Magic tops in Laker lore

Magic Johnson tops the list of the 50 greatest L.A. Lakers of all time.

15. Michael Cooper: 12 seasons, 5 rings, Defensive POY

Michael Jerome Cooper checked in at 6-foot-5 and just 170 pounds, but he used arms that seemed...

LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Michael Cooper of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on in Game One of the Western Conference Finals against...

SAN ANTONIO - SEPTEMBER 5 : Head coach Michael Cooper of the Los Angeles Sparks watches the action during the WNBA game against the San Antonio...

Coop makes seamless transition

He has won WNBA titles and coached in the NBA. Now, Michael Cooper is back in college, hoping to restore USC among the nation's elite programs.

Gillom named Sparks head coach

Women's Basketball Hall of Famer Jennifer Gillom on Monday was named the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks, a team for which she once played.

Duke is top team in Triangle right now

All the Triangle teams won Sunday, and each victory told us different things about the ACC rivals. But right now, Duke looks to be the top team among the trio.

USC coach gets first win over ranked opponent

Briana Gilbreath scored 13 points to lead four players in double figures and help Southern Cal upset Texas (No. 14 ESPN/USA Today, No. 13 AP) 61-54 on Friday night in the Paradise Jam.

No. 15 Xavier outlasts USC in OT behind Harris

Amber Harris had 19 points and 12 rebounds as Xavier (No. 15 ESPN/USA Today, No. 11 AP) defeated Southern California 81-71 in overtime Friday in both teams' season opener.

Los Angeles Sparks head coach Michael Cooper talks to players during the third quarter during Game 1 of the WNBA basketball Western Conference...

Several good openers highlight Friday's schedule

...point guard Asriel Rolfe. How will that matchup play out this season? Xavier at Southern California Michael Cooper makes his debut for USC and Amber Harris makes her return for Xavier. Musketeers freshman Katie...

LeBron vs. Wade: More than just a game

When LeBron James and Dwyane Wade take the floor, it is more than just a game.

Missouri St. 31, Indiana St. 7

Missouri St. 31, Indiana St. 7

Back to the Old School

USC is back on top with Cassie Harberts back in the Trojan recruiting class.

Lakers get championship rings then beat Clippers behind Bryant, Bynum

The Lakers opened defense of their title Tuesday night with a 99-92 victory over the Clippers.