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Jerry Neuheisel is leaving home to go work for someone familiar. The longtime UCLA assistant who was born at the school’s medical center, played quarterback for the Bruins and rose to de facto offensive coordinator last season will rejoin former boss Chip Kelly in a new role at Northwestern. Neuheisel has agreed to become the…

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Two years ago, a day after he decided to fire Alex Grinch as USC‘s defensive coordinator, Lincoln Riley made a promise to those concerned about the future of the Trojans’ defense. “I have complete belief, conviction. We will play great defense here,” the coach said in November 2023. “It is going to happen….

Through tears, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza thanked every member of his family after becoming the first Hoosier to ever win the Heisman Trophy. The Cuban American quarterback recognized his family for believing in him throughout his career. He was a two-star high school recruit who drew little attention before finally landing an opportunity to play…

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS CITY SECTION Chatsworth 40, Marquez 36Franklin 69, Sotomayor 38Garfield 60, Northridge Academy 47Granada Hills Kennedy 53, Dorsey 42 SOUTHERN SECTION Alemany 73, West Ranch 53Anaheim 60, Loara 28Barstow 52, Bloomington 48Brea Olinda 68, Rialto 57Brentwood 75, Millikan 68Buena Park 61, Linfield Christian 54Burbank 70, Canyon Country Canyon 66Calabasas 69,…

The Lakers are still searching for an identity after 31 games, a task complicated by injuries that have depleted their rotation for much of the season. They’re lacking a defensive personality. They haven’t been a physical team, an overly athletic team or a fast team. The Lakers got a close look at a team that…

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery at a court hearing Tuesday. The alleged victim in the Dec. 2 incident was his private chef, according to a report taken by police in Dedham, Mass. Through his attorney, Diggs has denied the allegations. The…

ATLANTA — The Rams wanted to make the playoffs in the worst way. Mission accomplished. They’re headed to the playoffs in the worst way imaginable. Monday night’s 27-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons was an abomination — you could feel that vibe in the postgame locker room — but the Rams need to study it, even if…

ATLANTA — The Rams already knew they will be on the road for the playoffs, a difficult assignment for any team. It’s trending toward becoming one especially tough for the Rams, who only a few weeks ago appeared to be the class of the NFC, if not the NFL. Not anymore. On Monday night, the Rams for…

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Two weeks before the Alamo Bowl, USC got its best news of the bowl season: Star quarterback Jayden Maiava was forgoing the NFL draft to stay in L.A. for another year. Two days later, TCU’s star quarterback, Josh Hoover, delivered his own announcement: He was entering the transfer portal. Those two decisions will…

The Lakers underwent some soul-searching at practice Saturday, with coach JJ Redick starting the conversation before allowing players to speak freely about the team’s issues. It was an attempt by Redick and the team to prevent things from spiraling out of control after three consecutive losses. When the Lakers faced the Sacramento Kings on Sunday…