Adam Schiff: From clashes with Trump in the House to senator-elect
Rep. Adam B. Schiff is a darling of the Democrats, a fighter and political veteran accustomed to the limelight on Sunday talk shows and on…
How freshman WR Kwazi Gilmer became UCLA’s go-to guy
A recount might be in order.Kwazi Gilmer is certainly outperforming his player rating on EA Sports College Football ‘25.“Definitely high 80s now,” the UCLA freshman…
USC freshman edge-rushers Kameryn Fountain, Sam Greene bolster Trojans
USC freshman edge-rushing duo Kameryn Fountain and Sam Greene have shown why they were recruited to join the Trojans’ defense: to get to the quarterback.“It’s…
City Section football standouts: Who you should know about
For those who keep saying there is a lack of talent in City Section football, let me introduce you to some of the stars with…
Lincoln Riley must lean on young players to bolster USC defense
Desman Stephens had played only a handful of snaps to this point, mostly in mop-up duty, but as the freshman linebacker peered over the line…
Leuzinger linebacker Samu Moala follows the Samoan way
Seventh in a series of stories profiling top high school football players by position. Today, Samu Moala, Leuzinger linebacker.Looking at 6-foot-4, 230-pound Samu Moala with…
West Valley football media day: Inspiring players, dedicated coaches
After filling up on treats from Porto’s, coaches and players from Cleveland, Taft, Birmingham, Chatsworth, El Camino Real and Granada Hills stood at a lectern…
Freshman quarterback Daniel KaKooza takes over at Birmingham
Four-time defending City Section Open Division football champion Birmingham High is going with 14-year-old freshman quarterback Daniel KaKooza to start the season. Call it trial…
Summer of growth spurts creates a buzz in high school football
Wearing size 18 shoes, Luke Sorensen of Servite High might be able to rattle a floor with every step. His parents probably know not to…
Brentwood has 14-year-old freshman duo ready to make impact in basketball
Ethan Hill wears size 18 shoes, stands 6 feet 5 and already has the body of a Division I football player at age 14. Except…
Freshman Julius Truitt comes through to help send Birmingham to Dodger Stadium
Julius Truitt, a 15-year-old freshman at Birmingham High, spent the baseball season on junior varsity even though the word was out how good a player…
Whittier Christian star Aleena Garcia seeks first section title
Aleena Garcia makes everything look easy on and off the diamond. In a way it is, but only because she has dedicated so much time…
Sadie Engelhardt fends off challenges to break Arcadia Invitational record
Sadie Engelhardt found herself in an unfamiliar position — second — with one lap to go in the one-mile race on Saturday night at the…
Paige Bueckers ends magical season for JuJu Watkins and USC
PORTLAND, Ore. — Not so fast, freshman. JuJu Watkins propelled USC to a meteoric, magical, mesmerizing one-year rise to get back into the national championship…
Mick Cronin says UCLA’s disappointing season is ‘100%’ on him
He evaluated the prospects, recruited them and signed them to play for him. So how much responsibility should Mick Cronin bear for what could be…
USC’s JuJu Watkins named Pac-12 freshman of the year
After winning 14 of 17 Pac-12 freshman of the week honors, USC’s JuJu Watkins was named conference freshman of the year on Tuesday. The phenom…
Mick Cronin says he’s committed to UCLA despite frustration
TUCSON — He’s questioned his players’ understanding of the game. He’s lamented his lack of name, image and likeness resources. He’s threatened to overhaul his young…
Why NBA and WNBA stars love following USC freshman JuJu Watkins
He’s her favorite player. When LeBron James sat courtside at a recent USC women’s basketball game, the Lakers star showed that JuJu Watkins is rising…