Kings clinch Stanley Cup playoff berth with win over Flames
Viktor Arvidsson scored two goals and the Kings clinched a playoff berth with a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. Kevin Fiala…
Here’s how many of Caitlin Clark’s WNBA games will be on national TV
Caitlin Clark has helped take NCAA women’s basketball to unprecedented heights of popularity. Now the WNBA appears ready to see if the University of Iowa…
World Rugby considers smaller size 4.5 ball for women’s game
Women currently play with a size 5 ballWorld Rugby is considering the use of a smaller ball in the women's game.The global governing body is…
Plaschke: Lakers finishing with headache, nausea and dimming hopes
Headache. Nausea. The two words were uttered Tuesday night to describe the condition of a certain Laker. The two words could also describe the reaction…
Clippers hold off Suns to clinch a playoff spot
PHOENIX — Behind a triple-double from Russell Westbrook, the Clippers clinched a playoff berth Tuesday, avoiding the NBA’s postseason play-in tournament by withstanding a furious Phoenix…
Tyler Glasnow strikes out 14 as Dodgers defeat the Twins
MINNEAPOLIS — The most impressive sight on Tuesday night wasn’t James Outman’s three-run home run in the fourth inning, or Will Smith’s opposite-field three-run blast in…
Dodgers Dugout: Mike Scioscia says he won’t manage in the majors again
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and who would you like to see take part in the…
Angels owner Arte Moreno removed from stadium video after boos
Angels owner Arte Moreno was emphatically booed Friday night when his image ever-so-briefly appeared on the Angel Stadium screen during a highlights video before the…
How Shohei Ohtani’s hitting is coming around for the Dodgers
MINNEAPOLIS — When Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run as a Dodger last Wednesday, Dave Roberts had a suspicion it might spark the superstar’s bat.…
Anthony Davis in goggles after eye injury? Laker has before
Should Anthony Davis wear goggles? The ayes — and eyes — have it. The Lakers star left a pivotal home game after getting poked in…
Dodgers Dugout: Note to self — Never catch an important home run ball at Dodger Stadium
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and is it too early to end the season, award the…
Paul George leads Clippers to big comeback win over Cavaliers
The coach said his team is still fighting for something even as the regular season is winding down for the Clippers. It took getting down…
Frank Vatrano and Leo Carlsson score twice in Ducks loss to Blues
Jordan Kyrou scored in the shootout and the St. Louis Blues beat the Ducks 6-5 on Sunday to preserve their slim playoff hopes. Robert Thomas…
After Long Beach State ouster, Dan Monson feels the love
PHOENIX — The only coach who led his team to March Madness this season, then went straight to looking for a new job, is getting lots…
Dodgers infield defense struggles in blowout loss to Cubs
CHICAGO — Even in normal conditions, the Dodgers’ infield defense has been a point of concern for the club. On a wet, muddy infield at a…
Kings defeat Canucks and move closer to clinching playoff berth
Adrian Kempe had two goals and an assist, Trevor Moore reached 30 goals for the first time in his career and the Kings got closer…
After frustrating season, Eric Gentry thrilled about new USC role
Eric Gentry took his place at the front of the crowd of reporters, a coy smile already on his face. The lanky linebacker knew the…
Magic Johnson raves about Michael Cooper making it into Hall of Fame
Magic Johnson answered his cell on the first ring and in a nanosecond his excitement was at a fever pitch. “My boy made it! My…
Letters to sports: The Times must stop offensive commentary
As a Bruins fan and season-ticket holder for UCLA women’s basketball for more than 25 years, I’d like to thank staff writer Ben Bolch for…
James Harden’s triple-double powers Clippers to win over Jazz
Friday night’s game against the Utah Jazz was always going to be about how the Clippers performed in all facets. It was about the Clippers…