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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper Praises Los Angeles Sports Teams
The USC Trojans share the Los Angeles market with numerous big-time professional sport brands and the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Philadelphia Phillies star slugger Bryce Harper spoke before Friday’s Phillies vs. Dodgers game about the Dodgers and how it’s connected to the city of Los Angeles. Apr 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los […]

The USC Trojans share the Los Angeles market with numerous big-time professional sport brands and the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Philadelphia Phillies star slugger Bryce Harper spoke before Friday’s Phillies vs. Dodgers game about the Dodgers and how it’s connected to the city of Los Angeles.
The National League’s top two teams in the regular season from last season faced off Friday night in the first game of a three game weekend series. The Phillies held on to a 3-2 win, handing the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers their first loss of the 2025 season.
Every offseason, the Dodgers seem to add superstar after superstar to an already loaded team; whether it be Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers don’t stop their pursuit of superstars even with the astronomical payroll and team success they already have. Harper doesn’t have an issue with this philosophy and went as far to say you’re a “loser” for thinking so.
“I don’t know if people will like this but I feel like only losers complain about what they are doing. I think they are a great team, they are a great organization,” Harper said. “That’s why guys want to go there and play.”
Harper also cited the attraction that his the city of Los Angeles for being a reason so many players sign with the Dodgers.
“LA is a great city to play in obviously. They are the Mecca of the world of everything, right? From food to nightlife to sports. From the Dodgers to the Lakers to anybody,” Harper said. “They’re going to continue to get guys. They’re going to continue to pull guys from this sport. That’s bullpen, starting pitching, international players.”
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There are an endless amount options for people in Los Angeles to do; beaches, concerts, NBA games, MLB games, NFL games, etc. What can USC to stand out and draw more attention to them?
Back in the early 2000’s with Pete Carroll as coach, USC was one of the “can’t miss” event sin town. While they were flashy and exciting, they also won. Since those days, USC has been on average, a fringe bowl team that struggles filling up their home stadium. For this generation of USC football to change that, they will have to win if they want to compete with premier franchises such as the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Additionally, with winning comes more recruits wanting to come be apart of the program. The days of Carrol’s Trojans year after year playing for conference championships and national championships are becoming further away.
It is now at the point where these high school prospects don’t even remember the days when USC was on top of the college football world. It will be a tall task for coach Lincoln Riley, but the resources are there to make USC the premier program it once was again.
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Bucknell University
LORETTO, Pa.- Bucknell women’s track & field sent a substantial chunk of its squadron to the Red Flash Open on Saturday as the final warm-up before next weekend’s Patriot League Outdoor Championships. The Bison finished fifth out of six teams with 65 points. Results Clara Knab recorded the program’s highest finish by placing second in […]

Results
Clara Knab recorded the program’s highest finish by placing second in the 800-meter run. Her time of 2:17.72 earned the slot.
Cassidy Roop was one of two runners in the 3000-meter steeplechase. She placed second, running 12:27.9.
Several athletes finished fourth. Megan Cain did so in the 100-meter hurdles, running 16 seconds flat. Hailey Reinhard achieved the designation in the 1500-meter run, racing 4:47.71. Javelineer Melissa Viellette, part of the nation’s seventh-best javelin throw group, upheld her quartet’s standing, tossing 34.98m (114-9). Avery Rebar tossed 13m (42-8) in the shot put.
Jenna Wright finished fifth in the 400-meter dash, recording 58.94. Madison Libby followed her example in the long jump, leaping 17-6.25.
Senior Siena Vestri placed seventh in the discus, throwing 34.70m (113-10).
Senior Brenna Paxton recorded eighth in the hammer throw, tossing 35.40m (116-1). Morgan Deweese earned the same placement in the triple jump, leaping 35-1.75.
Cami Burkett, running only a few miles from her hometown of Portage, finished tenth in the 100-meter dash, logging 12.88. The freshman’s fan base filled the stands.
Bucknell heads to Worcester next weekend for the Patriot League Outdoor Championships.
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#22 Women’s Track & Field Competes at The Penn Relays and TCNJ Lions Invitational
Story Links GLASSBORO, NJ — #22 Rowan Women’s Track & Field was in competition at The Penn Relays and the TCNJ Lions Invitational over the weekend, where the squad was fine-tuning its top times this season. Penn Relays (FINAL RESULTS) – The 4×400 relay of Molly Lodge, Ava Reilly, […]

GLASSBORO, NJ — #22 Rowan Women’s Track & Field was in competition at The Penn Relays and the TCNJ Lions Invitational over the weekend, where the squad was fine-tuning its top times this season.
Penn Relays (FINAL RESULTS)
– The 4×400 relay of Molly Lodge, Ava Reilly, Jasmine Broadway, and Nyla Jones turned in a season-best time (3:48.10) in the preliminaries on Friday, improving on its #1 NJAC result and moved into the Division III top 10; The foursome did not race in the finals on Saturday
TCNJ Lions Invitational (FINAL RESULTS)
– Anna Sasse produced a PR and the #3 time in the NJAC in the 800 meters (2:13.74); Gabriella Pagano also clocked in a PR in the same event (2:18.32)
– Rhi’Onna Timmons topped out at 4.98 meters in the long jump to move into the #10 spot in the NJAC
The team will head back to TCNJ in next weekend’s New Jersey Athletic Conference Championships that get underway on Saturday, May 3rd.
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University of Michigan Athletics
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The No. 16-ranked University of Michigan water polo team came up just short in a 9-8 overtime loss to No. 15 Harvard on Saturday (April 26) afternoon in the CWPA Championship quarterfinals at the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center. Ari Karampetsou and Kasey Umlauf powered Michigan’s (18-11) offense, each scoring two key […]

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The No. 16-ranked University of Michigan water polo team came up just short in a 9-8 overtime loss to No. 15 Harvard on Saturday (April 26) afternoon in the CWPA Championship quarterfinals at the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center.
Ari Karampetsou and Kasey Umlauf powered Michigan’s (18-11) offense, each scoring two key goals to keep the Wolverines in the game. Freshman goalkeeper Sophia Bunnell recorded a career-high 15 saves to anchor the Michigan defense. Her performance, especially during Harvard’s (25-6) 17 power-play opportunities, was essential in keeping U-M within striking distance.
The Maize and Blue started strong, matching Harvard goal for goal in a fast-paced opening frame. Karampetsou drew a penalty early and converted the opportunity to tie the game at 1-1. Umlauf later scored from inside the two-meter, pulling U-M even once again at 2-2 before the horn.
Momentum swung back and forth in the second period. Brooke Ingram put the Maize and Blue in front, but Harvard responded quickly. The Wolverines stayed aggressive, with Karampetsou burying her second penalty shot of the day to knot the score at 4-4 before halftime.
The Wolverines’ defense stepped up after halftime, shutting Harvard out in the third quarter. Umlauf found the back of the net once again, giving Michigan a 5-4 lead.
The fourth quarter brought an offensive surge from both sides. After Harvard tied the game, Emma Gustafsson answered with a quick goal to reclaim the lead. The Maize and Blue continued to show resilience, as Lulu Hirschfield added a crucial goal and Maiken Pardon converted a key penalty shot to push the Wolverines ahead, 8-7. However, Harvard managed to equalize late in the period, sending the game to overtime.
In overtime, Harvard struck first. Michigan generated several chances, drawing exclusions and forcing defensive adjustments, but couldn’t capitalize to find the tying goal. Despite a late timeout to set up a final play, U-M was unable to break through, and the Wolverines fell 9-8.
Next, the Wolverines will take on Bucknell in the third-place game on Sunday (April 27) at 11 a.m. at the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center. The matchup will be streamed live on ESPN+.
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Track and Field Wrap up CUAA Legacy Meet at Concordia University
Story Links ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Adrian College track and field squad wrap things up at Concordia University for the CUAA Legacy Meet. On the men’s side, Jackson Hayward put together an impressive showing, finishing second in the 200m dash with a blazing time of 21.51 seconds and taking third in […]

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Adrian College track and field squad wrap things up at Concordia University for the CUAA Legacy Meet.
On the men’s side, Jackson Hayward put together an impressive showing, finishing second in the 200m dash with a blazing time of 21.51 seconds and taking third in the 110m hurdles at 14.98 seconds. Forrest Schroeder soared to second place in the long jump, recording a leap of 6.21m (20-4.50).
Joseph Sheridan captured first in the 400m hurdles, clocking in at 56.95 seconds, while Joshua Sharp-Pelto earned a podium finish in the 800m run, placing third with a time of 2:01.72. In the field events, Willem Evenson claimed first in the pole vault, clearing an impressive 4.00m (13-1.50).
The Bulldogs’ relay teams were electric, with the 4x100m squad sprinting to first place in 42.70 seconds and the 4x800m squad bringing home another victory in 8:37.49.
On the women’s side, Isabelle Salazar sprinted to a second-place finish in the 100m dash with a time of 13.53 seconds. Vivian Vallarsa battled her way to a second-place finish in the 400m dash at 1:06.64.
In the field events, Alysia Townsend was unstoppable, claiming first in the high jump with a mark of 1.55m (5-1.00). Katelyn Thelen soared to a first-place finish in the pole vault, clearing 2.60m (8-6.25). 4x100m relay squad capped off a dominant day, racing to first place with a time of 51.39 seconds.
The Bulldogs are back on the track on Thursday, May 1 where they will compete in the MIAA Outdoor Championships in Alma, Michigan hosted by Alma College.
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Men’s Track and Field Wraps Up SAA Championships
Story Links Sewanee, Tenn. – Hendrix’s men’s track and field program finished the 2025 Southern Athletic Association championships with a sixth-place finish. The meet was highlighted Westin Bruce’s two podium finishes. The sophomore placed second in the men’s 200m (22.08) and third in the men’s 100m (10.94). The Hendrix 4x100m relay team […]

Sewanee, Tenn. – Hendrix’s men’s track and field program finished the 2025 Southern Athletic Association championships with a sixth-place finish.
The meet was highlighted Westin Bruce’s two podium finishes. The sophomore placed second in the men’s 200m (22.08) and third in the men’s 100m (10.94).
The Hendrix 4x100m relay team composed of Conner Bailey, Thomas Spradley, Jayvian Coulter, and Bruce finished fourth with a time of 44.55.
In the men’s 1500m, Pranit Koppolu finished 15th with a time of 4:33.49.
In the field, Tristian Johnson finished fourth in the men’s discus (40.81m) and sixth in the men’s shot put (13.61m). Coulter finished sixth in the discus with a throw of 38.25m. Making his debut at the championships, Spradlin finished ninth in the men’s javelin (39.44m)
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Women’s Track and Field Finishes Fifth at SAA Championships
Story Links Sewanee, Tenn. – The Hendrix women’s track and field program wrapped up the 2025 Southern Athletic Association track and field championships with a fifth-place finish. B Adams highlighed the final day of competition by winning the women’s discus with a 42.93m toss, which was 5.53m further than the runner-up. She […]

Sewanee, Tenn. – The Hendrix women’s track and field program wrapped up the 2025 Southern Athletic Association track and field championships with a fifth-place finish.
B Adams highlighed the final day of competition by winning the women’s discus with a 42.93m toss, which was 5.53m further than the runner-up. She narrowly missed out on the podium in the women’s shot put by finishing fourth (12.15m).
Ember Hughes finished 10th in the women’s high jump (1.41m).
On the track, Anna Cantrell made the podium with a second-place finish in the women’s 800m to earn a second-consecutive All-Conference selection.
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