Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani throws live batting practice session
NEW YORK — It had been 641 days since Shohei Ohtani last threw a pitch to a live hitter from a big-league mound.At 2:30 p.m. on Sunday,…
Why Dodgers need to resist urge to rush Shohei Ohtani back to pitch
Slow down.Previously limited to fastballs and splitters, Shohei Ohtani threw a handful of sliders and curveballs in his mid-week bullpen session, but that doesn’t mean…
Kings narrowly avoid disaster in thrilling Game 1 win over Edmonton
The Kings ran out to a four-goal lead then had to hold off a frantic Edmonton comeback to beat the Oilers 6-5 in a wild…
After a Game 1 meltdown, Lakers are still favored but must adapt
Lights, camera … freeze?What was that?Seriously, what was that?After a blockbuster trade that changed the trajectory of the entire league, after a 50-win regular season…
Kings end regular season tying franchise record for wins, points
The Kings were playing for history Thursday and the Calgary Flames were playing for pride. Pride won, with Nazem Kadri scoring twice and and Sam…
Lakers rest Sunday, prepare to play Timberwolves in playoffs
PORTLAND, Ore. — And on the 82nd game, they rested.The Lakers wrapped their regular season Sunday in Portland with not much more to do than sit and…
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Blue Jays agree to $500-million deal
NEW YORK — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $500 million, 14-year contract that starts in 2026, a person familiar with the…
UCLA again living the ‘we over me’ mantra in NCAA tourney
All Nike-sponsored schools playing in the NCAA tournament wear different colors of the same warmup shirt. The now-ubiquitous long-sleeve white shirt has “Nothing Easy” printed…
March Madness 2025: UCLA vs. Southern start time and how to watch
The Bruins are 30-2 overall and 18-2 in the Big Ten, with both losses coming in the regular season to rival USC. UCLA avenged those…
Why the Dodgers don’t need Shohei Ohtani to pitch to start the season
If there was one big surprise this spring, it was the Dodgers’ decision to have Shohei Ohtani “slow-play” his pitching program over the second half…
Kiki Iriafen powers No. 6 USC to comeback over Washington
SEATTLE — Kiki Iriafen scored 19 points and No. 6 USC rallied to beat Washington 69-64 on Sunday.JuJu Watkins had 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists…
Roger Goodell says 18-game NFL season is possible but tricky
NEW ORLEANS — If history is a guide, the NFL is on track to expand its regular season to 18 games but commissioner Roger Goodell…
Championship Sunday: Will Josh Allen, Bills finally beat Chiefs?
Fourth time’s the charm? The Buffalo Bills secured a spot in the AFC championship game with a 27-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday…
Season sweep of Broncos! Jim Harbaugh has changed the Chargers
How was Justin Herbert able to make the cross-body throw on the run that resulted in Derius Davis’ go-ahead touchdown?How was Joshua Palmer able to…
If Chargers are playoff-bound, they certainly fooled Buccaneers
If December is the time that the NFL’s elite teams start to separate from the pack, the Chargers suddenly find themselves enveloped in a choking…
What’s motivating Lakers in NBA Cup title chase? ‘$500,000 is $500,000’
History and hindsight have made it a little difficult to contextualize what the Lakers accomplished last winter, the team hoisting a trophy and hanging a…
City Section football standouts: Who you should know about
For those who keep saying there is a lack of talent in City Section football, let me introduce you to some of the stars with…
Sondheimer: Plenty to blame in Marine League football fiasco
In one of the strangest occurrences in state high school football history, the City Section’s No. 1-ranked team, Narbonne, is set to go seven weeks…
How Blake Treinen removes stress from pressure-packed moments
In an age when everything on a baseball field can be quantified and culled into scouting reports that reveal the strengths, weaknesses and tendencies of…
How the Dodgers aim to be ‘the ones attacking’ opposing pitchers
Four times last year, the Dodgers saw Arizona Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly in the regular season.On almost every occasion, they had their way with the…