Accountability led to Sparks’ improvement; next is more rebuilding
After aiming to leap from the WNBA’s worst team to a season of triumph, the Sparks instead ended the season seeking perspective — none more…
Aces beat Sparks, set WNBA regular-season record for 3-pointers
Being out of postseason contention didn’t make the Sparks’ season finale meaningless.It was a chance to avoid finishing with a losing record for the first…
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…
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…
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…
Dearica Hamby and Sparks defeat Mystics to stay in playoff hunt
The Sparks won a critical game Sunday, defeating the Washington Mystics 81-78 to keep their slim playoff hopes alive heading into the final two weeks…
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…
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…
Kelsey Plum reaches milestone and leads Sparks to win over Dallas
ARLINGTON, Texas — Kelsey Plum scored 28 points, Dearica Hamby had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Sparks held on to beat the Dallas Wings 97-96…
Sparks’ three-game winning streak ends in another loss to Valkyries
SAN FRANCISCO — Veronica Burton scored 16 points, Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 before halftime and the Golden State Valkyries moved a game ahead of the Sparks in…
Cameron Brink returns but Aces end Sparks’ winning streak
Thirteen months after tearing an anterior cruciate ligament, Sparks forward Cameron Brink made her season debut, stepping onto the court at the 2:39 mark of…