USC’s Lincoln Riley feeling ‘refreshed’ as pressure mounts to win
LAS VEGAS — While the rest of the college football world spent the summer whipped into a frenzy, swept up by the specter of revenue sharing or…
Puka Nacua knows a big 2025 for Rams could mean a big payday
Puka Nacua saw the numbers.So, no doubt, did Rams general manager Les Snead and other team executives who handle contract negotiations.When Garrett Wilson of the…
Why Shohei Ohtani needs to remain a two-player for the Dodgers
The day after he pitches, Shohei Ohtani turns into Michael Conforto.Ohtani has played four games on days following his starts, and he’s taken a total…
Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith revive Dodgers in win over Twins
It was quality over quantity for the Dodgers on Monday night. A bunch of empty at-bats, salvaged by a few emphatic drives that left the…
Dodgers Dugout: Jaime Jarrín discusses Vin Scully, Fernando Valenzuela and Muhammad Ali
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. Doesn’t it feel like Chris Taylor and Austin Barnes were released…
Marcus Smart plans to join Lakers after Wizards buy out contract
The Lakers have found their point-of-attack, defensive-mind wing defender in guard Marcus Smart, who has agreed to a buyout with the Washington Wizards and plans…
José Soriano and Taylor Ward lead Angels to series win over Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — José Soriano limited Philadelphia to two runs in seven innings, Taylor Ward had a three-run double and the Angels beat the Phillies 8-2 on…
Do Africa’s leaders have a ‘game plan’ to deal with Trump? | Politics
Former African Union diplomat Arikana Chihombori argues that Trump’s Africa policy is ‘a step in the right direction’.Africa’s leaders have no one to blame but…
How the Rays (and Dodgers) may shed light on pitching injuries in MLB
Tommy John surgery was never supposed to go this far.It was once a cross-your-fingers-and-pray fix for a career-ending injury. Now, MLB teams cycle through as…
Dodgers pitchers struggle in L.A.’s fifth loss to Brewers this month
The Dodgers’ recently slumping offense was better Saturday night.But for a team that has struggled to gain traction and string together wins for almost a…
Dave Roberts gives Mookie Betts a day off as his slump continues
It took just one game coming out of the All-Star break for Dave Roberts to know Mookie Betts still wasn’t right.A week ago, Roberts was…
Clippers continue to ‘strongly’ consider signing Chris Paul
As Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank conducted his Zoom with the media Saturday from the team’s practice facility, he looked to his right…
‘As lucky as we could be.’ When will Max Muncy return to the lineup?
Max Muncy knew he had gotten lucky, after his ugly-looking knee injury earlier this month proved to be nothing more than a bone bruise.But, when…
Why the small-market Milwaukee Brewers might be America’s team
If you’re a Dodgers fan, of course, you would love to see the Dodgers win the World Series again. If you’re a baseball fan above…
It’s official: The Clippers sign Bradley Beal
LAS VEGAS — The Clippers signed guard Bradley Beal on Friday after the final two years of his contract were bought out by the Phoenix Suns earlier…
Taylor Ward, Jo Adell and Jorge Soler power Angels past Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Jo Adell and Jorge Soler also went deep, and the Angels beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Friday…
Thank Padres for Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s strong Dodgers season
Blue towels swirled around in every section of Dodger Stadium as his entrance song started to play.Yoshinobu Yamamoto stepped on the mound and into the…
Netflix earnings surged last quarter. Thank ‘Squid Game,’ price hikes and advertising
Thanks to popular shows like “Squid Game,” plus price hikes and growing advertising revenues, Netflix on Thursday reported strong growth in the second quarter, beating…
Love Island fans reel as Harry and Emma openly ‘expose villa game plan’
The wife swap continued on tonight's Love Island - as Harry made a shock U-Turn and asked his ex Emma if she was tempted to…
Clippers rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser showing growth
LAS VEGAS — Yanic Konan Niederhauser received the pass near the half-court line from a Clippers teammate who had just stolen the basketball. The 6-foot-11 center maneuvered…