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While surging COVID-19 numbers have forced cancellations or postponements across a wide range of events, organizers of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game said plans for those New Year's Day traditions are going forward -- though "we are prepared to adjust our plans as necessary."
Ekeler is one of 11 Chargers players now on the COVID-19 reserve list.
Paul George had 17 points in his return to the lineup as the Los Angeles Clippers held off the Sacramento Kings 105-89 on Wednesday night.
The two upcoming games between the UCLA and USC women's basketball teams have been postponed due to COVID-19 cases within the programs.
The City of Pasadena is pushing ahead with its largest events of the year amid the latest COVID-19 surge.
The Los Angeles Lakers lost their third straight game after the No. 1 Phoenix Suns defeated them for the second time this season in a, 108-90 rout.
The seats at SoFi Stadium were filled by the masked-up masses for the rescheduled Los Angeles Rams game as the NFL and the world pivoted with the rise in COVID cases.
On Tuesday night, receiver Cooper Kupp continued a stellar season as he broke two records during the Los Angeles Rams win against the Seattle Seahawks, 20-10.
At one point last week, the Rams had more than 27 players on the NFL's reserve/COVID list, nearly half their roster.
Cooper Kupp and Aaron Donald were announced as early selections to the 2022 Pro Bowl roster. In all, 18 players were named on Monday. The rest will be announced on Wednesday.
In Paul George's first game back, the San Antonio Spurs dominated the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, 116-92 giving them their third straight loss.
The league is pausing its schedule starting Wednesday.
Abdul-Malik McClain, who transferred to Jackson State, pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. He was released on a $20,000 bond and is set to return for his trial on Feb. 15
Among the other players added to the COVID-19 list include Austin Ekeler, Corey Linsley and Andre Roberts.