Kiké Hernández bemoans ‘shameful’ state of MLB free agency
PHOENIX — Kiké Hernández did a lot of waiting this winter. Waiting not only on the Dodgers, but most other teams around Major League Baseball as…
Kayla Padilla’s threes push USC to double-OT win over Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. — Seventh-ranked USC lost its star player, but not its composure. Kayla Padilla hit a tying three-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation, made…
Letters to Sports: Readers pay tribute to Helene Elliott
Thank you, Helene Elliott, for your 45 years of incisive, humanistic and insightful reporting and columns. You’ve been a trailblazer and a beacon for women…
Mick Cronin hints UCLA roster could be different next season
SEATTLE — Some intrigue has filtered into the final games of a season going nowhere. After his team fell back to .500 with a third consecutive…
Russell Westbrook fractures hand as Clippers beat Wizards
As the Clippers began to pour it on against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter Friday, bad news surfaced when the team announced guard…
Lakers to sign Harry Giles III to bolster banged-up frontcourt
With two of their backup big men sidelined because of injuries, the Lakers agreed to a deal to add a former first-round pick to a…
Why Caleb Williams skipped medical exam at NFL scouting combine
The poking. The prodding. The jabbing. The all-day waits. The deeply personal questions. Caleb Williams says no thanks. The former USC quarterback is expected to…
Newsletter: Lakers show signs they’re turning into playoff team
Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, welcome to this week’s Lakers newsletter, the free, weekly check-in on the world’s greatest in-season…
The Sports Report: LeBron James nears milestone in Lakers’ lackluster victory
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…
Ducks end losing streak with win over Sharks
SAN JOSÉ — Adam Henrique had a goal and two assists, Frank Vatrano scored his team-leading 27th goal and the Ducks beat the San José Sharks…
Hernández: LeBron James always gives flawed Lakers a chance
The victory wasn’t just a statement. The 21-point comeback against the Clippers was a warning to the entire Western Conference. The Lakers should be feared.…
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani has glove but don’t expect him in field
PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani won’t take the mound as a pitcher this season, not after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery last September. That doesn’t mean,…
Christian Horner allegations: Red Bull boss says team ‘never stronger’ after investigation
Team principal Christian Horner says Red Bull have "never been stronger" after he was cleared of inappropriate and controlling behaviour towards a female colleague.An internal…
LeBron James rallies Lakers in fourth to beat Clippers
LeBron James’ tongue wagged after he glided from right to left to bank in a runner off one foot. He shook his head after he…
Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes strong spring debut
PHOENIX — When the Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason, pitching coach Mark Prior knew there would be cultural differences to bridge with the star Japanese…
The Lakers and Clippers are ready to share their home for the final time
Ten seasons ago, the Clippers opened their preseason by visiting four of their Western Conference rivals. They went to Portland, Utah, Sacramento and finally to…
The Sports Report: Helene Elliott bids us a fond farewell
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…
Rams set with salary-cap space, draft picks, Super Bowl hopes
The Rams are flush with salary-cap space and cash to spend on free agents. They hold the No. 19 pick in the NFL draft. And,…
After ’embarrassing’ USC loss, Mick Cronin takes solace in friend
Sometimes all he needs is Mick’s best friend. His team having coughed up a hairball of a loss against rival USC, Mick Cronin returned to…
Biden campaign names political director, adds new team members
The hires are further illustration of the reelection campaign staffing up in haste after spending the fall and early winter with a relatively small footprint.…