Sean McVay says Rams ‘have focused on what they can control’
With his team enjoying something of a mini-bye, Sean McVay was not unlike millions who spent much of the holiday weekend watching NFL football. Though…
Holiday Bowl preview: USC playing with eye toward the future
USC hasn’t played a game in nearly six weeks, but the time has been far from restful. Since losing to UCLA in a demoralizing regular-season…
NBA on Christmas: Brunson leads Knicks past Bucks in opener
Jalen Brunson scored 38 points and the New York Knicks snapped Milwaukee’s seven-game winning streak, ending their lengthy skid against the Bucks with a 129-122…
Before he tried to kill himself, Erik Kramer saved another life
Heroes can change you forever and go on to crumble out of sight. It’s not often they piece themselves back together and sit down to…
Brits watching Boxing Day game love snacking on festive leftovers & taking a break from the family, survey finds
Boxing Day football is a beloved annual tradition – but are you an expert when it comes to results from years gone by? This tricky…
Who are the top 10 Kings of all-time? Experts make their picks
Kings forward Wayne Gretzky (Getty Images) 1. Anze Kopitar: All those assists, two Stanley Cups, an exceptional two-way player who’s still a standout at 36.…
Cotton Bowl gives Devin Brown a shot to earn Ohio State top job
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Devin Brown can thank the transfer portal for his first career start at quarterback for Ohio State, coming up against Missouri in the…
NFL Week 16: Lions beat Vikings to clinch division title
The Detroit Lions clinched their first division title in 30 years, using two rushing touchdowns from Jahmyr Gibbs and 106 receiving yards and a third-quarter…
LeBron James’ 40 points lead Lakers to win over Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY — Since the Lakers won the NBA’s in-season tournament two weeks ago, the team has floated, their pockets, like their legs, heavier from their…
Trevor Zegras’ stunning goal can’t save Ducks in loss to Kraken
Vince Dunn had a goal and two assists, Tomas Tatar scored his second goal since joining Seattle last week, and the Kraken overcame a late…
Quinton Byfield and Trevor Moore power Kings to win over Flames
Quinton Byfield scored twice, Trevor Moore got his team-leading 16th goal, and the Kings defeated the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Saturday night. Alex Laferriere and…
Clippers are confident lopsided losses won’t derail progress
When the Clippers were at their worst and most disjointed early this season, when they couldn’t figure out how to ease new acquisition James Harden…
Celtics rout Clippers from start to finish, and from deep
Given a microphone Saturday afternoon before tipoff against Boston, Clippers wing Terance Mann began to deliver the team’s customary pre-holiday message to fans when he…
‘Curse’ of Dawson’s Creek – including double amputation after horror hit & run and drunken bust-up at hockey game
PACKED with dramatic love triangles, groundbreaking storylines and tragic deaths, Dawson's Creek was the trailblazer for American teen dramas. But the heartache suffered by its…
Austin Reaves and the Lakers’ minutes game
Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike, beat writer for the L.A. Times. Welcome to a holiday edition of The Times’ Lakers newsletter. I’m busy. You’re busy.…
Rams coach Sean McVay says new placekicker not in current plans
The Rams, perhaps more than any other NFL team, benefited from their off week this season. Since returning from their mid-November open date, the Rams…
Rams roundtable: MVP of playoff run? 49ers finale a dilemma
The Rams at least temporarily moved into the No. 6 spot in the NFC playoff picture with their win over the New Orleans Saints and…
Rams takeaways: Puka Nacua, Demarcus Robinson catching fire
Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) is congratulated by teammates after his interception against the Saints. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Safety Jordan Fuller…
Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams are budding NFL stars for Rams
Rams running back Kyren Williams revered one star above all others at SoFi Stadium Thursday, and it wasn’t who you might think. It wasn’t new…
Ducks’ struggles on offense return in shutout loss to Flames
Elias Lindholm had a goal and two assists, Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves for his 200th career win and the Calgary Flames extended their winning…