The Sports Report: Mookie Betts has big night as Dodgers sweep Rockies
From Jack Harris: At some point, the Dodgers hope, they will be able to field a fully healthy lineup.A late scratch on Wednesday to catcher…
The Sports Report: Dodgers increase NL West lead
From Kevin Baxter: It was picture day at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, one of those quaint baseball traditions that has endured long past its usefulness.So…
The Sports Report: Dodgers lose no-hitter, but win game this time
From Kevin Baxter: Years ago, when Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax were at the top of the Dodgers’ pitching rotation, Drysdale missed a game to…
The Sports Report: Dodgers are swept by the Pirates
From Jack Harris: Over three nights in Pittsburgh this week, the Dodgers didn’t win a game, despite playing a last-place Pirates club.They didn’t grow their…
Aston Villa ‘killed’ by financial restrictions, says England defender Ezri Konsa
Villa were sixth in the Premier League last season as they missed out on fifth spot and Champions League qualification by finishing below Newcastle United…
The Sports Report: Dodgers again fall to the level of their opponent
From Jack Harris: It was a pivotal moment, in a pivotal game, in what’s become a pivotal week for the Dodgers in the National League…
The Sports Report: Bishop Montgomery forfeits football season
From Eric Sondheimer: Bishop Montgomery has forfeited the remainder of the 2025 football season and reported more rule violations amid statements by a booster about…
Marc Guehi transfer: Liverpool agree deal to sign England defender from Crystal Palace
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign England centre-back Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.The 25-year-old will complete the formalities of his move, including a medical,…
The Sports Report: Dodgers avoid an embarrassing sweep
From Jack Harris: Sunday was gut-check time for the Dodgers.Even before they blew a late-game, three-run lead.As a clearly frustrated Dave Roberts put it ahead…
The Sports Report: USC looks ready for prime time, UCLA does not
From Ryan Kartje: Five years ago, when USC first scheduled this 2025 season opener, the plan had been to go big, to test itself with…
Millie Bright: Chelsea defender says withdrawing from Euros was ‘best decision I ever made’
In replacing Emma Hayes at Chelsea last summer, Sonia Bompastor perhaps faced the toughest task in women's football. But you wouldn't have guessed this after…
Nicolo Savona: Nottingham Forest sign Juventus defender
Nottingham Forest have signed Italian defender Nicolo Savona from Juventus on a five-year deal worth up to £13.4m (15.5m euros).The 22-year-old becomes Forest's ninth signing…
The Sports Report: Meet the guy who has changed USC football
From Ryan Kartje: A dozen years before he charted a bold, new path for the USC football program, Chad Bowden was living on the pull-out…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani is a master of all pitches in win
From Jack Harris: 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…
The Sports Report: Venice Beach players honor Kobe Bryant
From Benjamin Royer: Venice Beach carried all the traits of a party Sunday evening: 90s R&B tunes from DJs, social influencers — with tripods in…
The Sports Report: Dodgers split with Rockies; Padres are up next
From Kevin Baxter: When the Dodgers arrived in Colorado on Sunday night they had a golden opportunity to pad their narrow division lead against with…
Ruben Dias: Manchester City defender extends contract to 2029
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has signed a two-year contract extension. The 28-year-old's previous deal had been set to expire in 2027 but his new…
The Sports Report: – Los Angeles Times
From Kevin Baxter: The Dodgers lost a game Wednesday. But it could have been worse.They could have lost Shohei Ohtani.The final score was 8-3 in…
Kelsey Plum sinks buzzer-beater as Sparks win despite Paige Bueckers’ historic night
It was a night when defenders draped over Kelsey Plum, her path to the rim often crowded. And when she turned to the officials for…
Jackson Tchatchoua: Wolves sign defender named Serie A’s fastest player for £10.8million
Wolves have signed defender Jackson Tchatchoua for 12.5m euros (£10.8m) on a five-year deal from Serie A side Hellas Verona.The Cameroon international can play as…