Lakers’ ineptitude continues, with no letup in sight
If this wasn’t rock bottom for the Lakers, if a performance that was atrocious in nearly every significant way wasn’t the worst moment of a…
Lukas Dostal has career-high 55 saves during Ducks’ OT loss
Auston Matthews scored 2:12 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Ducks on Wednesday night, squeaking by after…
UCLA scoring drought crushes Bruins during home loss to Stanford
Mick Cronin acknowledged the obvious earlier this week. Given UCLA’s severe offensive limitations, the Bruins would have to win with defense and toughness. But even…
UCLA names Ikaika Malloe its new defensive coordinator
Chip Kelly didn’t venture far to find his new defensive coordinator, the UCLA coach on Wednesday promoting Ikaika Malloe to fill the void left by…
Australia’s bowlers succumb to familiar woes as Pakistan’s lower order makes a game of it on day one in Sydney
How many New Year's resolutions fail to make January 3?Pledges to become a better version of yourself feel meaningful in the making, but altogether more…
Master P stays in background as son shows his hoop potential
Percy Miller, also known as rapper Master P, is 53 years old. He’s enjoyed great success as a musician, businessman, entrepreneur, songwriter, record producer and,…
UCLA women make a national statement with victory over USC
The noise stretched out Pauley Pavilion, roaring cheers shaking Nell and John Wooden court with enough spirit to awaken the legends. It was wintry Saturday…
Tynes: The death of Alabama’s inevitability during the Nick Saban era
Yes, make no mistake, it did happen. I saw it with my own eyes. Just when things looked dour late, Nick Saban had no choice.…
John Madden’s grandson gets his Rose Bowl moment with Michigan
A reserve safety for Michigan used to text his grandfather throughout the week and before or after every game. No big deal. Except that safety…
Is Marco Fabian arena soccer’s David Beckham? One man hopes so
Four and a half years ago Marco Fabian was playing in his second World Cup for Mexico, which opened the tournament by beating top-ranked Germany…
Rose Bowl MVPs J.J. McCarthy, Mason Graham crave a national title
Michigan needed a play. With less than four minutes to go until halftime, the first 26 minutes of the Rose Bowl had been a defensive…
After leading Michigan to glory, send Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers
“Hail! to the victors valiant…” On a magical night at the Rose Bowl, thousands of maize-and-blue decked fans sang it like they meant it because,…
Child left distraught after video game character ‘gang raped’ in metaverse as cops probe ‘first virtual sexual offence’
POLICE are investigating after a child’s video game character was gang raped in the virtual reality world. It is believed to be the first time…
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard joins team for Sunday’s practice
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue provided some good news Sunday about star forward Kawhi Leonard, who has sat out the last four games because of a…
Rams heading to playoffs, but win over Giants raises questions
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Rams departed for the airport Sunday night with numerous questions hanging over their heads. Was their mistake-filled 26-25 victory over the…
Warren Foegele tallies five points for Oilers in win over Ducks
Warren Foegele had two goals and a career-high five points, Leon Draisaitl scored for the third straight game and the Edmonton Oilers routed the Ducks…
Michigan vs. Alabama is Fox vs. ESPN and college football in 2024
During the postcard hour of last year’s Rose Bowl, when gray clouds covered the San Gabriels and rain peppered the Granddaddy’s glorious green turf, the…
Column: A crystal ball forecast for high school sports in 2024
It’s time to peer into my crystal ball to see what 2024 has in store for the Southland’s high school athletes (and a few former…
Gary O’Neil: Wolves boss asked Premier League to move Everton game over workload concerns
Wolverhampton Wanderers won all three of the games they played within six days at the end of DecemberWolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O'Neil asked for his…
Bronny James’ 15 points can’t save USC in loss to Oregon State
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Tyler Bilodeau scored a career-high 27 points and Jordan Pope added 20 to lead host Oregon State to an 86-70 victory Saturday night…