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Oaks Christian Stuns Newbury Park 14-6 Behind Dominant Defensive Performance
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Oaks Christian delivered one of its most significant victories of the 2026 high school football season Friday night, defeating Newbury Park 14-6 in a hard-fought Marmonte League matchup at Oaks Christian School. Entering the game with just one victory on the season, the Lions faced a Newbury Park team riding a six-game winning streak and competing for the Marmonte League championship. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media But behind an outstandi
Oct 243 min read


Xavi Tamarit Earns First Victory as LAFC Interim Head Coach
LOS ANGELES — LAFC interim head coach Xavi Tamarit reached an important milestone Wednesday night, earning his first victory in charge of the Black & Gold following a 3-1 win over Austin FC at BMO Stadium. The result marked an encouraging step for Tamarit, who took over the club earlier this month during a difficult stretch of the MLS regular season. With LAFC fighting to secure a favorable playoff position, the Spanish coach has been tasked with restoring consistency and gui
Oct 143 min read


USC Silences Record White Out Crowd in 31-23 Victory Over Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — No. 19 USC delivered one of its most significant victories of the 2026 season Saturday night, defeating Penn State 31-23 in front of a record-breaking 114,419 fans during the Nittany Lions' annual White Out game at Beaver Stadium. Facing one of college football's most intimidating environments, the Trojans overcame a hostile crowd and a determined Penn State team to secure their second consecutive Big Ten victory. The win improved USC to 6-1 overall and
Oct 104 min read


Louisiana Holds Off UAB for 21-14 Home Victory
LAFAYETTE, La. — Louisiana returned to the win column Saturday night, using a strong rushing attack and a pair of late defensive stops to defeat UAB 21-14 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. The Ragin’ Cajuns established their identity early, controlling possession and consistently finding success on the ground. Louisiana opened the scoring with a 14-play drive that ended with Steven Blanco powering into the end zone from one yard out. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Qu
Sep 212 min read


USC Player Spotlight: King Miller Anchors the Trojans’ Backfield
LOS ANGELES — As USC’s offense continues its undefeated start to the 2026 season, running back King Miller has established himself as one of the most dependable pieces in the Trojans’ attack. Wearing No. 8, Miller enters his redshirt sophomore season no longer as an unexpected contributor, but as an established presence in Lincoln Riley’s offense. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media His path to that role has been anything but conventional. Miller arrived at USC as a wal
Sep 172 min read


St. John Bosco Powers Past Roman Catholic, 45-25
BELLFLOWER, Calif. — St. John Bosco bounced back from its season-opening loss with a dominant offensive performance, defeating Roman Catholic of Philadelphia 45-25 on Aug. 28 at Panish Family Stadium. Photo: Matthew Romero / Sideline Frames Media The matchup brought together two nationally recognized Catholic-school programs from opposite sides of the country. Roman Catholic traveled more than 2,700 miles from Philadelphia for its season opener, while St. John Bosco returned
Sep 102 min read


Ryan Rakowski Leads Palos Verdes Past Carson, 35-20
CARSON, Calif. — Palos Verdes continued its undefeated start to the 2026 season Thursday night, pulling away from Carson in the second half for a 35-20 nonleague victory in a matchup between two of Southern California’s top high school football programs. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media The Sea Kings entered the game looking to build on victories over Serra and Bishop Moore, while Carson came in unbeaten after opening its season with wins over Lincoln and Dorsey. The
Sep 102 min read


2026 Malibu Chili Cook-Off Returns for Labor Day Weekend
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
Aug 302 min read


Nico Iamaleava Ready to Lead UCLA Into a New Era
LOS ANGELES — Every new era begins with a leader, and for UCLA football, that player is quarterback Nico Iamaleava. After arriving in Westwood during the offseason, Iamaleava has quickly become the face of a Bruins program entering its first season under head coach Bob Chesney. One of the nation’s most highly regarded quarterbacks, the former five-star recruit brings experience, arm talent and athleticism to a team looking to make its mark in the Big Ten. Photo: Peter Zhan /
Jul 232 min read


Sound Running Sunset Tour Delivers Fast Times at Occidental College
LOS ANGELES — The 2026 Sound Running Sunset Tour brought elite professional and collegiate athletes to Occidental College on Saturday, showcasing one of the premier meets on the summer track and field calendar. Photo: Siddesh Bhongirwar / Sideline Frames Media Held at Jack Kemp Stadium, the World Athletics Silver Label meet served as a key opportunity for athletes preparing for their national championships and the World Athletics Championships. Competitors from around the wor
Jul 112 min read


Pan Pacific Swimming Championships Set to Bring International Competition to Irvine
IRVINE, Calif. — The Pan Pacific Swimming Championships are set to bring some of the world’s top swimmers to Southern California this August, with the 2026 edition scheduled for Aug. 12-15 at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine. The meet will give athletes from leading swimming nations another major international stage in a long-course, 50-meter pool. For swimmers, the Pan Pacific Championships are more than just another stop on the calendar. The event offers a
Jul 73 min read


LAFC Grinds Out 1-0 Win Over Seattle Sounders
LOS ANGELES — LAFC closed its final match before the World Cup break with a late breakthrough, defeating the Seattle Sounders 1-0 on Sunday night at BMO Stadium. For most of the match, the Western Conference matchup looked like it could finish scoreless. Both teams created moments, but neither side was able to fully take control in the final third. Seattle stayed organized defensively, while LAFC kept searching for the chance that would finally open the game. Photo: Dylan Ber
May 312 min read


Oaks Christian Boys Lacrosse Captures CIF-SS Division 3 Championship
ORANGE, Calif. — Oaks Christian boys lacrosse closed out its postseason run with a CIF Southern Section Division 3 championship, defeating Dana Hills in the title game at Fred Kelly Stadium. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media The Lions entered the final as one of the top teams in the Division 3 bracket and delivered a complete performance on championship night. Oaks Christian’s attack found rhythm early and continued to create pressure throughout the matchup, while the
May 161 min read
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