Football

Chargers Defeat Bills 31-20

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...

UCLA Loses To Fresno State 38-14

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...

Rams Dominate In Victory Over Raiders

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...

Chiefs Defeat Chargers In Season Debut

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...

UCLA Routed By Oklahoma, Fall To 0-2

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...

Aaron Donald Signs Rams Deal Worth $135 Million

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...

UCLA Loses Seasons Opener To Cincinnati

WESTWOOD—The UCLA Bruins lost their season opener against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, September 1. Chip Kelly’s first game as a Bruin did not go as planned. The Bruins will look to bounce back next week.  The Bruins started the game with the ball, but the first couple possessions for both teams yielded no points. Midway through the first quarter,...

Chargers Blown Out By Saints

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Chargers were blown out by the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, August 25. However, the Chargers’ first team played a solid game.  New Orleans received the ball to start the game, but on 3rd down and 5, Quarterback Drew Brees was intercepted by rookie Safety Derwin James on a deep ball. The Chargers added to their...

Chargers Win Against Seahawks 24-14

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Chargers earned their first win of the preseason on August 19 against the Seattle Seahawks. Philip Rivers played in his first game of the season, and looked good. He went 6/7 on his only two drives. Seattle started the game with the ball. On the first play of the game, Russell Wilson hit Jaron Brown for...

Rams Rusty Preseason Game Against Ravens

LOS ANGELES—The Rams performed like a team that’s still figuring it out against the Ravens. The Ravens started the game with the ball. Joe Flacco went 5/5 with a touchdown on his opening drive. However, most of the attention was on his current backup, Lamar Jackson. After winning the Heisman Trophy in 2016 and being drafted in the first round,...