Wait, so Anthony Davis’ lost voice wasn’t an excuse?
Hey, everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome back to the Lakers’ newsletter. Listen carefully, because we’ve got ourselves a good one this week. I’m back…
There’s a (winning) method to Mick Cronin’s madness at UCLA
He looks like a madman, stomping around the sideline as if he’s smashing grapes. Yelling at officials and his own players with equal abandon, his…
With LeBron James out, Steph Curry and Warriors rout Lakers
SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly a year ago, Golden State coach Steve Kerr sat in a back room in Los Angeles before playing the Lakers and called…
Three University of Wyoming swim team members die in car crash
The University of Wyoming said Thursday that three members of its swimming and diving team were killed and two others were injured in a car…
Kings can’t keep pace with Predators as winning streak ends
Colton Sissons had a goal and two assists and Juuse Saros made 27 saves, helping the Nashville Predators beat the Kings 4-1 on Thursday night.…
Would UCLA play in NIT? Mick Cronin isn’t too sold on idea
UCLA hasn’t played in the National Invitation Tournament in nearly 40 years, and that streak might not end this season even if the Bruins get…
Galaxy acquire Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil from Genk
The Galaxy finally got their man, acquiring Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil on a transfer from Genk of the Belgian Pro League on Wednesday, then signing…
What might an MLB owner ask Trevor Bauer? Here are his answers
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — On a Monday night three years ago, the Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer threw what might have been the last pitch of his major league…
Arsenal vs Newcastle: Gunners host Eddie Howe’s side in massive Premier League clash – team news, kick-off time
ARSENAL return to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday to host Newcastle in another crucial Premier League clash. The Gunners suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani says he feels ‘right on schedule’
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who probably is tinkering with his preferred lineup for the Dodgers’ spring training…
The Sports Report: Lakers and Clippers’ stars ready for big push
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably counting down the days until the Dodgers’ season opener. Let’s…
Inside the NHL’s push to recruit Latino hockey fans
In the summer, when the temperature in Phoenix’s north valley climbs well above 100 degrees, the heat would rise like a vapor cloud from the…
How Olivia Moultrie’s fight kicked off soccer youth movement
Olivia Moultrie wasn’t trying to save the future of women’s soccer in the U.S. as much as she was trying to jump-start her own career…
L.A.’s four stars set for stretch run, healthy and hopeful again
The promise in the summer of 2019 was that basketball in Los Angeles would never quite be the same. The Lakers, one year removed from…
Tony Clark defends Shohei Ohtani’s deferred Dodgers contract
PHOENIX — Like the rest of the baseball world, Tony Clark reacted with surprise at Shohei Ohtani’s decision to defer $680 million of his $700 million…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani still has that MVP swing
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. From Jack Harris: In his first two live…
Selena Harris’ leadership, perfect 10 helps UCLA gymnastics ‘level up’ despite loss to Utah
Selena Harris landed on the blue mat like a dart fired into a board. The UCLA sophomore was so stunned by her flawless vault that…
Multiple mikes, live orchestras. ‘Maestro’ sound team gets it done
It should have been an easy job for the sound team of “Maestro” — Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony played in England’s Ely Cathedral. Normally they would…
LeBron James is hopeful he’ll finish career with the Lakers
INDIANAPOLIS — Speaking for the first time since reports that teams called on his availability at the trade deadline, LeBron James said he’s “happy” to be…
The Sports Report: UCLA left feeling ‘horrible’ after loss to Utah
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. From Ben Bolch: They lost their composure. They…