Darius Morris’ dies shortly after father, brother convicted of fraud
It seems far too soon to be mourning the death of Darius Morris, the memory of the irrepressible point guard stepping into the Lakers’ starting…
Lakers newsletter: Who will be the next coach? season ender
Hi, I’m Dan Woike, and welcome back to the Lakers newsletter, where things don’t stop just because the games have. Newsletter All things Lakers, all…
Why 3 of Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr.’s brothers are in trouble
Jevon Porter, 20, has three older brothers, three potential role models. Like him, all three are basketball players. Michael Porter Jr., 25, is locked in,…
The Sports Report: Walker Buehler is back
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…
Prep Rally: Baseball playoffs are dominated by ace pitchers so far
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. Pitchers come through Camarillo’s Tostado triplets: Nate (left), Victor and Nick.…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani is just what the Dodgers ordered
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…
Letters: LeBron James, Darvin Ham in middle of Lakers mess
Is it possible to love the Lakers but wish LeBron would take his tired act elsewhere? It is so tiresome to see LeBron blame someone…
The Sports Report: What’s next for the Clippers after Game 6 loss?
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…
Lakers’ next coach? Here are the potential candidates
The Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, both of which had some unarguable successes and both of which ended with the Lakers…
Clippers hope to keep Tyronn Lue amid Lakers coaching speculation
The Clippers expect Tyronn Lue to be the coach of the team for a “long time” and the plan is to offer him a contact…
Hasty firing of coach Darvin Ham is more Lakers madness
Less than two years ago, LeBron James loved Darvin Ham. “So damn excited,” he tweeted when the Lakers hired their rookie coach. Less than a…
Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham in the wake of playoff loss
After being eliminated from the NBA playoffs by the Denver Nuggets for the second consecutive season, the Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham, the team…
The Sports Report: Watch James Harden disappear into thin air
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…
L.A. mayor deletes ‘in season tournament’ tweet after Lakers’ loss
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, or whomever runs her X account, surely was looking to put a positive spin on things following the Lakers’ season-ending…
The Sports Report: Star of Tuesday’s Dodgers-Diamondbacks game? A beekeeper
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…
Why Lakers lost timeout despite successful challenge versus Nuggets
The Lakers had 3.6 seconds to save their season. That’s how much time was left when Denver’s Jamal Murray hit a 14-foot jumper over Austin…
How LeBron James and the Lakers reached a critical crossroads
LeBron James and his Lakers teammates were overcome with disbelief. They rushed to the monitor on the scorer’s table in Minnesota to see the play…
Hernández: The Lakers must do whatever it takes to keep LeBron James
DENVER — LeBron James raised the microphone to his face. “Ummm,” he started. James smiled and looked at me. “I’m not going to answer that,” he…
Lakers eliminated by Nuggets in Game 5 on Jamal Murray’s final shot
DENVER — Did LeBron James play his last game for the Lakers? The Lakers’ season ended Monday night after a 108-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets…
Prep Rally: Who can defeat Corona for the Division I baseball title?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. The high school baseball pairings for the Southern Section will be…