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  • Rams face Bengals on Monday Night Football

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Sep 21, 2023

    A promising start and a season home opener couldn't stop the Rams futility streak against NFC West archrival San Francisco 49ers. Los Angeles lost its ninth consecutive regular season game to the Niners, 30-23, before 74,742 fans at SoFi Stadium, seemingly half dressed in red 49er gear. The Rams stood toe-to-toe for the better part of three quarters on Sunday before turnovers helped seal their fate and first loss of the season. "I thought it was a high caliber game today. I was really pleased...

  • Rams upset Seahawks, face the 49ers on Sunday

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Sep 14, 2023

    The Los Angeles Rams caught most critics by surprise by reeling off a convincing 30-13 season-opening victory on the road over a Division rival and projected contender, the Seattle Seahawks. Suddenly, the clock seemed to wind back to the 2021 season when the leadership of quarterback Matthew Stafford and defensive tackle Aaron Donald paved the way for the franchise's first title in Los Angeles. Preparing for only NFL Week #2, yet the win couldn't have come at a better time as arch-nemesis San...

  • 2023 NFL Power Rankings – Week 02

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters, PFWA Members|Sep 14, 2023

    1. Philadelphia Eagles (1-0): The Eagles did not have a Super Bowl hangover coming off their loss to the Chiefs, defeating the Patriots, 25-20, on the road. Cornerback Darrius Slay had a 70-yard interception return for a touchdown. Next: -7 vs Minnesota Vikings – Thu, Sep. 14 – O/U: 48.5 (ATS: 1-0 – O/U: 1-0) 2. San Francisco 49ers (1-0): The 49ers easily defeated the Steelers in Pittsburgh, 30-7. Running back Christian McCaffrey rushed for 152 yards and one touchdown in a blowout. This is a...

  • LAFC wins home opener

    Fred Altieri|Mar 9, 2023

    The 2023 season home opener began with a ring ceremony honoring Los Angeles Football Club team players and 2022 Major League Soccer Cup Champions before a spirited sold-out crowd led by The 3252 Supporters Section at the newly named BMO Stadium last Saturday afternoon. The Black & Gold responded with a dominating 60-minute, 3-0 lead but just held on for a 3-2 win over the visiting Portland Timbers, who scored two late goals to make it interesting. LAFC improved both their all-time season...

  • LAFC Wins Season Home Opener

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Mar 2, 2023

    The 2023 season home opener began with the a ring ceremony honoring Los Angeles Football Team players, 2022 MLS Cup Champions before a spirited sold-out crowd led by The 3252 Supporters section at the newly renamed BMO Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Black & Gold responded with a dominating 60-minute, 3-0 lead but just held on for a 3-2 win over the visiting Portland Timbers, who scored two late goals to make it interesting. LAFC improved both their all-time season opening and home opening...

  • Kyle Busch Delivers a Fitting Farewell to Fontana Race Track

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Feb 23, 2023

    The Auto Club Speedway in Fontana received a well-deserved farewell against the backdrop of snow-covered San Gabriel Mountains draped by white hovering clouds. Fittingly, Kyle Busch's historic driving victory at NASCAR's Pala Casino 400 on Sunday afternoon was the answer. He pushed the Lucas Oil #8 Chevy the final 21-laps, leading to a comfortable 3-second victory on the 2-mile oval that has served him so well over the past two decades. "That's what I enjoy the most about this racetrack. It's a...

  • Jon Rahm wins the Genesis Invitational

    Fred Altieri|Feb 23, 2023

    The Genesis Invitational, The Riviera Country Club and Pacific Palisades delivered perfect once again for the PGA Tour last week. Spaniard Jon Rahm battled to win for the third time in his last five attempts to punctuate the 2023 West Coast Swing and retake the top of the OWGR standings. The magnitude of the win wasn't lost on Rahm, increasing his No. 1 world ranking to 44 total weeks and tied for 11th on the all-time list. "That putt on 14 was huge. A great par putt on 15 and that shot on 16...

  • Top-Ranked Rahm Takes Riviera

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Feb 16, 2023

    The Genesis Invitational, The Riviera Country Club and Pacific Palisades' perfect weather delivered once again for the PGA Tour. Spaniard Jon Rahm battled to win for the third time in his last five attempts to punctuate the 2023 West Coast Swing and retake the top of the OWGR standings. The magnitude of the win wasn't lost on Rahm, increasing his No. 1 world ranking to 44 total weeks and tied for 11th on the all-time list. "That putt on 14 was huge. A great par putt on 15 and that shot on 16...

  • Tiger to Play Riviera

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Feb 9, 2023

    The 2023 Genesis Invitational tee times are officially set with host Tiger Woods joining 131 golfers at Riviera Country Club starting Thursday. Woods will tee off on Hole No. 1 at 12:04 p.m. with World's No.2 golfer Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas, ranked seventh. The three will also play in Wednesday's Pro-Am with Woods starting at 6:30 a.m. The Collegiate Showcase began in playoff fashion on Monday when Jack Wall of Texas Tech defeated University of Kentucky's Alex Goff on the second playoff...

  • Truex Jr. Wins Gold in Clash at the Coliseum

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Feb 9, 2023

    Under a full-moon, the Hollywood Sign, bright Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum lights, concerts and fireworks... Martin Truex Jr. earned a gold medal by taking the checkered flag at NASCAR's 2023 Clash at the Coliseum. Driving the #19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing for his 31st Cup series victory, Truex held off the second-place #3 Chevy driven by silver medalist Austin Dillon. Also on the podium was Dillon's new Richard Childress Racing teammate and two-time Series Cup champion, Kyle Busch, who...

  • Truex Jr. Wins Gold in Clash at the Coliseum

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Feb 2, 2023

    Under a full-moon, the Hollywood Sign, bright Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum lights, concerts and fireworks... Martin Truex Jr. earned a gold medal by taking the checkered flag at NASCAR's 2023 Clash at the Coliseum. Driving the #19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing for his 31st Cup series victory, Truex held off the second-place #3 Chevy driven by silver medalist Austin Dillon. Also on the podium was Dillon's new Richard Childress Racing teammate and two-time Series Cup champion, Kyle Busch, who...

  • Justin Haley Wins Pole Position for Sunday's Clash at the Coliseum

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Feb 2, 2023

    Under a near-full moon hanging over Los Angeles Memorial Colisuem, 4-year NASCAR Cup Series driver Justin Haley outraced 35 other drivers to take the pole position for Sunday's Clash at the Coliseum. The 23-year old drove the #31 Chevy for Kaulig Racing around the 400-yard asphalt oval in 13.413 seconds to edge out veteran Kyle Busch, driving Richard Childress Racing's #8 Chevy (13.553) . Christopher Bell driving the #20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing finished third (13.569). Last year's inaugural...

  • Clash at the Coliseum Rarin' to Go

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Feb 2, 2023

    For the second consecutive year Los Angeles will host NASCAR's season opening event. Celebrating its 75th year, NASCAR announced that the 2023 Clash at the Coliseum is ready to go. Construction is complete, the painting is finished and the NASCAR Cup Series teams are parked outside the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Now it's time for the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series to compete. Action Saturday begins at 3 p.m. with NASCAR Cup Series practice, followed by Busch Light Pole Award...

  • Marcus Byrd Receives Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption for 2023 Genesis Invitational

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Feb 2, 2023

    Riviera Country Club will be the site of the Genesis Invitational (originally Los Angeles Open) for the 60th time in its illustrious history, February 16-19. Since 2017, hosts Tiger Woods and Genesis USA have officially teed up the event by announcing the recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption during their annual pre-tourney Media Golf Outing. Last week, Marcus Byrd was awarded the 2023 exemption given for the advancement of diversity in the game of golf. "Marcus has shown...

  • 2022 NFL Power Rankings – Week 18

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Jan 5, 2023

    1. Buffalo Bills (12-3): The Bills game against the Bengals was canceled after the collapse of safety Damar Hamlin after what appeared to be a routine tackle. Hamlin needed CPR and external defibrillation and was immediately transferred to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. It appears he will survive. The cancellation may end up causing changes in the AFC playoffs. Next: -7 vs New England Patriots - Sun, Jan. 8 – O/U: 41.5 (ATS: 7-7-1 – O/U: 5-10) 2. Kansas City Chiefs (13-3): The Chie...

  • Rams deliver on Christmas, face the Chargers on Sunday

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Jan 5, 2023

    'Twas nearly a perfect jolly Hollywood Christmas at SoFi Stadium as the Los Angeles Rams rolled to a 51-15 crusher over the hapless visiting Denver Broncos last Sunday at SoFi Stadium. The Rams never looked better this season and now they hope to entertain a holiday sweep in Inglewood as they "go on the road" against the playoff-bound Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday, New Year's Day 2023 at SoFi Stadium. The circumstances are completely different than anticipated when the schedule was released...

  • 2022 NFL Power Rankings – Week 17

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Dec 29, 2022

    1. Philadelphia Eagles (13-2): The Eagles just need to beat the Saints at home on Sunday to clinch the NFC East, earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC, get the wild-card playoff round bye and gain homefield advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. Next: -5.5 vs New Orleans Saints – Sun, Jan. 1 – O/U: 42 (ATS: 8-7 – O/U: 10-5) 2. Buffalo Bills (12-3): The Bills clinched their third consecutive AFC East title with a 35-13 beating of the Bears in Chicago. Remember when the Patriots use to dominate the A...

  • 2022 NFL Power Rankings – Week 16

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Dec 22, 2022

    1. Philadelphia Eagles (13-1): Quarterback Jalen Hurts has a right shoulder sprain and may miss the next game, which is Saturday against the Cowboy's in Jerry's House. Former Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew is the backup quarterback, and he may get the start. That would be interesting if the Eagles could beat the Cowboys with Minshew at quarterback. Next: +5.5 at Dallas Cowboys – Sat, Dec. 24 – O/U: 46 (ATS: 8-6 – O/U: 9-5) 2. Buffalo Bills (11-3): The Bills won a close match...

  • 2022 NFL Power Rankings – Week 15

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Dec 8, 2022

    1. Philadelphia Eagles (12-1): The Eagles clinched a playoff berth with their blowout win over the Giants. The Eagles lead the NFL in sacks at 49 and in turnover ratio with a +14. With a top 5 offense and a top five defense, the Eagles are the early favorite to win it all. They also own a first-round pick from the Saints, currently the No. 4 overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Next: -9 at Chicago Bears – Sun, Dec. 18 – O/U: 48.5 (ATS: 8-5 – O/U: 9-4) 2. Buffalo Bills (10-3): The B...

  • 2022 NFL Power Rankings – Week 12

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 24, 2022

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (8-2): Quarterback Patrick Mahomes just keeps on rolling each week. This week Mahomes completed 20 of 34 passes for 329 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 23 yards. Just another week for a great quarterback in a come-from-behind win over the Chargers, 30-27. Next: -15.5 vs Los Angeles Rams - Sun, Nov. 27 – O/U: 43 (ATS: 4-6 – O/U: 5-5) 2. Philadelphia Eagles (9-1): It took all sixty minutes, but in the end the Eagles were able to pull out a tough and har...

  • Rams travel to New Orleans after losing to the Arizona

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Nov 17, 2022

    What's next? To compound matters for the 2022 Los Angeles Rams, the defending NFL Champions received more bad news on Tuesday when the team announced that wide receiver Cooper Kupp will undergo surgery on Wednesday for a high right ankle sprain. Kupp was injured during the fourth quarter in the Rams 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. "Obviously, you never ever replace a player like Cooper Kupp, but we got to figure out the best way to accentuate the ski...

  • LAFC wins the Super Bowl of American Soccer

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Nov 10, 2022

    Los Angeles Football Club are the 2022 MLS Cup Champions! LAFC's spectacular victory over Philadelphia Union was a win for the ages. Appropriately, the club earned its first league title in a Hollywood blockbuster shootout at the Banc of California Stadium that immediately secured top billing as Major League Soccer's greatest match. As important, the scintillating match finally elevated the league onto equal footing with the four major sports leagues in the country. "No doubt this was Major...

  • 2022 NFL Power Rankings – Week 10

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 10, 2022

    1. Philadelphia Eagles (8-0): Running back Miles Sanders is quietly having a very good season with the Eagles. Sanders is 7th in the NFL in rushing yardage with 656 yards, he has six rushing touchdowns and is averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Next: -11 vs Washington Commanders – Mon, Nov. 14 – O/U: 44 (ATS: 5-3 – O/U: 5-3) 2. Buffalo Bills (6-2): The Bills have lost twice this season, and both losses are within the division. They have a one game lead in the division but are 0-2 within the divis...

  • 2022 NFL Power Rankings – Week 09

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 3, 2022

    1. Philadelphia Eagles (7-0): The Eagles lead the NFL in turnover margin with a +14. The closest team is the Cowboys with a +6 margin. The Eagles have a top 5 offense and a top 5 defense. They are clearly the team to beat in the NFC. Next: -14 at Houston Texans – Thu, Nov. 3 – O/U: 45 (ATS: 5-2 – O/U: 4-3) 2. Buffalo Bills (6-1): The Bills acquired Colts running back Nyheim Hines before the trade deadline. The Bills are sending back running back Zack Moss and a conditional 6th round pick in 20...

  • 2022 NFL Power Rankings – Week 08

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Nov 3, 2022

    1. Philadelphia Eagles (6-0): The rich get richer. The Eagle acquired pass rusher Robert Quinn from the Chicago Bears for a fourth-round draft pick in 2023. Quinn, 32, is a three-time Pro Bowler. With a top five offense and a top five defense, adding Quinn almost seems unfair. Next: -10.5 vs Pittsburgh Steelers – Sun, Oct. 30 – O/U: 43 (ATS: 4-2 – O/U: 3-3) 2. Buffalo Bills (5-1): The Bills are coming off a bye week with a deep squad and not much standing in their path to the AFC Champ...

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