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USC shakes off JuJu Watkins' absence and beats Kansas State 67-61 in March Madness
Kennedy Smith stepped into the void left by injured star JuJu Watkins, scoring 19 points to help Southern California hold off Kansas State 67-61 in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA TournamentABC News - 5d -
March Madness: Paige Bueckers powers UConn past USC team playing without JuJu Watkins into Final Four
USC put up a fight. But ultimately, Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong — and the absence of JuJu Watkins — proved too much to overcome.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Roundup: Watkins Memorial softball shuts out Olentangy Orange
Watkins Memorial used pitching and defense to earn a road win on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
UNC's Davis, Trojans' Watkins pace NIL market
North Carolina's RJ Davis and USC's JuJu Watkins lead all male and female NCAA athletes in NIL endorsements over the last 12 months.ESPN - 1d -
Rogers absence would be 'massive' for Derry - McKaigue
Chrissy McKaigue says it's vital for Derry that fitness doubt Brendan Rogers plays in the Ulster SFC opener against Donegal after he is named in the team.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Paige Bueckers' big game a good thing for JuJu Watkins to see | Opinion
In dropping 40 points in the NCAA tournament, Paige Bueckers shows JuJu Watkins what's in store post-injuryYahoo Sports - 4d -
USC's Watkins named AP women's player of year
USC sophomore JuJu Watkins, who averaged 23.9 points while leading the Trojans to their best season in 40 years, is the AP women's college basketball Player of the Year.ESPN - 17h -
JuJu Watkins breaks silence with first post since season-ending injury
JuJu Watkins posted on social media shortly after midnight Tuesday, her first public statement since leaving March Madness with a knee injury.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Juju Watkins shares message on Instagram after USC's Elite Eight loss
JuJu Watkins thanks USC fans for support after Trojans' season ends versus fell to UConn in the Elite Eight Monday night, ending their season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
JuJu Watkins wins the Naismith Award for best women's college basketball player in the country
Watkins earned the Naismith Award as the nation's best player after her sensational sophomore campaign at USCCBS Sports - 1d -
USC’s JuJu Watkins named 2025 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year
On the heels of suffering a season-ending right knee injury, USC superstar JuJu Watkins received positive news Wednesday after the sophomore was announced as the 2025 Naismith Women’s College ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
JuJu Watkins wins Naismith Trophy, joins elite list at USC
JuJu Watkins didn't get the chance to step into the national spotlight she had earned this March, going down with a torn ACL in USC's second-round NCAA tournament game and having to watch at home ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Lauren Betts' brief absence provides valuable test for UCLA in March Madness
If there's one thing UCLA's Elite Eight victory showed, it's that the Bruins are about more than just Lauren Betts. The 6-foot-7 All America center is the centerpiece of UCLA's offense and a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
JuJu Watkins Funko Pop lifting USC's spirit during NCAA Tournament run without star
The real JuJu Watkins is home recovering from a season-ending knee injury, but a 4.7 inch-all version of her is still with the team for March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
JuJu Watkins injury update: USC women's basketball star to miss rest of NCAA tournament
The highly anticipated matchup between USC's JuJu Watkins and UConn's Paige Bueckers, which had fans salivating, won't happen Monday night.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How will USC women's basketball adapt next season without star JuJu Watkins?
USC star JuJu Watkins could miss all of next season as she recovers from a torn ACL. The Trojans' freshman class is expected to help offset her loss.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
USC star JuJu Watkins is the AP Player of the Year and just the fourth sophomore to earn that honor
JuJu Watkins, the sensational sophomore who led Southern California to its best season in nearly 40 years, was honored Thursday as The Associated Press women’s college basketball Player of the ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
64-Year-Old Hockey Player Dies After Puck Strikes Him in the Chest
"His absence will be felt deeply and by so many," an obituary for Louis Foster readYahoo Sports - 3d -
Saracens boss defends resting England stars for Champions Cup clash after claims of disrespect
Mark McCall will take Saracens to Toulon in the absence of skipper Maro Itoje and othersYahoo Sports - 1d -
JuJu Watkins Isn’t on the Court, but She’s Still Inspiring This U.S.C. Team
The Trojans are a woman down without their superstar, but they still expect to live up to their billing as the top seed.The New York Times - 4d -
What’s on the horizon for USC and JuJu Watkins after raising the bar this season?
SPOKANE, Wash. — When Rayah Marshall and Clarice Akunwafo came to USC in 2021, the Trojans were in a rut. The pair of top-30 recruits committed to a program that hadn’t made the NCAA Tournament in ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
JuJu Watkins delivers heartfelt message in first words since her injury
The USC superstar spoke out for the first time since tearing her ACL and addressed the Trojans' loss.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rams GM Snead: 'It took five top-100 picks to somewhat replace Aaron Donald'
The Rams could never find another player like Jared Verse, so they spent five draft picks to rebuild around his absence.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
USWNT thrilled to welcome back 'unique' Rodman
USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps hailed teammate Trinity Rodman in her return to international duty after an eight-month injury absence.ESPN - 18h -
Dybala to attend Roma-Juve
Roma will be counting on Paulo Dybala’s support from the stands.The Argentine footballer remains sidelined until the end of the season following recent surgery.However, despite his absence on the ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
USC women's basketball roster breakdown: Kiki Iriafen, top players without JuJu Watkins
Here's what USC women's basketball and star Kiki Iriafen bring to the Elite Eight vs. UConn in the women's NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
JuJu Watkins Breaks Silence on Season-Ending Injury, Says ‘Love and Support’ Gave Her 'So Much Hope’
The USC basketball star suffered a torn ACL during the second round of March MadnessYahoo Sports - 2d -
Women's basketball transfer portal: What's next for USC with JuJu Watkins injured and Avery Howell departing?
Howell was USC's best 3-point shooter and was expected to have a major role next seasonCBS Sports - 1d -
Kovac hails "sensational" Beier after brace against Mainz
Maximilian Beier stepped up in the absence of Serhou Guirassy, scoring twice as Borussia Dortmund beat Mainz 3-1 on Sunday.BVB coach Niko Kovac was understandably delighted with what he saw from ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Saka scores on return as Arsenal beat Fulham
Bukayo Saka marked his return from a lengthy injury absence with a goal as Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 on Tuesday to cut the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to nine points.- Enter Saka - ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
American Neilson Powless fools Visma to win Around Flanders
American Neilson Powless won the Around Flanders cobbles classic on Wednesday leaving Wout van Aert and his Visma team with egg on their faces.American Jorgenson won in Van Aert's absence in 2024 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Arsenal Suffer Major Setback as Gabriel Ruled Out for Rest of Season
Gabriel’s Absence Casts Shadow Over Arsenal’s European AmbitionsIn the quiet pause before the storm of a Champions League quarter-final, Arsenal have suffered the sort of injury blow that does not...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
UConn vs. USC odds, prediction: Free 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament Elite 8 picks from proven experts
Experts Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai have revealed their picks for USC vs. UConn, with no JuJu Watkins, in the Elite 8 of the 2025 Women's NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - 3d -
USC women fall again to Paige Bueckers and UConn in Elite Eight of NCAA tournament
With no JuJu Watkins, USC can't keep pace with Paige Bueckers and Connecticut in the fourth quarter of a 78-64 loss in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Bueckers, Betts, Booker among Wooden finalists
UConn's Paige Bueckers, UCLA's Lauren Betts, Texas' Madison Booker, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo and USC's JuJu Watkins are the finalists for the Wooden Award.ESPN - 2d -
USC women's basketball suffers surprising loss -- Avery Howell enters transfer portal
Howell was expected to play a major role for next season's Trojan team, which will likely open the campaign without Juju Watkins in November.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Paige Bueckers carries UConn to record 24th Final Four, beating USC 78-64
Paige Bueckers carried UConn to its record 24th Final Four of the women's NCAA Tournament, scoring 31 points Monday night in a 78-64 victory over USC, which couldn’t overcome losing JuJu Watkins to ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
USC heads home from March Madness looking at an offseason of change
For the second straight year, USC’s season ended against UConn in the Elite Eight. And this time around, the Trojans didn’t have JuJu Watkins to help them fight back.Yahoo Sports - 2d
