Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh reminds Denzel Perryman of Will Ferrell
The expanding list of first impressions made by Jim Harbaugh on the Chargers grew by one Monday — a rather hilarious one. “I don’t want…
Grant Fisher aims to help U.S. end its distance medal drought
When Grant Fisher stepped to the starting line for the 10,000-meter final at the Tokyo Olympics, he knew he had to cover a lot more…
Demare Dezeurn beats loaded Masters Meet field for 100 win
Demare Dezeurn had many spectators at Moorpark High shaking their heads in amazement Saturday at the Masters Meet, where the Southern Section’s best athletes across…
Complaints about field conditions for baseball title games
By the time the Southern Section plays its Division 1 championship baseball game on Saturday night at Lake Elsinore’s Storm Stadium, it will be the…
Carson girls win record ninth City Section track and field title
It was all about the dynasty for the Carson High girls Friday during the City Section track and field championships at El Camino College. The…
Raccoon who stopped MLS game gets own Topps trading card
An MLS star was born Wednesday night. He spent less than 3 minutes on the field during the New York City FC’s 2-1 win over…
Can Angels compete with Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon out hurt?
Ron Washington, the first-year manager of the Angels, is unfailingly positive. He was hired in part to inject relentless rah-rah into a franchise that hasn’t…
Clippers on brink of elimination after losing Game 5 to Dallas
The winner of Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series Wednesday night was going to be one step away from advancing. The loser of…
Coachella and Stagecoach festivals: Differences and similarities
Indio — After back-to-back weekends of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, with performances from a reunited No Doubt, Tyler, the Creator, Lana Del Rey…
Clippers unsure if Kawhi Leonard will see more minutes in Game 3
DALLAS — Kawhi Leonard slowly walked onto the American Airlines Center court past the media and over towards where Paul George was talking to Clippers coach…
Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher in both Brooklyn and L.A., has died
Carl Erskine, one of the last living Brooklyn Dodgers and a mainstay of a pitching rotation that carried the team to four World Series in…
Paris Olympics to feature prize money for track and field gold medallists, paid by athletics governing body
In short: World Athletics will pay $50,000 to gold medallists at the Olympics in Paris, making track and field the first sport to introduce money, although…
Everyone can see the grassy field – but you’ve got a hunter’s IQ and 20/20 vision if you spot the hare in 5 seconds
THE edge of a hillside lays flat land hued with a dry brownish color making the perfect hiding spot for a hare. Are you up…
Stronghold gets trainer D’Amato and jockey Fresu in Kentucky Derby
The field for the Kentucky Derby firmed up Saturday on the last day of major prep races and, despite some doubts, California will have a…
In China, Yellen calls for level playing field for U.S. workers, firms
GUANGZHOU, China — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on China on Friday to address manufacturing overcapacity that she said risks causing global economic dislocation, and…
Final Four field set: North Carolina State defeats Duke
DALLAS — Bruising big man DJ Burns Jr. scored a season-high 29 points, DJ Horne had 20 and 11th-seeded North Carolina State reached its first Final…
How Shohei Ohtani’s baserunning mistake could help Dodgers
As soon as Dodgers third base coach Dino Ebel descended the dugout steps at the end of the first inning Thursday afternoon, Shohei Ohtani and…
Eni to review plans for carbon-intensive Verus gas field to minimise ‘environmental footprint’
In short: Italian company Eni says it is reviewing plans to develop a new gas field in the Timor Sea to reduce its environmental footprint.The gas…
Mexico’s national soccer team must deal with an age-old problem
Remember when the Mexican national team was good? It’s certainly been a while. The latest implosion came Sunday night in a 2-0 loss to the…
LPGA: Former USC player Malia Nam leads at Palos Verdes
Malia Nam took a one-stroke lead into the weekend in just her second career LPGA Tour start, shooting a two-under 69 on Friday in the…