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The Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal will take the mound in the series opener, while the Braves will use left-hander Dylan Dodd as an opener in scorching temperatures on Saturday afternoon.

What’s at stake, who’s better, a key matchup, TV info, a fantasy sleeper and a final score prediction for Sunday’s road game against the reigning Super Bowl champs.

What’s at stake, who’s better, a key matchup, TV info, a fantasy sleeper and a final score prediction for Sunday’s game against the Rams’ NFC rivals.

The Rams are reeling and dealing with several injuries as they try to snap a four-game losing streak against their NFC nemeses on Sunday in Philadelphia.

What’s at stake, injuries, who’s better, key matchups to watch, TV info and a final score prediction for Saturday’s Big Ten game at the Coliseum.

Dodgers beat writer Bill Plunkett breaks down the best-of-five series between the NL West and NL East champions … and picks the winner. Game 1 is Saturday afternoon.

Imbalanced performances between offense and defense are haunting USC and threatening a chance at a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Steve Fryer's previews of this week's top games include No. 1 Santa Margarita vs. No. 2 Mater Dei and No. 8 Corona del Mar vs. No. 13 Villa Park.

Law enforcement can't be everywhere all the time, particularly while also addressing other calls with a higher priority, writes Amy Bentley.

There are still 14 games to be played, but the union between offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and quarterback Justin Herbert hasn’t worked out as hoped or anticipated.