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USC-Notre Dame annual rivalry game in jeopardy after 2026

The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi offers an update on the future of the USC-Notre Dame annual rivalry game and why it might not continue after 2026.

May 27 • 

Arash Markazi

Saying goodbye to ESPN's 'Around the Horn'

The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi writes about his memories of ESPN's 'Around the Horn' and finding out firsthand why Tony Reali is the nicest man in…

May 26 • 

Arash Markazi

March 2025

Saying goodbye to Nancy Bea Hefley

The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi writes about his memories of legendary Dodgers organist Nancy Bea Hefley, who passed away Saturday at 89 years old.

Mar 31 • 

Arash Markazi

From Gibby to Freddie, a perfect Opening Day in L.A.

The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi writes the Dodgers hit the right note with their Opening Day celebration which included a first pitch between World…

Mar 28 • 

Arash Markazi

ESPN cancels SportsCenter Los Angeles

The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi writes about ESPN's decision to cancel SportsCenter Los Angeles and the future of ESPN at L.A. Live.

Mar 27 • 

Arash Markazi

Dodgers deserve to enjoy White House visit like other championship teams

The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi writes the Dodgers deserve the ability to enjoy a visit to the White House like previous championship-winning…

Mar 26 • 

Arash Markazi

Heartbreaking injury for JuJu Watkins

The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi writes about JuJu Watkins' heartbreaking injury being a blow to not only USC but women's college basketball fans…

Mar 25 • 

Arash Markazi

Dodgers again find they hold the advantage in Japan

The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi was in Japan for the Tokyo Series and writes that Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki have helped…

Mar 24 • 

Arash Markazi

January 2025

Reggie Bush wants to coach at USC but will first be in Happy Gilmore 2

The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi talked to Reggie Bush about his dream of one day coaching at USC, interviewing for the head job at Sacramento State…

Jan 21

August 2024

SoFi so good before World Cup spotlight

The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi looks at how SoFi Stadium made its field World Cup-ready this offseason and why you won’t see any changes during…

Aug 5, 2024

Welcome to The Sporting Tribune 2.0

The Sporting Tribune ushers in a new era before its second anniversary with a new-look website and plans to launch a mobile app, podcast network and…

Aug 1, 2024

July 2024

Golden Knights steal spotlight at the NHL Draft

The Golden Knights set off some fireworks at the NHL Draft with two trades, including sending Logan Thompson to Washington, writes The Sporting…

Jul 2, 2024