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After an offseason of blockbuster trades and Aaron Donald's return, the Rams enter the season as overwhelming favorites to win another title at SoFi Stadium.

Derwin James Jr., the outstanding safety for the Chargers, doesn't get the recognition he deserves. Winning in the playoffs would go a long way to reversing that.

Patrick Goodpaster, a lieutenant with the Gardena Police Department, has plenty to be thankful for as Gauchos battle back from adversity.

New UCLA coach Bob Chesney coaxed inspiring resolve and sharper execution out of the Bruins during a road win over Cal Saturday, giving fans hope.

Watch out '72 Dolphins. A Rams team loaded with star talent not only will win the Super Bowl, but they'll become the first NFL team to go 20-0.

The Chargers are looking for real gains under Jim Harbaugh after two one-and-done playoff campaigns, but can Justin Herbert lead them to a home Super Bowl?

Widespread anxiety over environmental risks and rising costs have turned the rapid expansion of AI data centers into a focal point in midterm elections nationwide.

It takes nerve to spend decades forecasting an ecosystem's death and then claim credit for its historic resilience.

In Mexico's verdant avocado-growing region, locals are forced to form armed self-defense militias to protect their land and search for loved ones lost to cartel violence.

Trump's attempts to undermine democracy has elevated the importance of election oversight. Election deniers are on the ballot in Arizona, Nevada and Wisconsin and could cause mischief in 2028.