Rams’ Puka Nacua is learning a lot from new teammate Davante Adams
Puka Nacua is using organized team activities to hone his craft and prepare for his third NFL season.But the Rams’ star receiver also recently took…
Nathan Santa Cruz takes aim at City Section 400 title
Sitting in the Birmingham High bleachers wearing headphones before running the 400 meters at the City Section track and field prelims, 17-year-old senior Nathan Santa…
It’s not a rebuild for the Sparks, who look to contend now
Last November, gathered along the concourse of Crypto.com Arena, newly appointed Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts issued a clear directive on her first day for…
Chargers opener to be first NFL game shown exclusively on YouTube
The Chargers’ season opener in Sao Paulo, Brazil, will be the NFL’s first game streamed exclusively on YouTube, the league announced Tuesday, further expanding the…
Sizing them up: NFL rookie quarterback evaluations
Although it felt at times there was only one quarterback in last weekend’s NFL draft — the slip-sliding Shedeur Sanders who tumbled to the fifth…
How the Teoscar Hernández, Andy Pages bond is helping the Dodgers
When the Dodgers called up Andy Pages to the majors early last season, one of the first things co-hitting coach Aaron Bates did was seek…
How Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto ‘elevated his game to another level’
To Clayton Kershaw, it was more than just a pitchers’ duel.As Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Jacob deGrom traded zeroes at Globe Life Field in Texas last…
Could moving Eric Dailey Jr. to small forward help UCLA take a giant leap?
UCLA’s basketball team might downshift its lineup in an attempt to hasten success.Eric Dailey Jr. said Wednesday that the plan next season was for him…
Could Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe go in the first round of the NFL draft?
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Could there be a stunner brewing at the NFL draft?It’s widely expected that University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward will be the first…
Zach Neto isn’t Mike Trout, but he could still save the Angels
This is Star Wars weekend at Angel Stadium, and on Friday the Angels activated their best player from the injured list, so the graphics on…
Kyren Paris lifts Angels to win over White Sox after rain delay
CHICAGO — Kyren Paris homered on the first pitch he saw after a lengthy rain delay and the Angels rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2…
Corona High again proves unbeatable in Boras Classic title game
To understand what fans, players and scouts are experiencing while watching the No. 1-ranked Corona High baseball team, all you need to do is listen…
AL West preview: Will Rangers bounce back while Angels flail again?
Only two years ago, the American League Central was crowned the worst division in MLB history. Last season, the Central was the only division in…
Rams again re-sign cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon
Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon first joined the Rams in 2023, when he signed a one-year veteran-minimum contract about a month before training camp.One game into last…
NFL free agency winners and losers: Will Sam Darnold revive Seahawks?
Zack Baun’s last name rhymes with yawn, and that was pretty much the reaction a year ago when the Philadelphia Eagles signed him as a…
Former Steelers running back Najee Harris agrees to Chargers deal
Hoping to pair Justin Herbert with a potent running game, the Chargers reached an agreement with free-agent running back Najee Harris, according to multiple reports.Harris,…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto stays in line to be Dodgers’ opening-day starter
PHOENIX — For a manager, the task of choosing a starting pitcher for opening day can be fraught with challenges, especially if the team’s staff is as…
Former Chargers defensive lineman Poona Ford joining Rams
The Rams added depth to their defensive line Monday, agreeing to terms with tackle Poona Ford, a person with knowledge of the situation said.Ford will…
Khalil Mack agrees to one-year, $18-million deal with Chargers
It’s the return of the Mack.Edge rusher Khalil Mack has agreed to a contract extension with the Chargers, the team announced Monday. ESPN first reported…
Rematch time in Southern California Regional basketball semifinals
Let’s hope coaches saved some plays, fans didn’t brag too much and players understand how tough it is trying to beat a team for a…