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Eagles Trade Up to Land USC Playmaker Makai Lemon at No. 20 in 2026 Draft
sports1 month ago

Eagles Trade Up to Land USC Playmaker Makai Lemon at No. 20 in 2026 Draft

The Philadelphia Eagles traded up with the Dallas Cowboys to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the 20th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Lemon, the 2025 Biletnikoff Award winner who posted 79 catches for 1,156 yards and 11 TDs, is widely viewed as a smooth route runner and versatile playmaker who could slot as a starting slot or outside receiver beside DeVonta Smith, helping Philadelphia replenish its weapons as they rebuild.

via The New York Times|
#makai-lemon#nfl-draft-2026#philadelphia-eagles
Arrest Ahead of NFL Draft Clouds Top WR Prospect Zachariah Branch
sports1 month ago

Arrest Ahead of NFL Draft Clouds Top WR Prospect Zachariah Branch

Former USC and Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, a top Day 2 NFL draft prospect and potential Raiders target, was arrested in Athens, Georgia on misdemeanor charges including obstructing public sidewalks/streets, prowling and obstruction of a law enforcement officer. He was booked and released after posting a $39 bond. Branch transferred from USC to Georgia for the 2024 season, posting 81 catches for 811 yards in his Georgia year, and the Raiders had shown interest, hosting him for a top-30 visit. He is the great-nephew of Raiders Hall of Fame receiver Cliff Branch.

via nypost.com|
#georgia-bulldogs#las-vegas-raiders#nfl-draft
Jersey retirements must be permanent—or not happen at all
sports2 months ago

Jersey retirements must be permanent—or not happen at all

An opinion piece arguing teams should never retire jersey numbers unless they’re certain they’ll never reissue them; otherwise the honor risks reversal and puts players in awkward positions (as with Matt Leinart at USC). It notes some franchises avoid retirement altogether and suggests using irrevocable honors or other immortalizing methods instead of risking future reissuance.

via NBC Sports|
#jersey-number#matt-leinart#nfl
Leinart Won’t Allow USC to Unretire No. 11 for Recruits
sports2 months ago

Leinart Won’t Allow USC to Unretire No. 11 for Recruits

Former USC quarterback Matt Leinart says USC will not unretire his No. 11 jersey for a top recruit, calling the idea unacceptable and noting he wouldn’t wear it again for a random player who might transfer. He would only consider it for his son(s) at USC, and money isn’t the issue—the retired number should stay retired in the NIL era as college football becomes more professional.

via NBC Sports|
#jersey-number#leinart#recruiting
Arenas blasts USC as Baker-Mazara exits, leaving Trojan roster in flux
sports3 months ago

Arenas blasts USC as Baker-Mazara exits, leaving Trojan roster in flux

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas blasted USC after guard Chad Baker-Mazara left the program, praising his son Alijah Arenas and arguing Baker-Mazara was the team’s top scorer. With Baker-Mazara and Rodney Rice no longer in the rotation, USC loses their top two scorers and faces a tougher path to the NCAA tournament, forcing a late-season push from freshmen Alijah Arenas and Ezra Ausar.

via New York Post|
#basketball#chad-baker-mazara#gilbert-arenas
Gilbert Arenas Fires Back at USC Over Chad Baker-Mazara Departure
sports3 months ago

Gilbert Arenas Fires Back at USC Over Chad Baker-Mazara Departure

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas blasted USC after Chad Baker-Mazara was dismissed, wearing Baker-Mazara’s No. 4 jersey in a NSFW social-media tirade and calling for an apology and the player’s return. Baker-Mazara was USC’s leading scorer this season after transferring from Auburn, and his exit comes with two regular-season games remaining as the Trojans fight for an NCAA Tournament bid.

via On3|
#chad-baker-mazara#college-basketball#gilbert-arenas
USC parts ways with leading scorer amid season slump
sports3 months ago

USC parts ways with leading scorer amid season slump

USC announced sixth-year guard Chad Baker-Mazara, the Trojans’ leading scorer, has been dismissed from the men's basketball program after an accumulation of issues during a five-game skid. He had been USC’s top scorer (around 18.5 ppg) and a strong shooting threat, but he became less reliable in Big Ten play, and his exit leaves USC facing a tougher path to the NCAA tournament as they bid to salvage the season.

via Los Angeles Times|
#chad-baker-mazara#college-basketball#dismissal
USC tops Indiana with rebounding edge and free-throw advantage as Arenas shines
sports3 months ago

USC tops Indiana with rebounding edge and free-throw advantage as Arenas shines

Indiana’s three-game win streak ended at USC as the Trojans overwhelmed the Hoosiers on the boards (11 offensive rebounds for 15 second-chance points) and controlled the foul line (USC 25-for-31). Indiana shot just 28.6% from three (10-for-35) and couldn’t close a halftime gap. Lamar Wilkerson scored 33 for IU, but USC freshman Alijah Arenas stepped up with 29 after Chad Baker-Mazara’s injury, helping the Trojans pull away in an 81-75 win.

via Inside the Hall|
#college-basketball#free-throws#indiana-hoosiers
USC Women Defeat Nebraska in Ranked Matchup
sports5 months ago

USC Women Defeat Nebraska in Ranked Matchup

Nebraska's women's basketball team, ranked No. 20, lost their first game of the season to No. 17 USC 74-66, with USC's Londynn Jones scoring 13 points in a decisive third quarter. Despite strong free throw shooting, Nebraska was out-rebounded and turned over the ball more, leading to USC's victory. The game was competitive, with Nebraska rallying late, but USC maintained their lead to secure the win.

via huskers.com|
#big-ten#college-basketball#nebraska-huskers