Dodgers Dugout: Did Shohei Ohtani have the greatest game in MLB history?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and there are only nine games left in the regular season…
UCLA vs. LSU four things to watch: Ethan Garbers must get going
UCLA coach DeShaun Foster stands on the sideline during a loss to Indiana on Sept. 14. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) Foster said his…
Adult recess? L.A. groups for double Dutch, dodgeball and more
As a Black woman who grew up in New York City in the late ’90s and early aughts, double Dutch has always been near and…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tony Hawk
Even though he officially retired from competition more than two decades ago, skateboarding legend and entrepreneur Tony Hawk seems to be everywhere these days. If…
Joseph Peko leads Oaks Christian to victory over Gardena Serra
Joseph Peko’s hair is so long coming out of his Oaks Christian helmet that sometimes offensive linemen have tried to pull on it hoping to…
How MLB and Dodgers are cashing in on Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50
Shohei Ohtani made history Thursday, and Major League Baseball almost immediately rolled out a collection of commemorative merchandise.The Dodgers’ superstar became the first player in…
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani surpasses 50-50 mark with 3 homers vs. Marlins
MIAMI — Superhuman. Otherworldly. Unbelievable. One of a kind.They’ve all been used to explain Shohei Ohtani over the course of his two-way, two-continent and two-time MVP-winning…
Column: White Sox vs. Angels. In Anaheim. The worst baseball game ever?
It was a beautiful day for a ballgame Wednesday afternoon at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Too bad the nice weather was wasted on a meeting…
Eric Bieniemy blames himself for UCLA’s rocky start
The expletives and biting one-liners that Eric Bieniemy unleashes on a football field never cut as deep as the internal dialogue.If anyone is to blame…
Did Caleb Williams brush off C.J. Stroud? ‘Not trying to little bro him’
Maybe Caleb Williams just isn’t used to someone grabbing him by the shoulder pads and saying, “Come here.”Especially when that someone is a rival quarterback…
Linemen tackle Chargers’ biggest question on No. 1 defense
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It was the Chargers’ first major opportunity to reintroduce themselves. On fourth and one in the season opener, however, it wasn’t Joey…
Evander scores twice to lead Portland over Galaxy
Evander scored a pair of goals and the Portland Timbers remained in play for the postseason with a 4-2 victory over the Galaxy on Wednesday…
Dodgers option Bobby Miller to triple-A Oklahoma City again
MIAMI — This was not the encore Bobby Miller had in mind.Last year, the hard-throwing right-hander and first-round draft pick emerged as a breakout rookie in…
‘Improving’ Justin Herbert is not seen at Chargers practice
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was not seen on the field Wednesday during the practice media viewing period after suffering an ankle injury during…
‘Amazing’ only scratches surface of JSerra’s Madden Faraimo
If there were an eye test for what a middle linebacker is supposed to look like, then someone needs to use clay or plaster to…
With A’s leaving, is there a pro baseball crisis in California?
The historical marker stands proudly on 10th Street, a few steps from Modesto City Hall. The marker celebrates the beloved movie “American Graffiti,” a tribute…
Eric Wagaman homers again as Angels end six-game losing streak
Rookie Eric Wagaman homered for the second straight game, Griffin Canning threw six innings of three-hit ball, and the Angels dealt the Chicago White Sox…
Once again, Sparks can’t hang on to early lead and lose to Mercury
If you’ve watched the Sparks this season, their home finale went about exactly as you might have expected.The Sparks got off to a hot start,…
John Madden is gone but his way of observing NFL Sunday lives on
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The best seat in the house is still reserved for John Madden.His throne is fully reclined and draped in a fleece Raiders blanket.…
Rams will be doomed if they can’t protect Matthew Stafford
GLENDALE, Ariz. — He didn’t have any protection. He didn’t have any weapons.Matthew Stafford was a sitting duck in the Rams’ 41-10 loss to the Arizona…