The Sports Report: First look at the Kobe Bryant statue
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…
Super Bowl 2024: What time does the game start? Who is playing?
Usher performs during the 62nd Grammy Awards on Jan. 26, 2020. Usher will be headlining the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show in Las Vegas on…
NASCAR storylines: What to expect from Cup Series this season
Days after a difficult and largely ignored start to its 2024 season, NASCAR is ready to plow into its regular season in its traditional fashion,…
The Sports Report: Clayton Kershaw returns to the Dodgers
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…
I’ll cover Taylor and Travis’ love story at Super Bowl LVIII
Within seconds of the Kansas City Chiefs clinching the AFC Championship last month, I frantically messaged my editors a very important question: Can I cover…
The Sports Report: Lakers continue surge with win over Charlotte
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…
The Sports Report: Clippers stay hot with victory over Miami
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…
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt has midfoot sprain, out 3-4 weeks
CHARLOTTE — Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt will be out at least three to four more weeks after the team announced Monday that he has a sprain…
Prep Rally: Breaking down the high school basketball playoff pairings
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s playoff time in basketball, soccer, girls’ water polo and wrestling.…
Father of Patrick Mahomes arrested on suspicion of DWI
TYLER, Texas — The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested in East Texas on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to jail…
LeBron James silent on player option before Lakers beat Knicks
NEW YORK — LeBron James was alone in the Lakers’ locker room before Saturday night’s game, rapping along to every word of his New York-themed playlist.…
Dylan Andrews shines again as UCLA beats Oregon, moves to .500
A wild game that included UCLA building an early 18-point lead and trailing by halftime needed a fittingly crazy coda. The Bruins provided it, turning…
Super Bowl 2024: What time does the game start? Who is playing?
Usher performs during the 62nd Grammy Awards on Jan. 26, 2020. Usher will be headlining the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show in Las Vegas on…
Wayne Kramer dies: Influential guitarist led MC5
Wayne Kramer, the influential guitarist of Michigan’s hard-rock band MC5, has died. He was 75. Kramer died Friday, according to a joint announcement on his…
Bill Walton claims Chewbacca was modeled after him. Was he?
Bill Walton is tall. So is Chewbacca. Walton once had long hair and a shaggy beard. Chewbacca has hair all over his body. Walton has…
LeBron James, Anthony Davis to miss Celtics game amid strife
BOSTON — The Lakers will be without LeBron James and Anthony Davis against the Celtics, the first time this season the Lakers haven’t had one of…
The Sports Report: Dodgers spent a lot, but did they spend wisely?
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…
The Sports Report: Lakers fall below .500 again
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…
The Sports Report: Lakers turn their ire toward Dillon Brooks after loss to Rockets
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…
U.S. figure skaters to receive Olympic gold medals after Kamila Valieva’s disqualification
International Olympic officials have told counterparts in the United States that their figure skating team will receive Olympic gold medals now that Russian skater Kamila…