The Sports Report: Kings take 2-0 series lead over Edmonton
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Lakers solve one problem in Game 2 win, but about the other?
Hey everyone, it’s L.A. Times writer Dan Woike, welcome to the Lakers newsletter, a once-a-week look into the team Netflix comedy “Running Point” is loosely…
Andrew Heaney shuts down his old team as Pirates defeat Angels
Oneil Cruz blasted a 463-foot home run to center field — the fourth longest in MLB this season — and Andrew Heaney retired the first…
Clippers guard Norman Powell trusts his work in taking big shots
At no point, Clippers guard Norman Powell maintained, did he waver in his belief in himself. At no point was he going to shy away…
Chargers have 10 picks in the 2025 NFL draft. What are their needs?
Compared to his first NFL draft as a general manager when he owned the fifth overall pick, Joe Hortiz’s phone has been eerily silent this…
The Sports Report: Lakers even series with the Timberwolves
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Trump stops Maine’s funding over transgender athletes. Could California follow?
President Trump was welcoming governors to the White House in February when he sought out Maine Gov. Janet Mills, demanding to know whether she would…
Will Rams try to find Matthew Stafford successor in 2025 NFL draft?
Matthew Stafford is the Rams’ starting quarterback. For now. And perhaps for several more seasons.But how much longer the 16-year veteran and Super Bowl champion…
How key free agents plan to take the Chargers to next level
As they moved from station to station in the shadow of the Chargers practice facility, Tyler Conklin seemingly never strayed too far from Justin Herbert.…
Arsenal cult icon Yaya Sanogo finds new club after nearly a YEAR unemployed with Amazon team formed just six years ago
FORMER Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo has been tasked with an Amazon delivery... after joining a club in the Brazilian rainforest.The Frenchman had been without a…
Kings prevail against Oilers in thrilling playoff opener
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news.From Kevin Baxter: The Kings ran out to a four-goal lead then had to…
Kawhi Leonard’s big game powers Clippers to thrilling Game 2 win
DENVER — There was a moment when Kawhi Leonard leaned over with one minute and 30 seconds left, his head down looking at the court, exhausted from…
Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Elliot Anderson, Mateo Kovacic and Ollie Watkins feature
Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace): He came back into the Palace team and was excellent, strong and powerful against Bournemouth. When they went down to 10…
Lakers know how to beat Timberwolves. But can they pull it off?
Austin Reaves was tired Monday, the Lakers having just wrapped up a really hard practice.In the first minutes of Game 1 Saturday evening, he was…
The Sports Report: Aday Mara discusses his departure from UCLA
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Prep Rally: Spring football is here, so how are the quarterback transfers doing?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. Spring football has begun. Junior quarterback Wyatt Brown has transferred from…
The Times of Troy: USC women’s basketball team deals with transfer portal losses
Hi, everyone! Welcome back to the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer with The Times, here to assure you that…
Clippers vow to take better care of basketball after Game 1 loss
DENVER — A day later, the Clippers didn’t hide from the primary cause of their demise in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series against the…
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…
Lakers suffer blowout Game 1 playoff loss to Timberwolves
Before the first game of the Lakers’ postseason, head coach JJ Redick clenched as he spoke, a very serious person acting even more seriously than…