Bear Alexander is pushing to become the Big Ten star USC needs
Eric Henderson barely had settled into his office at USC before Bear Alexander appeared in the new defensive line coach’s doorway.“He was one of the…
Rams QB Matthew Stafford injury more than ‘a little something’?
That tightness in quarterback Matthew Stafford’s hamstring? The twinge Rams coach Sean McVay described as a “little something” initially?It’s looming as a larger issue.Stafford was…
Chargers preseason takeaways: Easton Stick struggles again
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh leads his players onto the field before Saturday’s preseason game against the Rams. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) How…
Rams vs. Chargers preseason takeaways: Backup QBs make more mistakes
Rams wide receiver JJ Laap, right, celebrates with a teammate after catching a 47-yard touchdown pass from Stetson Bennett during the fourth quarter Saturday. (Allen…
What if Rams QB Stetson Bennett struggles against Chargers?
Stetson Bennett’s goals are simple for when the Rams face the Chargers in a preseason game Saturday at SoFi Stadium. The Rams quarterback said he…
Easton Stick remains starting quarterback as Chargers face Rams
Elijah Dotson (42) played the most snaps of any Chargers running back last week against the Seahawks, but he only had three carries for seven…
Chargers’ Justin Herbert gives protective device the boot
Good news for Chargers fans. Justin Herbert is out of his walking boot.The Chargers quarterback, who was diagnosed on July 30 with a plantar fascia…
Rams to miss Matthew Stafford how long with hamstring injury?
It’s only hamstring tightness. Nothing that will keep Matthew Stafford from practicing next week, coach Sean McVay said.But should the Rams and their fans be…
The Sports Report: Hamstring issue sidelines Rams’ Matthew Stafford
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Rams pull Matthew Stafford from practice due to tight hamstring
Aaron Donald stood on the sideline Wednesday looking fit enough to immediately come out of retirement and play for the Rams.A few yards away, 36-year-old…
Sean McVay says Rams’ Stetson Bennett’s is ‘in evaluation mode’
The season opener against the Detroit Lions is less than a month away.Veteran Jimmy Garoppolo is suspended for the first two games, so Stetson Bennett…
Colin Kaepernick is ‘still training, still pushing’ for NFL shot
Colin Kaepernick is 36 and wants another shot at the NFL.He’s several years younger than New York Jets starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers (40) and the…
Chargers’ newcomer Luis Perez, Easton Stick battle for No. 2 QB
The Chargers face a key decision heading into the second week of the preseason: Will Easton Stick continue to lead the offense against their L.A.…
Stetson Bennett comes through at right time; takeaways from Rams-Cowboys
The Rams played the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason opener on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.Observations from a game the Rams won, 13-12, in dramatic fashion:Quarterback…
Rams aim to see how Stetson Bennett handles start vs. Dallas
Stetson Bennett has not taken a game snap since the Rams’ final preseason game last year at Denver. So the quarterback is looking forward to…
With Justin Herbert out, Chargers add another quarterback
With Justin Herbert expected to miss at least another week because of his plantar fascia injury, the Chargers added depth to their quarterback room by…
Rams declare injured Puka Nacua will recover for season opener
Nothing serious. Nothing structurally significant.That’s how Rams coach Sean McVay on Tuesday described the knee injury star receiver Puka Nacua suffered during a joint practice…
Knee injury for Rams’ Puka Nacua could keep him out for weeks
Rams receiver Puka Nacua, who suffered a knee injury during a joint practice with the Chargers, is week to week, a person with knowledge of…
Rams say they will learn from Chargers’ pushing depleted offense
No reason for the Rams to panic. Unless star receiver Puka Nacua’s right knee requires more than an ice packNo reason for the Chargers to…
Cornerback Tre’Davious White inspires remodeled Rams secondary
Cornerback Tre’Davious White did not need much convincing that the Rams were the right team to sign with last spring.Former Buffalo Bills teammates Von Miller,…