Prep basketball roundup: EJ Vernon making an impact for Crossroads
EJ Vernon, a 6-foot-8 senior at Crossroads, has no time to be nice. He missed the first four games of this season with an ankle…
Loyola boys’ soccer beats rival Cathedral in ‘Downtown World Cup’
When Catholic school powerhouses Loyola and Cathedral meet in their annual early season soccer showdown, the energy is palpable and tensions are high. The playoffs…
No. 5 USC unleashes press, earns 49-point win over Fresno State
All it took was half of a quarter and a defensive adjustment for No. 5 USC to seize control against Fresno State Tuesday night.What started…
USC coach Lincoln Riley suggests transfers shouldn’t cause panic
The transfer portal was open less than 24 hours when Lincoln Riley appeared on USC’s “Trojans Live” radio show Monday night. Already by that point,…
Matthew Stafford takes aim at a fifth game without an interception
Matthew Stafford made NFL history several times this season, moving into the top 10 in career yards passing, completions and touchdowns.On Thursday night against the…
Galaxy briefly celebrate championship before making roster moves
On Saturday, the Galaxy won the MLS Cup. On Monday, the team began building toward next season, exercising contract options on five players, declining options…
Troy Terry scores twice in Ducks’ shootout loss to Canadiens
MONTREAL — Patrik Laine scored in regulation and added the winner in the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Ducks 3-2 on Monday night.Troy Terry…
Angel City fires coach Becki Tweed amid reboot of franchise
Angel City sacked coach Becki Tweed on Monday, the second major casualty in the team’s command structure in four days following the worst season in…
U.S. women’s soccer will play Brazil at SoFi Stadium in April
The U.S. women’s soccer team will meet Brazil at SoFi Stadium in an April friendly that will be the first women’s professional sporting event in…
Cobie Durant’s lung bruise could put new Ram in lineup vs. 49ers
The Rams’ decision last week to claim cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr., a 2023 first-round draft pick, off waivers from the Washington Commanders could pay an…
Blake Treinen and Dodgers agree to two-year, $22-million deal
The Dodgers retained a key member of their bullpen Sunday night, agreeing to terms with veteran closer Blake Treinen on a two-year, $22-million contract, according…
Playing without LeBron James, Lakers still dominate Portland
The Lakers had little choice Sunday night in their return to Los Angeles, a style of play chosen for them instead of them choosing it.LeBron…
Clippers still don’t have a time frame for Kawhi Leonard’s return
In the distance away from where the media was conducting interviews after the Clippers’ practice on Saturday, Kawhi Leonard was doing rehab work and eventually…
Darcy Kuemper returns to lead Kings past red-hot Wild
Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere scored goals, Darcy Kuemper made 22 saves, and the Kings beat Minnesota 4-1 on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena to…
Newbury Park suffers crushing defeat in Division 1-AA bowl game
CHULA VISTA — Wearing bright gold gloves so his mother can spot him on the field, record-setting receiver Shane Rosenthal of Newbury Park rarely misses passes…
Apple TV deal could hurt efforts by MLS to grow its fan base
Until he sustained a season-ending knee injury last week in the Western Conference final, Galaxy playmaker Riqui Puig was having a tremendous season.So I heard.I…
High school football: Southern California Regional bowl game scores
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALLSOCAL REGIONAL BOWL GAMESFRIDAY’S RESULTSDIVISION 1-AANewbury Park vs. San Diego Lincoln, lateDIVISION 2-AAOxnard Pacifica 37, Narbonne 20DIVISION 3-AABakersfield Frontier 39, Murrieta Mesa 7DIVISION…
Sharp suits and fast horses are the name of the game for famous Hong Kong tailor Roshan Melwani
THERE are no shortage of larger-than-life characters in Hong Kong.And Roshan Melwani, the city’s tailor to the stars, is right up there with the most…
Ducks trade for New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba
The Ducks acquired New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba in a trade for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a future fourth-round pick, a person with knowledge…
USC’s starting QB plans likely won’t involve transfer portal
A year ago, with USC’s star quarterback off to the NFL, Lincoln Riley made his plans at the position abundantly clear. He would pursue a…