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Stevens Family Bets $200M to Make USC a Leader in AI
technology21 days ago

Stevens Family Bets $200M to Make USC a Leader in AI

USC trustee Mark Stevens and his wife Mary pledged $200 million to accelerate AI research across USC, prompting the renaming of the USC School of Advanced Computing to the USC Mark and Mary Stevens School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence. The gift funds interdisciplinary AI initiatives—such as AI for Business, Ethics and Trust in Computing, and the Center for AI in Society—bolstering USC’s goal to become a national and global hub for AI research, education, and innovation.

via USC Today|
#artificial-intelligence#computing#education
Coaches seek clarity as '5-in-5' eligibility proposal could upend college sports
sports27 days ago

Coaches seek clarity as '5-in-5' eligibility proposal could upend college sports

Coaches from UCLA and USC are seeking clarity as the NCAA weighs a sweeping '5-in-5' eligibility rule that would grant five years of eligibility from high school graduation or age 19, effectively ending redshirts and waivers. The change could force major rosters, scholarship planning, and return decisions, prompting questions about grandfathering current players and whether seniors who left for the draft could come back. A Cabinet vote could signal implementation soon, potentially triggering legal and competitive-balance concerns while some supporters say the rule would level the playing field.

via New York Post|
#5-in-5-rule#college-athletics#ncaa
Eagles roll the dice on a productive USC slot receiver in Makai Lemon
sports1 month ago

Eagles roll the dice on a productive USC slot receiver in Makai Lemon

The Eagles moved up from 23 to 20 to select USC WR Makai Lemon, a productive 2025 slot-focused receiver (79 receptions, 1,156 yards, 11 TD) who projects as Philadelphia’s No. 2/slot option behind DeVonta Smith. Lemon is undersized (5'11", 192) with a 4.50 40, but his hands, route running, yards-after-catch ability, and willingness to block make him a fit. Questions remain about his fit with Jalen Hurts and whether he can thrive as a middle-field target, but the pick adds a new dimension to the offense and came at modest draft-value cost to move up.

via PhillyVoice|
#makai-lemon#nfl-draft#philadelphia-eagles
Eagles land Makai Lemon after up-tempo trade, fueling strong draft praise
sports1 month ago

Eagles land Makai Lemon after up-tempo trade, fueling strong draft praise

The Philadelphia Eagles traded up with the Cowboys to select USC WR Makai Lemon in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. National outlets graded the pick highly, praising Lemon’s reliability, route-running, and ability to help an offense around QB Jalen Hurts, while noting size/athleticism questions. The consensus across outlets ranged from ESPN’s “Winner” to Sporting News’ A+ and The Athletic’s strong praise, with analysts calling Lemon a valuable, versatile receiving threat in Philadelphia’s plans.

via PhillyVoice|
#makai-lemon#nfl-draft-2026#philadelphia-eagles
Eagles land USC playmaker Makai Lemon at No. 20 in 2026 draft
sports1 month ago

Eagles land USC playmaker Makai Lemon at No. 20 in 2026 draft

The Philadelphia Eagles traded with Dallas to move up to No. 20 and draft USC WR Makai Lemon. Lemon, listed at 5’11”, 192 pounds, headlines his 2025 season with 79 receptions, 1,156 yards and 11 TDs in 12 games, plus 2 rushing and a passing TD, earning the Biletnikoff Award, First-Team All-American, First-Team All-Big Ten and Polynesian College Football Co-Player of the Year. Known for elite hands, route precision, and a competitive edge, he’s an undersized playmaker whose long-speed concerns are noted; a pro comparison to Amon-Ra St. Brown suggests immediate impact in Philly.

via Bleeding Green Nation|
#eagles#makai-lemon#nfl-draft-2026
Eagles leap to land Makai Lemon at No. 20 in NFL draft
sports1 month ago

Eagles leap to land Makai Lemon at No. 20 in NFL draft

The Eagles moved up three spots—from No. 23 to 20—by trading with the Cowboys to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon, signaling a possible post-Jun e 1 move for veteran A.J. Brown; Lemon, an All-American and 2025 Biletnikoff Award winner, arrives after 79 catches, 1,156 yards and 11 TDs in his final USC season, joining DeVonta Smith and Philadelphia’s young WR group. The Cowboys had previously swapped picks, sending Caleb Downs to 11 and then trading down from 20 to 23.

via NBC Sports|
#aj-brown#eagles#makai-lemon
Jets likely to pair Reese and Lemon with 2026 first-round picks
sports1 month ago

Jets likely to pair Reese and Lemon with 2026 first-round picks

The New York Post’s Brian Costello predicts the Jets will use their two 2026 first-round picks on Arvell Reese (Edge/LB, Ohio State) at No. 2 and Makai Lemon (WR, USC) at No. 16. Reese is praised for versatility and developmental upside as a pass rusher, while Lemon could slot in as a valuable receiver alongside Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell. The piece notes potential trades up or down and mentions Denzel Boston as an alternative if Lemon (and Tyson) aren’t available.

via New York Post|
#arvell-reese#makai-lemon#new-york-jets
Huskers Run-Rule No. 12 USC in Program-Record Big Ten Sweep
sports1 month ago

Huskers Run-Rule No. 12 USC in Program-Record Big Ten Sweep

Nebraska completed its first ranked sweep since 2015 by run-rule No. 12 USC 16-6, setting a Big Ten home-series attendance record (21,383) as the Huskers piled up 36 weekend runs. Dylan Carey went 4-for-5, Mac Moyer hit a three-run homer and drove in four, Drew Grego delivered a sixth-inning grand slam, and Ty Horn earned the win in five innings of relief.

via huskers.com|
#attendance-record#big-ten#college-baseball
USC's 7-Foot-5 Center Gabe Dynes Enters the Transfer Portal
college-basketball1 month ago

USC's 7-Foot-5 Center Gabe Dynes Enters the Transfer Portal

USC center Gabe Dynes, a 7-foot-5 junior with one year of eligibility, plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after a 2025-26 season in which he appeared in 30 games (6 starts), averaging 2.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 block in 11.9 minutes on 78.8% shooting. Dynes previously starred at Youngstown State, where he led the nation with 104 blocks as a sophomore. USC finished 18-14 overall and 7-13 in conference; the transfer portal window runs from April 7 to April 21.

via On3|
#center#college-basketball#gabe-dynes
USC debate fallout: exclusion of candidates of color derails plan and a rushed alternative fizzles
california-politics2 months ago

USC debate fallout: exclusion of candidates of color derails plan and a rushed alternative fizzles

USC canceled its planned gubernatorial debate after backlash that its invitation criteria excluded all candidates of color; a last-minute KNBC-moderated alternative could not be assembled in time due to scheduling conflicts, leaving several candidates of color and Matt Mahan out and highlighting gatekeeping concerns ahead of California’s 2026 race.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-politics#candidates-of-color#gubernatorial-debate
Becerra accuses USC/ABC of sidelining candidates of color in California governor debate
california-politics2 months ago

Becerra accuses USC/ABC of sidelining candidates of color in California governor debate

Democratic California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra blasted USC and ABC for a March 24 debate that would exclude all candidates of color, calling the eligibility criteria biased; USC and the Center for the Political Future say the selection weighed polling and fundraising data, with six invitees including late entrant Matt Mahan, while Becerra and other excluded candidates condemn the process as discriminatory and unfair in a crowded race ahead of the June primary.

via Los Angeles Times|
#abc#becerra#california-politics
Lemon Sets Up Seven Top-30 NFL Draft Visits Ahead of 2026
sports2 months ago

Lemon Sets Up Seven Top-30 NFL Draft Visits Ahead of 2026

USC wide receiver Makai Lemon has seven official top-30 visits scheduled with NFL teams drafting between No. 4 and No. 13, including the Titans, Browns, Commanders, Saints, Dolphins, and Rams (the Rams’ local visit doesn’t count against the 30). A former five-star recruit and 2025 Fred Biletnikoff Award winner, Lemon is generating strong first-round buzz ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

via NFLTradeRumors.co|
#makai-lemon#nfl-draft#seven-teams
USC parts ways with top scorer as postseason looms
sports2 months ago

USC parts ways with top scorer as postseason looms

USC dismissed sixth-year guard Chad Baker-Mazara, the Trojans’ leading scorer, just before the postseason, saying the move reflected a season-long pattern of issues rather than a single incident. The decision followed a disruptive display in a Nebraska game and came after Baker-Mazara’s history of off-court and disciplinary concerns at multiple prior programs, leaving USC to replace significant scoring production as it pursues an NCAA tournament bid.

via Los Angeles Times|
#chad-baker-mazara#college-basketball#ncaa-tournament
USC parts ways with top scorer Chad Baker-Mazara
sports2 months ago

USC parts ways with top scorer Chad Baker-Mazara

USC announced Chad Baker-Mazara is no longer part of the Trojans’ men’s basketball program after transferring from Auburn. The 6-foot-7 guard averaged a team-leading 18.5 points in 26 games this season and had a 14-point, 19-minute outing against Nebraska before leaving the floor after a hard foul. His departure comes as USC deals with a five-game slide and two remaining regular-season games amid possible NCAA Tournament implications.

via On3|
#basketball#chad-baker-mazara#college-basketball