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Chargers DL Teair Tart says it feels good to be wanted
“I love being here,” says Tart, who signed a three-year extension in January. “The staff knows that. Everybody here knows that. I’m extremely appreciative.”
Chargers pick up 5th-year option on WR Quentin Johnston’s contract
Johnston, who was the Chargers’ third-leading receiver last season with 51 receptions for 735 yards and a team-leading eight TDs, could have become an unrestricted free agent following the 2026…
NFL draft: Rams select Alabama QB Ty Simpson 13th overall
With reigning league MVP Matthew Stafford entering the final year of his contract, Simpson will study under him for at least one season with the idea of eventually succeeding the…
New Rams QB Ty Simpson ready to learn behind Matthew Stafford
The former Alabama quarterback, drafted 13th overall, says he’s grateful to be chosen by the Rams, follow Stafford’s lead and be coached by Sean McVay.
NFL draft: Rams take Ohio State TE Max Klare, Missouri OT Keagen Trost on Day 2
The 6-foot-5 Buckeye caught 43 passes for 448 yards and two touchdowns in 2025 as the Rams pick a tight end in the second round for the second straight year.
NFL draft: Rams take Miami WR CJ Daniels, Alabama DT Tim Keenan on Day 3
The Rams traded picks to Nos. 207, 251 and 252 to Philadelphia to move up to No. 197 and take the 6-foot-2 Daniels, a physical player who caught 50 passes…
UCLA women sweep Stanford to win third beach volleyball championship
It is the Bruins’ first championship since winning back-to-back titles in 2018-19.
Chesney quickly rebuilding UCLA with a trio of 4-star commits
The new Bruins' football coach and his staff have excelled on the recruiting trail so far in loading up the 2027 class.
UCLA softball team unleashes record-setting power
Led by Megan Grant and Jordan Woolery, the Bruins’ plate discipline has them tied with top-ranked Oklahoma for most home runs in the nation going into this week’s Big Ten…
Alexander: Bob Chesney, savior of UCLA football?
The new coach, who arrived in December from James Madison, not only has changed the vision in-house, but has created an impetus for others to get involved.