When UCLA and USC play each other in any sport, the stakes are high. Saturday afternoon’s 5 o’clock game at the Coliseum is no different. With no Rose Bowl game to play for, they still will serve up some of the best talent in college. The Trojans and Bruins will feature NFL-ready quarterbacks, Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen. Both schools … Read More
Texans Next for 6-2 Rams
Jared Goff
One game at a time, the Rams are breaking away from their disappointing play during the last few year. Not only are they improving but in spectacular ways. Last week they beat the New York Giants 51-17 and they continue to be the highest scoring team in the National Football League. On Sunday afternoon at 1, they hope to continue … Read More
QB-shy, Can Bruins Run?
Devon Modster
UCLA is fighting an uphill battle. At 4-5 overall and 2-4 in the Pac-12, they face Arizona State, 5-4 and 4-2, on Saturday at the Rose Bowl at 6:30. The Bruins might lose if they don’t they don’t give their best effort. In fairness, injuries have destroyed a once-promising season. Ten Bruins have sustained year-ending injuries. Starting quarterback Josh Rosen … Read More
Culver Playoffs at the Door
The Culver City High School football team joins the girls volleyball team in twin quests to win CIF championships. The volleyball team played its CIF Division 4 semi-final match earlier this week. If successful, they will move on to the CIF championship on Saturday. The Lady Centaurs are 28-1, trying to create a dynasty. “We are still taking it one … Read More
Lakers, Clippers: Say a Prayer
Blake Griffin
It still is early, but the first returns for the Clippers and Lakers are familiar. The Clippers are good but not great although they appear better than last year. The Lakers still are two or three super stars away from being a good or great team. Last Monday the Clippers gave up 74 first half points to the Warriors. The … Read More
2 Centaur No. 1s Headed for Playoffs
This is a special time for Culver City High School sports. For the first time in school history, two teams will go into the CIF playoffs ranked No. 1. The girls volleyball team is top-rated in CIF No. 1 in Division 11. They begin their quest to repeat as CIF champions when they play their second game in the CIF … Read More
Which Way for Troy?
Sam Darnold
USC has reached that fork-in-the-road time of the season that separates the good from the average. Their game against the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday – 7:45, ESPN — is important for several reasons. The winner will lead the Pac-12 South. If Troy wins and holds onto first place in November, they will qualify for the … Read More
Samo Showdown Friday
Culver City High School’s football team, varsity football team, fresh off a dominating 47-0 win over Hawthorne last Friday, will play Santa Monica on Friday night at 7 at Santa Monica College. The No. 1-ranked Division 11 Centaurs, 7-1 overall, are 2-1 in the Ocean League, same as Samohi. Santa Monica is 3-5 for the season. The winner … Read More
2 Centaur Teams Are No. 1
No wonder Culver City High School athletic director Tom Salter is smiling. For the first time in school history, the Centaurs have two teams ranked No. 1 in their sports. The 6-1 football team has been ranked No. 1 in Division 11 all season. Now the defending CIF champion girls’ volleyball team, 22-1, has climbed to the top … Read More
Rams, Chargers Leave Town
Running back Melvin Gordon
Both Los Angeles pro football teams will be on the road Sunday: The 3-2 Rams are in Jacksonville (3-2), 1 o’clock, channel 11. The 1-4 Chargers are at 1-3 Oakland, 1:25, channel 2. Last Sunday produced different results for both teams. The Chargers won their first game, 27-22, over the New York Giants in New Jersey. At the Coliseum, the … Read More