Chargers fortify offense with return of Edwards, addition of Elliott
For the first time in two weeks, the Chargers had both of their leading rushers on the practice field Tuesday, and the team didn’t stop…
Cowboys cheerleader is ‘alright’ after getting hit in head with football
Michelle Siemienowski’s first season as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader came to an exciting conclusion Sunday — so exciting that she deemed it necessary to provide…
UCLA women’s basketball beats Michigan, but Cori Close wants more
A new year ushered in something different for the UCLA women’s basketball team.A serious challenge.Unable to pull away from Michigan like they had against other…
Derius Davis’ game-changing skills proving critical for Chargers
One was clutch. The other was acrobatic.Both of Derius Davis’ touchdown catches have been electrifying.The second-year receiver has sparked the Chargers’ offense at just the…
Transfer Janiah Barker helped vault UCLA women to No. 1 ranking
Janiah Barker told herself, “We can’t go out like this.”It was late in the third quarter of Texas A&M’s first-round matchup against Nebraska in the…
Column: Peering into the crystal ball for 2025 predictions
It’s time to peer into my crystal ball to see what 2025 has in store for the Southland’s high school athletes (and a few former…
From Freddie Freeman to Decoy, Dodgers owned top 2024 L.A. moments
The similarities between Freeman’s 10th-inning grand slam and Kirk Gibson’s ninth-inning home run in 1988 were striking. Both were slugged by injured hitters essentially playing…
Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore talk Pedro Almodóvar and dying
When “The Room Next Door” premiered at the Venice Film Festival in early September, the rapturous audience gave director Pedro Almodóvar and his two stars,…
JuJu Watkins and Rayah Marshall lead USC women past Michigan
Except for JuJu Watkins, USC’s players were struggling to find their shot.A 10-point USC lead turned into a deficit during the third quarter. With Kiki…
Defensive backs keep making plays as Rams win fifth game in row
Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (4) runs up the sideline in celebration after his game-clinching interception against the Cardinals. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) After…
Mookie Betts to Yankees fans who interfered with catch: ‘F— you, guys!’
Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning of Game 1. The New York Yankees’ defensive meltdown in the fifth inning of Game 5.…
‘Chip Kelly to face his former team at familiar Rose Bowl
Ohio State’s offense has hit the gas ever since the team lost 32-31 to Oregon on Oct. 12, going 6-1 and outscoring opponents 211-79.A late…
Kyren Williams’ running makes Rams a threat in the postseason
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The florescent green cleats of Kyren Williams could be seen from space.But it was the feet inside those shoes that set the…
Tyler Higbee hero in Rams’ win over Jets in first game back
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It could not have been a sweeter way to come back.Rams tight end Tyler Higbee played Sunday for the first time since…
Chargers takeaways: Comeback vs. Broncos puts playoff berth in sight
Cameron Dicker could see the confusion on the Denver sideline when the Chargers lined up for a free kick at the Denver 47-yard line. Even…
In the NFL, even a simple field goal triggers 1.3 seconds of mayhem
Peering into the distance, Joshua Karty needs a few seconds to settle himself. He stands up a little taller and takes a deep breath.His job…
When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Date, live stream FREE, TV channel, ball numbers and results
CARABAO CUP draws are often known for throwing up some blockbuster ties - and the semi-final encounters will be no different!Goals from Gabriel Jesus, Ethan…
Dropped Aaron Judge World Series ball sells for $43,510 at auction
Aaron Judge failed to read the line drive.Some people in New York apparently failed to read the fine print.Last week, the ball Judge infamously dropped…
Freddie Freeman’s World Series grand slam ball fetches $1.56 million
A sports memorabilia auction is never as gripping as the ballgame that gave the item being auctioned immense value. But bidding for the baseball Freddie…
Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins 2024 Heisman Trophy
NEW YORK — Two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, punctuating a tireless performance all season by a dynamic player…