Chargers takeaways: J.K. Dobbins’ return a big help to offense
The Chargers’ Quentin Johnston (1) finds running room after a catch against the Patriots. (Kathryn Riley / Getty Images) While the defense has remained consistent…
Defensive backs keep making plays as Rams win fifth game in row
Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (4) runs up the sideline in celebration after his game-clinching interception against the Cardinals. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) After…
Rams hold on to defeat Cardinals move close to NFC West crown
Hold on a minute.Actually, make that at least 24 hours. Maybe even 48.After 16 games it’s now hurry-up-and-wait for the Rams, who moved closer to…
UCLA lands former Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar
UCLA has landed its likely successor to quarterback Ethan Garbers.His name is Joey Aguilar, and he’s put up prolific numbers the last two seasons at…
For Chargers, Gus Edwards is out and maybe J.K. Dobbins is in
The Chargers could get their leading rusher back Saturday against New England as running back J.K. Dobbins was a full participant in practice Thursday. The…
Christmas NFL games: Chiefs defeat Steelers to lock up top seed
PITTSBURGH — Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top playoff seed in the AFC for…
Here’s how the Rams could clinch the NFC West in Week 17
The NFC West title, and a home game for a wild-card round, are within the Rams’ reach.They could clinch as soon as Saturday against the…
Rams takeaways: Offensive line difference in win over Jets
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) was well protected against the Jets. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson / Associated Press) For the third game in a row, the…
The Times’ football player of the year: Brady Smigiel of Newbury Park
The clock had struck zero, igniting a joyous victory celebration from Newbury Park High football players after winning the Southern Section Division 2 title with…
Ohio State routs Tennessee to set up Rose Bowl showdown with Oregon
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Will Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State routed Tennessee 42-17 on Saturday night in a first-round College…
Texas beats Clemson, will face Arizona State in quarterfinals
Dec. 21, 2024 4:55 PM PT AUSTIN, Texas — Jaydon Blue ran 146 yards and two touchdowns, the last a 77-yard burst in the fourth quarter,…
Penn State rolls past SMU in CFP opener
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory on Saturday…
Rams’ Tyler Higbee excited about long-awaited return vs. Jets
Tyler Higbee is understandably excited.It’s been 11 long months since the Rams’ veteran tight end last played for the Rams.The ninth-year pro underwent major knee…
Chargers rally to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed
Jim Harbaugh called. The Chargers responded.Needing to bounce back quickly from a blowout loss last Sunday to not only save their playoff seedings but also…
Zachariah and Zion Branch to enter transfer portal, dealing USC a blow
Zachariah Branch, USC’s electric sophomore receiver and returner, and his older brother Zion, who plays safety for the Trojans, are planning to enter the transfer…
Against the Broncos, Chargers will face a problem (Bo Nix) that L.A. created
Bo Nix isn’t the same quarterback the Chargers prepared for in Week 6. Jesse Minter knows he’s partially to blame.“We kind of sparked his run…
Four things to watch in the LA Bowl between Cal and UNLV
This year’s LA Bowl features a matchup of two teams in flux: a Cal squad in search of its quarterback of the future and a…
Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers slice up Chargers defense
When the SoFi Stadium lights went dark to begin a hype video in the middle of the fourth quarter, hundreds of fans streamed toward the…
State bowl roundup: Rio Hondo Prep loses in overtime
Rio Hondo Prep has 71 boys enrolled in its school, and 43 students play in the Kares’ football program. They all play multiple sports, building…
Mater Dei pulls away late to win CIF Open Division state title
Too much talent. That was the story of the CIF Open Division state championship bowl game on Saturday night.Santa Ana Mater Dei showed why it…