How Dodgers are trying to unravel the mystery of Mookie Betts’ slump
The day off was unanticipated.The change to the lineup was even more of a surprise.In what has become a season-long struggle by Mookie Betts and…
LAPD allowed to use drones as ‘first responders’ under new program
Citing successes other police departments across the country have seen using drones, the Los Angeles Police Commission said it would allow the LAPD to deploy…
Prep talk: Seth Hernandez is Gatorade national player of the year
Seth Hernandez, the senior pitching standout at Corona High, has been chosen the national baseball player of the year by Gatorade.Hernandez learned of the prestigious…
Lakers will be looking for bargain deals this offseason
Hey, everyone, welcome to the Lakers newsletter, a time for me to write a bunch a basketball items all in service of me trying to…
Column: The Lakers should draft a big man who’s also a grown-up
The NBA draft combine concludes this weekend, and the draft is next month. However, before I dive into what kind of player the Los Angeles…
Here’s what (and who) to blame for the Lakers’ early playoff exit
Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to the Lakers newsletter, the one place on the internet where I can, proudly, share with you…
Kehlani dropped from Cornell concert over Gaza comments
Cornell University has canceled a performance by R&B star Kehlani after complaints to the Ivy League school’s president that she expressed antisemitic and anti-Israel sentiments.Kehlani…
Lakers solve one problem in Game 2 win, but about the other?
Hey everyone, it’s L.A. Times writer Dan Woike, welcome to the Lakers newsletter, a once-a-week look into the team Netflix comedy “Running Point” is loosely…
NBA insiders break down the Lakers-Timberwolves playoff series
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times Lakers newsletter, a weekly look into the slow descent madness of a writer who attended…
Lakers newsletter: In defense of LeBron James amid a playoff push
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, where we can see the end of a long 82-game season only to…
Lakers newsletter: How a free throw turned LeBron James’ night around and led to a win
INDIANAPOLIS — Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, where we check in every week on a team that’s had such a…
Chargers agree to deal with former Jets tight end Tyler Conklin
The Chargers agreed to terms on a one-year contract with tight end Tyler Conklin, his agent Mike McCartney posted on X on Friday.Conklin, 29, has…
Lakers newsletter: There’s no place like home for the Lakers
Hey everyone and welcome to the Times’ Lakers newsletter, a little something I’m able to write in between the continuous quarters of basketball that the…
Lakers newsletter: What’s going on with all the Lakers’ injuries?
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ latest Lakers Newsletter, a weekly reminder to our most loyal readers that I am not…
Lakers newsletter: LeBron James still shows no signs of dropping from the elite ranks
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to the Times Lakers Newsletter, our weekly check-in direct from inside the Lakers’ locker room to inside your…
Lakers newsletter: Some random thoughts about the team with the playoffs drawing closer
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome back to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, a chance for me to escape from the monotony of writing about…
Clayton Kershaw will finish his career with the Dodgers. As he should
PHOENIX — He turns 37 next month. He’s the most decorated pitcher of his generation and one of the most decorated pitchers in history. He’s won an…
Lakers newsletter: Luka Doncic and the center of attention
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to the Times’ Lakers Newsletter, my favorite email to write each week that doesn’t end with an apology…
Lakers newsletter: What the Lakers accomplished at the trade deadline
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, a place where I can take a deep breath and look back on…
Prep talk: Freshmen prominent in Mission League softball
With no junior varsity teams and wanting to maintain rosters, softball coaches in the Mission League are giving freshmen the chance to make an impact…