L.A. takes to the streets with fireworks, joy as Dodgers win World Series
Ecstatic fans took to the streets of Los Angeles in an explosive expression of joy Wednesday night after the Dodgers won the franchise’s eighth World…
LeBron and Bronny James get bitter homecoming, Lakers lose to Cavs
CLEVELAND — LeBron James, like he has countless times in this arena on this floor, planted his foot on the court and exploded for a one-handed…
Yankees fan says he ‘probably crossed the line’ grabbing Mookie Betts’ glove
NEW YORK — The Yankees fan who interfered with a catch being made by Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during Tuesday’s World Series game told The…
In Ohtani’s Dodger blue hometown, a shrine to his baseball talent
OSHU, Japan — Seems Hair and Spa in Oshu, a city in northern Japan, is crammed full with Dodgers memorabilia, but owner Hironobu Kanno is adamant…
Familiar face Tyler Toffoli scores to lead Sharks past Kings
SAN JOSE — Tyler Toffoli scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Jake Walman had his second straight three-point game, and the San José…
Dodgers’ Mookie Betts brushes off Yankee fans who attacked him
NEW YORK — There is fan interference and there is misdemeanor assault, and what happened to Dodgers star Mookie Betts in the right-field corner of Yankee…
Dodgers can’t complete sweep as Yankees get off the mat in Game 4
NEW YORK — The Dodgers’ lack of pitching hasn’t hurt them often this postseason.But in the third inning on Tuesday night, manager Dave Roberts stood in…
Ducks get two power-play goals and beat the Islanders
ELMONT, N.Y. — Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry scored power-play goals, Lukas Dostal turned aside 41 shots and the Ducks beat the New York Islanders 3-1…
Ivica Zubac making impact for Clippers with his improvement
The Golden State Warriors’ defense collapsed on Clippers center Ivica Zubac late in a tense game Sunday night at Chase Center in San Francisco, but…
Freddie Freeman stays hot in Game 3 and inspires the Dodgers
NEW YORK — Freddie Freeman had already done plenty to infuriate fans of the New York Yankees, the Dodgers first baseman crushing a dramatic walk-off grand…
Why Shohei Ohtani playing World Series Game 3 was ‘obvious thing to do’
NEW YORK — When Shohei Ohtani departed Dodger Stadium to undergo an examination on his partially dislocated shoulder on Saturday night, Miguel Rojas sent him a…
LeBron James’ gambit doesn’t pan out as Lakers lose to Suns
PHOENIX — LeBron James, near the end of a brutally tough shooting night, intentionally missed a free throw to try and create an offensive rebound and…
As trade deadline approaches, Rams deal with Tre’Davious White
The NFL trade deadline is a week away.Coach Sean McVay last week all but extinguished buzz that the Rams will deal star receiver Cooper Kupp…
Fifth-grade Dodgers fan caught Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam
Already encumbered by a mouthful of metal, Zachary was told by his parents Friday that he had to leave his fifth-grade class early because he…
Ducks can’t hold back second-period surge from Devils in loss
NEWARK, N.J. — Stefan Noesen scored twice in the second period, Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves and the New Jersey Devils downed the Ducks 6-2 on…
LAFC’s MLS Cup quest starts strong in win over Vancouver
No MLS coach has won more regular-season games over the past three years than LAFC’s Steve Cherundolo. But that’s really been just an opening act,…
Clippers defeat Warriors after Steph Curry leaves with injury
DENVER — For the third straight time to start the season, the Clippers were in a game too close for comfort that challenged their composure.They have…
Justin Herbert, Ladd McConkey spark Chargers’ win over Saints
The crowd gasped. Justin Herbert yelled.The sight of the Chargers’ quarterback absorbing a bone-shaking hit while scrambling made fans at SoFi Stadium hold their breath…
USC beats UCLA to claim Big Ten Conference title in women’s soccer
When Jane Alukonis was hired as the women’s soccer coach at USC three years ago, part of her mission was to bring the school an…
Shohei Ohtani expected to play Game 3 of the World Series after injury scare
NEW YORK — The Dodgers took a collective sigh of relief on Sunday.After Shohei Ohtani left Game 2 of the World Series with a partially dislocated…