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  • UCLA defeats Iowa for their third consecutive win

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Nov 14, 2024

    The resilient UCLA Bruins football team found their running game on last Friday Night at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, beating the Iowa Hawkeyes, 20-17. The victory was the third consecutive win for the Bruins, improving their record for the season to 4-5, while the loss dropped the Hawkeyes to 6-4 on the season. The Bruins had to overcome a rough start in the game, with four first quarter penalties and two turnovers that led to a 10-0 first quarter deficit. The offense exploded in the second quart...

  • Streaking Chargers to meet the Bengals in a Sunday Night Football Clash

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Nov 14, 2024

    Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said it best after his Chargers team defeated the Tennessee Titans at SoFi Stadium last Sunday afternoon, 27-17, for their third consecutive victory. "We're excited for these guys and what they're doing and let's keep going. Let's go get some more." The win improved the Chargers record to 6-3. The Titans fell to 2-7 on the season. The Chargers will try to get more this weekend when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals in a Sunday Night clash of two...

  • UCLA shuts down Boston University in a blowout victory

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Nov 14, 2024

    The early season in college basketball is full of games that seem like nonconference mismatches on paper and the UCLA Bruins men's basketball schedule is no exception to this rule. Last Monday night at Pauley Pavilion on the UCLA campus, the Bruins easily defeated the Boston University Terriers, 71-40. The Bruins never trailed and were never seriously threatened in the game. The Bruins defense caused 28 turnovers and had 59 deflections in the victory. The deflection stat is one that UCLA head...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 11

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 14, 2024

    1.Kansas City Chiefs (9-0): The Chiefs just keep finding ways to overcome deficits and the odds to win games. On Sunday, the Broncos were lining up for a good winning 35-yard field goal with one second remaining in the game, trailing 16-14. Linebacker Leo Chenal blocked the field goal attempt to preserve the lead and the victory for the Chiefs. It was the 15th consecutive victory for the Chiefs. Next: +2 at Buffalo Bills - Sun, Nov. 17, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 46 (ATS: 5-4 – O/U: 4-5) Win probability:...

  • UCLA defeats Iowa for their third consecutive win

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Nov 14, 2024

    The resilient UCLA Bruins football team found their running game on last Friday Night at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, beating the Iowa Hawkeyes, 20-17. The victory was the third consecutive win for the Bruins, improving their record for the season to 4-5, while the loss dropped the Hawkeyes to 6-4 on the season. The Bruins had to overcome a rough start in the game, with four first quarter penalties and two turnovers that led to a 10-0 first quarter deficit. The offense exploded in the second quart...

  • UCLA defeats Rider in the season opener for Men's Basketball

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Nov 7, 2024

    The UCLA Bruins Men's Basketball team, with a roster full of transfers, opened up the 2024-2025 season with a rousing 85-50 victory over the Rider University Broncs at Pauley Pavillion on the UCLA campus last Monday night. The Bruins started four transfers and had two transfers come off the bench in the game. A total of 11 players saw action. Former Oregon State forward Tyler Bilodeau started at center and led the Bruins in scoring with 18 points in 22 minutes. Oklahoma State transfer Eric...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 10

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 7, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (8-0): Recently acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught two touchdown passes in a 30-24 overtime victory over the Buccaneers. Hopkins, a five-time All-Pro wide receiver, caught 8 of 9 targets for 86 yards. The Chiefs are 6-0 in games decided by seven points or less. Next: -7.5 vs Denver Broncos - Sun, Nov. 10, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 42 (ATS: 5-3 – O/U: 4-4) Win probability: 87.1% 2. Detroit Lions (7-1): The Lions came into Green Bay and had to deal with the rain, but eas...

  • Chargers face Browns in Cleveland after big win over the Saints

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Oct 31, 2024

    The Chargers head to Cleveland this week to take on the Browns after a big 26-8 win over the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on last Sunday. The victory improved the Chargers record to 4-3 on the season and put them back into the playoff picture. If the season ended today, the Chargers would be the 7th seed in the AFC playoffs. The Chargers need to put together a winning streak and the schedule is favorable, starting this Sunday against the Browns. The Browns are 2-6 on the...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 9

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 31, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (7-0): Tight end Travis Kelce came alive in the Chiefs 27-20 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas. Kelce had 10 receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown, his first TD reception of the season as the undefeated Chiefs just keep rolling along. Next: -8.5 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Mon, Nov. 4, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 45.5 (ATS: 5-2 – O/U: 3-4) Win probability: 78.4% 2. Detroit Lions (6-1): The Lions had a net 61 yards passing and were held to 225 yards in total offense, but somehow def...

  • UCLA beats Rutgers for their first Big Ten Conference Win

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Oct 24, 2024

    It took a while, but the UCLA Bruins football team finally has something to celebrate in the Big Ten Conference. The Bruins traveled to Piscataway, New Jersey to end their five-game losing streak and get their first win in the Big Ten Conference, defeating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 35-32 in a Saturday afternoon east coast matchup last weekend. UCLA quarterback Ethans Garbers completed 32 of 38 passes for 383 and four touchdowns, while also adding a 49-yard touchdown run in a signature...

  • Chargers need a victory this weekend against the Saints

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Oct 24, 2024

    The Los Angeles Chargers return this Sunday, October 27, for their first home game at SoFi Stadium since September 29, when the Chargers played and lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, 17-10. They will take on the New Orleans Saints, who are 2-5 on the season and in the midst of a five-game losing streak. The Chargers have struggled to score points this season, averaging 17.6 points per game, which places them tied at No. 26 in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans. The scoring issue showed up in the...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 8

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 24, 2024

    1.Kansas City Chiefs (6-0): The Chiefs are the only unbeaten team in the NFL after defeating the 49ers on the road, but that still was not good enough. The Chiefs then went out and traded for wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to give the offense more offensive fire power. The Titans get a fifth-round pick that elevates to a fourth rounder if KC makes the Super Bowl and Hopkins plays 60% of the snaps. What a steal. Next: -9.5 at Las Vegas Raiders - Sun, Oct. 27, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 41 (ATS: 5-1 – O/U...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 7

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 17, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (5-0): The Chiefs are coming off a bye in Week 6 and get a rematch of last season's Super Bowl with the 49ers in Santa Clara. This should be a real test for the Chiefs. The 49ers and their fans will be sky high for this game. Next: +1.5 at San Francisco 49ers - Sun, Oct. 20, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 47 (ATS: 2-3 – O/U: 3-2) 2. Minnesota Vikings (5-0): The Viking are coming off a bye in Week 6 and will return to take on the Detroit Lions in Minnesota. The Vikings acquired run...

  • UCLA heads to Rutgers after heart breaking loss to Minnesota

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Oct 17, 2024

    The long first season in the Big Ten for the UCLA Bruins football team continued last Saturday night at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena as the Bruins lost a heartbreaker in the last 30 seconds of the game to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 21-17. The loss was the fifth consecutive defeat for the Bruins football team, leaving them at 1-5 for the season and 0-4 in the Big Ten. It does not get any easier next Saturday, October 19, with the Bruins traveling to the east coast to play the Rutgers Scarlet...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 6

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 10, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (5-0): The train keeps a rolling for the Chiefs. After their Monday night win over the Saints, the Chiefs are 5-0 despite losing running back Isiah Pacheco and wide receiver Rashee Rice to injuries. The Chiefs are winning despite the struggles of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has thrown 6 touchdown passes and 6 interceptions in five games. Next: - Bye – Following week: N/A at San Francisco 49ers - Sun, Oct. 20, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: N/A (ATS: 2-3 – O/U: 3-2) 2. Minne...

  • UCLA to battle Minnesota Saturday at the Rose Bowl

    Bill Seals, sports Reporter|Oct 10, 2024

    The last four weeks have been among the worst in UCLA Bruins football history. The Bruins have lost four straight games, by a combined total of 137-54. The latest loss was a 27-11 loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium on the Penn State campus last Saturday. The loss dropped UCLA to 1-4 on the season. Penn State improved to 5-0 for the season. The four losses were all to teams ranked in the top 25. The four teams currently have a combined record of 20-1. This was a very tough...

  • UCLA football extends their losing streak as they travel to Penn State

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Oct 3, 2024

    The 2024 season continues to be a struggle for the UCLA football team. The highly ranked Oregon Ducks football team came into the Rose Bowl on a mission, took a 25-point second quarter lead and never looked back as they easily defeated the Bruins, 34-13. The loss was the third consecutive for the Bruins, who have lost the last three games by a combined total score of 110-43. The latest loss drops the Bruins to 1-3 on the season and 0-2 in the Big Ten Conference, with a trip this Saturday,...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 5

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 3, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (4-0): The Chiefs are 4-0 and quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been average this season and the Chiefs are still undefeated. That should scare everyone. Mahomes is the No. 18 rated passer in the NFL this season, with six touchdown passes and five interceptions. Next: -5.5 vs New Orleans Saints - Mon, Oct. 7, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 43 (ATS: 3-1 – O/U: 2-2) 2. Minnesota Vikings (4-0): Former USC quarterback Sam Darnold had another good game, throwing for 275 yards and three tou...

  • Chiefs continue their road dominance over the Chargers in victory

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Oct 3, 2024

    The dominance of the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West division never seems to end. After four weeks of NFL action, the Chiefs are 4-0 in the AFC West and have a two-game lead over the rest of the division after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers, 17-10 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on last Sunday afternoon. The victory was the Chiefs 11th consecutive win over the Chargers on their homefield. The Chargers last beat the Chiefs at home in San Diego in the 2013 season. The Chargers fell to 2-2...

  • Los Angeles Chargers to meet division rival Kansas City

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Sep 26, 2024

    In the battle of two unbeaten teams, the good times finally ended for the Los Angeles Chargers this past weekend, as the Chargers fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 20-10, in a road game at Acrisure Stadium in the North Shore neighborhood of Pittsburgh. As Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said after the game, "Not every game's gonna be a fairy tale ending." The Chargers started strong taking an early 7-0 lead late in the first quarter on a 27-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Justin Herbert to...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 4

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Sep 26, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (3-0): The Chiefs continue to find a way to win close games, this time getting by the Falcons, 22-17. Former SMU wide receiver Rashee Rice has emerged as a star for KC, with 24 receptions in three games for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Next: -7 at Los Angeles Chargers - Sun, Sep. 29, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 40 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 2-1) 2. Buffalo Bills (3-0): The Bills had another very impressive win, this time a 47-10 thrashing of the Jaguars in Buffalo. At this point, fans sho...

  • UCLA Football gets ready to take on the highly ranked Oregon Ducks

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Sep 26, 2024

    The UCLA Bruins return home on Saturday to take on the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena in a Big Ten Conference game. The Ducks are ranked No. 7 in the nation in the Coaches poll and No. 8 in the nation in the AP poll. The Bruins returned home from Baton Rouge, Louisiana after losing to the LSU Tigers, 34-17. The LSU Bayou Bengals are currently ranked No. 14 in the AP poll. The Bruins took an early 10-7 lead after the first quarter and were tied at halftime 17-17. The Bruins played...

  • UCLA football fails to execute in blowout loss at home to Indiana

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Sep 19, 2024

    The word of the day at the Rose Bowl on Saturday Night was execution. Or the lack of it. The UCLA Bruins football team, playing in their first game as a member the Big Ten Conference, failed to execute on either side of the ball and got blown out on their home field by the Indiana Hoosiers, 42-13. The late, great USC and Tampa Bay Buccaneers football coach John McKay was once asked after a game, "What do you think of your team's execution, coach?" McKay replied, "I'm in favor of it." A funny...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 3

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Sep 19, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (2-0): The Chiefs have a very good defense and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Those two things make them tough to beat. But they have already lost running back Isiah Pacheco for 6-8 weeks with a broken fibula and have lost wide receiver Marquise Brown for the season with a dislocated shoulder. A three-peat may be too much to ask this season. Next: -3.5 at Atlanta Falcons - Sun, Sep. 22 – O/U: 46.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 2-0) 2. Buffalo Bills (2-0): The Bills came away with an imp...

  • Unbeaten Chargers will face a challenge in Pittsburgh

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Sep 19, 2024

    The new era of Chargers football is under way and after two weeks, the Chargers are one of nine teams that are still undefeated. The Chargers easily defeated the Carolina Panthers last Sunday in Charlotte, 26-3, moving them to a 2-0 record for the season. This is the first time since the 2012 season that the Chargers have started 2-0. Running back J.K. Dobbins led the Chargers offense with 131 yards rushing on 17 carries, including a 43-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter. That gave...

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