UCLA will find out early if they have improved from last year. In a rare Sunday afternoon date, the Bruins face a good Texas A&M team at the Rose Bowl at 4:30. The Bruins are hoping to improve on last year’s 4-8. They need to upgrade in four major categories: 1: Protecting all-star quarterback Josh Rosen. 2: Improving the running … Read More
Sparks Face Powerhouse
Jantel Lavender
The final three games of the regular WNBA season for the Sparks include a Sunday date with the other powerhouse, the Minnesota Lynx. Although it’s still the regular season, the 4 o’clock game at the Staples Center has playoff implications. The 22-8 Sparks have an outside chance of overtaking the 23-6 Lynx with three games remaining. The Sparks are 13-1 … Read More
Rams on Road, Chargers at Home
The Rams and Chargers stayed true to form in their preseason openers. Facing the Dallas Cowboys, the Rams played a close defense-dominated game, winning 13-10 last Saturday night at the Coliseum The next night the Chargers looked good only for the first few minutes. The Seattle Seahawks dominated the Chargers 48-17 at the cozy StubHub Center in Carson. This weekend, … Read More
Rams, Chargers Open – Separately
Jared Goff
Pre-season in the National Football League is mainly for the rookies and free agents trying to make their teams. However, for the Rams and Chargers pre-season is a time to fight for admiration and loyalty of the Los Angeles professional football fan. On Saturday evening at 6, the Rams play the Dallas Cowboys at the Coliseum. Not so far away … Read More
Sparks Are Flying
Ms. Lavender
The Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA started a five game road trip last Sunday with a 85-79 loss to the Dallas Wings. On Friday, they take on the best team in the league, the Minnesota Lynx, at 5 o’clock. The Lynx are 28-6, the Sparks 26-8. They are the best two teams in the WNBA. After Friday, the Sparks … Read More
Situation Normal at SC
What can USC do for an encore? The Trojans won nine football games in a row last season after starting 1-3. The finale was Troy’s dramatic victory over Penn State in the Rose Bowl. Now it is time to see if USC can live up to the great expectations that come with winning nine straight, a streak that lives. The … Read More
Rosen Gives Bruins a Chance
Quarterback Josh Rosen
The good news around Westwood is that quarterback Josh Rosen is returning for his junior season. The bad news: Major questions surround the offensive line. Last year line problems created complications running the ball and protecting the quarterback. Lack of protection caused a season- ending injury to Rosen. Coach Jim Mora thinks Rosen benefitted from being on the sidelines. “Josh’s … Read More
Rams’ Art Contest
To help kick off their second season back in Los Angeles, the Rams are launching a “My City, My Team, My Rams” contest. The Rams are asking fans to submit an original drawing, painting or artistic expression showcasing their pride for Los Angeles and their passion for the Rams. Through Aug. 21, fans may submit for a chance to win … Read More
Troy, Huskies Favored
USC is favored to win the Pac-12 football championship in a vote of 52 media members who cover the conference. The Trojans received 28 votes to edge defending champion Washington, which drew 22. The Trojans in the Southern division and the Huskies in the North earned the same number of first-place votes, 49 out of 52, and 309 total points. … Read More
Sparks Are Perfect
The Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA are happy to be back home inside the Staples Center. They are 15-5, and the Sparks have wobn all 10 games at Staples. They look like the NBA champion Golden State Warriors. Smiles on their faces, they are starting to dominate teams. “Regardless of what you do,” said Coach Brian Agler. “It’s nice … Read More