Prep Rally: Looking at the best high school defensive linemen in Southern California
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. With one week to go before The Times begins a nine-part series looking at the top…
UCLA Unlocked: They’re sharing revenue, not details about who’s making what
So, what’d ya get?Revenue sharing payments started flowing into UCLA football players’ PayPal accounts this week, leading to the inevitable sidling up to teammates for…
The Sports Report: Trade deadline passes with moderate moves from the Dodgers
From Jack Harris: Before trade rumors heated up and dream scenarios were briefly envisioned, before the Dodgers were linked to a string of big names…
The Sports Report: Dodgers get an injury scare for Shohei Ohtani and lose to Reds
From Jack Harris: The Dodgers lost the game Wednesday night.What was more important, however, was that they didn’t lose their two-way star.In the Dodgers’ 5-2…
Quentin Lake plays the waiting game regarding his future with the Rams
Safety Quentin Lake and running back Kyren Williams are key players for a Rams team with legitimate designs on a Super Bowl title.Both are in…
Russia kills 27 civilians in Ukraine as the Kremlin remains defiant over Trump threats
KYIV, Ukraine — Glide bombs and ballistic missiles struck a Ukrainian prison and a medical facility overnight as Russia’s relentless strikes on civilian areas killed at least…
Trump administration maneuvers to keep Essayli as L.A.’s U.S. Attorney
The White House moved Tuesday to keep interim U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli in power as Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor, marking the Trump administration’s latest…
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…
Sean McVay should be more concerned about Matthew Stafford’s sore back
Sean McVay claims he is not concerned about star quarterback Matthew Stafford’s back issue.The Rams coach said so three different times Saturday during a post-practice…
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…
Chargers players hopeful they can win back their San Diego fans
SAN DIEGO — As the Chargers’ team bus rolled down the freeway past Poway and toward San Diego, Tony Jefferson couldn’t help but smile.This feels like home.Eight…
Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15%
President Trump announced a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation.“This Deal will create Hundreds of…
The Sports Report: Chris Paul reunites with Clippers
From Broderick Turner: The Clippers went from “strongly, strongly considering” bringing Chris Paul back to the franchise to actually agreeing to a deal with the…
Prep Rally: There will be a ton of talent at wide receiver this high school football season
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. Let’s take a sneak peek at receivers and tight ends to…
The Sports Report: Slumping Dodgers are swept by Brewers
From Jack Harris: The Dodgers held their annual Family Day on the field at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, rolling food trucks, bounce houses and a…
The Sports Report: Chargers receiver Mike Williams retires
From Thuc Nhi Nguyen: The Chargers were the first team in the NFL to open training camp, but the focus Thursday quickly shifted to who…
The Sports Report: Clippers to add Bradley Beal to roster
From Broderick Turner: The Clippers continue to shape their roster to try to remain competitive in the uber-competitive Western Conference, their latest deal to come…
How to revitalize baseball’s All-Star Game? Bat flips
ATLANTA — We need bat flips.The home run swing-off to end Tuesday’s All-Star Game was great. Whether you embrace it as a revelation or dismiss it as…
‘American Idol’s’ Robin Kaye honored after Encino slaying
Veteran music supervisor Robin Kaye, best known for her lengthy tenure on “American Idol,” leaves behind a legacy of “light, kindness, and joy.”Singer-songwriter and former…