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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...
The long 2024 season for the UCLA Bruins football team is coming to a close after another tough week of football for head coach DeShaun Foster and his coaching staff. Foster is in his first season as the UCLA head coach and the latest loss to the USC Trojans has to be frustrating to Foster. The Trojans came from behind in the fourth quarter to defeat the Bruins at the Rose Bowl, 19-13. The Bruins led 13-9 at the start of the fourth quarter, but a shanked punt set up the Trojans at the UCLA...
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 next Thursday Night against the Packers. Next: N/A vs Green Bay Packers – Thu, Dec. 5, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: N/A (ATS: 9-3 – O/U: 5-7) Win probability: N/A% 2. Buffalo Bills (9-2): The Bill are coming off their Bye Week in Week 12. They needed the week off to get healthy. The Bills can clinch the AFC East divis...
The Los Angeles Chargers have done a magnificent job this season of winning games with a physical brand of football, playing tough defense, running the football and playing well on special teams. But there are teams that also want to play that way and have more talent than the Chargers. One of those teams is the Baltimore Ravens. Last Monday Night at SoFI Stadium in Inglewood, the Ravens defeated the Chargers 30-23, ending their four-game winning streak. The loss dropped the Chargers to 7-4 on...
When the season started the Los Angeles Clippers made it clear to that they wanted to be one of the best defensive teams in the league. Even though they are without their superstar Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers are one of top 5 defenses in the NBA. It's a testament to their identity and hard work. Head coach Ty Lue shared with the Culver City Observer that when Derrick Jones Jr and Kris Dunn first came to the team they made it known their goal was to make the All-Defensive team. Lue jokingly...
The Rams' primetime clash last Sunday night with the Philadelphia Eagles was a litmus test. The need was threefold. They needed to dominate the trenches, establish the run, and protect Matthew Stafford. On their early drives, there was a glimmer of hope. But as the game unfolded, so did the Rams' vulnerabilities, and after their 37-20 defeat, they were left searching for answers. For only the second time this season, the Rams' offense scored a touchdown in the first quarter. Stafford connected w...
The Chargers are now 7-4 after a tough loss on Monday night to the Baltimore Ravens, 30-23. Even with the loss, the Chargers find themselves holding onto the sixth playoff seed with six games remaining this season. Los Angeles has been a surprise to some, but most football fans expected instant improvement with the addition of head coach Jim Harbaugh. The Chargers are led by a balanced offense and the top scoring defense in the NFL but if they expect to make the playoffs, they will need to...
Los Angeles Kings Swedish goaltender Erik Portillo finally got his chance to make his NHL debut and helped his team get the win, 2-1, against the Ducks in Anaheim. When the Kings placed starting netminder Darcy Kuemper on the shelf with an injury, Portillo was called up from the Ontario Reign, their American Hockey League affiliate. He waited patiently on the bench, backing up David Rittich for a couple of weeks and then got the nod. Portillo rose to the occasion, playing steady in the first...
The Culver City high school boys' varsity football team lost their Division 4 CIF Southern Section second round playoff game 48-28 to Apple Valley at Apple Valley last Friday night. The Centaurs finished their season with a record of 8-4 after playing in a tough Bay league that saw five teams make it to the playoffs. Now head coach Jahmal Wright will have to replace a group of senior starters that made up the nucleus of the of the 2024 team. On offense Culver City has to replace quarterback...
A few games ago Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and head coach JJ Redick addressed their frustrations with Dalton Knecht. They expect him to shoot every time he's open. Knecht heard their cry and started playing out of his mind last Tuesday night against the Jazz. Shooting lights out with confidence and had a career night with 37 points. He shot 9-12 from the three-point line and tied the NBA rookie record. JJ Redick manifested this historic night. A few days ago, Redick shared with reporters that...
The 2024 Los Angeles Rams have a golden opportunity to show their relevance and mettle on Sunday night when they host the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium. After rebounding from a loss with a win for the second time this season the 5-5 Rams are only one game behind the NFC West-leading Arizona Cardinals with seven games remaining in the regular season. Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw four touchdown passes while the defense snuffed out a potential game-winning drive against the New England...
In a classic battle between two of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, the Los Angeles Chargers prevailed over the Cincinnati Bengals, 34-27, to extend their winning streak to four games and improve their record to 7-3 for the season. The Sunday Night game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, with a crowd of 70,240 fans in attendance last Sunday. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was ecstatic after the game. "Great win! Great team win. It was awesome. It says a lot. It was like two heavyweights...
The Los Angeles Clippers are playing in a brand new $2 billion arena, the Intuit Dome. The Intuit Dome is one of the greatest sports arenas in the world. It is an arena that was clearly built so there is not a bad seat in the house. From its outside appearance to the advanced technology inside the arena the Intuit Dome checks all the boxes for a state-of-the-art basketball arena. As great as the arena is, it didn't start off as the greatest home court advantage for the Los Angeles Clippers. Los...
In what has been a season of highs and lows for both teams, the UCLA Bruins will host their crosstown rival, the USC Trojans at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena this Saturday Night, November 23. The game will start at 7:30 pm and will be televised nationally on NBC. It is the 94th meeting between the two schools. USC leads the series 52-34-1, while UCLA has won two of the last three meetings between the two schools, both blowouts and both on USC's homefield, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The...
USC secured a critical 28-20 victory over Nebraska last Saturday, improving to 5-5 overall and 3-5 in Big Ten play, keeping their bowl eligibility hopes alive. The offense showed signs of revival under new quarterback Jayden Maiava, a dynamic transfer from UNLV. In his first start, Maiava completed 25 of 35 passes for 259 yards and three touchdowns, adding a rushing score. His ability to extend plays and execute in the run, pass, option (RPO) game added a new dimension to the Trojan attack....
1. Detroit Lions (9-1): The Lions are currently the best team in the NFL and continue to show it each week, this time with an easy 52-6 win over the Jaguars. The Lions lead the NFL in average margin of victory at 15.9 points per game and in point differential (+159). Next: -7.5 at Indianapolis Colts – Sun, Nov. 24, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 50.5 (ATS: 8-2 – O/U: 5-5) Win probability: 80.7% 2. Buffalo Bills (9-2): A big fourth down 26-yard touchdown run from quarterback Josh Allen clinched a 30-21...
