GOP Rep. Mike Garcia’s ad distorts role in Violence Against Women Act
In its first advertisement for the general election season, the campaign for Rep. Mike Garcia, a politically vulnerable Santa Clarita Republican, offers a misleading description…
Live out your Dungeons & Dragons dreams at downtown L.A. bar
Carlos Leon found himself in a depressed state — a personal relationship was stalling and his career seemed directionless. What he craved was an escape,…
Galaxy have three-game winning streak end against St. Louis City
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis City rode goals by newcomers Cedric Teuchert and Marcel Hartel to a 2-1 victory over the Western Conference-leading Los Angeles Galaxy…
Lincoln Riley can start CFP dreaming now that USC has a defense
LAS VEGAS — Who were these players, and what did they do with USC’s defense?They were physical.They made open-field tackles.They kept their team in the game…
Mookie Betts homers to lift Dodgers in Shohei Ohtani’s return to Anaheim
For nine innings on Tuesday night, the Dodgers played with their food at Angel Stadium.Only in extras, thanks to a four-run rally keyed by Mookie…
QB Miller Moss part of dispute that triggered USC investigation
A dispute between USC star quarterback Miller Moss and his former roommate and fellow Trojan quarterback Mo Hasan escalated to the point that the university…
Rams rookie kicker Joshua Karty embraces hostile season opener
Ford Field in Detroit, site of the Rams’ NFC wild-card playoff loss to the Lions last season, would not rank as the friendliest place for…
Simone Biles won’t do Yurchenko double pike vault anymore
Simone Biles may compete again. Or she may not.Either way, the 11-time Olympic medalist will not be performing her most iconic vault — one of…
Angels’ non-offer to Shohei Ohtani lingers ahead of Anaheim return
When Randal Grichuk was traded to the Angels last year, arriving as one of several veteran additions the club made during its all-in trade deadline…
The Sports Report: Dodgers take care of business in Arizona
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news.From Jack Harris: It’s probably safe to put the…
Opinion: Dear non-voter: Will this postcard get you to the polls?
I became a one-way pen pal for democracy in 2018, writing letters and postcards to strangers in the lead-up to that year’s midterm elections. I…
City Section top 10 football rankings
City Section top 10 football rankings after Week 1:1. BIRMINGHAM (0-1): Patriots scored 27 points in loss to St. Bonaventure, with Antrell Harris returning a…
The Sports Report: USC gets big season-opening win against LSU
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
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…
Photos: USC’s thrilling win over LSU in Las Vegas
LSU Tigers defensive tackle Jay’viar Suggs (31) and USC Trojans offensive lineman Elijah Paige (72) reach for a muffed lateral during second-half action in the…
A curated guide to PST Art and all the museums open on Labor Day
It’s a new day for Essential Arts — or make that days, actually. I’m arts and culture writer Jessica Gelt, and starting today my colleague…
Prep Rally: The most exciting quarterbacks so far this season
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. Good quarterbacks are like a gold coin. Everyone wants one. There…
How Stephanie Koenig tackles jocks in drag in ‘English Teacher’
Stephanie Koenig first met Brian Jordan Alvarez 11 years ago, when they were both cast in a UC Santa Barbara student film, although both were…
Sydney Leroux scores late goal to lift Angel City over Red Stars
Sydney Leroux scored in second-half stoppage time to give Angel City a 2-1 win over the Chicago Red Stars at BMO Stadium on Sunday.Alyssa Thompson…
USC makes a big opening statement with thrilling victory over LSU
LAS VEGAS — Fatigue was setting in. Faith, ever fragile, was wavering. USC’s revamped defense had held mostly tough. Its new starting quarterback looked mostly comfortable.…