USC names Eric Musselman its new men’s baskebtall coach
At a critical crossroads for its men’s hoops program, USC announced it has tapped Arkansas coach Eric Musselman to guide the Trojans into a new…
UCLA spring practice preview: Will anyone challenge Ethan Garbers?
UCLA linebacker Joquarri Price, right, tackles Washington’s Giles Jackson during a game in October 2021. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images) UCLA’s defense could be living…
UCLA women falter at the finish in NCAA tournament loss to LSU
ALBANY, N.Y. — The stage was set for UCLA’s big March breakthrough. There was a late lead against the defending national champions. Shots were finally falling…
Rams knew Aaron Donald would retire but can draft fill need?
ORLANDO, Fla. — Sean McVay met Aaron Donald outside the visitors locker room at Detroit’s Ford Field. The Rams’ 2023 season had ended with a playoff…
NFL schedule includes Wednesday Christmas Day games
ORLANDO, Fla. — The NFL will play on every day of the week but Tuesday this season. In addition to its “Black Friday” game — a…
Rams say Stetson Bennett will participate in offseason workouts
Quarterback Stetson Bennett apparently still has a future with the Rams. How long remains to be determined, but Bennett will participate in the team’s offseason…
Where does Lakers’ 150-point game rank in franchise record book?
The number isn’t attained often. A team scoring 150 points in an NBA game is an eye-opener and an outlier, prompting a visit to the…
Dénis Bouanga scores twice in LAFC’s 5-0 win over Nashville
Dénis Bouanga scored two goals and added a late assist as LAFC ended a three-game winless and scoreless streak with a 5-0 victory over Nashville…
Trevor Bauer to pitch with Diablos Rojos of the Mexican League
Trevor Bauer pitched last season in Japan. He’ll start this season pitching in Mexico. With the Major League Baseball season starting Wednesday and none of…
Run blocking of tight end Will Dissly attracted the Chargers
A man famous for making memorable and often quirky first impressions, Jim Harbaugh had quite an introductory meeting with new Chargers tight end Will Dissly.…
Trevor Bauer returns to Camelback Ranch for exhibition game
PHOENIX — For the first time since he was released by the Dodgers last year, Trevor Bauer returned to Camelback Ranch on Sunday afternoon. A glamorous…
Why ‘the numbers weren’t good’ for Yoshinobu Yamamoto in second spring start
PHOENIX — Yoshinobu Yamamoto did not feel comfortable pitching out of the stretch on Wednesday, which was unfortunate seeing as the new Dodgers right-hander spent most…
Rams set with salary-cap space, draft picks, Super Bowl hopes
The Rams are flush with salary-cap space and cash to spend on free agents. They hold the No. 19 pick in the NFL draft. And,…
Hugo Lloris explains why he left Tottenham Hotspur for LAFC
After starting in a record 20 World Cup games, a European Championship final and appearing in more international matches than any other man in the…
Dejan Joveljic wants to be a game-changer in chess and for the Galaxy
INDIO, Calif. — Chess, Dejan Joveljic says, is all about thinking ahead, being patient and working the board to your advantage. And if you do all…
Pacifica looks to stay on top this softball season
As the 2024 softball season begins, no program in the Southland has higher expectations than defending Southern Section Division 1 champion Garden Grove Pacifica, which…
Former USC star Sam Darnold has a backup plan with the 49ers
LAS VEGAS — During the San Francisco 49ers’ run to Super Bowl LVIII, Sam Darnold’s one-play-away mentality as a backup quarterback came to life. In…
Dodgers re-sign Clayton Kershaw, who avoids retirement
The sun hasn’t set on Clayton Kershaw’s Dodgers tenure after all. On Tuesday, the free-agent pitcher and Dodgers icon agreed to a contract to return…
Dodgers re-sign Ryan Brasier, trade Caleb Ferguson
Days before pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Arizona, the Dodgers’ bullpen situation became a little more clear Monday. The team and veteran…
With Lauren Betts still out, No. 7 UCLA loses to No. 4 Stanford
PALO ALTO — Tara VanDerveer pulled each of her star post players aside and asked them to stay within themselves and play to their strengths. Cameron…