LAFC rallies to beat Sporting Kansas City, wins U.S. Open Cup
There’s a magic to the U.S. Open Cup, the oldest national soccer competition in the country and the most egalitarian since it’s the only one…
Verbum Dei drops its football program for rest of the season
Verbum Dei has informed schools still on its football schedule that it is dropping its program for the rest of the season for lack of…
Ron Washington believes he can teach young Angels to win
If anyone in baseball can teach players how to field grounders like pros, it’s Ron Washington. He’s done it before.Down on all fours just before…
Sean McVay thrilled Rams’ win over 49ers won’t cost him players
Sean McVay braced himself.After receiving bad news about player injuries the day after the first two games of the season, the Rams coach arrived at…
The Times’ top 25 high school football rankings
A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland.Rk., School; Last week; Next game; Previous rank1. MATER DEI (4-0); def. Baltimore…
Man Utd player ratings: Andre Onana star of the show as Lisandro Martinez lucky not to be sent off in Palace clash
MANCHESTER UNITED were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace as they missed a flurry of first-half chances.The Red Devils travelled to Selhurst…
Letters: Shohei Ohtani reaches another level of greatness
Shohei Ohtani became only the sixth player in baseball history to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season earlier this…
How The Times’ top 25 high school football teams fared
A look at how the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared this week.Rk.; School; This week; Next game1. MATER DEI (4-0);…
Player workload: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says change must be player-led
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says any changes regarding football's increasing fixture demands must be led by the players.City's Spain midfielder Rodri, 28, said on…
UCLA vs. LSU four things to watch: Ethan Garbers must get going
UCLA coach DeShaun Foster stands on the sideline during a loss to Indiana on Sept. 14. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) Foster said his…
Adult recess? L.A. groups for double Dutch, dodgeball and more
As a Black woman who grew up in New York City in the late ’90s and early aughts, double Dutch has always been near and…
Eric Bieniemy blames himself for UCLA’s rocky start
The expletives and biting one-liners that Eric Bieniemy unleashes on a football field never cut as deep as the internal dialogue.If anyone is to blame…
Did Caleb Williams brush off C.J. Stroud? ‘Not trying to little bro him’
Maybe Caleb Williams just isn’t used to someone grabbing him by the shoulder pads and saying, “Come here.”Especially when that someone is a rival quarterback…
Lakers newsletter: Don’t expect a great start to the season
Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to the latest edition of the Lakers Newsletter, where every day the season gets closer and the…
Is Caitlin Clark dominating the WNBA? Sheryl Swoopes doesn’t think so
Caitlin Clark is having a darn good season in the WNBA this year.You might even call it incredible.Or tremendous. Or maybe even amazing.But would you…
I thought I’d tamed the town’s biggest player & he even proposed – now I’m pregnant I’m terrified he’ll cheat again
Beautician Olivia, 30, from Glasgow, Scotland, is expecting her first baby with her partner of three years Jack, 40, a businessman. Like pregnant Laura Woods, 37,…
DeShaun Foster wants UCLA to use Indiana loss as motivation vs. LSU
Embrace the hurt. Sit with the discomfort. Marinate in the misery.That was the essence of UCLA coach DeShaun Foster’s message to his team after the…
The Times’ top 25 high school football rankings
A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland.Rk., School; Last week; Next game; Previous rank1. MATER DEI (3-0); def. Kahuku…
Adam Krikorian finds value in U.S. women’s water polo Olympic loss
All things being equal, Adam Krikorian would rather win than lose.“It is much easier,” he said.And Krikorian would know since he’s won a lot, capturing…
With more gambling cases likely, Ohtani debacle is a lesson to MLB
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter has pleaded guilty to stealing millions from him to feed a sports gambling habit. The man who took Ippei Mizuhara’s bets…