Jimmy Johnson, three-time All-Pro and 49ers star, dead at 86
Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson, a three-time All-Pro and member of the All-Decade Team of the 1970s, has died. He was…
How the Dodgers’ Max Muncy quelled concerns about playing third base
The first three-homer game of his big-league career last weekend was “a really cool moment,” Max Muncy said, but as much as the Dodgers third…
Prep roundup: Granada Hills rolls in Open Division softball playoff opener
With a 27-2 record and wins over some top Southern Section teams, Granada Hills is the overwhelming favorite to win the City Section Open Division…
Darius Morris’ dies shortly after father, brother convicted of fraud
It seems far too soon to be mourning the death of Darius Morris, the memory of the irrepressible point guard stepping into the Lakers’ starting…
Gavin Stone pitches seven innings to give Dodgers 14th win in 16 games
Dave Roberts has seen his share of hot streaks during his nine years as Dodgers manager — you don’t win 100 games or more in…
The US and Israel are playing a dangerous game | Israel War on Gaza
On May 5, the breaking news that Hamas had accepted a ceasefire deal spread like wildfire across Gaza, sending people to the streets celebrating. Their…
Why 3 of Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr.’s brothers are in trouble
Jevon Porter, 20, has three older brothers, three potential role models. Like him, all three are basketball players. Michael Porter Jr., 25, is locked in,…
Prep sports roundup: Anthony Murphy leads Corona to eight-inning playoff win over Mater Dei
With his team struggling to score runs, sophomore center fielder Anthony Murphy of Corona stepped forward to hit a solo home run with one out…
Another strong outing by Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Dodgers’ victory
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is starting to give the Dodgers that feeling. The feeling that every time he takes the ball, the team will get a quality…
Kevin Pillar homers twice as Angels shut out the Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Kevin Pillar homered twice and drove in six runs, helping Patrick Sandoval and the Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-0 on Tuesday night. Logan…
Kings won’t buy out Pierre-Luc Dubois, but Hiller’s future in air
For all those disappointed with the Kings’ third straight exit from the NHL playoffs in the first round, Rob Blake, the team’s general manager, has…
Struggling Ducks land No. 3 pick in upcoming NHL draft
The Ducks will have the third pick in next month’s NHL entry draft. It’s the third time in four seasons the Ducks have had a…
Snoop Dogg sponsors college football bowl game with Gin & Juice drink
Thirty years ago, Snoop Dogg was sipping on gin and juice, with his mind on his money and his money on his mind. These days,…
Who was Game of Thrones star Ian Gelder and was he married?
TRIBUTES have flooded in for Game of Thrones star Ian Gelder. The beloved actor lost his battle with bile cancer at age 74.2Ian Gelder has…
Caitlin Clark L.A. debut among Sparks games moved to Crypto.com Arena
The Sparks were poised to host Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on May 24 at the snug Walter Pyramid, a venue that seats 4,000.…
Walker Buehler’s return was encouraging. Can he can build on it?
Inside of the interview room at Dodger Stadium, Walker Buehler sounded conflicted. “I wish it could’ve gone better,” Buehler said. In the hallway outside, the…
How the Las Vegas Lights lined up to face LAFC in U.S. Open Cup
When Gian Neglia took over as sporting director of the Las Vegas Lights in February, it was a team in name only. That’s not a…
Tyler Anderson gives up grand slam in Angels’ loss to Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Edward Olivares hit his first career grand slam and Mitch Keller pitched a five-hitter to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 victory over…
Walker Buehler wins for Dodgers in return from Tommy John surgery
It took all of seven pitches for Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler to exceed the expectations of manager Dave Roberts, who prefaced Buehler’s first major league…
Dodgers put Joe Kelly on injured list because of shoulder strain
The return of Walker Buehler after a nearly two-year recovery from Tommy John surgery is expected to boost the Dodgers’ rotation, but the bullpen took…