Matt Barkley selected by Eagles in fourth round of NFL draft

Eagles Coach Chip Kelly, formerly at Pac-12 rival Oregon, welcomes the USC quarterback.

NFL future looks bleak for USC quarterbacks after Day 2 of draft

USC's Matt Barkley remains undrafted through three rounds, and former Trojan Mark Sanchez is joined in New York by West Virginia's Geno Smith, who was picked by the Jets in the second round.

Shot heard 'round the track world hasn't stopped USC star Nellum

A shotgun blast to the legs didn't keep Bryshon Nellum from a silver medal at the London Olympics. He will compete Saturday at the USC-UCLA dual meet.

USC's Andy Enfield coaches basketball like nobody's business

Andy Enfield brings hoops know-how and also ample experience in the finance world to new job as USC coach. And principles he learned in business inform his coaching.

USC finishes spring ball with a non-tackling scrimmage

With 20 players sidelined because of injuries, Trojans Coach Lane Kiffin decides to cut out tacking for Coliseum event. All three quarterbacks have productive days against struggling secondary.

USC quarterbacks ready to put best foot forward Saturday

The last spring scrimmage at the Coliseum gives each of them — Max Wittek, Cody Kessler and Max Browne — a chance to make the case to be selected as starter next season.

USC's Lane Kiffin is in a hurry to move on from last season

The Trojans' coach has made several changes in the program since the disastrous 7-6 season. He has tried to involve himself with more players on the team and even has delegated some offensive duties, at least for now.

Better for them to receive, but ...

USC's top wideouts Marqise Lee and Nelson Agholor also might be the Trojans' best cornerbacks, but Coach Lane Kiffin says it's unlikely they'll play defense.

USC's Dewayne Dedmon to leave school early for pros

The 7-foot center from Lancaster had one year of eligibility left at USC.

Cynthia Cooper-Dyke to coach USC women's basketball

She returns to her alma mater with an eight-year coaching record of 150-106.

Pat Haden is a most brave fella in his latest venture

Haden, USC's athletic director, takes on a role in a campus production of the musical 'The Most Happy Fella.' He hopes it encourages athletes to 'have a real college experience.'

Hybrid position looks like right combo for Devon Kennard

Devon Kennard, who played three positions in his first three seasons before redshirting last year, appears to have found a home as a combination end-linebacker.

Sam Farmer's NFL mock draft: Where's USC quarterback Matt Barkley?

With less than three weeks to go before the NFL draft, The Times' Sam Farmer pencils out the first round — which, in his view, will not include USC's Matt Barkley.