Nugget of truth: Lakers just aren’t good enough to beat Denver
DENVER — The reality hit like a D’Angelo Russell brick. The truth echoed like a Rocky Mountain roar. The reality swirled and stuck and froze…
The greatest pitchers in City and Southern Section history
Seeing junior right-hander Seth Hernandez of Corona dominate on the mound while throwing 97-mph fastballs and 72-mph breaking balls for strikes got me thinking: Who…
Why Lakers Anthony Davis, LeBron James weren’t enough in Game 1
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) goes up to shoot in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the Game 1 of their…
Lakers fade in second half during Game 1 loss to Nuggets
DENVER — There are the technical elements of this first-round playoff series, such as the amount the Lakers can get into offensive sets, the right actions…
Dodgers drop series to Mets as nightmarish homestand continues
Two early realities have emerged for the Dodgers during the opening month of the season. As currently constructed, their banged-up, undermanned pitching staff isn’t great.…
Kawhi Leonard’s status uncertain day before playoff opener
At exactly 10:58 a.m. Saturday, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue’s latest injury update on Kawhi Leonard and his availability was cautious and optimistic for Game 1…
Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game | Education News
The 29-year-old chess player and child education advocate played in part to raise money for underprivileged children. A Nigerian chess champion has broken the world…
There are plenty of ‘ifs’ in the Lakers-Nuggets series
DENVER — History says the Lakers are in trouble. Asked about the matchup involving the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, one Eastern Conference executive quickly responded,…
Letters to Sports: What’s going on with the Dodgers’ broadcasters?
The letter last week is spot on. The constant banter between the occupants of the Dodgers broadcast booth has required me to mute the audio…
LeBron James calls Nikola Jokic one of the best players ever
DENVER — After the Lakers’ last practice before their playoff series begins Saturday night, LeBron James praised Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, calling him “one of…
Granderson: Sports gambling is exploding, and it’ll be even worse than you think
The most anticipated first-round series of the NBA playoffs is here: the Lakers versus the defending champion Denver Nuggets. LeBron James’ squad was swept by…
Why the Kings are eager to flip script on Oilers in NHL playoffs
As rites of spring go, it’s not as celebrated as the swallows returning to Capistrano. But the Kings’ returning to Edmonton for the NHL playoffs…
Ex-Dodger Ryan Pepiot pitches six innings as Rays beat Angels
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Ryan Pepiot gave up one run and three hits in six strong innings, Amed Rosario hit an RBI triple in Tampa Bay’s…
Frank Vatrano hat trick lifts Ducks over Vegas in season finale
LAS VEGAS — Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Ducks ended their season on a high note, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 Thursday night.…
Kings defeat Chicago in thriller, will face Oilers in playoffs
The Kings clinched a playoff berth more than a week ago. But it wasn’t until the horn sounded Thursday on their last regular-season game that…
How LeBron James and Lakers plan to end Denver’s dominance
The outline hasn’t really differed much in their past seven meetings, the four from last year’s Western Conference Finals and the three chances for revenge…
Kawhi Leonard questionable for Clippers vs. Mavericks in Game 1
Day 3 of the continuing injury update regarding Kawhi Leonard brought in Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank to explain more details and to…
Central Coast Mariners’ A-League Men’s game against Adelaide United postponed as Mariners flights cancelled due to Dubai flooding
The flow-on effect from historic flooding in the United Arab Emirates has affected this weekend's A-League Men's schedule, with Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United…
The Chase fans livid as Shaun Wallace ‘throws game’ by freezing for agonising 15 seconds in ‘farcical’ flop
THE Chase star Shaun Wallace, aka The Dark Destroyer, has been slammed by fans for wasting time as he froze for 15 seconds while trying…
The Sports Report: Will Kawhi Leonard play in Game 1 for the Clippers?
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…