How the signing of Blake Snell became Dodgers’ latest financial flex
In the right-field Stadium Club at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, where dozens of media members gathered for yet another introductory news conference welcoming a…
USWNT beats Netherlands 2-1 in Alyssa Naeher’s final match
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Alyssa Naeher ended her national team career with one last win. The stalwart goalkeeper made two critical saves in her final match…
Jonas Thurman is Chaminade’s leader and big-time scorer
To say that four-year varsity basketball player Jonas Thurman has had a great seven-game start for unbeaten Chaminade would be an understatement.Last week the 6-foot-3…
USC quarterback Miller Moss announces he’s entering transfer portal
Ever since he was a boy, Miller Moss dreamed of being USC’s starting quarterback. He followed that dream as a touted prospect into a crowded…
Lakers score fewest points in LeBron era in loss to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — LeBron James shrugged. He rolled his eyes. He complained to the refs. He hung his head.There was no discretion Monday in Minnesota — everything…
Why UCLA needs Dylan Andrews to reemerge as a top playmaker
With every jump shot that fell through the net, a flurry of nine points in less than 2½ minutes last week, Dylan Andrews provided a…
Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes to Trevor Lawrence for illegal late hit
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair apologized to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on Monday morning, a day after Al-Shaair’s late and violent hit led to…
Prep Rally: Is the state’s Open Division football title game viable for the future?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. The football championships have been won. Now it’s time to begin…
Rose Bowl improvements: Eye on future while preserving past
An artist rendering shows how reconfigured seating would be a contiguous oval shape and have a more gradual slope. (Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation) The Rose…
Norman Powell’s return (and James Harden’s 37 points) push Clippers past the Nuggets
The Clippers returned home from a four-game trip with a 2-2 record, and for all of the hard work it took to earn those results,…
Troy Terry ties a career high as Ducks defeat Senators
Troy Terry tied a career high with three assists and scored the go-ahead goal in the shootout as the Ducks beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3…
Kiki Rice scores 21 points to lead UCLA women past Hawaii
HONOLULU — Kiki Rice scored 14 of her 21 points before halftime to lead No. 1 UCLA to a 70-49 win over Hawaii on Sunday in…
Rams rally in second half and then hold on to beat the Saints
NEW ORLEANS — They ran three plays in the first quarter.They were shut out in the first half.It was anything but easy for the Rams on…
Sondheimer: There’s no competitive equity in Open Division football bowl game
There are 15 CIF state championship football bowl games set for Dec. 13-14 in Southern California, and 14 of the matchups should be fine. The…
Alabama A&M football linebacker from Southern California dies after head injury
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An Alabama A&M football player from Southern California who suffered a head injury during a game in October has died, officials said.Medrick…
Lincoln Riley has imprisoned USC in a cycle of mediocrity
This season is officially worse than the last, USC completing its regular season with a 6-6 record and probably destined for a minor bowl in…
UCLA holds off Fresno State to finish season with a win
It was a chance for UCLA to bid farewell to its seniors while making one final statement.Whew!After coming out flatter than their coach’s opening remarks…
Liverpool vs Manchester City: Things to look out for in crucial Anfield game
One of the things City have not got right this season is how to replace Rodri in the number six role.Kovacic, Rico Lewis, Matheus Nunes,…
Letters: Dodgers and their latest spending on the arms race
It’s a brilliant idea, the eight-man starting rotation. Think about it: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler, Tony Gonsolin, Dustin May…
Chargers vs. Falcons: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
The Baltimore Ravens tested the Chargers’ running defense. This week, the passing defense could be under attack. The Chargers, who gave up a season-high 212…