Lakers move into eighth place with victory over Cavaliers
The opportunity began Friday night in Boston, when the Celtics hung onto the smallest threads of their lead to beat the Sacramento Kings. It continued…
Dodgers catch a break with Jake Cronenworth’s glove, rally for win
SEOUL — It lacked the flash and flair that fans had envisioned during a blockbuster, $1.2-billion offseason. But in the first game of the Dodgers 2024…
Kings lose to Blues in key game for final West wild card
ST. LOUIS — Jordan Binnington made 40 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Kings 3-1 on Wednesday night in a key game in the…
David Rittich and Kings end Islanders’ winning streak in shutout
David Rittich stopped 26 shots for his sixth career shutout, Adrian Kempe reached the 20-goal mark for the third straight season and the Kings beat…
Shohei Ohtani homers in gasping good spring debut with Dodgers
PHOENIX — The crowd gasped. Was this really happening? A dull desert afternoon suddenly became a noisy celebration of dazzling disbelief. This was really happening! Shohei…
LeBron James and Lakers wowed by Victor Wembanyama, beat Spurs
There was no doubt that there would be exciting moments, that was clear by the line of reporters filming Victor Wembanyama’s every step before the…
Manchester United to play Arsenal in friendly at SoFi Stadium
Premier League rivals Manchester United and Arsenal will face off at SoFi Stadium on July 27 in the first game of a three-team, three-match preseason…
Jim Hiller wins in his coaching debut as Kings beat Oilers 4-0
For at least one night, the Kings got the momentum they were looking for after a coaching change. David Rittich stopped 27 shots for his…
Kings players and fans honor Jonathan Quick’s L.A. career
His posture was so familiar. The uniform, not so much. As the national anthem played Saturday before the Kings and New York Rangers faced off…
Injury-riddled Ducks can’t complete comeback, losing to Sharks
SAN JOSÉ — Sharks captain Logan Couture made a long-awaited return from injury with an assist in his first game this season as San José beat…
Quinton Byfield’s goal lifts Kings to victory over Rangers
Quinton Byfield scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period as the Kings defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 on Saturday night, spoiling Rangers’…
Lakers’ winning streak vs. Phoenix Suns ends in blowout loss
In one way, the wheels were set in motion for the Lakers’ 127-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday during the opening week of…
With Rams, Matthew Stafford is ‘the bad guy coming to town’
Team events. Wardrobe changes for photo shoots. Media days. Those were the few times Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford can recall being in the visitors’ locker…
Kawhi Leonard scores 24 in his return as Clippers defeat Heat
Kawhi Leonard’s introduction in the Clippers’ starting lineup Monday evening was met by a familiar roar through Crypto.com Arena — the sound of a collective…
80 straight Rose Bowls? This 93-year-old is about to pull it off
Reynolds Crutchfield figures he knows the best way to celebrate New Year’s Day: Sitting in the Rose Bowl and watching the Granddaddy of Them All.…
Dolphins rout Jets in NFL’s first Black Friday game
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tyreek Hill celebrated a touchdown catch by giving the ball to his new wife in the stands, Jevon Holland returned an intercepted…
Clippers decide to bring Russell Westbrook off the bench
Clippers players were starting practice Thursday morning when they first realized the team’s starting lineup had suddenly changed. The signal was the sight of Russell…
Adem Bona has a career night in UCLA win over Saint Francis
Spotting Adem Bona trying to pick him up just inside halfcourt, the guard five inches shorter made his move. Dribbling past the UCLA big man…