Sean McVay tries to ignore games that may clinch Rams playoff bid
Sean McVay does not want to look too far ahead.The Rams will play the Seattle Seahawks next weekend, but there is a chance that the…
Is this the season the Kings finally beat the Oilers in playoffs?
The Kings have seen each of the last three seasons end in first-round playoff losses to the Edmonton Oilers. And if the current NHL season…
NFL Week 17 picks: Christmas games have playoff implications
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) suffered a concussion after being tackled on a run against the Commanders. (Peter Joneleit / Associated Press) Sunday, 10 a.m.…
Rams in command of their playoff destiny ahead of Cardinals game
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news.From Gary Klein: Tyler Higbee is not prone to…
Kyren Williams’ running makes Rams a threat in the postseason
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The florescent green cleats of Kyren Williams could be seen from space.But it was the feet inside those shoes that set 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…
Notre Dame defeats Indiana in College Football Playoff opener
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish…
Chargers takeaways: Comeback vs. Broncos puts playoff berth in sight
Cameron Dicker could see the confusion on the Denver sideline when the Chargers lined up for a free kick at the Denver 47-yard line. Even…
NFL: Los Angeles Chargers beat Denver Broncos to leave both on play-off brink
The Los Angeles Chargers claimed a 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos to close in on a spot in the NFL play-offs.Quarterback Justin Herbert passed…
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…
Darvin Ham says what he did with Lakers warranted extension, not firing
It’s been seven months since the Lakers fired Darvin Ham, and he’s still surprised he’s no longer coaching the team.Ham, who was 90-74 in two…
Chargers-Broncos game could decide their playoff opponents
The game got away. Needing to pick up the pieces after a 40-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Chargers will try to ensure…
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…
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…
Narbonne football coach Malcolm Manuel resigns after tumultuous year
Narbonne High School’s football program is heading toward an uncertain offseason after the resignation of coach Malcolm Manuel on Thursday.Manuel was the coach for four…
MLS Cup preview: Galaxy to lean on other stars, brace for pressure
The most impactful player in Saturday’s MLS Cup final won’t even be on the field at Dignity Health Sports Park.Riqui Puig, the dynamic midfielder who…
Angel City parts with GM Angela Hucles Mangano amid playoff slump
Angel City has parted ways with general manager Angela Hucles Mangano after the team missed the playoffs for a second time in three seasons.The decision…
Rams’ path to playoffs: Analysis of race for NFC West crown
The Rams made the playoffs five times in coach Sean McVay’s first seven seasons, qualifying three times by winning the NFC West and twice when…
Narbonne ends Birmingham’s City Section winning streak
There’s an urgency among Narbonne High football players knowing as soon as the 2024 season ends, the program won’t be eligible to compete in the…
High school football: City and Southern Section playoff scores
CITY SECTIONSEMIFINALSOPEN DIVISION Narbonne 27, Birmingham 7San Pedro 40, Carson 34 (OT)DIVISION I Palisades 63, Eagle Rock 45King/Drew 35, Kennedy 23DIVISION IISouth Gate 62, Arleta…