How USC’s Eddie Czaplicki became the best punter in college football
A light rain fell over the Rose Bowl Saturday night as Eddie Czaplicki took his place just behind USC’s 45-yard line. He didn’t expect to…
Simi Valley’s Izak Simpson, recruited from basketball, becomes football star
Jim Benkert, the football coach at Simi Valley High, proudly tells the story of how he discovered defensive end Izak Simpson. Benkert was the scoreboard…
Ronaldo scores two goals as Al Nassr win AFC Champions League tie in Qatar | Football News
Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar – On a cool, late autumn night in Qatar, thousands of football fans converged upon the Al Bayt Stadium…
King/Drew reaches championship football game with father-son duo
King/Drew is in only its third year of having a football team, so you know coach Joe Torres is proud of how far his program…
Prep Rally: Previewing championship week in high school football
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s championship week in high school football. The matchupsTo no one’s…
High school football: City and Southern Section championship game schedule
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPSCITY SECTIONFriday’s scheduleOpen DivisionNarbonne vs. San Pedro at El Camino College, 6 p.m.Saturday’s scheduleat Birmingham HighDivision IPalisades vs. King/Drew, 6 p.m.Division IISouth…
Sondheimer: How Southern Section football became must-see TV
Kevin Rooney, the football coach and athletic director at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, was on vacation in Lake Tahoe during the summer of 1997 when…
Animo Robinson wins second straight City 8-man football title
A new dynasty could be in the making in Los Angeles.Animo Robinson won its second straight City Section 8-man football crown in a light drizzle…
Brazilian legend Marta, Zambia’s Banda inspire Orlando Pride to NWSL title | Football News
Zambian striker Barbra Banda scored the only goal as Orlando beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 in the championship game.The Orlando Pride have claimed their first…
High school football: City and Southern Section playoff scores
CITY SECTIONSEMIFINALSOPEN DIVISION Narbonne 27, Birmingham 7San Pedro 40, Carson 34 (OT)DIVISION I Palisades 63, Eagle Rock 45King/Drew 35, Kennedy 23DIVISION IISouth Gate 62, Arleta…
Football gossip: Delap, Isak, Zubimendi, Nkunku, David, Zirkzee, Gomes, Alisson
Chelsea eye move for Ipswich's Liam Delap, Liverpool and Arsenal battle for Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi, Joshua Zirkzee's Manchester United future in doubt. Ipswich's English…
former Wales football player faces fresh claims
GettyNatasha Harding retired from football last year and is one of Wales' most-capped playersUp to 70 parents and businesses have now made allegations that they…
Man City vs Tottenham: Pep latest, kickoff time, team news, where to watch | Football News
Who: Manchester City vs Tottenham HotspurWhat: English Premier League footballWhere: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, United KingdomWhen: 5:30pm (17:30 GMT) on SaturdayHow to follow: Al Jazeera Sport…
Ispwich Town vs Manchester United: EPL – Amorim, kickoff, where to follow | Football News
Who: Ipswich Town vs Manchester UnitedWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Portman Road, Ipswich, United KingdomWhen: 4:30pm (15:30 GMT) on SundayHow to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will…
Chargers-Broncos Week 16 game flexed to ‘Thursday Night Football’
With both teams fighting for playoff position, the Chargers’ Week 16 game against their AFC West rival Denver Broncos was moved into a prime-time TV…
Guardiola signs two-year contract extension at Manchester City | Football News
Pep Guardiola has ended speculation about his future as Manchester City manager by signing a new two-year deal.Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed a…
Three-sport star Alina Argueta leads Banning to City Section flag football finals
Alina Argueta is quite a renaissance girl at Banning High. She plays point guard on the basketball team, catcher and shortstop on the softball team…
Football gossip: Mbeumo, Wirtz, Diomande, Rodriguez, Brownhill, Ederson
Brentford face a battle to hold on to striker Bryan Mbeumo, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim wants to reunite with Ousmane Diomande, West Ham could…
Column: Amare Rhodes’ journey from dropout to football star
The photo was taken in the fall of 2019 on a hot afternoon at Reseda High. Dranel Rhodes, a 16-year-old senior receiver, held up his…
Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona | Football News
Holders Argentina close on World Cup place as Lautaro Martinez joins Diego Maradona as country’s fifth leading scorer.A second-half strike from Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina…