USC cornerback Prophet Brown to miss start of season
Through the first two weeks of USC’s preseason football camp, Prophet Brown had established himself as one of the early standouts in a crowded cornerback…
Streaking Sparks defeat an Indiana Fever team missing Caitlin Clark
The Indiana Fever arrived in Los Angeles draped in momentum: Five straight wins, a knack for winning without Caitlin Clark and betting lines tilting their…
USC’s Eric Musselman and Alijah Arenas navigate another setback
Basketball usually took a backseat in early conversations between Eric Musselman and prized recruit Alijah Arenas.On one side was a teenage phenom navigating an early…
Clippers continue to ‘strongly’ consider signing Chris Paul
As Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank conducted his Zoom with the media Saturday from the team’s practice facility, he looked to his right…
The Sports Report: Clippers to add Bradley Beal to roster
From Broderick Turner: The Clippers continue to shape their roster to try to remain competitive in the uber-competitive Western Conference, their latest deal to come…
This is the rare bright spot in a tough Hollywood job market
Toni Gray’s phone is blowing up these days.The head of production at Dhar Mann Studios, which makes shows for YouTube and other online platforms, said…
U.S. can claim a win despite falling to Mexico in Gold Cup final
The U.S. was thoroughly outplayed by Mexico in Sunday’s CONCACAF Gold Cup final. It was outshot, outpassed, outpossessed and arguably out of its league.Which, surprisingly,…
NBA free agency: What to expect from the Lakers and Clippers
The Lakers and Clippers put in the work during the NBA’s two-day draft that was completed Thursday night and now they will turn their attention…
Three Angel City players called up to women’s national team
A trio of Angel City players were called up to the women’s national team Wednesday for a pair of friendlies against Ireland and one with…
Why MLB owners are bigger fans of the Angels than the Dodgers
The winter wails of “Are the Dodgers ruining baseball?” pretty much established the Dodgers as the team other major league owners love to hate. If…
NFL allowing players to play flag football at 2028 L.A. Olympics
NFL team owners approved the participation of NFL players in the 2028 L.A. Olympic flag football competition at the league’s owners meetings on Tuesday.The resolution…
U.S. women’s soccer calls up Naomi Girma ahead of friendlies
Naomi Girma was called up to the women’s national soccer team Tuesday for the first time this year, joining 23 others for friendlies with China…
It’s not a rebuild for the Sparks, who look to contend now
Last November, gathered along the concourse of Crypto.com Arena, newly appointed Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts issued a clear directive on her first day for…
Lakers moving forward: What we learned from exit interviews
JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka sat in the nearly identical places on the team’s practice court as they did last June when Redick was introduced…
Shohei Ohtani’s struggles continue as Dodgers are swept by Cubs
CHICAGO — So often when the Dodgers needed it last year, Shohei Ohtani bailed them out.During stretches in which they were scuffling at the plate, or battling…
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani heading to paternity list, out vs. Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Shohei Ohtani has had plenty on milestones moments on the field in the last year.This weekend, he’s about to have one off of it.The…
USC coach Lincoln Riley isn’t relying on spring transfer portal
When the transfer portal opened for its spring window in each of the past two years, Lincoln Riley still had important holes to fill on…
Dodgers suffer first loss of season after rally sputters vs. Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — To many around the sport, the Dodgers have become villains for the way they’ve outspent the rest of the league, loaded their roster with international…
UCLA restocks roster with commitments from two centers and a wing
On what likely will be its busiest day of the offseason, UCLA replenished its post depth with two transfer centers and added a sharpshooting wing…
How UCLA aced the transfer portal to build a Final Four roster
TAMPA, Fla. — If at first UCLA coaches don’t sign a recruit, they try, try again.Relying on years of relationships fostered through high school recruiting, the Bruins…