Prep Rally: With one week to go, a look at the top high school basketball teams
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. There’s one week left in the regular season for Southern Section…
The Sports Report: A closer look at the Anthony Davis-Luka Doncic trade
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…
For Dodgers star Freddie Freeman, much of the offseason was a fanfest
The second step of virtually every 12-step recovery program states that “we came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to…
Former Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty is heading back to Detroit
At the start of the offseason, Los Angeles native and Dodgers World Series champion Jack Flaherty voiced his desire to remain with his hometown team.But…
Dodgers aren’t worried about Shohei Ohtani’s health after surgery
If any other hitter was coming back from a shoulder operation, there would be concerns. If any other pitcher was returning from a season-long absence…
In San Diego, Padres ownership dispute tests a great fan base
SAN DIEGO — In 2009, as the couple that owned the Dodgers announced their separation, the attorney for Frank McCourt said he did not anticipate a legal…
Dodgers’ signing of Kirby Yates latest effort to shore up pitching
The Dodgers held their fifth introductory news conference of the offseason Friday. For the fourth time, it was to welcome a notable pitching addition to…
The Sports Report: UCLA men play best game of season in win over Oregon
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: Can the Lakers acquire a center at the trade deadline?
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…
Dodgers avoid arbitration and agree on a deal with reliever Alex Vesia
The Dodgers won’t have an arbitration hearing after all this offseason.The team agreed to terms with reliever Alex Vesia on Wednesday, according to a person…
Dodgers agree to a deal with reliever Kirby Yates
The Dodgers’ latest offseason addition is complete.On Tuesday night, the team agreed to a one-year, $13-million contract with veteran right-handed reliever Kirby Yates, according to…
The Sports Report: UCLA men hold off USC for 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…
Why surgeon Neal ElAttrache is hopeful amid rash of baseball injuries
As one of baseball’s most renowned surgeons, Neal ElAttrache feels the angst surrounding the sport.That injuries are rising at concerning levels. That pitchers, even young…
Rams could be really good next season if they avoid Saquon Barkley
To all the baseball fans out there who are wringing their hands and proclaiming doom for MLB because the Dodgers have been flexing their financial…
The Sports Report: Lakers look like a title contender in win over Celtics
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…
Five takeaways from Roki Sasaki’s introductory press conference
When Sasaki held his initial round of in-person meetings with teams last month, the pitcher tasked each with a “homework assignment,” as his agent Joel…
Invincible? After historic offseason, the Dodgers sure seem like it
Invincible.The word first came to mind Wednesday afternoon when the Dodgers held a news conference to introduce a nervous kid who has never played a…
Dodgers welcome Roki Sasaki, plan ‘to hit the ground running’
Dodger Stadium remains under construction, in the midst of significant offseason renovations for the defending World Series champions.But hundreds of reporters flocked to Chavez Ravine…
The Sports Report: Lakers get the right opponent at the right time
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…
State senator tried to curb Dodgers’ deferral ‘loophole’
The Houston Astros are hated because they cheated. The Dodgers are not cheating. Outside Los Angeles, however, they are hated a little more every day.The…