Kawhi Leonard and James Harden power red-hot Clippers past Heat
MIAMI — Kawhi Leonard had 25 points and 11 rebounds, James Harden scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half and the Clippers remained…
Sondheimer: Open Division boys’ hoops playoffs are wide open
Forget March Madness. The eight-team bracket for the Southern Section Open Division boys’ basketball playoffs released on Sunday indicates it’s going to be a Fabulous…
Defense on the Lakers’ mind heading toward trade deadline
Jalen Brunson, whose stellar play is one of the best stories in the NBA this season, pounded the ball into the Madison Square Garden court,…
It’s wedding season in Pakistan, and it has a name – ‘Decemberistan’ | In Pictures
It is winter in Pakistan, and that means weddings. Lots of weddings. During the cooler weather between November and February, millions of people attend weddings…
Bronny James helps USC snap its six-game losing streak
It just took one name to elicit one of the loudest cheers in Galen Center in almost a month. “Bronny James!” the Galen Center public-address…
LeBron James silent on player option before Lakers beat Knicks
NEW YORK — LeBron James was alone in the Lakers’ locker room before Saturday night’s game, rapping along to every word of his New York-themed playlist.…
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt to be sidelined indefinitely
NEW YORK — The Lakers are bracing to be without forward Jarred Vanderbilt for a significant time, people familiar with the situation but not authorized to…
Harvard-Westlake defeats Crespi for Mission League title
There were so many ties to the NBA at Friday night’s Mission League basketball championship game between Harvard-Westlake and Crespi that Kenny Smith and Charles…
Kings fire coach Todd McLellan amid team’s ongoing struggles
When general manager Rob Blake pushed his payroll to the salary cap limit to acquire center Pierre-Luc Dubois last summer, Blake expected the Kings to…
Dodgers could reach 4 million mark in attendance in 2024
This much is certain, 2024 edition: Death, taxes, and the Dodgers leading the major leagues in attendance. The last time the Dodgers failed to lead…
Dylan Andrews sparks UCLA to victory over Oregon State
No, he’s not Tyger Campbell. He doesn’t need to be. His name is Dylan Andrews, and he’s starting to fully unleash his own array of…
It’s another quiet home loss for USC, this time to Oregon
DJ Rodman had the type of emphatic block that would typically be met with loud cheers in front of a home crowd. Instead, the half-full…
Without LeBron and Davis, Austin Reaves and Lakers stun Celtics
BOSTON — If you walked into the TD Garden on Thursday, you wouldn’t expect to see Rui Hachimura tongue-wagging, Austin Reaves confidently firing from 40 feet,…
LeBron James, Anthony Davis to miss Celtics game amid strife
BOSTON — The Lakers will be without LeBron James and Anthony Davis against the Celtics, the first time this season the Lakers haven’t had one of…
Frank Vatrano’s goal makes Ducks a winner in overtime
SAN JOSE — Troy Terry tied it with 1:01 remaining in regulation and assisted on Frank Vatrano’s goal with 52 seconds left in overtime in the…
Kings head into All-Star break on a winning note
NASHVILLE — Alex Turcotte had his first NHL goal and assist and the Kings beat the Nashville Predators 4-2 on Wednesday night to snap a four-game…
Mission League baseball, softball teams ready for season
Get ready for lots of searching for missing baseballs after Loyola High senior Augie Lopez comes to the plate this season. Last season the USC…
Will Dodgers’ offseason pitch translate to October success?
DodgerFest, the $10-to-enter iteration of what the Dodgers used to call FanFest, will be staged Saturday. The event will feel like a celebration. Following years…
How Kobe Bryant’s rookie airballs sparked UCLA’s growth mindset
It seemed like an unusual search for inspiration. Earlier this season, UCLA coach Mick Cronin told his players to Google “Kobe Bryant rookie airballs.” The…
Joe Hortiz, former Ravens executive, will be named Chargers GM
The Chargers have completed their second most-anticipated search of the offseason and will hire Joe Hortiz, the Baltimore Ravens’ director of player personnel, as their…