The Trojans defeated Virginia, 4-2, in a rain-delayed match in Athens, Ga., to claim their fourth-straight NCAA title.
USC's Yannick Hanfmann clinched the title by winning the third set, 7-6, over Virginia's Justin Shane. USC defeated Virginia last year, 4-3. USC defeated Tennessee in 2010 and Ohio State in 2009.

There is a rain delay at the NCAA men's tennis championships with Virginia leading USC, 1-0.

This fell through the cracks earlier but former USC forward Curtis Washington transferred to Georgia State.

USC men's tennis goes for its fourth straight NCAA title today against Virginia. Meanwhile ESPN says Lane Kiffin is more likable now.

Scott Schenter, the owner of the famous Land Rover driven by former USC tailback Joe McKnight, was arrested today and charged with 60 counts in connection with the corruption scandal at the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office. Story link here.

The No. 1-ranked Trojans go for their fourth straight national title tomorrow against No. 3 Virginia in the men's tennis championships in Athens, Ga.

Just to show how recruiting services, Scout.com has USC at No. 9 but 247sports.com lists the Trojans at No. 21.

USC assistant coach Marvin Sanders and UCLA assistant Eric Yarber spent a couple hours together last week during a recruiting stop at a local high school. The pair exchanged pleasantries without any incidents. Of course they are both first-year assistants. Ed Orgeron would need to be there for some fireworks.

The USC women's tennis team narrowly in the NCAA semifinals. USC got singles' victories from Sabrina Santamaria, Gabriella DeSimone and Valeria Pulido.

USA Today estimates Pac-12 schools could receive $9 million per year from its Pac-12 Network once it gets fully running. That said, a broadcast insider told me the league is way behind on hiring talent (announcers, analysts) to handle all those events it intends to start televising.

That's where the Trojans are ranked in Scout.com's recruiting rankings with seven commitments.

Last we asked a high-ranking USC official if the Trojans would wear alternate uniforms next season and were told no. The same official said USC plans to wear black cleats for home games next season and predominantly white cleats for road games.
This is a change because the past few seasons USC wore a strange Nike cleat that was basically half-black and half-white.

The Trojans' men's tennis team advanced to the semifinals where it will play UCLA tomorrow. That means the men's and women's tennis teams each play the Bruins tomorrow in semifinal matches. USC's men's team is top seeded and going for its fourth straight title.

Here's video of the USC band performing in London's Trafalgar Square today in front of the National Gallery. Did they also perform at Chelsea's open-bus parade Sunday afternoon after winning the Champions League? And was Art Bartner disappointed the Queen did not knight him on the trip?

USC baseball plays its final Pac-12 home game today against No. 14-ranked Arizona. The Trojans are 17-9 in nonconference games but just 7-17 in the Pac-12. USC's final home game is Thursday against UC Riverside at 6 p.m.

The USC women's tennis team faces UCLA Monday in the NCAA semifinals after defeating Stanford on Saturday, 4-2. It was the first victory over Stanford in women's tennis since 1983.

The Kings will provide free shuttles from Lots 5 and 6 at the Coliseum to Staples Center for today's playoff game against Phoenix. Street closures around Staples for the Amgen Tour
bike race created the need for a Coliseum shuttle.
Shuttles run from 8:30 a.m. until one hour after the game's conclusion.

The Trojans scored six runs in the sixth inning to snap the Wildcats' five-game road winning streak.

USC returns its top four tacklers and team leaders in interceptions, pass deflections and fumble recoveries.

Time for another poll that ranks USC No. 2, this one courtesy of ESPN. Link here.

Will tailback Alvin Kamara of Norcorss, Ga., still want to visit USC later this month following the commitments of Ty Isaac and Justin Davis this week? Will USC even want to take a third tailback even if Davis is able to graduate early and enroll in January?

USC has no plans to wear an alternate uniform next season, according to an administrator. Last year, one was pondered but negative public reaction prevented it.

Tight end J.T. Kerr, who spent the past three seasons at Nebraska, has transferred to USC. Kerr is also expected to try fullback for the Trojans.

Incoming freshmen offensive lineman Max Tuerk and tight end Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick checked into USC today. They are the first members of the freshmen class to arrive.

Here is a quote from tailback Justin Davis, who committed to USC earlier tonight.
``They really made me feel like they needed me to continue their legacy," Davis said to USCFootball.com. ``They made me feel like they've got to have me. I've been impressed with their academic programs and the degree they offer also.''