Police are investigating the events that led up to a fatal stabbing Saturday in Beverly Hills.

Detectives say initial reports indicate there was a confrontation between two men near the intersection of Spalding Drive and Charleville Boulevard.

A witness who asked not to be identified tells NBC4 that the injured man police arrested allegedly tried assaulting a father with a little girl near that same intersection.

“He had a baby in his arm and being attacked by an assailant was clearly a situation that we couldn’t just drive away from, so we pulled up right in front of them,” said the witness, who intervened. “He was not present, he was having some kind of psychotic break, and so it was kind of scary.”

The witness says as soon as he pulled over his son jumped out to help the father and child – he then saw the man with a deep cut on his face turn his attention to his car and said he tried grabbing his dog.

“I reached back, grabbed her, and then was pulling her back, but he wouldn’t let go, so I was pulling her, he was pulling her, and then I started punching him because I was yelling at him to get out of my car.”

The witness says during this time his car slowly rolled into a yard on Spalding– and saw the injured man stumble away towards a nearby home. He added that he did not see how the fatal stabbing happened.

The man with the stab wound was taken to a hospital where he later died, according to authorities.

Police have not released the identity of that man and say the other person involved in the confrontation is cooperating with investigators.

Miller Moss threw two of his three touchdown passes to Ja’Kobi Lane, and No. 13 Southern California rallied from an 11-point deficit in the second half for a 38-21 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday in the Trojans’ first Big Ten home game.

One week after narrowly losing its Big Ten debut at Michigan, USC trailed 21-10 at halftime and received a few boos from its home crowd after committing three turnovers in the first half. The Trojans (3-1, 1-1) responded superbly, outscoring Wisconsin 28-0 in the second half of their school’s first Big Ten victory.

“I’m super proud of the resiliency of this team in the second half,” said Trojans’ head coach Lincoln Riley. “Obviously we want to start faster…it was not a very good first half in every way shape and form. Proud of the way we stepped up. It was awesome to get our first Big 10 win.”

Lane caught 10 passes for 105 yards, while Duce Robinson scored the Trojans’ go-ahead touchdown with 1:28 left in the third quarter on another sharp throw from Moss, who passed for 308 yards.

Moss was evaluated for a concussion after he hit the ground awkwardly while rushing for a 7-yard touchdown on a fourth-down keeper with 8:22 to play, but he stayed in.

MILLER!!!!

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— USC Football ✌️ (@uscfb) September 28, 2024

“When you go flying you see some things sometimes,” joked Moss of why he went into the medical tent. “I’m totally fine, and I just went into the medical tent to make sure.”

USC linebacker Mason Cobb then returned an interception 55 yards for a TD with 5:04 to play to seal it.

ALL. THE. WAY. 🔥 @Cobb8Mason

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— USC Football ✌️ (@uscfb) September 28, 2024

Vinny Anthony caught an early 63-yard TD pass from Braedyn Locke for the Badgers (2-2, 0-1), who have lost two straight.

Tawee Walker rushed for two touchdowns, but Wisconsin faded badly in the second half of its first game at the Coliseum since 1966. The Badgers have lost 13 of their last 15 games against ranked teams, going 0-4 under coach Luke Fickell.

Locke went 13 of 26 for 180 yards in his first start of the season after Tyler Van Dyke tore a knee ligament early in the Badgers’ blowout loss to Alabama two weeks ago.

Lane capped USC’s opening drive by barely staying inbounds on an exceptional 32-yard TD pass by Moss into a minuscule window. Wisconsin responded with Locke’s perfect long throw to Anthony, who beat Jacobe Covington down the USC sideline on a rare explosive play by the Badgers’ offense.

USC speedster Zachariah Branch muffed a punt on the first snap of the second quarter, and Walker rushed 18 yards for a TD on the next snap. After Wisconsin added a 75-yard TD drive capped by Walker’s second touchdown, Moss fumbled while getting hit deep in Badgers territory.

The Coliseum booed when the Trojans left the field at halftime down 21-10 — but USC recovered a muffed punt early in the third quarter, and Lane eventually caught a 6-yard TD pass.

“Just a really, really, good speech,” Riley said with a smile when asked what the difference was between the two halves..”We knew we beat ourselves essentially. We gave up explosive plays, we didn’t stop the run, we had two turnovers, we just didn’t do anything very well.”

Robinson then caught two huge passes during the Trojans’ go-ahead scoring drive, including an 8-yard TD throw delivered by Moss over an all-out blitz.

.@millermoss7 ➡️ @Ducerobinson2 for 6! pic.twitter.com/4wORBDe79p

— USC Football ✌️ (@uscfb) September 28, 2024

Moss then capped a 77-yard drive by keeping the ball on fourth down and scoring while spinning and flying from a Badgers hit. Moss got up slowly after the hit and went to the medical tent, but was cleared to return.

The takeaway

Wisconsin: The first half was encouraging, but Fickell and his players couldn’t match the Trojans’ halftime adjustments. Big Ten title contention seems unlikely for the Badgers this year unless they can generate more explosiveness on both sides of the ball. The Badgers finished with only 286 yards of offense.

USC: The Trojans were both bad and unlucky in the first half, but this team is miles ahead of last season’s group, and their second-half surge was perhaps their most impressive effort of the past two years under coach Lincoln Riley. Moss is growing into his role, and the USC defense again showed tenacity.

Poll implications

The Trojans only slipped two spots after losing to Michigan, and they should stay in the same range after rallying past the Badgers.

Up next

Wisconsin: Host Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 5.

USC: At Minnesota on Saturday, Oct. 5.

In postseason baseball, it’s often the under-the-radar players who step up and carve their names into October glory.

Sure, superstars and former MVPs like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman will be expected to carry the bulk of the load, but as we’ve seen time and time again, it’s the unsung heroes that tip the scales.

Ohtani, the runaway favorite for National League MVP this season, and the one and only member of the prestigious 50-50 club in baseball history, will need to perform at his best in his first taste of the postseason in his seven-year career.

Behind him, Betts and Freeman will have to step up and shake off their paltry performances from last year. The dynamic duo at the top of the Dodgers lineup were a combined 1-for-21 in the 2023 NLDS, a three-game sweep by the division rival Arizona Diamondbacks

On the starting pitching front, the Dodgers will need someone to take the mound and pitch like an ace. Despite the staff depleted by injuries, someone will have to take the ball in the playoffs, and they will need to do a better job than three-time Cy Young Award winner and former NL MVP Clayton Kershaw did in Game 1 of the NLDS last season.

For the Los Angeles Dodgers to make a deep run in 2024, they’ll need more than just their marquee names to perform. Without further ado, here are three players that can be potential x-factors for the Boys in Blue this October:

Tommy Edman: The Swiss Army Knife

Tommy Edman’s journey to the Dodgers has been nothing short of intriguing. Acquired in a midseason trade, the versatile center fielder and shortstop has quickly made his presence felt both offensively and defensively. His .780 OPS since joining the club in August is respectable, but it’s his versatility that makes him so valuable.

Edman’s ability to switch-hit allows manager Dave Roberts to shuffle the lineup based on matchups, and his defensive prowess—whether patrolling center field or filling in at shortstop—makes him indispensable. He’s a Gold Glove-caliber defender and a threat on the basepaths, going 6-for-6 in stolen bases for the Dodgers.

But the real reason Edman could be the Dodgers’ postseason x-factor? He thrives in moments where flexibility is key. Whether it’s coming up with a clutch hit, a critical defensive stop, or swiping a base in a tight game, Edman has the tools to make a game-changing impact. If Edman’s name comes up in October, don’t be surprised—it’s his kind of postseason that legends are made of.

Gavin Lux: The Redemption Story

Gavin Lux’s path has been anything but smooth. After missing last year’s postseason due to a torn ACL, Lux spent the first half of 2024 struggling at the plate, hitting just .213 with minimal power.

However, the second half has seen a resurgence. Since the All-Star break, Lux has batted an impressive .294 with 7 home runs and 25 RBIs, showing flashes of the player many believed he could become.

Lux’s postseason experience, while inconsistent, could serve him well this year. He’s been part of playoff teams before, but this version of Lux—the one who’s battled back from injury and midseason struggles—has something to prove. His left-handed bat deepens the Dodgers’ lineup and, if he can carry his second-half surge into October, Lux could provide the spark they desperately need in the back half of the lineup.

The Dodgers will need the best version of Lux if they want to win it all, and if he plays like he did in July and August, he may just be the difference-maker in the middle of their lineup. This postseason could be Lux’s chance at redemption.

Walker Buehler: The Big-Game Wild Card

Walker Buehler being listed as an X-factor for the Dodgers almost feels wrong, considering his history of postseason heroics.

However, his journey back to the mound after a second Tommy John surgery has been anything but routine. Buehler’s 2024 season has been a struggle, posting a 5.63 ERA and a 1-6 record in 15 games. He wasn’t supposed to be a key part of the Dodgers’ playoff rotation, but injuries to Tyler Glasnow, Gavin Stone, and potentially Clayton Kershaw have forced the Dodgers to reconsider.

Now, Buehler is thrust into the spotlight, expected to be the team’s third starter in the playoffs.

While his regular-season numbers don’t inspire confidence, his reputation as a big-game pitcher can’t be ignored. Buehler lives for October, and if there’s anyone who can rise above a difficult season and deliver on the biggest stage, it’s him.

If Buehler can find his groove when it matters most, the Dodgers’ rotation could transform from a question mark into a strength. His ability to flip the script in the postseason might just be the key to their success.

Tommy Edman’s versatility, Gavin Lux’s redemption arc, and Walker Buehler’s potential to reclaim his big-game form could be the pieces that push the Dodgers over the edge this October. While the spotlight will undoubtedly shine on the stars, it’s these three who might just determine how far the Dodgers go this postseason.