Prep talk: Mira Costa’s special teams trio ready to deliver
Maybe it’s knowing the beach is a short walk from their high school campus, but the special teams trio of punter Jackson Shevin, long snapper…
Mira Costa is the place with a special teams trio set to punt, kick, snap and hold
When it comes to special teams, Mira Costa’s football team has a dream group ready to handle punting, kicking, long snapping and holding.The senior trio…
Lauren Betts leads No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball past No. 8 Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Lauren Betts scored a career-high 33 points, Kiki Rice added 19, and No. 1 UCLA defeated No. 8 Maryland 82-67 on Sunday.The…
Chargers beat Raiders, earn No. 5 seed, playoff game at Houston
LAS VEGAS — Justin Herbert flailed his arms in mock frustration as teammates pulled him to his feet. Even a 41-yard scramble couldn’t satisfy the Chargers…
How many times has the fair-catch free-kick field goal worked in NFL?
Kicker: Cameron Dicker Team: ChargersOpponent: Denver BroncosDistance: 57 yardsAs time ran out in the second quarter, L.A.’s Derius Davis called for a fair catch at…
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…
Prep talk: How Van Nuys turned around its football program
Van Nuys High School is 109 years old, with the likes of Don Drysdale, Robert Redford, Bob Waterfield and Marilyn Monroe among the famous alumni.…
Saquon Barkley runs over Rams for 255 yards as Eagles roll
The Dodgers’ World Series trophy was in the house. So was Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles.Also on hand Sunday night at SoFi Stadium were members…
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…
Jaden Jefferson and Cathedral outlast St. Paul for league crown
Jaden Jefferson let the glee of victory overtake his face as the clock expired. He grinned ear to ear. Winning wasn’t easy Friday night.The Cathedral…
Chargers’ only points come on field goals in loss to Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jim Harbaugh paced the sideline with his hands on his hips. He stomped on the grass at State Farm Field as the Arizona…
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…
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…
No comeback this time as Bears’ defense stops Rams’ momentum
CHICAGO — So much for that confidence boost.And the apparently imagined newfound continuity.A week after a dramatic comeback victory, the Rams could not maintain any momentum…
Column: Former Southland stars balance school and football in Ivy League
When Kai Honda was running a 10.73-second 100 meters last spring at an elite prep school in New Hampshire, Phillips Exeter Academy, many were impressed…
Kyren Williams flips Rams-49ers rivalry on head with 3 TD game
Script, flipped.The Rams finally beat the San Francisco 49ers in a meaningful regular-season game.Kyren Williams flipped too.If you haven’t seen it, you soon will. It’s…
UCLA vs. Hawaii takeaways: What’s going on with Ethan Garbers?
UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers passes against Hawaii in the first half Saturday. (Darryl Oumi / Getty Images) Expected to be a steadying force, Garbers was…