AL West preview: Will Rangers bounce back while Angels flail again?
Only two years ago, the American League Central was crowned the worst division in MLB history. Last season, the Central was the only division in…
Rams again re-sign cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon
Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon first joined the Rams in 2023, when he signed a one-year veteran-minimum contract about a month before training camp.One game into last…
NFL free agency winners and losers: Will Sam Darnold revive Seahawks?
Zack Baun’s last name rhymes with yawn, and that was pretty much the reaction a year ago when the Philadelphia Eagles signed him as a…
Former Steelers running back Najee Harris agrees to Chargers deal
Hoping to pair Justin Herbert with a potent running game, the Chargers reached an agreement with free-agent running back Najee Harris, according to multiple reports.Harris,…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto stays in line to be Dodgers’ opening-day starter
PHOENIX — For a manager, the task of choosing a starting pitcher for opening day can be fraught with challenges, especially if the team’s staff is as…
Former Chargers defensive lineman Poona Ford joining Rams
The Rams added depth to their defensive line Monday, agreeing to terms with tackle Poona Ford, a person with knowledge of the situation said.Ford will…
Khalil Mack agrees to one-year, $18-million deal with Chargers
It’s the return of the Mack.Edge rusher Khalil Mack has agreed to a contract extension with the Chargers, the team announced Monday. ESPN first reported…
Rematch time in Southern California Regional basketball semifinals
Let’s hope coaches saved some plays, fans didn’t brag too much and players understand how tough it is trying to beat a team for a…
Tutu Atwell and Rams agree to terms on one-year, $10-million deal
While the Rams continue their attempt to trade star receiver Cooper Kupp, they moved Thursday to make sure quarterback Matthew Stafford still has another familiar…
Another game, another shutout by LAFC in win over Columbus
When defender Christie Pearce was roaming the backline for the women’s national soccer team, she lived by a simple adage.“If we score, we might win,”…
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…