Olympian Jordan Chiles should slam door on misguided IOC
The matter is complicated, but the message should be simple.When the corrupt Olympic gods show up at Jordan Chiles’ doorstep demanding her bronze floor exercise…
What if Rams QB Stetson Bennett struggles against Chargers?
Stetson Bennett’s goals are simple for when the Rams face the Chargers in a preseason game Saturday at SoFi Stadium. The Rams quarterback said he…
The Sports Report: Lakers, Clippers 2024-25 schedules are here
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…
Easton Stick remains starting quarterback as Chargers face Rams
Elijah Dotson (42) played the most snaps of any Chargers running back last week against the Seahawks, but he only had three carries for seven…
The Sports Report: Hamstring issue sidelines Rams’ Matthew Stafford
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…
The Sports Report: Will Smith breaks lengthy slump in Dodgers’ 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…
The Sports Report: Mookie Betts returns with a bang
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 makes false claims over crowd photo from Harris rally at airport
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been spreading false claims that an image that showed thousands of people waiting at Detroit’s airport as Democrat…
Dearica Hamby files discrimination lawsuit against Aces, WNBA
LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Sparks All-Star forward Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the…
Prep Rally: Who are the best high school quarterbacks in Southern California?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. The Times begins its nine-part series previewing Southern California’s top high…
The Sports Report: Dodgers sweep the Pirates
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…
Brittney Griner grateful to bring home Olympic gold for U.S.
Brittney Griner composed herself in the restroom. All she needed was a moment before she was ready to celebrate.Then the opening notes of “The Star-Spangled…
Five takeaways from UCLA’s football practice open to fans
UCLA running back TJ Harden (25) gets a hug from Bruins coach DeShaun Foster during a 2023 game against USC. (Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)…
How not to be a terrible tourist: What Europeans want visitors to know
AMSTERDAM — Travel can be exhilarating or awful, and like it or not, we all leave footprints. Of course, some tourists tread more heavily than others,…
Why some residents of Europe’s hot spots want tourists to stay away
AMSTERDAM — For people who live in particularly picturesque quarters of charming European cities, the words “Instagrammable” or “Tik-Tok famous” can feel like harbingers of doom.Or…
Again? Promising pitcher River Ryan injured during Dodgers win
The Dodgers had no problem toppling one of the best young pitchers in the sport Saturday night. When it came to their own promising rookie…
Ukraine uses Olympics to capture world attention, fight war fatigue
PARIS — Ukraine’s Olympic house stands out for its somber atmosphere, with fewer celebrations and parties than the other fan clubhouses that countries set up to…
Bill May hopes men will be featured in Olympic artistic swimming
PARIS — The hotel where they put Bill May is nice, expensive, across from the Jardin des Tuileries. He sits in a tastefully furnished lounge off…
Who is running in 2026 to replace Gavin Newsom as California governor?
(Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press) Top job: California controllerBiggest splash: During Yee’s tenure as controller, her agency uncovered tens of millions of dollars of local…
Once shunned, now a legend, Dusty Baker makes a triumphant Dodger return
He is coming home to a place he never should have left. He is a former Dodger who should have been a forever Dodger. Now,…