Slumping Kings can’t overcome scoring woes in loss to Detroit
DETROIT — Marco Kasper scored twice, Lucas Raymond had a goal and three assists, and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Kings 5-2 on…
Southern California players named to McDonald’s All-American Game
The boys and girls teams were announced on Monday for the April 1 McDonald’s All-American basketball game in Brooklyn, N.Y. Southern California was well represented.Making…
Prep talk: Freshman Shalen Sheppard of Brentwood is making an impact
The Shalen Sheppard of November is so much different than the Shalen Sheppard of January. He’s almost 6 feet 9, just turned 15 and is…
Devin Moody a record-breaking star for Manual Arts basketball
One of the greatest shows in Los Angeles is on display less than two miles south of USC.The show is Devin Moody, and if you…
Rams’ Jared Verse earned respect from ‘hated’ Eagles fans
PHILADELPHIA — A week later, with their team on the verge of possibly playing in the Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles fans apparently have nothing but respect…
Chiefs oust Bills again and aim for first Super Bowl three-peat
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — History awaits the Kansas City Chiefs. Standing in their path? The mighty Philadelphia Eagles.The Chiefs, looking to become the first NFL…
Super Bowl 2025: What time does the game start? How to watch
Kendrick Lamar performs during the Super Bowl LVI halftime show at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13, 2022. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Seventeen-time Grammy…
Lauren Betts leads No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball past No. 8 Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Lauren Betts scored a career-high 33 points, Kiki Rice added 19, and No. 1 UCLA defeated No. 8 Maryland 82-67 on Sunday.The…
UCLA’s basketball faces late nights, long trips and endless games
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines Arena had mostly cleared out late Friday night, a few fans lingering to take photos with players and coaches on the court.Outside…
Kirill Marchenko scores to lift Blue Jackets over Kings in overtime
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kirill Marchenko scored with 1:16 remaining in overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 victory over the Kings on Saturday…
James Harden and Norman Powell power Clippers to win over Bucks
The Clippers knew their top-notch defense would be stretched by a Milwaukee Bucks team led by NBA All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo. They knew their stellar defense…
Anthony Davis and LeBron James lead Lakers to win over Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly a week ago, Lakers coach JJ Redick and LeBron James spoke about the margins of the game, the things that help provide…
In defense of ‘Squid Game’ Season 2
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who thought “Squid Game’s” second season deserved as much attention as its first. Well, maybe not as…
Prep talk: Oxnard’s Marcos Ramirez sets example on and off the court
Oxnard High senior point guard Marcos Ramirez is so talented on and off the basketball court that coach Jeff Staniland tells youth coaches to bring…
Fourth-quarter rally lifts Cleveland to overtime win over Chatsworth
The City Section Open Division seedings just became a little uncertain Friday night after Cleveland knocked off City favorite Chatsworth 76-74 in overtime in a…
Prep talk: Sunday events to support families affected by fires
With the California Interscholastic Federation suspending its rule banning high school sports competitions on Sundays because of the wildfires in Los Angeles that forced games…
Mason McTavish and Alex Killorn lead Anaheim Ducks past Penguins
Mason McTavish and Alex Killorn each scored twice and the Ducks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Thursday night.Frank Vatrano also scored and Troy Terry…
Tyronn Lue isn’t happy with Clippers’ play in win over Wizards
He was happy that his team basically was back to being completely healthy, but Clippers coach Tyronn Lue was not happy with how his team…
Bigger role for the big man? Remains to be seen for UCLA’s Aday Mara
If you have a player blessed with rare traits who can take over a game on both ends of the court, you use him as…
The Kings’ greatest generation chases one more Stanley Cup run
Since a teenage Drew Doughty joined Anze Kopitar on the Kings’ roster in 2008, the team has won its only two Stanley Cups, posted the…