MLS parity rules have Galaxy, LAFC paying a steep price for success
Will Kuntz knew something few others did when the MLS Cup final kicked off in December: The Galaxy team Kuntz had so carefully rebuilt, the…
Dodgers’ Bobby Miller in concussion protocol after comebacker off head
PHOENIX — The Dodgers’ first official game of 2025 began with a reminder of 2024.“Now taking the field,” said the public address announcer at Camelback Ranch on…
Dodgers hitters get first look at new ‘loaded’ pitching staff
PHOENIX — During the monotony of spring training, live batting practice sessions are usually structured like boxing matches.One main event with a big-name pitcher, surrounded by a…
Prep talk: Bell wants another historic season in baseball
Bell High’s baseball team will be hard-pressed to top last season’s historic achievement winning the school’s first City Section Open Division championship at Dodger Stadium…
Clayton Kershaw will finish his career with the Dodgers. As he should
PHOENIX — He turns 37 next month. He’s the most decorated pitcher of his generation and one of the most decorated pitchers in history. He’s won an…
Steph Curry and Warriors beware: Lakers are at near full health
The Lakers will begin a stretch of six consecutive road games with an unfamiliar sight — a nearly fully healthy roster.The team will add a…
USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn signs contract extension
After transforming USC’s struggling defense in a single season, rising star defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn has signed a contract extension to remain at USC, the…
Derwin James Jr. held together Chargers’ decimated secondary
A second safety went on injured reserve in as many weeks. The Chargers were calling on practice squad players who hadn’t even had a week’s…
Lakers acquire Dorian Finney-Smith by trading D’Angelo Russell to Nets
He’s not a big name, but it’s a big trade.The Lakers have acquired Dorian Finney-Smith, a multiple-positional defender shooting 43.5% from three-point range this season,…
Fans are heard and Teoscar Hernández is back with Dodgers
If you have a bag of sunflower seeds, throw it to the sky.Teo is back.Break out three giant claps, a dazzling smile and a deafening…
Teoscar Hernández agrees to 3-year, $66-million deal with Dodgers
Teoscar Hernández wanted to stay with the Dodgers.The Dodgers wanted to keep Teoscar Hernández.As the sides grinded through a weeks-long negotiation for the free-agent outfielder…
‘Chip Kelly to face his former team at familiar Rose Bowl
Ohio State’s offense has hit the gas ever since the team lost 32-31 to Oregon on Oct. 12, going 6-1 and outscoring opponents 211-79.A late…
Dylan Andrews must reassert himself: Takeaways from UCLA’s loss
NEW YORK — Success in March, when the games matter most, is rooted in strong guard play. Fortunately for UCLA, this is still December. That…
Shohei Ohtani wins third Associated Press male athlete of the year award
While growing up in Japan, Shohei Ohtani followed the careers of Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.“I would see their accolades and how they were successful…
Tyler Higbee hero in Rams’ win over Jets in first game back
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It could not have been a sweeter way to come back.Rams tight end Tyler Higbee played Sunday for the first time since…
Max Christie makes his case to be Lakers’ next stopper
Max Christie reclined in his locker while a recent Grizzlies game played on the Lakers’ locker-room television. He looked relaxed and ready to go.However, he…
The Times’ top 25 high school basketball rankings
A look at The Times’ top 25 boys basketball rankings for the Southland after Week 4.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. ST. JOHN BOSCO…
Galaxy briefly celebrate championship before making roster moves
On Saturday, the Galaxy won the MLS Cup. On Monday, the team began building toward next season, exercising contract options on five players, declining options…
Dodgers pivot to Michael Conforto after Juan Soto agrees to record deal with Mets
On the eve of MLB’s Winter Meetings, two left-handed-hitting outfielders found new homes on the free agent market.One was the biggest name in the sport…
Let’s salute two schools who took advantage of second chances
Yes, some people want to make fun of the fact St. Augustine in San Diego and St. Pius X-St. Matthias in Downey made the San…