Big week for big high school football games in Southland
It’s Week 9 of the high school football season, which means two games that bring out the largest crowds and produce the most intense fan…
Inside the mindset that led JJ Redick to coaching — and his first win
JJ Redick had always fought. He fought the jeers ACC crowds poured onto him while he became one of the best — and most hated…
LeBron and Bronny James make NBA history in Lakers season opener
Part plan, part pipe dream, Lakers star LeBron James and oldest son Bronny became the first father and son to share an NBA court together…
Freddie Freeman expects to be ‘a 100% go’ for Game 1 of World Series
It might be the World Series matchup everyone wanted to see.But three days before the Dodgers and New York Yankees opened their best-of-seven set in…
Why USC is sticking with Miller Moss as its starting quarterback
Questions swirled since Saturday, swept up in the bitter frustration of a third straight defeat and doused in the kerosene of social media. The decision…
The story behind the Mister Cartoon-designed Dodgers clown masks
The artwork of Mister Cartoon can be seen pretty much everywhere — tattooed on celebrities, exhibited in art galleries, airbrushed on cars, painted on public…
As Clippers open their new arena, what is the value of a home?
For Dan Kennedy, the odd thing about his homecoming was how it never quite felt like home.When the goalkeeper was signed by Chivas USA in…
How much do tickets cost for Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series?
The World Series is set: the Dodgers against the New York Yankees, featuring two of baseball’s three biggest spenders.Also some of baseball’s biggest spenders: fans…
When will LeBron and Bronny James make history? Lakers won’t say
The Lakers open their season Tuesday against Minnesota, the first of a schedule full of games against the best teams in the Western Conference where…
‘Woman of the Hour’: Fact vs. fiction in ‘Dating Game’ killer tale
It’s one of the strangest moments in television history: A notorious serial killer went on ABC’s “The Dating Game” and won a date with Cheryl…
Dodgers tie record held by L.A.’s 1965 World Series championship team
Much has been made of the similarities between the performance of the Dodgers in this year’s National League Championship Series and in the 1965 World…
Welcome back, World Series! Dodgers set up epic duel with Yankees
Home, at last.Home, after three rocky Octobers and two embarrassing collapses and deep blue scads of doubt.Home, where Jackie Robinson is still stealing home and…
Dodgers live up to expectations, beating Mets to reach World Series
The low point came 34 days ago.During a late-season series in Atlanta, the Dodgers lost two games as their division lead dwindled. They learned Tyler…
George Hastings is a do-it-all sophomore football star at Agoura
Jamie Foxx, the actor, is standing in the Agoura High parking lot talking on his cellphone next to his white Rolls Royce SUV, apparently waiting…
Letters: Hold off on those Dodgers predictions and celebration
Before Game 5 of the NLCS, The Times’ Bill Shaikin quoted Dave Roberts as saying, “there’s a sense of urgency.” It does not appear that…
Dodgers hope bullpen will carry them vs. Mets in NLCS Game 6
The cost of the Dodgers’ reluctance to use their top relievers in “minus” games, as manager Dave Roberts likes to say, became clear in Game…
Lakers sign Quincy Olivari to two-way contract, waive Colin Castleton
Rookie Quincy Olivari capped his preseason with the one thing he wanted more than anything else — a job.The Lakers signed Olivari to a two-way…
Freddie Freeman shouldn’t be playing for Dodgers in NLCS vs. Mets
NEW YORK — Freddie Freeman should not be playing right now. Doctors told him that his sprained ankle generally takes at least four weeks to heal.…
Dodgers’ shortage of pitchers limiting Dave Roberts’ options
NEW YORK — In the aftermath of his team’s 12-6 defeat to the New York Mets on Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts lamented his inability…
Andy Pages, Brent Honeywell big in Dodgers’ NLCS Game 5 loss
NEW YORK — The list of Dodgers center fielders to hit two home runs in a postseason game was not long. It consisted of one player,…