Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Fame player, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the…
Rams-Bears takeaways: Highlights but not enough touchdowns in loss to Chicago
The Rams had some highlights as a team and individually, but the visitors settled for too many field goals in a 24-18 loss to the…
Vance and Walz debate showdown could matter — on the margins
Many voters know little about Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the men selected to be one heartbeat away from the presidency.…
Timberwolves agree to trade Karl-Anthony Towns to Knicks
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick…
Late start, wacky ending? Five things to watch in UCLA vs. Oregon
Tom Petty might as well have been singing about UCLA football’s latest ordeal when he uttered one of his most famous lines. The waiting is…
The Sports Report: Dodgers beat Padres, move a step away from division title
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Secret Service agent accused of groping a Harris staff member
PITTSBURGH — A U.S. Secret Service agent has been accused of groping and sexually harassing a member of Vice President Kamala Harris’ official staff during a…
The Sports Report: Dodgers come out flat and lose to Padres
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Ron Washington believes he can teach young Angels to win
If anyone in baseball can teach players how to field grounders like pros, it’s Ron Washington. He’s done it before.Down on all fours just before…
The Sports Report: Dodgers will need to match Padres’ intensity
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Chargers takeaways: Injuries force Jim Harbaugh into backup mode
Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke hands off the ball to running back Gus Edwards during the fourth quarter Sunday. (Matt Freed / Associated Press) This is…
Chargers’ Derwin James Jr. suspended for safety rules violations
Already struggling with injuries to four key starters, including quarterback Justin Herbert, the Chargers will be without safety Derwin James Jr. against the Kansas City…
Prep Rally: Nasir Wyatt, Abduall Sanders lead way among dominant local linebackers
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s midseason in high school football. Let’s see who’s been producing.Linebackers…
Justin Herbert, Chargers don’t last in road loss to Steelers
PITTSBURGH — He played through fractured rib cartilage two years ago; a broken left finger last year. But Justin Herbert couldn’t play through this.The Chargers’ dream…
UCLA vs. LSU takeaways: Was not getting mauled by Tigers a sign of progress?
His jersey smudged with grass and even a hint of purple from the LSU defenders who kept smashing into him, Ethan Garbers never wavered under…
Michigan scores late to defeat USC in physical Big Ten opener
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It seemed, at first, like just the sort of old-fashioned Big Ten welcome that would have made Bo Schembechler swoon. Two defenses…
The Sports Report: Did Shohei Ohtani have a good day? It’s 50-50
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Column: White Sox vs. Angels. In Anaheim. The worst baseball game ever?
It was a beautiful day for a ballgame Wednesday afternoon at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Too bad the nice weather was wasted on a meeting…
Rams vs. Cardinals takeaways: Cooper Kupp’s durability an issue
Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp stands on the field before a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium on Aug. 11. (Gina Ferazzi…
The Sports Report: Dodgers shut down Braves to split series
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…