Category: Sports
High school flag football: Monday's and Tuesday's scores
High school girls’ flag football results for Monday and Tuesday.
Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon ink ‘PTI’ deals with ESPN
Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon have signed new contracts with ESPN that will keep them as hosts of “Pardon the Interruption” at least through the […]
Dodgers flirt with a no-hitter again, but this time they beat Rockies
Years ago, when Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax were at the top of the Dodgers’ pitching rotation, Drysdale missed a game to attend to some […]
Lamar Jackson regrets shoving fan during Ravens’ loss to Bills
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson expressed regret Sunday night for shoving a Buffalo Bills fan in the stands after the fan had slapped the helmets […]
UCLA backup quarterback Pierce Clarkson arrested on felony charges
UCLA backup quarterback Pierce Clarkson was arrested Friday on unspecified felony charges and has been suspended indefinitely from the team pending the outcome of legal […]
Bill Christine, longtime horse racing reporter and author, dies at 87
Williard (Bill) Christine Jr., a multiple award-winning journalist who spent 23 years covering horse racing for the Los Angeles Times, died on Monday (Aug. 25) […]
High school flag football: Friday and Saturday scores
FRIDAY’S RESULTS CITY SECTION Bernstein 25, Chatsworth 6 L.A. Wilson 56, Hollywood 0 Lincoln 27, Torres 0 Panorama 58, Bernstein 0 Panorama 55, Chatsworth 0 […]
Prep talk: Slye brothers lift Salesian High football team
The Slye brothers at Salesian High, Jordan Jr., a sophomore defensive back/receiver, and Marty, a freshman quarterback, certainly have the genes to succeed. Their mother, […]
High school football: Friday's scores
CIF City and Southern Section high school football scores for Friday’s Week 2 games.
Clippers nearly gave arena naming rights to fraudulent company
More details are emerging about a company that allegedly paid Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard millions to circumvent the NBA’s salary cap, including that […]
High school flag football: Wednesday and Thursday scores
HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS CITY SECTION Bell 58, Bernstein 6 Cleveland 26, San Fernando 0 Eagle Rock 35, Sylmar 8 Fremont 20, Santee […]
Angel Reese apologizes to Sky teammates for ‘misconstrued’ comments
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese says she has apologized to her teammates for a Chicago Tribune article in which she criticized the organization and indicated […]
Slumping Dodgers lose again to the lowly Pirates
PITTSBURGH — It was a pivotal moment, in a pivotal game, in what’s become a pivotal week for the Dodgers in the National League West standings. Which, […]
Streameast, the illegal sports streaming giant, has been shut down
The world’s largest sports pirating site, Streameast, is no more. The illegal streaming giant was terminated in Egypt after a sting operation, according to the […]
Inconsistency haunts Dodgers again during loss to Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Now is the time, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes, for his team’s intensity to rise. And if the external pressures of a tight National League […]
Booster confirms paying parents of Bishop Montgomery transfers
Brett Steigh, a Narbonne grad, booster and gambler, said in a Monday night podcast that he paid parents to bring players to Narbonne, St. Bernard […]
Najee Harris says his vision is fine after fireworks accident
Running back Najee Harris addressed reporters for the first time since being involved in a Fourth of July fireworks accident — his eyes hidden by […]
Prep talk: All-American Kami Miner visits alma mater Redondo Union
Kami Miner, an All-American volleyball player at Redondo Union and Stanford, dropped by her alma mater’s match last week before heading to Italy to play […]
Dearica Hamby and Sparks defeat Mystics to stay in playoff hunt
The Sparks won a critical game Sunday, defeating the Washington Mystics 81-78 to keep their slim playoff hopes alive heading into the final two weeks […]
Bishop Montgomery fires head football coach Ed Hodgkiss
Ed Hodgkiss is no longer the football coach or co-athletic director at Bishop Montgomery. Principal Michele Starkey and president Patrick Lee made the announcement in […]
High school football: Saturday's scores
High school football scores from across the Southland on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Running back Moyo Odebunmi breaks loose for Cleveland High
Moyo Odebunmi, a junior running back at Cleveland High and native of Nigeria who had never played varsity football until this season, is quickly adjusting […]
State legislators heed L.A. mayor, spurn McCourt on gondola legislation
Frank McCourt will have to pursue his proposed Dodger Stadium gondola without legislation that would have limited potential legal challenges to the project. After The […]
High school flag football: Wednesday’s and Thursday’s scores
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS CITY SECTION Bell 13, Franklin 7 Bellflower 47, WISH Academy 13 East Valley 38, Valor Academy 6 Granada Hills Kennedy 27, Arleta 6 […]
Ex-Angels star Mark Teixeira announces congressional campaign in Texas
Slide over, Steve Garvey. It appears another former Major League Baseball slugger with Southland ties will run for political office. Mark Teixeira, who batted a […]
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev fined $42,500 after epic U.S. Open meltdown
Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has been fined $42,500 by the U.S. Open for his actions during and immediately after his first-round loss to France’s […]
Shohei Ohtani pitches like an ace as Dodgers sweep the Reds
Ever since resuming two-way duties earlier this year, Shohei Ohtani had been throwing the ball well. It wasn’t until Wednesday, however, that he finally pitched […]
King’leon Sheard leading the way during another Narbonne rebuild
There was a large trash can obstructing the view of a Narbonne Gaucho sign on the gym wall, so King’leon Sheard simply picked up the […]
How viable is the Big A for the long-term? Anaheim closing in on an answer
Angel Stadium turns 60 next year. By then, the city of Anaheim hopes to learn how many hundreds of millions of dollars it might take […]
Prep talk: Kennedy quarterback Diego Montes has a message to share
During an interview that will be aired on Thursday for “Friday Night Live” on The Times’ X account, Kennedy All-City quarterback Diego Montes was asked […]
Bishop Montgomery forfeits football game to No. 1 Mater Dei
Bishop Montgomery told officials at Mater Dei on Monday that it will not be able to play its scheduled football game Friday at Santa Ana […]
The Times’ City Section top 10 high school football rankings
1. BIRMINGHAM (1-0). Jimmy Renteria caught a touchdown pass and scored on a fake punt, and quarterback Kevin Hawkins rushed for 150 yards in a […]
Dalton Rushing and Freddie Freeman power Dodgers past Padres
SAN DIEGO — The Dodgers finally landed a lot of little jabs as an offense Sunday against the San Diego Padres. And in a pivotal, sweep-evading 8-2 […]
Ten-hour commute pays off as Lizbeth Ovalle signs record NWSL deal
When she was 15, Lizbeth Jacqueline Ovalle traveled alone by bus for up to nine hours to play for the Mexican national team, with no […]
High school flag football: Friday and Saturday scores
FRIDAY’S RESULTS CITY SECTION King/Drew d. Jordan, forfeit Lincoln 14, University 6 SOUTHERN SECTION Classical Academy 14, Newbury Park 13 El Modena 14, Mission Viejo […]
Prep talk: Cramping is part of football’s first-game rituals
For all the warnings, lectures and advice given to high school football players before their first game of the season to hydrate so they can […]
Ron Turcotte, jockey for Triple Crown winner Secretariat, dies at 84
Ron Turcotte, who rode Secretariat during his Triple Crown year in 1973 and electrified the sport, died Friday at his home near Grand Falls, New […]
John Michael Flint of Bishop Diego can leap, lead and study
When it comes to athletes who deserve to be welcomed on a red carpet walk each time they show up for classes, the name of […]
Clayton Kershaw, offense help Dodgers salvage split against Rockies
DENVER — When the Dodgers arrived in Colorado on Sunday night they had a golden opportunity to pad their narrow division lead against with the worst team […]
This week’s top high school football games
A look at two of this week’s top high school football games: FRIDAY Mission Viejo vs. Santa Margarita at Trabuco Hills Carson Palmer debuts as […]
Rocky, and painful, outing for Shohei Ohtani as Dodgers lose to Colorado
DENVER — Shohei Ohtani was scheduled to pitch five innings Wednesday in Colorado. He lasted just four, yet the Dodgers considered themselves fortunate he made it that […]
Selling ESPN streaming: Disney marketing push to saturate L.A. and New York
People in L.A. and New York better get ready for a sea of ESPN red on their morning and evening commutes. Walt Disney Co.’s is […]
Dave Roberts says Dodgers haven’t discussed moving Mookie Betts
DENVER — Mookie Betts was back at shortstop and Teoscar Hernández remained in right field for the Dodgers on Tuesday, a day after two questionable fielding plays […]
Palos Verdes cornerback Jalen Flowers is a sophomore phenom
Eighth in a series of stories profiling top high school football players by position. Today, Jalen Flowers, Palos Verdes defensive back. Jalen Flowers made a […]
Rob Manfred pushes for MLB geographical realignment sooner than later
Rob Manfred normally does what many fans consider an annoyingly effective job of keeping Major League Baseball’s strategic plans out of the public square. So […]
Dodgers dominate stumbling Padres and prove they’re better
Slammed Diego. Those pesky rivals from down south staggered away from their weekend stay at Dodger Stadium Sunday with spirits bruised, egos bloodied and Manny […]
Kristen Nuss and Taryn Brasher win 2025 Manhattan Beach Open
Kristen Nuss was covered in sand, dulling her neon two-piece swimsuit. A white lei hung around her neck as she attempted to balance her champion’s […]
Mikhal Johnson is one of many difference-makers on defensive line
Sixth in a series of stories profiling top high school football players by position. Today, Mikhal Johnson, Sierra Canyon defensive lineman. Mikhal Johnson, 6 feet […]
Another setback for Matthew Stafford? Rams vs. Chargers takeaways
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford walks on the field before a preseason win over the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 9. (Kyusung Gong / Associated […]
Letters to Sports: Dodgers can’t hit, can’t pitch, what can they do?
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Lately, the only thing the Dodgers excel at is losing games they should win. When they hit they can’t pitch and when they […]
‘A twist on it’: New mural puts Kobe Bryant in Dodger gear
The image is iconic — Kobe Bryant letting out a roar while tugging on his gold Lakers jersey after scoring 49 points during a playoff […]
Two arrests made after violent brawl between Angels and Dodgers fans
A dispute over a cap triggered a violent brawl in the stands at Angel Stadium on Wednesday night during a Freeway Series game between the […]
Pierce College closes cross-country course used by local high schools
The Pierce College cross-country course in Woodland Hills, used by thousands of runners since the 1960s, has been closed and will be unavailable to host […]
Shohei Ohtani ‘focused on the field,’ not Hawaii real estate lawsuit
Shohei Ohtani’s name is in headlines again. And, for the second time in two years, not for baseball reasons. News emerged this week that Ohtani, […]
On ‘New Heights,’ Taylor Swift reveals ‘Life of a Showgirl’ release date
Taylor Swift will enter her latest era in a matter of months. The ubiquitous “Shake It Off” pop star announced that her upcoming album, “The […]
Will Smith could win a batting title. Could the Dodgers stop him?
On Tuesday, Will Smith led the National League in batting. On Wednesday, he does not, but he still has a better batting average than the […]
More bad news for Dodgers’ bullpen: Brock Stewart goes on the IL
The Dodgers announced that starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin underwent season-ending elbow surgery on Tuesday — and that wasn’t even the most troubling injury update of […]
Newbury Park QB Brady Smigiel even hungrier after winning title
First in a series of stories profiling top high school football players by position. Today, Brady Smigiel, Newbury Park quarterback. Honored as the The Times’ […]
Paramount lands UFC rights in $7.7-billion streaming and TV deal
In a major early move under new ownership, Paramount acquired the media rights to UFC’s mixed martial arts events in the U.S, the company said […]
Dave Roberts criticizes Shohei Ohtani after Dodgers’ frustrating loss
The Toronto Blue Jays did everything possible to hand the Dodgers a victory Sunday. Their pitchers gave up 10 hits, including two home runs. They […]
The Times’ preseason top 25 high school football rankings
The Times’ preseason top 25 high school football rankings: 1. MATER DEI: It’s very possible the Monarchs can go unbeaten again with their exceptional receiver […]
Chargers vs. Saints: Trey Lance among five players to watch
Injury have hit the Chargers hard in training camp. From minor setbacks sidelining Mekhi Becton and Ladd McConkey for multiple practices, to the severe, with […]
Letters to Sports: Luka or LeBron? Lakers need both
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Mookie Betts, the Dodgers, the Rams and much more.
Jim Harbaugh: Losing Rashawn Slater for season ‘like a gut punch’
A day after losing the cornerstone of their offensive line, the mood around the Chargers’ training facility remained the same — somber. “It’s like a […]
Nathan Chen will not compete at 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics
With a camera trailing his every move, Nathan Chen glides across the ice at the same training center that fueled his Olympic dreams. Four years […]
Second person arrested for throwing sex toy at a WNBA game
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after the sex toy he allegedly threw during a WNBA game in Phoenix hit a man and possibly a […]
Bringing the juice, UCLA safety Key Lawrence infuses a new defense with passion
UCLA’s defense, the biggest unknown on the team a year ago, is facing even more questions. A slew of players moved on to the NFL. […]
Mira Costa turns to Meeker twins, surfer and football dudes
Surfer dudes. Football dudes. That’s the best way to describe identical twins Liam and Luke Meeker, football players at Mira Costa High. Liam is the […]
Mookie Betts sounds depressed, but he isn’t giving up at the plate
Mookie Betts offered a new perspective Tuesday afternoon on his season-long slump, which is that it wasn’t a season-long slump. In his view, it actually […]
NFL takes 10% stake in Disney’s ESPN, which will take over NFL Network
The NFL has reached a deal to take a 10% ownership stake in the Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN, a move expected to solidify the sports […]
Painting lines on football fields? That’s a job for robots now
Shaun Ilten had a problem. The senior director of turf and grounds for the Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park had 26 full-size practice fields, […]
Trump plans White House task force on security for 2028 L.A. Olympics
WASHINGTON — President Trump will order the establishment of a White House task force on Tuesday focused on security for the Olympics Games in Los Angeles in […]
Matthew Stafford won’t be part of Rams’ joint practice with Cowboys
Sean McVay won’t have to worry about Matthew Stafford catching a twice-tipped pass and stumbling over the goal line during a joint practice with the […]
Dodgers manufacture enough offense to slip past Tampa Bay Rays
TAMPA, Fla. — Scoring runs at Steinbrenner Field should not be as hard as the Dodgers made it look this weekend. The spring training ballpark, which is […]
Chargers rookie Tre’ Harris finding plenty of motivational sources
For Chargers rookie Tre’ Harris, the opportunity to see the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, proved to be an eye-opening experience — […]
Lakers are committed to Luka Doncic, but what about LeBron James?
Near the conclusion of the news conference to address his contract extension with the Lakers, Luka Doncic detailed the training program that contributed to his […]
Letters: Dodgers keep their hands in pockets at trade deadline
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> The self-confident, stay-as-they-are Dodgers did right by not panicking at the trade deadline and keeping the roster pretty much intact. This is still […]
Los Angeles Times’ City Section preseason football rankings
Let’s offer a preseason top-10 rankings in high school football for the City Section: 1. BIRMINGHAM: The Patriots have weaknesses (lack of a passing game), […]
WNBA players embrace continuously growing tunnel walk fashion
Shakira Austin didn’t realize how important fashion would become when she entered the WNBA in 2022. Her introduction to game-day tunnel fashion began at the […]
Dodgers pass MLB trade deadline quietly, add Brock Stewart, Alex Call
Before trade rumors heated up and dream scenarios were briefly envisioned, before the Dodgers were linked to a string of big names who all wound […]
Rams linebacker Nate Landman wears his pride on body, helmet
The lion’s amber gaze fixes forward on Nate Landman’s left bicep, its mane fanning across the curve of his arm. Above Landman’s wrist, a zebra […]
Shohei Ohtani leaves pitching start early because of cramping
CINCINNATI — Shohei Ohtani left the mound alongside a trainer in the fourth inning of the Dodgers’ Tuesday night game against the Cincinnati Reds because of cramping, […]
How Antonio Gates made the Hall of Fame without playing in college
CANTON, Ohio — What Antonio Gates did as a Chargers tight end was remarkable. But what he didn’t do was just as impressive. Gates, who will be […]
Marcus Morris, ex-Clipper, allegedly owes casinos over $200K
Marcus Morris Sr. was denied bond during a hearing Tuesday morning in Florida’s Broward County two days after the former NBA player was arrested at […]
UCLA football opens training camp: 5 questions Bruins must address
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> UCLA offensive lineman Garrett DiGiorgio takes part in practice in April 2024. (Meg Oliphant / Los Angeles Times) Maybe Garrett DiGiorgio & Co. […]
USC lineman DJ Wingfield files eligibility lawsuit against NCAA
When DJ Wingfield picked USC in the transfer portal last January, it seemed like an ideal one-year arrangement for both parties. The Trojans desperately needed […]
Historical Horse Racing key to California horse racing in peril
California horse racing, struggling to stay afloat, got a stark reminder how uphill its battle is to add a new form of supplemental income this […]
Trade Dustin May? Dodgers pitcher stumbles as deadline rumors swirl
BOSTON — On a day the Dodgers were facing one of their former longtime starters, Dustin May faced the prospect of potentially soon having the same distinction. […]
From actor to NASCAR: Frankie Muniz out to prove his doubters wrong
Frankie Muniz may be the only actor who has been nominated for an Emmy award and driven in a NASCAR event at Daytona. But if […]
Sean McVay should be concerned about Matthew Stafford’s sore back
Sean McVay claims he is not concerned about star quarterback Matthew Stafford’s back issue. The Rams coach said so three different times Saturday during a […]
MLB trade deadline: Kenley Jansen could be good match for Dodgers
Kenley Jansen signed his first professional contract with the Dodgers 21 years ago. He was Clayton Kershaw’s catcher in rookie ball. He has been honored […]
USC’s Eric Musselman and Alijah Arenas navigate another setback
Basketball usually took a backseat in early conversations between Eric Musselman and prized recruit Alijah Arenas. On one side was a teenage phenom navigating an […]
City Section football coaches unite in challenging times as practice begins
As City Section 11-man football coaches prepare for the official start of practices on Monday, there’s a noticeable change under way. They’re not fighting one […]
Puka Nacua knows a big 2025 for Rams could mean a big payday
Puka Nacua saw the numbers. So, no doubt, did Rams general manager Les Snead and other team executives who handle contract negotiations. When Garrett Wilson […]
Is Tuli Tuipulotu set to be the next Joey Bosa for Chargers?
Tuli Tuipulotu is still finding his voice. Naturally, he speaks through force on the field — a relentless pass rusher with a patented spin move […]
The California League is abandoning Modesto. How pro baseball might stick around
The California League might be ending its long run in Modesto, but professional baseball appears poised to remain. The independent Pioneer League is in talks […]
Angel City welcomes new talent with hope of netting more wins
Ever since she visited Los Angeles with her national team three years ago, Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir knew she wanted to play in the National Women’s […]
Rich Hill to start Tuesday for Royals, his record-tying 14th MLB team
20 seasons. 13 teams. 386 games. 248 starts. And Rich Hill isn’t finished yet. All of those numbers are going to increase by one Tuesday […]
LAFC fans put aside Galaxy rivalry to take a stand against ICE
There are more important things than the results of a soccer game. Even when that soccer game is between bitter rivals whose supporters would rather […]
Pat Tillman’s brother arrested, allegedly crashed car into post office
The brother of late NFL star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman is being held in custody in connection with a vehicle driven into a […]
With no Mike Williams, Chargers need Quentin Johnston to deliver
They lost a cherished teammate hours before they started training camp. But the Chargers receivers knew just what to do when they heard of Mike […]
Freddie Freeman injured as Dodgers are swept by Brewers, again
When Clayton Kershaw signed a one-year deal with the Dodgers last February, it looked like it could have marked the start of a goodbye tour. […]
How the Rays (and Dodgers) may shed light on pitching injuries in MLB
Tommy John surgery was never supposed to go this far. It was once a cross-your-fingers-and-pray fix for a career-ending injury. Now, MLB teams cycle through […]
Dave Roberts gives Mookie Betts a day off as his slump continues
It took just one game coming out of the All-Star break for Dave Roberts to know Mookie Betts still wasn’t right. A week ago, Roberts […]
Manny Pacquiao is determined to beat Mario Barrios in title fight
In his return to boxing after four years without a fight, Manny Pacquiao says he has more “passion and determination” than ever. The 46-year-old Filipino […]
Shannon Sharpe settles rape lawsuit with his accuser
A $50-million lawsuit that accused Shannon Sharpe of rape has been settled. Attorney Tony Buzbee, whose firm represented a Jane Doe, who filed the civil […]
Clippers rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser showing growth
LAS VEGAS — Yanic Konan Niederhauser received the pass near the half-court line from a Clippers teammate who had just stolen the basketball. The 6-foot-11 center maneuvered […]
Former USC receiver Jordan Addison won’t get jail time in DUI case
Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison will avoid jail time for his 2024 DUI citation after pleading no contest to a lesser charge Thursday in Los […]
‘The Harbaugh way’: Even practice jerseys are a source of pride
It was a summer day in June, but Daiyan Henley was dressed for a prime-time moment. Fitted with long socks, white pants and a sleeve […]
Najee Harris injury update: RB set to report for Chargers camp
Chargers running back Najee Harris likely will begin training camp on the non-football injury list, general manager Joe Hortiz said Wednesday, after the running back […]
‘Put a ‘W’ next to Dino’s name.’ NL wins All-Star Game swing-off, with help from Dino Ebel
Technically, there was no winning pitcher in Major League Baseball’s 95th All-Star Game. The man who gave up the night’s biggest swings, however, was probably […]
Video: Watch how Intuit Dome is transformed into Intuit Beach
AVP, the biggest and longest-running professional volleyball league, hosted beach volleyball matches for the first time in an NBA arena this past weekend. Hosted at […]
Bronny James generates excitement in Lakers’ loss to Clippers
LAS VEGAS — Even with all the sports dignitaries in attendance and even though they were watching a rivalry game of sorts between the Lakers and Clippers, […]
Jacob Misiorowski is the talk of the All-Star Game. Why the Dodgers are partially to thank
ATLANTA — Seven days ago, Jacob Misiorowski was really only known by the most die-hard of baseball fans. And even then, he was far from any sort […]
2025 MLB draft: Dodgers select a pair of Arkansas standouts
SAN FRANCISCO — The Dodgers’ first two picks in this year’s MLB draft came consecutively at Nos. 40 and 41 overall. Turns out, their two selections came […]
Hagen Smith inspired by his father during AVP play at Intuit Dome
The former “King of the Beach” kept his crown tucked away Saturday night. Clad in jeans and a plain white shirt, Sinjin Smith hovered on […]
Kobe Bryant has one more lesson for LeBron James — how to retire
The news seemed routine. The ramifications could be resounding. Late last month, LeBron James exercised his $52.6 million player option with the Lakers for next […]
Letters to Sports: Folks are singing the Dodger blues
After beating up on cupcakes — Colorado, Kansas City, Chicago White Sox — in the previous nine games, the Houston Astros came to town and […]
Beach volleyball in the Intuit Dome? AVP embraces its new digs
Devon Newberry is closing in on two years as a professional beach volleyball player. Yet for the last 731 days, “professional” has always felt like […]
Jannik Sinner to play Carlos Alcaraz in Wimbledon final
LONDON — Jannik Sinner overwhelmed a not-fully-fit Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semifinals on Friday to set up a showdown for the championship against […]
Bronny James and Lakers can’t match Cooper Flagg and Mavericks
LAS VEGAS — The Thomas & Mack Center public-address announcer called it the “main event” at the NBA Summer League, with Lakers’ second-year guard Bronny James and […]
After fast start, Sparks fall to league-leading Lynx at home
For nearly four magical minutes in the first quarter, an upset of the WNBA’s best team seemed scarily possible. What seemed scarier, perhaps, was that […]
LAFC savors win over Colorado, pushes for points amid tough slate
No club in MLS history played more games during a two-year span than the 103 LAFC played the past two seasons. It was an exhausting […]
UFC great Randy Couture suffers serious burns in crash
Former UFC champion Randy Couture suffered severe burns and other injuries Tuesday when he crashed the car he was driving during practice rides at a […]
Darius Bazley, Dalton Knecht help Lakers rally for win over Spurs
SAN FRANCISCO — The Lakers rallied from a 14-point deficit in the third quarter, closing the three-game California Classic with a win over the San Antonio Spurs […]
Three Californians, family of former Giants pitcher, missing in Texas flash floods
The Bay Area family of a former San Francisco Giants pitcher is among those still missing following a devastating flash flood in Central Texas that […]
Nolan Schanuel earns walk-off walk to lift Angels past Rangers
Travis d’Arnaud knows Jacob deGrom better than any other catcher in baseball. He caught the hard-throwing right-hander 60 times when they played together with the […]
Shohei Ohtani’s return to two-way role going (mostly) well a month in
MILWAUKEE — His breaths were heavy. His answers were interrupted by deep inhales. And beads of sweat were dripping from his forehead. Tired? Perhaps. But personally invigorated? […]
Dodgers Clayton Kershaw, Yoshinobu Yamamoto named all-stars
Clayton Kershaw was named to his 11th All-Star Game on Sunday by Commissioner Rob Manfred, who used his “Legend Pick” to select the Dodgers’ left-hander. […]
Friends bid farewell to Voice of the Galaxy Rolando ‘Veloz’ Gonzalez
The Los Angeles sports world mourned the loss of one of its most beloved voices, Rolando “El Veloz” González, the longtime Galaxy broadcaster and a […]
Shohei Ohtani wows early, Dodgers’ bullpen falters in loss to Astros
The Dodgers’ starting pitcher had no problems on Saturday afternoon. It was the bulk guy who followed him who ran into issues. In a 6-4 […]
Dodgers must fortify their pitching before the trade deadline
The Dodgers are counting on Max Muncy to be ready to produce in October. As they should. Muncy is expected to be sidelined for six […]
Dodgers get torched during historic loss to hated Astros
They are two longtime Dodger villains, hated for two vastly different reasons. As the last remaining position player from the Houston Astros’ trash-can-banging, and (in […]
Garfield, Roosevelt prepare to open new football stadiums this fall
As if the Garfield vs. Roosevelt sports rivalry needed any more incentive to excite its fans, both schools are preparing to unveil their new football […]
Dustin May has his best start of season as Dodgers sweep White Sox
The Dodgers have spent more money on pitching, specifically starting pitching, than any team in the majors this season, only to lose a dozen of […]
Diogo Jota dead: Car crash claims soccer forward and brother
Liverpool FC and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother, fellow soccer player André Silva, died in a car crash early Thursday morning, Spanish authorities […]
Clayton Kershaw is the greatest pitcher in Dodgers history
The slider was sizzling. The hitter was frozen. The strikeout was roaring. With an 84-mph pitch on the black in the sixth inning against the […]
Acrobat Red Panda takes scary unicycle tumble at WNBA halftime
Red Panda, the popular halftime acrobat known for balancing bowls on her head while perched high on a unicycle, fell hard to the court Tuesday […]
Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers cruise past the White Sox
For the Chicago White Sox, it was not a question of whether Shane Smith was the best pitcher they had to offer against the Dodgers […]
Where does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mega-deal rank in history?
NBA players make more money than their counterparts in other team sports. NFL and MLB might conjure fields of green, but NBA courts are the […]
Clippers agree to two-year deal with Brook Lopez
The Clippers got the backup center they have yearned for when Brook Lopez agreed to a two-year, $18-million deal, according to people not authorized to […]
Nicolas Batum poised to return to Clippers on a two-year deal
Nicolas Batum plans on re-signing with the Clippers on a two-year contract for $11.5 million with a team option for the second season, according to […]
James Harden to sign two-year, $81.5 million deal with Clippers
Clippers executives were serious when they said they had not soured on James Harden’s future with the franchise after an underwhelming postseason performance. Harden declined […]
D. Wayne Lukas, Hall of Fame trainer who shaped horse racing, dies
Darrell Wayne Lukas, known to the general public as D. Wayne and to friends simply as Wayne or as “The Coach” if you were in […]
Luke Fahey leads Mission Viejo to own passing tournament title
Mission Viejo High’s offense is Luke Fahey’s now — and it might be one that’s hard to stop if Saturday was a sneak peak of […]
NBA free agency: What to expect from the Lakers and Clippers
The Lakers and Clippers put in the work during the NBA’s two-day draft that was completed Thursday night and now they will turn their attention […]
Julio César Chávez Jr. and Jake Paul insist their bout is not staged
While Julio César Chávez Jr.’s name and lineage evoke history, discipline and glory, Jake Paul’s name is linked to a modern phenomenon that has challenged […]
Why Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman have struggled at the plate
DENVER — As the Dodgers completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, it was two of their cornerstone hitters who helped lead the way. In […]
NBA draft 2025: Lakers trade up to acquire Adou Thiero at No. 36
The Lakers were busy making moves Thursday, doing all they could to move up in the second round of the NBA draft. Moving up to […]
Dylan Harper, son of ex-Laker Ron Harper, joins second-gen fraternity
Second-generation NBA players are plentiful, and why not? Dads can pass down their height, dedication and athleticism. Dad’s handsome compensation can afford a son the […]
2025 NBA draft: Clippers select Penn State center Yanic Konan Niederhauser
Some three hours before the Clippers used the 30th and final pick in the first round of the NBA draft to select Penn State’s Yanic […]
Ketel Marte in tears after being heckled about late mother
Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte was in tears after a heckler made comments about his late mother during the Diamondbacks’ game against the Chicago White […]
Christian Moore’s two homers help Angels rally to beat Red Sox
Drenched in frigid electric-blue energy drink, Christian Moore still couldn’t believe where he was — and what he had just done. Exactly a year ago […]
Tyrese Haliburton quotes Kobe Bryant after his own Achilles injury
A day after having to leave the biggest game of his life, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton shared his first public comments since tearing his […]
OKC’s Alex Caruso jokes about second NBA ring: ‘Now I got a real one’
Alex Caruso is an NBA champion! Of course, Caruso already had a ring before he and the Oklahoma City Thunder closed out the Indiana Pacers […]
Is Tyrese Haliburton’s torn Achilles a sign of a larger NBA trend?
Could Achilles injuries be the Achilles heel of the NBA? Regardless of allegiance, anyone watching Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday had to […]
Max Muncy drives in seven runs off two homers in Dodgers’ win
Upstaging Shohei Ohtani, especially on a day he pitches, is no easy feat. But at Dodger Stadium on Sunday afternoon, teammate Max Muncy did it […]
Why Ben Howland remains grateful long after leaving UCLA
Ben Howland planned it like this. Of course he did. This was a coach so engrossed in details that he would grumble about the room […]
Dodgers pitchers give up five home runs in loss to Nationals
Dodger Stadium is the proud owner of the most home runs in baseball this season. The long-ball trend might not be an anomaly. On Saturday […]
Letters: What a week, from ICE at Dodger Stadium to Lakers sale
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> The current incarnation of Dodger ownership is not your grandfather’s Dodgers. In lieu of private, family ownership, you have one behemoth corporation, the […]
Clayton Kershaw moves closer to 3,000 strikeouts in Dodgers’ win
It’s hard not to count as the strikeouts go by. Clayton Kershaw’s first strikeout Friday night came on his “Cooperstown curveball” — a pitch that’s […]
Judge rules Reggie Bush must pay Lloyd Lake $1.4 million in damages
Lloyd Lake, the San Diego man at the center of the Reggie Bush extra benefits saga, scored a major legal victory this week over the […]
Benches clear and Dave Roberts is ejected in Dodgers’ loss to Padres
Seven times in the last 10 days, the Dodgers and San Diego Padres have renewed their steadily intensifying divisional rivalry. And in the last inning […]
ICE agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium parking lot, team says
A line of unmarked white vans and SUVs at Dodger Stadium sparked a wave of speculation online about immigration enforcement at the stadium Thursday, but […]
Emmet Sheehan impresses in his return as Dodgers walk-off Padres
Twenty-nine hours before his official return to the Dodger Stadium mound, Emmet Sheehan took a moment to get himself reacquainted with his home ballpark. In […]
Fever’s Caitlin Clark pushes and gets pushed during testy win over Sun
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark got hit in the eye and knocked to the ground, while also doing some shoving of her own, during a […]
Andy Pages’ four-hit night powers Dodgers to victory over Padres
Dave Roberts made it only three steps out of the dugout when he got ejected Tuesday night. Before he went back, the Dodgers manager made […]
UCLA falls to LSU in CWS after storm, preps for elimination game
OMAHA, Neb. — UCLA head coach John Savage walked out of the dugout and to freshman pitcher Wylan Moss. The right-hander sat down the first two batters […]
UCLA versus LSU CWS game suspended until Tuesday due to storms
OMAHA, Neb. — UCLA will wake up Tuesday morning with a chance to rally from a two-run deficit. The Bruins’ winner’s bracket game against Louisiana State on […]
Dodgers will finally get the complete Shohei Ohtani experience
On the field, he’s produced the first 50-50 season in baseball history and won a World Series. Off it, he’s sold everything from unsweetened green […]
Shohei Ohtani making his Dodgers pitching debut Monday vs. Padres
The long-anticipated wait is over — Shohei Ohtani is ready to pitch. The Dodgers announced after Sunday’s 5-4 win over the Giants that Ohtani will […]
Nezza says she sang anthem in Spanish against Dodgers’ wishes
Singer and social media personality Nezza sang the national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night. And, according to a video the performer […]
Angel City wears ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ shirts
Angel City FC players and staff wore T-shirts and read a pregame message declaring their support for immigrants on Saturday, a day of protest against […]
Letters: Bill Plaschke is taking fight to Parkinson’s disease
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Bill Plaschke, thank you for your very informative column about Parkinson’s disease and your boxing exercise program. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s about […]
Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggles as Dodgers fall into tie with Giants
The billing couldn’t have been bigger. Dodgers vs. Giants. Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Logan Webb. One of the game’s oldest rivalries, pitting what were supposed to […]
How Ben Casparius worked his way into the Dodgers’ starting rotation
Twelve weeks into the season, the Dodgers are already turning to a 12th different starting pitcher in their revolving door of a rotation. For Ben […]
Rams bolster offensive line by signing veteran D.J. Humphries
The Rams did not draft an offensive lineman, but they have added a veteran just before the end of offseason workouts. The Rams on Thursday […]
Chargers’ Justin Herbert focusing on future, not playoff failure
No one in the Chargers’ locker room felt as bad as Justin Herbert. At least that’s what the quarterback said after a career-high four interceptions […]
Commentary: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is always the calm center during the storm
SAN DIEGO — Dave Roberts wasn’t pretending to be calm. He was calm. None of this was new to him, the depleted starting rotation, the fatigued bullpen, […]
Scottie Scheffler deletes Venmo because bettors asked for payments
That Scottie Scheffler is the prohibitive favorite to win the U.S. Open this week at historic Oakmont Country Club surprises no one. He’s the top-ranked […]
David Greenwood, former UCLA star who won an NBA title, dies
David Greenwood adored basketball so much in middle school that he would play for three different teams in three different parks on the same day, […]
City Section football: James Boyd is new coach at L.A. Jordan
The City Section held its annual football coaches meeting Monday in the Rams’ locker room at SoFi Stadium, and the newest head coach was introduced. […]
Dodgers vs. Padres lives up to the hype as L.A. prevails in 10th
SAN DIEGO — Rivalries in baseball can sometimes be difficult to define. There are the obvious ones. Like the Yankees and Red Sox. The Cardinals and Cubs. […]
Andy Pages is beating the odds again as Dodgers’ newest standout
ST. LOUIS — Growing up on the western tip of Cuba, Andy Pages excelled at every sport he played. He was good at soccer and volleyball, arguably […]
After a 12-year wait, UCLA returns to Men’s College World Series
Since coming to Westwood, Roch Cholowsky has had Omaha on his mind. The Big Ten Player of the Year — a projected No. 1 overall […]
Tennis great Stan Smith on life lessons and Arthur Ashe’s legacy
Fancy footwork won him Wimbledon. Simple footwear won him everything since. “The shoe has had a life of its own,” said Stan Smith, 78, whose […]
High school baseball and softball: Regional finals results
CIF SOCAL REGIONAL FINALS SATURDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL DIVISION I #1 St. John Bosco 4, #7 Patrick Henry 0 DIVISION II #8 Rancho Bernardo 2, #6 […]
Dodgers place starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin on injured list
ST. LOUIS — The number of Dodgers pitchers on the injured list grew by one Saturday when the team sidelined Tony Gonsolin because of discomfort in his […]
Kyle Hendricks earns win No. 100 as Angels beat Mariners
When Angels closer Kenley Jansen induced a groundout from J.P. Crawford to end Friday night’s contest, he made sure to keep the ball. In the […]
Video: South Korean broadcasters lose minds over Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winning shot
Anyone who is a fan of the Indiana Pacers or just a basketball enthusiast in general (minus those with a rooting interest in the Oklahoma […]
High school baseball and softball: Regional playoff results and pairings
SOCAL REGIONAL PLAYOFFS BASEBALL THURSDAY’S RESULTS SEMIFINALS DIVISION I #1 St. John Bosco 7, #5 Villa Park 4 #7 Patrick Henry 5, #3 Crespi 3 […]
Sprinter stripped of state title after ‘unsportsmanlike’ celebration
North Salinas High sophomore Clara Adams ran the fastest time in the girls’ 400-meter finals at the CIF State Track & Field Finals last weekend. […]
Pitching is the culprit again as Dodgers lose to Mets
The Dodgers made history when they opened the season with eight straight wins, something no reigning World Series champion had ever done. But they’ve been […]
Ex-Rams player Jake McQuaide disrupts church over porn scandal
It’s not easy for NFL long snappers to stand out, their exacting trade hinging exclusively on repeating the same action without fail or fanfare. Yet […]
Max Muncy’s two homers make up for his error in Dodgers’ win over Mets
Max Muncy’s 2025 season has been nothing if not enigmatic. But lately, after a woeful opening month on both sides of the ball, the good […]
Freddie Freeman appreciated gesture from slain Baldwin Park officer
Tears flowed from Freddie Freeman as he sat in a Dodger Stadium interview room Aug. 5 and described the arduous recovery his 3-year-old son Max […]
Los Angeles Olympics adds Honda as founding level partner
LA28 announced Honda its automotive partner for the L.A. Olympics on Monday, securing a major founding-level partnership that will help the private organizing committee cover […]
Yoshinobu Yamamoto runs into problems in Dodgers’ loss to Yankees
Dave Roberts downplayed the easy narrative on Sunday afternoon. “No,” he said when asked if his Dodgers had the New York Yankees’ proverbial number, having […]
Prep talk: Freshman golfer Jaden Soong of St. Francis loves pressure
Jaden Soong, a freshman golfer at St. Francis High, thrives under pressure. “I will say I like pressure,” he said. Twice in the last two […]
Ethan Hedges homers twice to lift USC baseball past Saint Mary’s
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Saint Mary’s coach Eric Valenzuela knew who he didn’t want to beat him. Valenzuela said before Saturday night’s matchup with USC that Ethan Hedges […]
