USC vs. UCLA: For one coach, it's an especially big game

Jerry Crowe: Reggie Miller should make it a family affair in the Hall of Fame

Text messages from press row …

Tiger Woods looks like Tiger Woods with a 65

He has the first-round lead in his tournament by making eight birdies at Sherwood Country Club. Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy are one shot behind.

Baron Davis' knee passes a test in Clippers' win

He chips in seven points, 10 assists in 23 minutes in victory over the Spurs, in which he showed a chemistry with Blake Griffin.

Ducks' Joffrey Lupul has had a long road back

The 27-year-old Anaheim winger was sidelined for a year as he dealt with back surgeries and a lethal blood infection that took away his strength. Lupul could be recalled as early as Sunday.

Richard Brehaut is ready for his shot against USC

The Bruins quarterback, who will get his first start in the series, is told by Coach Rick Neuheisel to not get too excited.

Michael Vick leads Eagles over Texans, 34-24

Vick throws two touchdown passes and scores one as Philadelphia rallies.

NFL Bottom Ten: Denver takes over the top spot

After it is learned that Denver illegally videotaped a practice of the San Francisco 49ers, Denver moves up and the NFC West slips.

Washington's Clinton Portis seeks another chance

The injury-plagued Redskins running back says he's regained his enthusiasm for game with arrival of Coach Mike Shanahan.

Sam Farmer's Week 13 NFL picks

The Times' NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week's matchups and predicts who will win.

Arizona State upends Arizona, 30-29

Two blocked extra points lead to Sun Devils' victory in double overtime.

Suns defeat the Warriors, 107-101

Jason Richardson scores 25 points and Grant Hill adds 24 for Phoenix.

Quarterback Marc Evans is warming up for the big time

The Ventura St. Bonaventure junior, who has the makings of a Pac-10 player, likes the really important games when tension and expectations are high. That's when he shines.