Rams takeaways: Offense has work to do, defensive line shows sparks
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws an incomplete pass as Dolphins defensive tackle Neil Farrell puts pressure on. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Offensive linemen…
Rams offense to get long-awaited boost just in time for Dolphins
The Rams are at the midpoint of their season — and they have yet to play a game with the offensive line that coach Sean…
Newsom launches California’s offense against President-elect Trump
Launching his first salvo less than 36 hours after former President Trump was again elected to the White House, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday convened…
NFL Week 10 picks: Can Chargers and Rams keep their winning streaks going?
The Chargers have won two in a row and play the Titans at home. The Rams have a three-game win streak and get a Monday…
Three turnovers, six sacks help Chargers dominate Browns.
CLEVELAND — The offense dominated in the first half. The defense made the flashy plays in the second. The Chargers added it up to a 27-10…
Justin Herbert, Ladd McConkey spark Chargers’ win over Saints
The crowd gasped. Justin Herbert yelled.The sight of the Chargers’ quarterback absorbing a bone-shaking hit while scrambling made fans at SoFi Stadium hold their breath…
Anthony Davis dominates opener as Lakers’ offense runs through him
The two friends and teammates on the U.S. gold-medal-winning Olympic basketball team in Paris during the summer had a tense exchange in the heat of…
Carson’s defense rises to challenge to hand Gardena a first loss
Gardena had a chance to collect three points when kicker Omar Villarreal recorded a field goal from 30-plus yards out in the first quarter.However, officials…
Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers get well with road win over Broncos
DENVER — Flanked by team medical personnel, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh shuffled to the locker room as his offense took the field against the Denver Broncos.…
Plenty of field goals but Rams need red zone offense to kick in
Despite an offense missing star receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua and several starting linemen, the Rams have enjoyed opportunities aplenty to finish drives with…
Chargers give scare to Chiefs, who win after falling 10 behind
For the second consecutive week, the Chargers entered a fourth quarter with the score tied. This time Justin Herbert still was in the game. The…
Eric Bieniemy blames himself for UCLA’s rocky start
The expletives and biting one-liners that Eric Bieniemy unleashes on a football field never cut as deep as the internal dialogue.If anyone is to blame…
Lake McRee’s connection with Miller Moss fueling USC’s offense
When Lake McRee felt a pop in his right knee during bowl practice last December, the USC tight end didn’t think much of it at…
Jim Harbaugh gushes over vet Chargers: ‘I feel lucky to be here’
Jim Harbaugh made a beeline toward midfield, shook Raiders coach Antonio Pierce’s hand and turned right around toward the sideline. There was no extra pomp…
Derius Davis has a huge ‘stake’ in the Chargers’ special teams
Most people look at the player who initiates the new NFL kickoffs as the kicker.Not Derius Davis.“That guy looks like a steak dinner to me,”…
City Section top 10 football rankings
City Section top 10 football rankings after Week 1:1. BIRMINGHAM (0-1): Patriots scored 27 points in loss to St. Bonaventure, with Antrell Harris returning a…
USC makes a big opening statement with thrilling victory over LSU
LAS VEGAS — Fatigue was setting in. Faith, ever fragile, was wavering. USC’s revamped defense had held mostly tough. Its new starting quarterback looked mostly comfortable.…
UCLA avoids disaster, edging Hawaii in DeShaun Foster’s debut
HONOLULU — DeShaun Foster has long contended that nothing said about him or his team mattered once it played ball.UCLA’s new coach is too inexperienced? Play…
Chargers vs. Cowboys takeaways: Tony Jefferson puts on a show
Chargers wide receiver Simi Fehoko works out before a game against the Packers in November. (Matt Ludtke / Associated Press) After failing to score a…
Miller Moss focused on winning after winning USC starting QB role
Barely one day after he’d realized his lifelong dream of being named USC’s starting quarterback, Miller Moss already was ready to put his triumph in…