Clayton Kershaw caps off legendary career with a win over Mariners
SEATTLE — It was one last batter. One last strikeout. One last ovation for a future Hall of Famer.And it ended, fittingly, on a helplessly empty swing.In…
Midseason report: Darnell Miller thrusts himself into spotlight
Every morning, Darnell Miller walks his 10-year-old brother, Fredrick, to elementary school, then walks another 20 minutes to Santee High in downtown Los Angeles. Before…
Christian Walker homers twice for Astros in win over Angels
Christian Walker homered twice and the Houston Astros beat the Angels 6-1 on Saturday night, a couple of hours after getting eliminated from playoff contention.Zach…
Letters to Sports: Dodgers just can’t get no relief
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> I hear they are soon releasing the movie “Groundhog Day II” in which Bill Murray portrays a Dodgers relief pitcher named “Tanner Treinen.”…
Rams vs. Colts: Kyren Williams, Blake Corum better than Jonathan Taylor?
Another week, another big-name running back across the field on the opponent’s sideline.Rams running back Kyren Williams acknowledged the well-deserved attention Saquon Barkley received last…
L.A. Rams vs. Colts: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> The NFL always provides surprises. Who could have predicted the Rams would lose to the defending Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles when the Eagles…
Tyran Stokes a big hit in Notre Dame’s defeat of Culver City
He stood taller than any other player on the field. His wingspan likely stretches far beyond any other wideout in the Mission League or, possibly,…
Chargers vs. Giants: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> The winless New York Giants used a first-round pick on Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart, and Sunday they’ll get a first regular-season glimpse at…
Dodgers Dugout: One step closer to the destination
Hi and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, reminding you to stock up on your favorite antacid before the…
USC vs. Illinois: Lincoln Riley shares his goals for Jayden Maiava
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Through four games this season, Jayden Maiava has done just about all he could to dispel any lingering doubts about him as USC’s…
The Sports Report: Dodgers win the NL West
From Jack Harris: It was not supposed to be this difficult. It was not expected to feel so frustrating.Six months ago, the question was not…
Taylor Lee of Oxnard Pacifica has 19 TD passes in last 3 games
At midseason, junior quarterback Taylor Lee of Oxnard Pacifica is a revelation, someone who didn’t start last season and has thrust himself into MVP consideration…
Abandon all hope? What to watch when UCLA faces Northwestern
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Former UCLA quarterback Dante Moore warmed up amid windy conditions when Oregon played at Northwestern on Sept. 1 in Evanston, Ill. (Michael Reaves…
The Sports Report: Bullpen tries to blow it, but Dodgers win to reduce magic number to 1
From Jack Harris: If the Dodgers are going to win 13 games in October, they will likely have to master the playbook they ran Wednesday…
Top high school football games in the Southland this week
A look at this week’s top high school football games in the Southland:THURSDAYOxnard Pacifica (4-0) at Hamilton (2-2), 4 p.m. It’s a last-minute game put…
Angels continue to careen to season’s end with another loss
Bobby Witt Jr. and Adam Frazier each drove in two runs, Salvador Perez moved into second place on Kansas City’s career RBI list and the…
Matthew Stafford says nothing to worry about after off game
No reset necessary. No reason to make more of some rare misfires.After 16-plus seasons, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford knows how to put less-than-efficient performances behind.So…
Lincoln Riley is deploying two tight ends, powering run game
Walker Lyons took his place in the slot and looked right. Lake McRee crouched on the opposite wing and looked left. The two Trojan tight…
Guardians’ David Fry hit in face with 99-mph pitch during bunt attempt
Cleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry was hit in the face by a 99-mph fastball thrown Tuesday by Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal at Ohio’s…
The Sports Report: – Los Angeles Times
From Jack Harris: Shohei Ohtani entered uncharted territory in his final pitching start of the regular season Tuesday night, shutting out the Arizona Diamondbacks over…