USC coach Lincoln Riley suggests transfers shouldn’t cause panic
The transfer portal was open less than 24 hours when Lincoln Riley appeared on USC’s “Trojans Live” radio show Monday night. Already by that point,…
Matthew Stafford takes aim at a fifth game without an interception
Matthew Stafford made NFL history several times this season, moving into the top 10 in career yards passing, completions and touchdowns.On Thursday night against the…
Troy Terry scores twice in Ducks’ shootout loss to Canadiens
MONTREAL — Patrik Laine scored in regulation and added the winner in the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Ducks 3-2 on Monday night.Troy Terry…
Stephen Barbee resigns as football coach at Long Beach Poly
Stephen Barbee has resigned after seven seasons as football coach at Long Beach Poly.That opens up a job at a school that has won 20…
Prep Rally: Here’s what you need to know as the high school football season comes to an end
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s the final week of the high school football season, with…
Blake Treinen and Dodgers agree to two-year, $22-million deal
The Dodgers retained a key member of their bullpen Sunday night, agreeing to terms with veteran closer Blake Treinen on a two-year, $22-million contract, according…
With James Harden out, Clippers struggle in loss to Rockets
Having three days off allowed the Clippers to get some much-needed rest and a mental refresh after a slew of tough games.But the time off…
East West Players season: ‘Flower Drum Song’ and ‘Cambodian Rock Band’
East West Players artistic director Lily Tung Crystal has unveiled the lineup for her inaugural season at the helm of the nation’s oldest and largest…
Playing without LeBron James, Lakers still dominate Portland
The Lakers had little choice Sunday night in their return to Los Angeles, a style of play chosen for them instead of them choosing it.LeBron…
‘Somebody Somewhere’ finale: HBO series was epic television
Not every epic hero has to travel from Troy to Ithaca, across Middle-earth or Westeros, or along the Yellow Brick Road to battle monsters, forge…
Dodgers pivot to Michael Conforto after Juan Soto agrees to record deal with Mets
On the eve of MLB’s Winter Meetings, two left-handed-hitting outfielders found new homes on the free agent market.One was the biggest name in the sport…
World Hero Golf Challenge: Scottie Scheffler ties record for most wins in season
Scottie Scheffler hit a sensational nine-under 63 as he capped a dominating year by retaining the Hero World Challenge with a six-shot winning margin.The world…
Dylan Andrews’ last-second basket leads UCLA to victory over undefeated Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. — It was UCLA-Oregon, so weird things were bound to happen.Into a rivalry that once saw Bruins guard Bryce Alford, one of the nation’s…
Cal to face off against UNLV in the L.A. Bowl at SoFi Stadium
No. 24 UNLV will play Cal in this year’s L.A. Bowl, which will once again be hosted by four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski at…
USC Trojans to face Texas A&M Aggies in the Las Vegas Bowl
After a frustrating season of setbacks and wrong turns, USC will finish right back where it started: In Las Vegas, up against a team from…
Column: Damien High’s Nate Garcia is latest 7-foot basketball star
Standing next to 7-foot center Nate Garcia of Damien High is like reaching the top of a mountain. You feel in awe, especially when you…
First-time ‘SNL’ host Paul Mescal isn’t afraid to have fun
As pointed out in the first proper Please Don’t Destroy sketch to air this season that wasn’t a commercial, serious actors don’t always do great…
Column: MLS Cup final lacks star power but sheds light on shift in league
Major League Soccer was unable to showcase its most prized jewels at its championship game.Lionel Messi didn’t toy with defenders in the MLS Cup final.…
American Amber Glenn continues figure skating rise with Grand Prix Final win
GRENOBLE, France — Amber Glenn, who has soared to the top of international figure skating, proved she belonged there Saturday with a historic victory in the…
Former Dodger Tommy John hopes he’ll make Baseball Hall of Fame
Tommy John has endured the dreaded wait many times since debuting on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot in 1995.The former Dodgers southpaw — the…