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Angel City FC returns home on Friday, September 11, as the club welcomes Denver Summit FC to BMO Stadium for a late-season NWSL matchup. With the regular season entering an increasingly important stretch, both teams will be looking to collect valuable points and build momentum heading into the final weeks of the campaign. Photo: Dylan Berkman / Sideline Frames Media For Angel City, Friday night provides another opportunity to take advantage of playing in front of its home sup

PASADENA, Calif. — UCLA turned a scoreless first half into a convincing second-half performance Saturday, defeating San Diego State 28-10 at the Rose Bowl in Bob Chesney’s first home game as the Bruins’ head coach. Neither offense found much rhythm early. UCLA moved into scoring position during the second quarter, but quarterback Nico Iamaleava was intercepted in the end zone by San Diego State’s Mike Lindsay. The Bruins were later stopped on fourth down, sending the teams in

MALIBU, Calif. — One of Malibu’s longest-running Labor Day traditions returns this September as the 43rd Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off® Presented by Aviator Nation takes over Malibu for four days of food, music, carnival rides, skateboarding and community events. The 2026 Malibu Chili Cook-Off will run from Sept. 4-7 at 23575 Civic Center Way, bringing together local residents and visitors for a weekend that has become a staple of the Malibu community. This year, Aviator Natio

LOS ANGELES — UCLA football entered the 2026 season with a new leader and a different identity as Bob Chesney took over as the 20th head coach in program history. Chesney arrived in Westwood after two seasons at James Madison, where he built one of the most successful Group of Five programs in the country. He guided the Dukes to a 21-6 record, an undefeated Sun Belt campaign in 2025, the program’s first Sun Belt championship and its first appearance in the College Football Pl

LOS ANGELES — LAFC dominated much of Saturday’s match against the Portland Timbers, but once again showed a major weakness in their ability to finish chances and close out games, settling for a 1–1 draw at BMO Stadium. Portland struck first in the 4th minute through D. Da Costa, forcing LAFC to chase the match almost from the opening whistle. After that, the Black & Gold took control, finishing with 58.1% possession, 33 shots, 11 shots on goal and 12 corners. Portland, by com

LOS ANGELES — Football season is almost here. With just one month remaining until kickoff, excitement continues to build around the USC football program as the Trojans prepare to open the 2026 season on Aug. 29 against San José State at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media After an offseason filled with recruiting success, roster development and high expectations, USC enters the year looking to take another step forward in the Big Ten.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Oaks Christian girls varsity flag football delivered one of its strongest offensive performances of the early season, defeating Rio Mesa 39-12 on Aug. 19 in a CIF Southern Section matchup. The Lions took control almost immediately and never allowed Rio Mesa to settle into the game. Oaks Christian combined an aggressive offense with a disruptive defensive performance, building a commanding 27-0 advantage by halftime. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Fram

LOS ANGELES — LAFC returns to BMO Stadium this weekend for a highly anticipated Southern California matchup against San Diego FC, one of the newest rivalries in Major League Soccer. The two clubs have already produced entertaining battles this season, including a 2-2 draw at Snapdragon Stadium earlier this year. Fresh off an impressive Leagues Cup victory over Toluca, LAFC enters the match with momentum and confidence. The Black & Gold have continued to demonstrate their abil

LOS ANGELES — LAFC kept its Leagues Cup hopes alive Wednesday night, battling back from an early deficit before defeating Liga MX side Querétaro 5-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw at BMO Stadium. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media With advancement implications on the line, both clubs entered the match knowing that every point could prove critical in the race for a place in the knockout rounds. Querétaro struck first and immediately put pressure on the home

IRVINE, Calif. — UCLA football spent part of its preseason camp at Great Park Sports Complex this month, giving the Bruins a change of scenery as head coach Bob Chesney continues preparing the program for the 2026 season. Rather than remaining in Westwood throughout camp, UCLA relocated to Irvine for several days as the coaching staff looked to simulate a road-trip environment before the season begins. Players lived together, practiced away from campus and experienced many of

LOS ANGELES — LAFC earned a dramatic and hard-fought 1-0 victory over Liga MX powerhouse Toluca on Saturday night, with defender Eddie Segura scoring deep into stoppage time to secure three crucial points in Leagues Cup play. Facing one of Mexico’s top clubs, LAFC produced a disciplined defensive performance throughout the evening. While Toluca enjoyed stretches of possession and looked dangerous in transition, the Black & Gold remained organized at the back and limited the v

LOS ANGELES — LAFC opened its 2026 Leagues Cup campaign with a dramatic result at BMO Stadium, defeating Chivas de Guadalajara 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the two sides finished regulation tied 1-1. Photo: Dylan Berkman / Sideline Frames Media The matchup brought together two of North America’s most recognizable clubs and produced an energetic atmosphere in Los Angeles. From the opening whistle, both teams looked willing to attack, creating an open first half with opportu

LOS ANGELES, CA — Intensity peaked at Loyola Marymount University as the Los Angeles Rams buckled up for a crucial open practice session. With the five-day acclimation period in the rearview mirror and pads finally snapping, head coach Sean McVay threw his roster straight into competitive 11-on-11 drills. The afternoon was defined by highly contested wide receiver-defensive back battles, a showcase from the rookie class, and an escalating battle for the backup quarterback pos

LOS ANGELES — Entering his fifth season at USC, head coach Lincoln Riley faces one of the most important years of his tenure with the Trojans. Since arriving in Los Angeles, Riley has transformed USC into one of college football’s premier recruiting destinations while continuing to build one of the nation’s most explosive offenses. Now, with the program entering another challenging Big Ten campaign, expectations remain as high as ever. The 2026 season presents a fresh opportu

LOS ANGELES — As USC prepares for another demanding Big Ten campaign, all eyes will once again be on quarterback Jayden Maiava. After emerging as USC’s starting quarterback and returning for the 2026 season, Maiava enters the year as one of the conference’s most experienced signal-callers. His development will be one of the biggest factors in determining how far the Trojans can go this fall. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Known for his strong arm, mobility and pois

The Big Ten enters the 2026 season with several legitimate national championship contenders, a crowded second tier and multiple programs beginning new eras. Ohio State and Oregon remain the conference’s standard entering August, but Indiana, USC, Michigan and Penn State should all have opportunities to stay in the College Football Playoff race. Farther down the rankings, Washington and Iowa appear capable of disrupting the conference standings, while UCLA begins a major rebui

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Angel City FC heads to CPKC Stadium this weekend for one of its toughest road tests of the season as it takes on the Kansas City Current. After a narrow 2-1 defeat to Racing Louisville FC, Angel City enters the match looking to quickly return to the win column. Despite the result, the club controlled possession for much of the match and created several dangerous scoring opportunities, showing positive signs heading into a difficult matchup against one of th

LOS ANGELES — As UCLA prepares for the 2026 season, defensive back Brayden Loftin enters fall camp with an opportunity to become one of the Bruins’ most reliable contributors in the secondary. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Under first-year head coach Bob Chesney, UCLA is looking to build a more physical and disciplined defense, and Loftin’s versatility makes him an important part of that effort. Capable of defending the pass while providing support against the run

LOS ANGELES — UCLA enters the 2026 season with several new faces expected to contribute on offense, and running back Anthony Woods is among the players poised to make an immediate impact. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Woods brings speed, vision and physical running ability to a Bruins offense looking to establish a more balanced attack under first-year head coach Bob Chesney. As UCLA prepares for another challenging Big Ten schedule, a dependable rushing game will

LOS ANGELES — While quarterbacks and skill-position players often receive the most attention, success in the Big Ten begins at the line of scrimmage. For UCLA, offensive lineman Russell Wiers is expected to play an important role in building that foundation. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Entering the 2026 season, Weir provides the Bruins with valuable size, experience and versatility along the offensive line. As UCLA prepares for its first season under head coach