‘Improving’ Justin Herbert is not seen at Chargers practice
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was not seen on the field Wednesday during the practice media viewing period after suffering an ankle injury during…
‘Amazing’ only scratches surface of JSerra’s Madden Faraimo
If there were an eye test for what a middle linebacker is supposed to look like, then someone needs to use clay or plaster to…
With A’s leaving, is there a pro baseball crisis in California?
The historical marker stands proudly on 10th Street, a few steps from Modesto City Hall. The marker celebrates the beloved movie “American Graffiti,” a tribute…
Eric Wagaman homers again as Angels end six-game losing streak
Rookie Eric Wagaman homered for the second straight game, Griffin Canning threw six innings of three-hit ball, and the Angels dealt the Chicago White Sox…
Once again, Sparks can’t hang on to early lead and lose to Mercury
If you’ve watched the Sparks this season, their home finale went about exactly as you might have expected.The Sparks got off to a hot start,…
John Madden is gone but his way of observing NFL Sunday lives on
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The best seat in the house is still reserved for John Madden.His throne is fully reclined and draped in a fleece Raiders blanket.…
Rams will be doomed if they can’t protect Matthew Stafford
GLENDALE, Ariz. — He didn’t have any protection. He didn’t have any weapons.Matthew Stafford was a sitting duck in the Rams’ 41-10 loss to the Arizona…
How Galaxy’s turnaround season was reflected in Tráfico win over LAFC
You don’t have to look long or far to spot the differences between this year’s Galaxy team and last year’s. The lineup? Eight of the…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto doesn’t break as Dodgers split series vs. Braves
ATLANTA — Last week, Yoshinobu Yamamoto looked almost unhittable in his long-awaited return from the injured list.In Monday night’s encore at Truist Park, the rookie Japanese…
Angels fall to last-place Chicago White Sox for their 90th loss
Andrew Benintendi homered twice for the third time this season and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Angels 8-4 Monday…
DeShaun Foster wants UCLA to use Indiana loss as motivation vs. LSU
Embrace the hurt. Sit with the discomfort. Marinate in the misery.That was the essence of UCLA coach DeShaun Foster’s message to his team after the…
Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh won’t speculate on Justin Herbert injury
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rain and high winds pounded North Carolina early Monday with forecasters warning the weather system could grow into a tropical storm. Those weren’t…
Chargers-Panthers takeaways: J.K. Dobbins rushes into spotlight
Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins runs past the Panthers defense for a touchdown. (Rusty Jones / Associated Press) The Chargers were 25th in the NFL…
Angels’ ninth-inning rally falls short as Astros complete sweep
Ronel Blanco threw six scoreless innings, Jason Heyward had a home run among his three hits and the Houston Astros finished off a three-game sweep…
Cardinals rout Rams, who also lose Cooper Kupp to ankle injury
GLENDALE, Ariz. — This was bad.“I’ll just be real,” Rams coach Sean McVay said, “There’s nothing positive about it.”Really bad.“Incredibly humbling,” McVay lamented.Historically bad.“This is…
Sparks’ rally in second half falls short in Seattle
SEATTLE — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 19 points, including four free throws in the final minute, and the Seattle Storm edged the Los Angeles Sparks 90-87 on…
Wolves 1-2 Newcastle highlights: How Eddie Howe’s ‘brilliant’ substitutes changed the game
Match of the Day 2 pundits Theo Walcott and Danny Rose analyse the impact of the Newcastle substitutes as the Magpies came from behind to…
Dodgers surge in ninth with 3 straight home runs to beat Braves
ATLANTA — Despite all the injuries to their pitching staff and questions about their roster depth, the Dodgers still believe.That they can finish off a division…
Rams hope to compensate for loss of Puka Nacua vs. Cardinals
Rams coach Sean McVay enjoyed the luxury of having receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua seemingly healthy at the same time for exactly half of…
Makena Cook has led Orange Lutheran to No. 1 in flag football
When it comes to throwing a football, perhaps no girl in the Southland can do it with more accuracy and distance than Makena Cook. The…