Angels’ Mike Trout still believes he can recapture his MVP form
Mike Trout is in the final week of a profoundly frustrating season. His numbers at the plate have been shockingly pedestrian amid regular struggles with…
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…
Chargers special teams trio share a bond that goes beyond gridiron
All good things come in threes — including reliability.Anchored by kicker Cameron Dicker, punter JK Scott and long snapper Josh Harris, the Chargers’ specialists have…
Top USC receiver Ja’Kobi Lane cleared to play after broken foot
Rising star USC wideout Ja’Kobi Lane suffered a broken foot in May, but was fully cleared this week and will be ready for the Trojans’…
Lakers’ Luka Doncic shows offseason fitness gains in Men’s Health | Basketball News
The Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard discussed his summer body transformation with Men’s Health before a new NBA season.After plenty of attention was brought to…
Lakers’ Luka Doncic’s ‘whole body looks better’ after grueling summer
Luka Doncic is a changed man.Just look at the photos accompanying a new “Men’s Health” feature on the Lakers superstar.He’s slimmed down. He’s toned.“Just visually,…
Pointeworks ballet spotlights women, performs during off-season
Sophie Williams’ decade-long dance career has taken her across the globe, from the English National Ballet in London to the Royal New Zealand Ballet and…
Chargers confident Justin Herbert can go on ‘attack’ more often
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Chargers offensive linemen Savion Washington, left, Mekhi Becton and center Bradley Bozeman (75) participate in drills in May. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Associated Press)…
Despite a quiet offseason, Padres holding their own in tough NL West
SAN DIEGO — Fernando Tatis Jr. sat in front of his locker late Monday night, assessing his San Diego Padres in the wake of an extra-inning loss…
Rams’ Jared Verse and Braden Fiske look to run it back again
Jared Verse and Braden Fiske joined the Rams last season as something of a one-two punch.The former Florida State teammates were drafted in the first…
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…
Dearica Hamby helps spur Sparks teammate Rae Burrell’s development
Every time Dearica Hamby substitutes out of a game or goes into a timeout, she tells Rae Burrell the same thing:Stay ready.“She’s playing behind two…
Dodgers call up utilityman Hyeseong Kim, will join the team in Atlanta
ATLANTA — The other notable international acquisition of the Dodgers’ offseason this winter is on the verge of his major league debut.South Korean utilityman Hyeseong Kim is…
NFL draft: Chargers take South Carolina edge rusher Kyle Kennard
The Chargers picked Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year Kyle Kennard with the 125th overall pick of the NFL draft Saturday to add youth…
Inside the offseason changes Tyler Glasnow made with the Dodgers
In the span of just eight months, so much had seemingly changed.Last August, the Dodgers were not yet defending champions, more than two months out…
Inside the Dodgers’ offseason renovations to their new home clubhouse
When the Dodgers’ Guggenheim ownership group bought the team in 2012, one of its early hires was renowned sports architect Janet Marie Smith.And in her…
NL West preview: Can Diamondbacks or Padres challenge Dodgers?
2024 | 80-82, 4th in West Last year in playoffs | 2021 Under the new front office leadership of former All-Star catcher Buster Posey, the…
How does Freddie Freeman process his place in World Series history?
Freddie Freeman contemplated the question, stared quietly into the distance, then struggled to articulate an answer.Five months after the fact, his swing for the ages…
Dave Roberts agrees to four-year contract extension with Dodgers
PHOENIX — The season will mark one full decade for Dave Roberts as manager of the Dodgers, a decorated run in which Roberts has led the team…
When will Shohei Ohtani pitch for Dodgers? ‘We just don’t know’
A month ago, Dave Roberts was asked if the Dodgers’ hope was for Shohei Ohtani to be back in the team’s pitching rotation by May…