LeBron and Bronny James get bitter homecoming, Lakers lose to Cavs
CLEVELAND — LeBron James, like he has countless times in this arena on this floor, planted his foot on the court and exploded for a one-handed…
Fifth-grade Dodgers fan caught Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam
Already encumbered by a mouthful of metal, Zachary was told by his parents Friday that he had to leave his fifth-grade class early because he…
Joe Davis on Vin Scully’s role in Freddie Freeman World Series call
Joe Davis awoke Saturday morning, still fretting.He is a perfectionist. He had provided a pretty perfect call of a pretty perfect moment the night before.…
USC and Miller Moss score redemption during rout of Rutgers
The eyes of Los Angeles were elsewhere, the city’s focus trained five miles up the 110 Freeway. The rest of the country, meanwhile, presumably had…
Clippers focusing on how to slow down Denver’s Nikola Jokic
One of the more intriguing matchups to watch when the Clippers meet the Nuggets on Saturday afternoon in Denver is between centers Ivica Zubac and…
Anthony Davis dominates opener as Lakers’ offense runs through him
The two friends and teammates on the U.S. gold-medal-winning Olympic basketball team in Paris during the summer had a tense exchange in the heat of…
Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball sells for record $4.4 million
Shohei Ohtani became the first MLB player to have 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season last month.The home run ball that…
Chargers’ only points come on field goals in loss to Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jim Harbaugh paced the sideline with his hands on his hips. He stomped on the grass at State Farm Field as the Arizona…
Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández keeps adding to October résumé
NEW YORK — A stiff breeze with gusts up to 16 mph blew from left field to right field in chilly Citi Field on Wednesday night,…
Superior Dodgers poised to beat Mets on road to World Series
NEW YORK — Start spreading the news...The Dodgers are on the verge of finishing the National League Championship Series before you can say New York twice.They’re…
Dodgers dump San Diego Padres, return to L.A. for Game 5 of NLDS
SAN DIEGO — The opening statement came two batters into the game, Mookie Betts hitting a ball to Chula Vista, the stunned stadium enveloping him in…
Drew Nichols leads a standout Murrieta Valley offensive line
Drew Nichols is 17 years old and a senior left offensive tackle at Murrieta Valley High. Committed to Michigan State, he’s part of an offensive…
Lakers coach JJ Redick noticed Austin Reaves’ defensive acumen
As coach JJ Redick began to extol the virtues of Austin Reaves’ game and how the Lakers have asked for a little more out of…
The Sports Report: Did Manny Machado throw a ball at Dave Roberts?
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…
‘Unsettling’: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts questions Manny Machado’s throw
SAN DIEGO — During Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Sunday night, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado threw a ball toward…
No arrests at Dodger Stadium as fans threw at players, scuffled
Fans bounded onto the field, threw balls and water bottles at players and possibly took a few swings at one another at Dodger Stadium this…
Did Dodgers fans motivate San Diego Padres to NLDS Game 2 win?
If the intent of the Dodgers fans who threw two baseballs at San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar and a water bottle, beer can…
Angel City beats Seattle to stay in NWSL playoff contention
M.A. Vignola‘s first-half goal was all Angel City FC needed to earn a 1-0 road win over the Seattle Reign at Lumen Field.Alyssa Thompson did…
Ball vs Rios: Big-fight predictions from Anthony Crolla, Natasha Jonas and more
Former lightweight world champion Anthony Crolla: "I think Ball has a strong claim to being the best active fighter in Britain right now. His draw…
Jared Goff was 18 for 18 but didn’t get a perfect rating or game ball
Jared Goff tossed a perfect game Monday night.The Detroit Lions quarterback completed 18 of 18 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns during a 42-29…