USC Sports
For USC, Alijah Arenas’ commitment marks the biggest recruiting victory of the Musselman era, the first five-star prospect to endorse the coach’s vision in L.A.
Desmond Claude, despite missing five minutes because of an injury, leads the Trojans with his aggressive play and game-high 19 points in USC’s 70-64 win.
Music
Jessica Simpson says she and her husband, former NFL tight end Eric Johnson, are living separately as they are ‘navigating a painful situation in our marriage.’
UCLA Sports
Eric Dailey Jr. scores a career-high 23 points as UCLA builds up a massive lead in the first half to defeat Iowa 94-70 and end a four-game losing streak.
Sports
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said running back Saquon Barkley ‘probably’ won’t play Sunday, which would leave ex-Rams star Eric Dickerson’s 2,105-rushing yard record intact.
Lifestyle
UCLA coach DeShaun Foster has made a swift change to his staff, replacing offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy with Indiana’s Tino Sunseri.
Eric Musselman’s vision for USC men’s basketball will take time to craft, but he won in his Trojans coaching debut — a 77-51 victory over Chattanooga.
Movies
Everyone, it seems, has made a movie with Eric Roberts, including Times columnist Glenn Whipp. Also: Saoirse Ronan talks about her new film, “The Outrun.”
Eric Dickerson talks about Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who needs to average 134 yards in his last two games to surpass the former Rams superstar’s record.