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…
Rams’ path to NFC West championship and playoffs is clear
The Rams are in first place in the NFC West and readying for a playoff push.Will coach Sean McVay seek reinforcements?The window closed after Week…
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…
Edison scores in final minute to claim Division 1-A state title
When his moment came, Jake Minter made the most of it.The senior receiver gathered in a 15-yard pass over the middle from quarterback Sam Thomson,…
High school football top performers in state bowl games
A look at the top performers from Southern California regional football bowl games Friday.RUSHING• Isaiah Phelps, Oxnard Pacifica: Rushed for 85 yards in loss to…
Might Rams be interested in Odell Beckham Jr., let go by Miami?
In 2021, the Rams signed Odell Beckham Jr. as a midseason addition, and the star receiver helped them win Super Bowl LVI.Could the Rams do…
Oxnard Pacifica falls to Sacramento Grant in state 2-AA title game
With his helmet off, Alijah Royster looks like he’s 12 years old. Don’t let his youthful face fool you.“He’s a baller,” Oxnard Pacifica quarterback Dominic…
Rams take first step toward NFC West title by sweeping 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It’s happening.Again.The Rams rebounded from a dismal first half of the season and they are making a run for the playoffs.Again.Despite…
State football previews: A look at the matchups for Southland teams
A look at the matchups involving Southland teams in CIF state championship bowl games this weekend:FRIDAY Division 2-AA: Oxnard Pacifica (11-4) vs. Sacramento Grant (11-3)…
49ers’ Deebo Samuel is frustrated. He wants the ball against Rams
Deebo Samuel isn’t the first wide receiver to pout over a perceived dearth of touches, and he certainly won’t be the last. But the fact…
Chargers takeaways: Justin Herbert dodges bullet, team falls to Chiefs
Chargers running back Gus Edwards led the team with 36 rushing yards and scored a touchdown Sunday against the Chiefs. (Peter Aiken / Associated Press)…
Cal to face off against UNLV in the L.A. Bowl at SoFi Stadium
No. 24 UNLV will play Cal in this year’s L.A. Bowl, which will once again be hosted by four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski at…
High school football top performers in the Southland
A look at the top performers from high school football Southern California Regional bowl games on Saturday.RUSHING• Julius Gillick, Edison: Rushed for 240 yards in…
Pick-six helps Palos Verdes beat Bakersfield Christian in bowl
Jace DeMoss picked the perfect time for his first interception of the season, returning it 65 yards for a touchdown with 2:09 left to clinch…
High school football top performers in the Southland
A look at the top performers from Southern California regional football bowl games Friday.RUSHING• Timothy Grettenberg, Portola: Rushed for 165 yards and scored four touchdowns…
Chargers’ Ladd McConkey: ‘I feel good enough’ to face Chiefs
Ladd McConkey has not made a decision whether he will be available Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs as he manages knee and shoulder…
UCLA parts with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy
Eric Bieniemy received a hero’s welcome upon his arrival in March, co-workers lining the hallway inside UCLA’s practice facility to serenade him with applause.The new…
Who will be UCLA’s starting quarterback in 2025? Five questions facing the Bruins
Once UCLA lost to USC, erasing the possibility of a winning season and a bowl game, the most important date on the Bruins’ calendar shifted…