Sports
Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory on Saturday.
Rams
The Rams had contract issues to solve with Matthew Stafford all the way up to training camp last year. Coach Sean McVay aims to avoid a repeat this year.
USC Sports
In its first home game since the start of the fires in Los Angeles County, USC women’s basketball defeats Penn State 95-73 to stay unbeaten in Big Ten play.
Television
In Screen Gab No. 161, ‘Shrinking’ star Luke Tennie stops by to discuss Season 2, plus streaming recommendations for your weekend and more.
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell was Sean McVay’s offensive coordinator for the Super Bowl champion Rams. They know each other well, and the playoff game is a rematch.
A diving interception helped Notre Dame advance to the program’s 12th national title game after a 27-24 victory over Penn State in the Orange Bowl.
Awards
Penn picks up a lead actor Oscar for ‘Mystic River,’ and thanks his director, Clint Eastwood.
Although the Rams defensive starters will play limited roles in the regular-season finale against the Seahawks, many offensive players will sit it out.
UCLA Sports
The UCLA women’s basketball team adapted to playing in Long Beach because of wildfires near campus, earning an 83-67 win over Penn State on Wednesday.
Sean Hannity proposed to ‘Fox & Friends’ co-host Ainsley Earhardt at a church in Florida on Christmas, confirming their long-rumored relationship.