Letters to Sports: Cori Close has built her own pyramid of success
Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section offer their opinions and thoughts on UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close and men's coach Mick Cronin. Source…
LA wildfires: Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s home burned down
Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder returned to winning ways by beating the New York Knicks 126-101.After securing a franchise record 15th successive NBA win…
Australian Open 2025: Andy Murray could not turn down ‘unique opportunity’ to coach Novak Djokovic
Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray ended his career - where he regularly battled with Djokovic for the sport's biggest prizes - at the Paris Olympics.…
NFL to ‘closely monitor’ L.A. County fires ahead of Vikings-Rams
Five days before the Rams host the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC wild-card playoff game, the NFL said it was keeping an eye on the…
Eric Chelle: Nigeria appoint former Mali boss as new Super Eagles coach
Nigeria have appointed former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the new head coach of its men's national side.Augustine Eguavoen had been in interim charge of…
UCLA coach Mick Cronin rips his players, which often leads to wins
UCLA coach Mick Cronin sounded exasperated as he cataloged his team’s crimes against his brand of basketball, pointing out his players didn’t play defense and…
France coach Didier Deschamps says he’ll leave after FIFA World Cup 2026 | Football
Deschamps, who led France to the FIFA World Cup title in 2018, will step away after the 2026 edition in North America.France’s FIFA World Cup-winning…
Lakers coach JJ Redick’s family evacuated due to L.A. fires
Lakers coach JJ Redick said his family was evacuated from their home in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday and offered his thoughts and prayers for everyone…
USC poised to name Chad Savage tight ends and receivers coach
USC is finalizing a deal to hire Colorado State assistant Chad Savage as its new tight ends and inside receivers coach, a person familiar with…
Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot | Football News
South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World Cup qualification.Indonesia have sacked their men’s football coach…
Cori Close’s connection to John Wooden transcends wins and titles
She was a kid. He was a legend.She was an assistant coach in her first college job. He was the greatest coach in college basketball…
Elena Rybakina defends former coach Stefano Vukov after WTA suspension
World number six Elena Rybakina says her former coach Stefano Vukov "never mistreated me" after he was provisionally suspended by the WTA while an investigation…
Rams coach Sean McVay announces who’ll sit out Seahawks game
With the Rams having clinched a playoff spot, quarterback Matthew Stafford, receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, running back Kyren Williams, left tackle Alaric Jackson…
Charles Barkley takes Lakers coach JJ Redick’s media criticism personally
Lakers coach JJ Redick went on a bit of a tangent last month about how an overly critical media might be partially responsible for a…
Thomas Tuchel: England head coach to watch Tottenham v Newcastle on Saturday
Thomas Tuchel is set to watch his first round of club fixtures as England head coach this week, starting with Tottenham's Premier League match at…
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…
Rose Bowl: Oregon’s Dan Lanning, Ohio State’s Ryan Day feel heat
The Rose Bowl has a rich history as the pinnacle of college football, hosting legendary championship performances in an iconic venue. From the moment this…
Grant Bradburn: Glamorgan dismiss head coach after misconduct charge
Glamorgan have sacked head coach Grant Bradburn following a recent charge of misconduct by the independent cricket regulator.The club referred Bradburn to the independent body…
Sean McVay tries to ignore games that may clinch Rams playoff bid
Sean McVay does not want to look too far ahead.The Rams will play the Seattle Seahawks next weekend, but there is a chance that the…
Novak Djokovic credits coach Andy Murray with bringing ‘fresh look’ to his game
Novak Djokovic has credited Andy Murray with "bringing a fresh look" to his game as he prepares for his first tournament since naming his long-time…