The Latest Breaking News from Sam Farmer

The Los Angeles Times' NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week's matchups. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Last week's record 10-6 (.625); season 45-34-1 (.570). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 7-8-1 (.467); season 40-38-2…

The Los Angeles Times' NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week's matchups. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Last week's record 7-9 (.438); season 34-29-1 (.540). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 6-9-1 (.400); season 33-30-1…

He had a long career which saw him star in movies including Bruce Almighty and hit TV shows like Modern Family and Seinfeld

Hall suffered from health conditions including emphysema

The death of Philip Baker Hall, who starred in Seinfeld and Modern Family, was announced on social media by his friend and neighbour, Los Angeles Times sports writer, Sam Farmer

Arians regrets that his staff did not get to continue in Arizona after he retired following the 2017 season.

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Bruce Arians, two-time NFL coach of the year who led Tampa Bay to a Super Bowl victory in the 2020 season, is stepping down immediately as head coach of the Buccaneers. That prompts questions that Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer can address:

Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the NFL conference championship games Sunday. Lines are according to FanDuel. Last week's record: 1-3 (Playoffs overall: 7-3). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer had predicted, the record against the spread last week also was 1-3 (Overall: 7-3).

Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines this weekend's playoff matchups in the divisional round. Lines are according to FanDuel. Last week's record: 6-0. Using point spreads with the scores Farmer had predicted, the record against the spread last week also was 6-0.