Rams’ Cooper Kupp, John Johnson III, Jonah Jackson IR candidates
The number of significant Rams players who will be out for extended periods continues to grow.Receiver Cooper Kupp suffered an ankle sprain and safety John…
Chargers-Panthers takeaways: J.K. Dobbins rushes into spotlight
Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins runs past the Panthers defense for a touchdown. (Rusty Jones / Associated Press) The Chargers were 25th in the NFL…
Cardinals rout Rams, who also lose Cooper Kupp to ankle injury
GLENDALE, Ariz. — This was bad.“I’ll just be real,” Rams coach Sean McVay said, “There’s nothing positive about it.”Really bad.“Incredibly humbling,” McVay lamented.Historically bad.“This is…
Makena Cook has led Orange Lutheran to No. 1 in flag football
When it comes to throwing a football, perhaps no girl in the Southland can do it with more accuracy and distance than Makena Cook. The…
High school football top performers in the Southland
A look at the top performers from high school football games across the Southland on Thursday and Friday nights.RUSHING—Karson Cox, Oak Hills: The UCLA commit…
UCLA vs. Indiana: Five things to watch in Bruins’ Big Ten debut
Hawaii’s Pofele Ashlock hurdles UCLA’s Carson Schwesinger during the second half of the Bruins’ win at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on Aug. 31…
Jim Harbaugh’s reborn Chargers are fighting image of new coach
The heat was blistering, the fans were jeering, the knockout punch was looming.Late Sunday afternoon at SoFi Stadium, the stage was set for the continuation…
Injuries prove costly for Rams in overtime loss to Detroit Lions
DETROIT — A remade Rams defense played the Detroit Lions tough through four quarters on Sunday night.But they could not stop the Lions in overtime.Jared Goff…
Chargers rookie Joe Alt will battle Maxx Crosby in NFL debut
The rookie. The All-Pro. It’s the matchup that Chargers first-year offensive lineman Joe Alt insists is a dream.The first-round draft pick is expected to start…
USC has become a Big Ten power and should reach the College Football Playoff
USC has completed a massive offseason makeover, emerging as a formidable Big Ten team and playoff contender that doesn't lose games it shouldn't. Source link
Miller Moss and No. 13 USC dominate in 48-0 win over Utah State
It seemed, at first, like a strange fit. A West Coast power, known for its flash, paired with a conference known for its bulk and…
High school football top performers in the Southland
A look at the top performers from high school football games across the Southland on Thursday and Friday nights.RUSHING—Julius Gillick, Edison: Rushed for 303 yards…
Newbury Park scores early and often in defeat of Oxnard Pacifica
With the aroma of tri-tip smoking on the grill and a pleasant breeze diminishing the sizzling heat, all signs pointed toward another fun night of…
Mater Dei dominates Bishop Gorman from the start in clash of powerhouses
It might still be early in the season, but Mater Dei and Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, the top two ranked teams in the nation by…
Lincoln Riley can start CFP dreaming now that USC has a defense
LAS VEGAS — Who were these players, and what did they do with USC’s defense?They were physical.They made open-field tackles.They kept their team in the game…
Derius Davis has a huge ‘stake’ in the Chargers’ special teams
Most people look at the player who initiates the new NFL kickoffs as the kicker.Not Derius Davis.“That guy looks like a steak dinner to me,”…
Rams rookie kicker Joshua Karty embraces hostile season opener
Ford Field in Detroit, site of the Rams’ NFC wild-card playoff loss to the Lions last season, would not rank as the friendliest place for…
D’Anon Lynn finding ways to unlock USC’s defensive potential
LAS VEGAS — D’Anton Lynn walked along the perimeter of Allegiant Stadium hours before his anticipated USC debut, headphones on, shutting out the noise around him…
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…
USC makes a big opening statement with thrilling victory over LSU
LAS VEGAS — Fatigue was setting in. Faith, ever fragile, was wavering. USC’s revamped defense had held mostly tough. Its new starting quarterback looked mostly comfortable.…