L.A.’s four stars set for stretch run, healthy and hopeful again
The promise in the summer of 2019 was that basketball in Los Angeles would never quite be the same. The Lakers, one year removed from…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani still has that MVP swing
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. From Jack Harris: In his first two live…
LeBron James is hopeful he’ll finish career with the Lakers
INDIANAPOLIS — Speaking for the first time since reports that teams called on his availability at the trade deadline, LeBron James said he’s “happy” to be…
The Sports Report: UCLA left feeling ‘horrible’ after loss to Utah
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. From Ben Bolch: They lost their composure. They…
Prep Rally: Basketball championship week loaded with big matchups
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s championship week in high school basketball. Let’s examine the big…
Jerry West, Michael Cooper are finalists for Hall of Fame
INDIANAPOLIS — Clippers consultant and former Lakers general manager Jerry West and Lakers “Showtime” defensive stopper Michael Cooper were among the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of…
Christian Horry, son of Robert Horry, will join UCLA as walk-on
College basketball in L.A. on the verge of welcoming another celebrity son. USC has Bronny James, whose father, LeBron, won a title with the Lakers…
Allie Clifton becomes first woman to call a Lakers game
Allie Clifton got the call early Monday morning. Was she interested in filling in for Lakers color analyst Stu Lantz on Spectrum SportsNet in approximately…
The Sports Report: Bruins win their sixth game in a row
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 brush off LeBron James trade rumors and beat Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — LeBron James wasn’t with the Lakers as they played their final game prior to the All-Star break. In an alternate universe, maybe…
Clippers don’t need Kawhi Leonard to rally and beat Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — The momentum the Clippers built from an impressive trip had started to fizzle as they headed toward the break. And they were trying…
The Sports Report: Lakers have no problem with the Pistons
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…
Anthony Davis has big game as Lakers defeat Pistons
Early in the second half of a mostly lopsided game Tuesday night, Austin Reaves tried to flip the ball behind his back to LeBron James.…
The Sports Report: Timberwolves are too much for the Clippers
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…
Spencer Dinwiddie explains why he picked the Lakers over Dallas
Spencer Dinwiddie walked through the Lakers’ El Segundo practice facility on Sunday behind his son Elijah when it really hit him. For the Los Angeles…
Prep Rally: Contreras High’s soccer team can inspire us all
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. As a Los Angeles native, born and raised, there’s nothing more…
The Super Bowl LVIII Sports Report: Everything you didn’t think you needed to know about the game
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: Lakers keeping LeBron James is hurting team’s future
Bill Plaschke’s idea is bold yet very sensible. The choice comes down to keeping today’s franchise player (with little chance of winning a title) or…
Lakers host Spencer Dinwiddie in hopes of signing free agent
One day after the Lakers didn’t make a deal at the NBA’s trade deadline, the Lakers hosted one of the top available free agents in…
The Sports Report: First look at the Kobe Bryant statue
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…