which will precede their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, will feature Japanese-American talent both from Los Angeles and elsewhere, and honor members of the Los Angeles community that carry on Japanese culture.
Top-100 athlete gets USC football offer
Brandon Arrington, who can play wide receiver and perform on special teams, has received an offer from USC football. Arrington is ranked as the No. 15 athlete in the nation, checking in at the No. 128 slot overall. Last season, Arrington posted 14 receptions for 426 yards and six touchdowns on offense, then he added 18 solo tackles and seven pass deflections from the secondary.
IVGSL 10U All Stars make history
EL CENTRO — The Imperial Valley Girls Softball League 10U All Stars squad made history this weekend as the first team in six years to reach the state invitational tournament. The girls usually play other all-star teams from San Diego and Los Angeles in tournaments during the traditional All-Star...
Sports Central OCSC July Ticket Giveaway Contest Rules
KCBS/KCAL-TV PRESENTS"Orange County Soccer Club July Ticket Give-away"CONTEST RULESNo purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win. The contest is void where prohibited by law.1. How to Enter the Contest:(a) The CBS Los Angeles "Orange County Soccer Club July Ticket Give-away" contest will begin on Tuesday, 7/2/24 at 2:00pm Pacific Time ("PT") and end on Thursday, 7/4/24 at 11:59pm PT. Contest is sponsored by Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC).(b) To participate in the contest, users will need to follow the Sports Central X account @SportsCentralLA during the promotional window. Winners must also repost...
247Sports: Ranking Big Ten conference schedules from easiest to toughest
By Grant Hughes, 247Sports: It’s a new-look Big Ten next season as the league drops divisions and welcomes USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon into the fold. The Big Ten now boasts four bona fide College Football Playoff contenders and a handful of other top-25 caliber teams, and the conference slates for next season are grueling.
5-Star USC Commit Posts Cryptic Message As Decommitment Rumors Swirl
Five-star passer Julian “JuJu” Lewis committed to USC back in August of 2023, giving Lincoln Riley a headliner in his 2025 recruiting class. Rumors, however, continue to swirl about the possibility of him backing off of that pledge. The quarterback has been taking official visits this summer, with Auburn and Colorado potentially offering some stiff […] The post 5-Star USC Commit Posts Cryptic Message As Decommitment Rumors Swirl appeared first on BroBible.
Set To Make Commitment Next Week, Four-Star Michigan DE Target Sees New Prediction
Set to make his commitment early next week, Marco Jones, a four-star top 150 DE out of California, is down to Texas A&M, Michigan, USC and Texas in his recruitment. Jones, who is a two-sport star (also plays baseball), has seen a recent prediction in favor of the Aggies. While...
Revisiting 12 Bold Predictions from USC football's 2023-2024 season
Revising the bold predictions from USC's 2023-24 season. I don't believe this piece needs much introduction as it's simply a look back at my annual bold predictions going into the 2023-24 season. I'll offer you a hint: it did not go well. As I mentioned when initially posting these surefire predictions, there was plenty of hype and expectations for USC football, what with Year 2 of the Lincoln Riley leadership and a Heisman winning QB back at the helm.
Pleasanton Preps: Future bright for local gymnast Sumanasekera after strong showing at U.S. trials
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Though Tiana Sumanasekera fell just short of making the 2024 United States Women’s Gymnastics National Team, the 16-year-old from Pleasanton let the world know she is going to be a force over the next couple of Olympics. Sumanasekera finished eighth in the all-around...
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