Andrew Friedman whiffs on the Dodgers’ urgent need for a closer
A funny thing blocked the path to another Andrew Friedman midsummer triumph.An Andrew Friedman midsummer failure.The Dodgers and their renowned baseball boss came to bat…
Why would the Angels become buyers at the MLB trade deadline?
In the slang, “mid” means disappointingly mediocre, forgettable, uninspiring. On TikTok, a classic rant starts: “It’s called the Midwest because everything in it is mid!…
Dodgers pass MLB trade deadline quietly, add Brock Stewart, Alex Call
Before trade rumors heated up and dream scenarios were briefly envisioned, before the Dodgers were linked to a string of big names who all wound…
Lions team: Blair Kinghorn and James Ryan in for final Test in Australia
Australia: Wright; Jorgensen, Suaalii, Ikitau, Pietsch; Lynagh, White; Slipper, Porecki, Tupou, Frost, Skelton, Hooper, McReight, WilsonReplacements: Pollard, Bell, Nonggorr, Williams, Gleeson, McDermott, Donaldson, KellawayBritish and…
Formula 1: Frederic Vasseur signs new Ferrari deal as team principal
The move constitutes an expression of faith in Vasseur's leadership after the first hitch this year in progress under him.Vasseur was appointed after Ferrari removed…
Liverpool: How Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak could fit in the team
We don't necessarily need to come up with a wildcard formation that crams all the new signings into the same team.If all goes well Liverpool…
Americans need to focus on making World Cup 2026 a growth experience
Landon Donovan can’t be sure he would have played international soccer had the World Cup not come to Pasadena in 1994, but he can say…
Ryne Sandberg, Hall of Famer for Cubs, dies after cancer battle
Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball’s best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died. He…
Chris Paul glad to be back home in L.A. with the Clippers
Before Chris Paul’s voice echoed through the room, his reasons for returning home were staring at him.His three children, perched quietly next to their mom,…
Deion Sanders had his bladder removed after a tumor was found
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders addressed his health issues Monday during a news conference, acknowledging that he’d kept the worst of it a secret, not…
UCLA Unlocked: DeShaun Foster makes a bumble recovery in Las Vegas
DeShaun Foster was hired on a hunch.What other way was there to evaluate someone who had no experience for the role he was being brought…
Prep Rally: These offensive linemen will be throwing their weight around this season
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. This week, with official football practice beginning on Monday, let’s look at the players who never…
MLB trade deadline: Kenley Jansen could be good match for Dodgers
Kenley Jansen signed his first professional contract with the Dodgers 21 years ago. He was Clayton Kershaw’s catcher in rookie ball. He has been honored…
Westchester softball team advances to Little League World Series
The softball team from Westchester Del Rey Little League won the West Regional in San Bernardino on Friday, beating Tucson 12-2 in a five-inning mercy…
Can a more confident DeShaun Foster deliver UCLA a winning season?
LAS VEGAS — It’s easier for everything to go according to script when you have one.As DeShaun Foster strode across the stage inside a convention center here…
Jalen Hurts doesn’t want to linger on Super Bowl win. ‘I’ve moved on’
Jalen Hurts is ready to move on.The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback spent nearly 10 minutes talking to reporters Wednesday after the team’s first day of training…
The Sports Report: Serious knee injury puts Alijah Arenas’ USC career in question
From Ryan Kartje: USC star freshman Alijah Arenas will miss at least the next six-to-eight months after sustaining a serious knee injury that will require…
Freddie Freeman’s walk-off hit saves the day and lifts the Dodgers
For 2 ½ hours of a sun-splashed Wednesday afternoon, the Dodgers were playing up to — or perhaps down to — recent expectations.Their offense consisted…
The California League is abandoning Modesto. How pro baseball might stick around
The California League might be ending its long run in Modesto, but professional baseball appears poised to remain.The independent Pioneer League is in talks to…
Rams open training camp: Analyzing their biggest concerns
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Sean McVay has led the Rams to two Super Bowl appearances, one championship and six playoff appearances. Now, as he prepares for his…