LeBron James slams controversial call after Lakers loss to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The stage was set for another moment — the NBA’s all-time leading scorer on his 39th birthday squaring off with a surging Minnesota team…
Wolverines embrace ‘Michigan versus everybody’ amid scandal
As the Michigan football team boarded its flight ahead of its Week 10 game at Penn State, several players pulled up wearing shirts and beanies…
Why NBA and WNBA stars love following USC freshman JuJu Watkins
He’s her favorite player. When LeBron James sat courtside at a recent USC women’s basketball game, the Lakers star showed that JuJu Watkins is rising…
Luke Barnett stars at Mater Dei instead of playing for father
“Luuuuke,” was the cry from the bleachers that brought a smile to the face of Mater Dei sophomore guard Luke Barnett. An Aliso Niguel assistant…
Premier League star Mario Lemina heartbroken after death of his dad with Wolves team-mates to honour him in Everton game
WOLVES will pay tribute to Mario Lemina's dad following the announcement of his tragic death. The club broke the heartbreaking news on social media this…
UCLA vs. USC: Three things to know ahead of Pac-12 opener
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, left, and guard JuJu Watkins react after a win over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in November. (Ryan Sun / Associated…
Chargers-Broncos matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction
Breaking down how the Chargers (5-10) and Broncos (7-8) match up heading into their game Sunday at 1:25 p.m. PST in Denver. Jeff Miller makes…
Giovani Giuria is the go-to voice for amateur soccer leagues at the park he used to sleep at
Giovani Giuria’s pregame preparation is meticulous. There’s no press box, no roster program and no pregame stats. On most nights, he’s a one-man show. Just…
Only certainty for players on dismantling Chargers: No playoffs
They make good, often great, money — some in the millions and millions — and their livelihood is playing a game. But their futures typically…
UCLA opens Pac-12 play with a win over Oregon State
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Adem Bona emerged from behind a curtain in a basement hallway, the UCLA center back to his buoyant self after nearly a month…
Brayden Burries helps Eastvale Roosevelt reach Damien semifinals
You can sense pure joy when 6-foot-5 junior Brayden Burries is on the court. He plays basketball effortlessly, seemingly doing whatever his team needs to…
Adrian Kempe scores twice in Kings’ comeback win over Sharks
Adrian Kempe had two goals, Kevin Fiala scored after being benched in the first period and the Kings overcame a poor start and beat the…
Brett Leason scores two goals as Ducks knock off Golden Knights
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Brett Leason scored twice for the first time in his NHL career, Jamie Drysdale put in his first goal in nearly 21 months…
Demarcus Robinson has never missed playoffs, he reminds Rams
He has more playoff experience than Aaron Donald. More than Cooper Kupp. More than quarterback Matthew Stafford or any other Rams player. Since first making…
Brandon Benjamin becomes another contributor for 11-1 Mater Dei
Mater Dei’s bus was two hours late picking up the basketball team from campus for its two-hour drive to Rancho Mirage on Wednesday. Players had…
Miller Moss sizzles in USC debut, steers Trojans Holiday Bowl win
SAN DIEGO — The wait was worth it. After toiling in the background for three seasons, dutifully working his way up from third-string while transfers came…
Lakers’ Gabe Vincent to miss months after knee surgery
Lakers guard Gabe Vincent, the team’s top free-agent acquisition during the summer, had successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday. The Lakers announced that…
United Rugby Championship: Ulster optimistic over Burns and Herring fitness for Leinster game
Rob Herring dives over to score a try in Ulster's defeat by Leinster at the RDS in December 2022Venue: RDS, Dublin Date: Monday, 1 January…
Lakers vs. Celtics: 3 takeaways from Lakers’ Christmas Day loss
Lakers forward Taurean Prince shoots over Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during the second half Monday. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) As Taurean Prince sat…
Clippers lean on defense to snap losing streak, beat Hornets
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was absent again Tuesday, though coach Tyronn Lue said his “day-to-day” recovery from a hip contusion had made progress. Yet the…