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LOS ANGELES – Gabe Lynn has been named safeties coach for the UCLA football team, head coach DeShaun Foster announced Thursday. Lynn, a former standout defensive back at Oklahoma, joins the Bruin from Colorado, where he spent the past two seasons on staff as a defensive analyst and the assistant player personnel director. "Gabe Lynn has already grown tremendously as a coach," said Foster. "He shows an enthusiasm to make young people better and a willingness to adapt with the different r...
The Culver City boy's and girls' varsity basketball teams open league play at home on Friday against Compton Centennial high school. The girls game starts at 6 p.m. and the boys tip off at 7:30 p.m. inside the Del Goodyear gym on the Culver City high school campus. The boys' team is currently 9-2 and the girls' team is 6-5. Both teams use an eight-person rotation. Although the starting lineups in basketball consists of five players, when you rotate players it's good for team morale. "Any one of...
1. Kansas City Chiefs (13-1): The Chiefs finally got a double-digit win, beating the Browns in Cleveland, 21-7. The Chiefs may not look like the best team in the NFL on a week-to-week basis, but they have the best record in the NFL, and they are the two-time defending Super Bowl champions. Next: -4 at Cleveland Browns - Sun, Dec. 15, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 43 (ATS: 6-8 – O/U: 6-8) Win probability: 53.8% 2. Buffalo Bills (11-3): The Bills have the 2024 NFL MVP and that makes them the team a team tha...
The Los Angeles Kings have firmly established themselves as one of the NHL's top defensive teams, a key factor behind their impressive 18-9-4 record. Currently sitting second in the Pacific Division, they trail the Vegas Golden Knights by just three points. Their defensive strength has been pivotal, as they rank second in the league for fewest goals allowed, behind only the Dallas Stars. However, road performances remain a concern, as is evident in their 8-7-3 record away from home. Tuesday...
Say hello to the NFC West first-place Los Angeles Rams. With three weeks to go in the NFL regular season the Rams are suddenly the #4 seed in the NFC playoff picture. Though virtually tied with the Seattle Seahawks at 8-6, they hold the edge by having won the first game between both teams in overtime, 26-20 in Seattle. The Division will be decided when they face each other in the last game of the season on Sunday, January 5, at SoFi Stadium. The Rams have won seven of their last nine games...
One of the most highly anticipated matchups of the women's college basketball season is set for this Saturday, as No. 7 USC travels to Hartford, Connecticut, for a rematch against No. 4 UConn at 5 p.m. on Fox. The two powerhouse teams last met in the 2024 Elite Eight, and both enter this game with top 10 offenses and defenses. The Trojans are led by sophomore sensation JuJu Watkins, who is averaging 24.7 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. Forward Kiki Iriafen has been a force in the...
LOS ANGELES – Andy Kwon has been named offensive line coach for the UCLA football team, head coach DeShaun Foster announced Thursday. "Coach Kwon is an up-and-coming young coach who has already shown an ability to effectively teach while relating to his players," said Foster. "As a former center, he knows the ins and outs of the line and I know he can't wait to put in work with our guys." Kwon arrives at UCLA after leading the offensive line unit for three seasons at Arkansas State, where he g...
LOS ANGELES – Jerry Neuheisel was promoted by UCLA head football coach DeShaun Foster Wednesday, adding the title of assistant head coach to his role as tight ends coach. Neuheisel, a former quarterback for the Bruins, has coached seven years at his alma mater and eight overall. He completed his first season as tight ends coach in 2024. Neuheisel was UCLA's wide receivers coach across the three prior campaigns. "Jerry has earned this opportunity," said Foster. "His love for UCLA runs deep, b...
Last Sunday afternoon at SoFi Stadium, the Los Angeles Chargers had one of those days that every football coach and player experiences. They got blown out at home by their opponent. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers came into town with their high-powered offense and took the Chargers defense apart, defeating the Chargers 40-17. This was one of those games where the Chargers simply got beaten up physically and the game got away from them. The Chargers led in the second quarter, 17-10. From that point on,...
LOS ANGELES -- Demetrice Martin has been hired as pass game coordinator and secondary coach for the UCLA football team, head coach DeShaun Foster announced Monday. The hiring represents a return to Westwood for Martin, a Pasadena, Calif. native who previously served on the Bruins' staff from 2012-2017. Martin has amassed 26 years of coaching experience, including 18 on the FBS level, in defensive backfields. He spent the 2024 season as cornerbacks coach at Michigan State, where he guided a unit...
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Central Division leading Minnesota Wild by the score of 4-1 on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena, but one of the major highlights was veteran captain Anze Kopitar playing in his 1,400 regular-season NHL game all with the Kings. Kopitar is the first player to accomplish this incredible milestone with the franchise. It was also his 700th career home game. Kopitar became just the 11th player all-time to reach 1,400 games played with one team. After the game, Kings...
Although the Clippers are in sixth place in the very competitive Western Conference the season is still early. There are still 57 games left to play in the NBA regular season. There are currently 10 teams in the 15 team Western Conference with winning records. The question regarding the Clippers is can they stay in the playoff hunt with the team that they currently have? The answer to that question is yes and no. Yes, if they can stay healthy and no if they can't stay healthy. Staying healthy...
It was one hell of a game. Four days after winning the biggest shootout in the NFL this season the Los Angeles Rams travel north in a crucial match against archrival San Francisco 49ers for Thursday Night Football at Levi's Stadium. For the first time this season the 7-6 Rams are above the .500 mark after defeating the Buffalo Bills in a wild affair at SoFi Stadium, 44-42, last Sunday in Week 14 of the NFL season. The Rams and 49ers (6-7) have both struggled this season mainly due to injuries...
1. Detroit Lions (12-1): The Lions came from behind in the 4th quarter to defeat the Packers in Detroit, 34-31. A 35-yard field goal by kicker Jakes Bates with no time on the clock was the winner. The schedule will not get any easier when they greet the Bills at home this Sunday. Next: -2.5 vs Buffalo Bills – Sun, Dec. 15, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 54.5 (ATS: 9-4 – O/U: 6-7) Win probability: 52.5% 2. Kansas City Chiefs (12-1): It is the same old song and dance with the Chiefs. The Chiefs continue to fi...
In sports perfection is hard to master. In fact, it's impossible but it's something every coach dreams about. In the case of the Culver City high school girls and boys varsity basketball teams the coaches are just looking to get better every day. At press time (December 10) the girls were 5-3 and the boys are 8-2. "What I like about this team is that they are playing hard," said girls head coach Julian Anderson. This is Anderson's 17th season as the head coach. "They are willing to make...
The Chargers have now lost seven straight games to the Kansas City Chiefs after losing in the final seconds 19-17 last Sunday on Sunday Night Football. Once again, the Chargers were so close to knocking off the defending champions and prolonging them from winning the AFC West. But we saw what's typical in the latest matchups between the Chiefs and Chargers. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and the Chiefs were the last team with the ball and drove down the field for the game-winning field...
The Los Angeles Kings have had an impressive start to the 2024-25 NHL season, boasting a 17-8-3 record nearly a third of the way through the schedule. They are in second place in the Pacific Division. Their home dominance at Crypto.com Arena is evident in their 10-2-1 home record, further showcasing their overall strength as one of the league's top teams thus far. After a brief slump, in which they lost four of six games, the Kings have rebounded with a five-game winning streak. Reflecting on...
The Los Angeles Chargers, coming off a tough loss in Kansas City to the Chiefs, will return home to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, in a game that has playoff implications for both teams. The Chargers lost to the Chiefs 19-17 on a 31-yard bank-shot field goal with no time on the clock by kicker Matthew Wright. The kick hit the left upright and bounced through the goal posts for the win. The heartbreaking loss dropped the Chargers to 8-5 on the season...
The season is still early but the initial results are very positive for the Culver City high school girls' and boys' basketball. The girls are 4-1 at press time and the boys are currently 6-1. The driving force behind both teams besides talented players is an excellent coaching staff. The girls' coach is long time head coach Julian Anderson, and the boys head coach is second year leader Ray Singleton. Both teams rely on a mixture of veteran and new players and both teams play smart basketball...
The UCLA Bruins football team used a strong defense to win their final game of the regular season last Saturday, defeating the Fresno State Bulldogs, 20-13 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. With the win, the Bruins finished the season at 5-7 and broke a six-game losing streak to the Bulldogs. Fresno State finished the season with a 6-6 record and is bowl eligible. The Bruins held the Bulldogs to 13 points and 281 yards of offense. Fresno State threw 45 passes and ran the ball just 13 times. To no...
The Los Angeles Chargers proudly announce kicker Cameron Dicker as the team's nominee for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. This honor is regarded as the league's most esteemed accolade, celebrating players who not only achieve greatness on the field but also demonstrate unwavering dedication to making a meaningful difference in their communities. Dicker's excellence on the field is matched only by his impact off it. With a field goal percentage of...
On a day when the offense could not produce a touchdown, the Los Angeles Chargers used a stout defense to hang on to a tough 17-13 road win over the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday. The Chargers used four interceptions off Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, including an interception return of 61 yards for a touchdown by rookie Tarheeb Still, to steal a victory in Atlanta. Offensively, the Chargers could only muster 187 yards and three field goals from kicker Cameron Dicker. The offense consisted of q...
1. Detroit Lions (11-1): The Lions hung on for a Thanksgiving Day win over the Bears, 23-20. The Lions snapped a seven-game losing streak on Thanksgiving. The Lions will be back in action on Thursday Night Football against the Packers. The Lions and the Bills look like two teams headed for the Super Bowl. Two teams that have never won a Super Bowl. Two California high school quarterbacks battling it out for a Super Bowl championship. Could be a great matchup. Next: -3 vs Green Bay Packers – T...
In sports, the only certainty is uncertainty-and it's that unpredictability that keeps fans coming back year after year. For USC football in 2024, this unpredictability was both a strength and a weakness, as the season unfolded with near-misses and lingering questions about the program's future under head coach Lincoln Riley. USC, a storied football program, finished the regular season with a 6-6 record, marking a step backward from Riley's debut year and intensifying criticism of his tenure....
The Los Angeles Lakers and East West Bank continue to give back to the community. Their annual Turkey giveaway last week was a huge success. Families waited for hours for the giveaway. Families started lining up at 3 a.m. From the looks on the faces of the families, it was all worth the wait. Underserved communities still struggle to provide food for their families. Each family received a turkey, fresh produce, dessert, and a Lakers tote bag. The Salvation Army Los Angeles Red Shield Community...
