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Inglewood Defeats Long Beach Poly 36-10 Under the Lights at SoFi Stadium
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Inglewood High School took advantage of a rare opportunity on one of football’s biggest stages Friday night, defeating Long Beach Poly 36-10 at SoFi Stadium in a nonleague matchup. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Playing on the same field used by the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, the Sentinels combined a physical rushing attack with several explosive plays through the air to take control against one of California’s most historic high school foot
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Jayden Maiava Throws Five Touchdowns as USC Defeats Louisiana 49-30
LOS ANGELES — USC closed out its nonconference schedule with another victory Saturday night, defeating Louisiana 49-30 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum behind a career night from quarterback Jayden Maiava. The win moved the No. 14 Trojans to 3-0 on the season. Louisiana created an early opportunity when Avery Demery intercepted Maiava on USC’s opening possession. The Ragin’ Cajuns turned the takeaway into a 47-yard field goal, taking a 3-0 lead before the Trojans settled
Sep 132 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


Santa Margarita Holds Off Centennial in 21-20 Thriller
CORONA, Calif. — Santa Margarita continued its strong start to the 2026 season with one of its biggest wins yet, holding off Centennial 21-20 in a high-profile CIF Southern Section matchup at Centennial High School. The Eagles entered the game facing one of Southern California’s most explosive programs, but they quickly set the tone. Santa Margarita jumped out to a 14-0 lead behind rushing touchdowns from Adrian Petero and Jaion Smith, while its defense slowed Centennial’s of
Sep 102 min read


LAFC Ends Winless Run With 2-0 Victory Over Red Bull New York
LOS ANGELES — LAFC returned to the win column Wednesday night, defeating Red Bull New York 2-0 at BMO Stadium behind goals from 17-year-old Jude Terry and newcomer Armindo Sieb. After going six consecutive MLS matches without a victory, the Black & Gold entered the night looking to regain momentum during the final stretch of the regular season. LAFC controlled much of the match and limited New York’s opportunities while creating consistent pressure in the attacking third. The
Sep 92 min read


Oaks Christian Comes Up Short Against Liberty, 20–17
Oaks Christian football suffered a narrow 20–17 loss to Liberty on September 4 in Westlake Village. The game stayed close throughout the night, with both teams' trading momentum and fighting for control until the final minutes. Photo: Zikang Xu / Sideline Frames Media The Lions started the game well and scored first, taking a 3–0 lead in the opening quarter. In the second quarter, both teams added seven points. Oaks Christian went into halftime holding a 10–7 advantage and lo
Sep 92 min read


Angel City FC Set to Host Denver Summit FC in Friday Night NWSL Matchup
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
Sep 82 min read


UCLA Pulls Away From San Diego State for 28-10 Victory
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
Sep 52 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


LAFC Controls the Match but Fails to Finish in 1–1 Draw Against Portland
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
Aug 282 min read


Oaks Christian Rolls Past Rio Mesa, 39-12, in Varsity Flag Football
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
Aug 192 min read


LAFC Set for Southern California Showdown Against San Diego FC
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
Aug 172 min read


LAFC Stuns Toluca with Dramatic Stoppage-Time Winner in Leagues Cup
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
Aug 102 min read


LAFC Opens Leagues Cup Campaign With Shootout Win Over Chivas
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
Aug 102 min read


LA Rams Day 6 - Ty Simpson Flashes, New-Look Secondary Brings the Heat at LMU
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
Aug 42 min read


Jayden Maiava Headlines USC’s 2026 Campaign
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
Aug 22 min read


One Month Until Kickoff: USC Ready to Begin a New Season
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.
Aug 22 min read


Match Preview: Angel City FC Looks to Bounce Back Against Kansas City Current
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
Aug 12 min read


SveindÃs Jónsdóttir Becoming a Key Piece of Angel City’s Attack
LOS ANGELES — Since arriving at Angel City FC, SveindÃs Jónsdóttir has quickly established herself as one of the club’s most dangerous attacking players. The Iceland international has brought pace, physicality and creativity to Angel City’s front line, giving the club another reliable scoring threat. Whether attacking in transition, taking on defenders one-on-one or making dangerous runs into the penalty area, Jónsdóttir has consistently demonstrated the qualities that made h
Jul 302 min read


Angels Power Past Reds to Win Series Behind Explosive Offense
ANAHEIM ---- The Los Angeles Angels closed out their series against the Cincinnati Reds with a 9-6 victory, using timely hitting and a relentless offensive performance to take the series. The Angels wasted little time putting pressure on Cincinnati's pitching staff, stringing together quality at-bats and capitalizing on scoring opportunities throughout the afternoon. Their lineup stayed aggressive from the opening innings, producing consistent offense that helped build a lead
Jul 292 min read
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