Football

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Chargers are .500 (2-2) after defeating the SF 49ers on Sunday, September 30. They look to go to 3-2 next week as they face the Oakland Raiders. Although quarterback Philip Rivers had a big game, he started off slow. On the third play of the game’s first drive, Rivers’ pass was returned 32 yards by...

BOULDER, CO—UCLA fell to 0-4 with their loss against the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday, September 29. Chip Kelly’s team continues to struggle as the offense is still searching for a spark. The Bruins started the game off well, scoring on their second possession. After evading pressure on 3rd and 13, Thompson-Robinson ran for 17 yards to get the first...

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Chargers were defeated by the Los Angeles Rams in the battle of Los Angeles. The game was a tightly contested one, but the Rams overpowered the Chargers in the end. The Rams started the game with the ball. On what looked to be a promising drive, the Rams turned the ball over on a fumble. Running...

WESTWOOD—Devon Modster, once a candidate for the starting quarterback job for UCLA, announced his decision to transfer universities on Saturday, September 22. Modster announced his decision via Twitter. The sophomore quarterback’s decision came after the Bruins started off 0-3 under new Head Coach Chip Kelly. Wilton Speight started the first game of the season, while Dorian Thompson-Robinson started in the...

BUFFALO, NY—Melvin Gordon had a huge game as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated  the Buffalo Bills 31-20 on Sunday, September 16. The win gives the Chargers a record of 1-1. It also prevents them from starting the season 0-2. The Chargers and Bills both went three and out on their first two drives. However, on Los Angeles’ second drive, they...

WESTWOOD—Chip Kelly’s offense was not able to find its rhythm in the Bruins’ 38-14 loss to Fresno State Bulldogs on Saturday, September 15. UCLA is still looking for their first win of the season. Fresno State began the game with a long, methodical drive. Quarterback Marcus McMaryion led the Bulldogs down the field. He connected with wide receivers Jamire...

OAKLAND—The Los Angeles Rams traveled to the Black Hole, otherwise known as the Alameda Coliseum, to defeat the Oakland Raiders, 33-13, on Monday, September 10. Relying on the Rams voracious defense and a steady dose of Running Back Todd Gurley shined brightly on Monday Night Football. Speaking of Monday Night Football, former MNF analyst, Jon Gruden made his long awaited...

CARSON—Tyreek Hill was utterly brilliant, unstoppable with the ball to the tune of 268 all purpose yards, as the Kansas City Chiefs easily knocked off the Los Angeles Chargers, 38-28, at the StubHub Center on Sunday, September 9. The Chargers (0-1), opened their 2018 season with a lackluster effort facing a divisional foe. The Chargers were missing Defensive End...

NORMAN, OK—The UCLA Bruins showed heart against the No. 6 ranked Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday, September 8 from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, trading blows and staying close in the first half before the Sooners ran away with the game 49-21, over the Bruins. Oklahoma Quarterback Kyler Murray, an early Heisman candidate, added five touchdowns in the blowout victory. UCLA falls to...

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle, Aaron Donald signed a six-year deal worth $135 million ($87 million guaranteed). Donald was rewarded for his great play over his first four years. He is now the highest paid defensive player in NFL History. The defensive tackle is the third Rams player to receive a big payday this offseason. Running Back Todd...