Clippers thrash Nuggets, win first playoff game at Intuit Dome
He insisted that his group could play better and had to play better even though the Clippers snatched home-court advantage away from the Nuggets by…
Clippers guard Norman Powell trusts his work in taking big shots
At no point, Clippers guard Norman Powell maintained, did he waver in his belief in himself. At no point was he going to shy away…
Kawhi Leonard’s big game powers Clippers to thrilling Game 2 win
DENVER — There was a moment when Kawhi Leonard leaned over with one minute and 30 seconds left, his head down looking at the court, exhausted from…
Clippers vow to take better care of basketball after Game 1 loss
DENVER — A day later, the Clippers didn’t hide from the primary cause of their demise in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series against the…
‘We are here’: Tyronn Lue knew the Clippers could exceed expectations
Tyronn Lue glided into the Clippers’ postgame interview room on Sunday afternoon and clapped and clapped and clapped and clapped and clapped again. He beamed…
USC star JuJu Watkins carried to the locker room after injury
USC star sophomore JuJu Watkins left Monday’s second-round matchup against Mississippi State after appearing to injure her right knee while driving to the hoop midway…
Why Austin Reaves is more than capable of carrying Lakers when asked
DENVER — Inside a locker room, geography matters and Friday night in Denver, Austin Reaves was in the big seat.Using the space typically assigned to LeBron James…
Inside the Lakers’ complex approach to the NBA trade deadline
PHILADELPHIA — The pressure, intended or not, is on.Anthony Davis, in an interview taped with ESPN the day after the Lakers lost to the Clippers, said…
LeBron James: Roster build forces Lakers to play perfectly or lose
JJ Redick, on multiple occasions this season, has spoken about his belief in being process-oriented. It’s a necessary tool for any athlete, and especially one…
James Harden scores 41 in 31 minutes as Clippers blow out Jazz
Kawhi Leonard walked past the media in the Clippers’ locker room with a plate of food in his hands, his mood seemingly good. He even…
Abcarian: Nancy Mace’s shameless exploitation of America’s first transgender congresswoman
I realize that South Carolina Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is an attention-hungry partisan, trying to make a name for herself as a culture warrior…
Garfield defeats Roosevelt in East L.A. Classic battle
World Series Game 1 fever swept over the crowd as halftime hit at the 89th annual East L.A. Classic football game at SoFi Stadium.Moments after…
Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers get well with road win over Broncos
DENVER — Flanked by team medical personnel, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh shuffled to the locker room as his offense took the field against the Denver Broncos.…
Jim Harbaugh gushes over vet Chargers: ‘I feel lucky to be here’
Jim Harbaugh made a beeline toward midfield, shook Raiders coach Antonio Pierce’s hand and turned right around toward the sideline. There was no extra pomp…
Florida State rookies must be difference-makers on Rams defense
The verbal exchanges between edge rusher Jared Verse and tackle Braden Fiske occurred daily in the locker room after practices at Florida State, and they…
Supreme Court blocks Biden’s antidiscrimination rules for transgender students in red states
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Friday it has turned down an appeal from the Biden administration and refused to lift court orders in 26…
Clippers need a better version of Kawhi Leonard to win Game 3
His answer was short and straight to the point. The Clippers lost Game 2 to the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena and in…
Aaron Donald’s legacy stretches beyond his on-field feats
The Rams’ 2023 season had ended. An emotional defeat in an NFC wild-card game at Detroit closed a successful run for star defensive lineman Aaron…
‘Can’t skip details’: Lakers left to look for solutions after another loss to Kings
SACRAMENTO — It’s hard to know the gravity of this, the Lakers being on the wrong side of dominance from another team that seems to know…
Lakers newsletter: How D’Angelo Russell entrenched himself in the team’s future
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome back to the Lakers Newsletter, our once-a-week music recommendation that is disguised as a place to talk basketball.…