LeBron James rides momentum of ‘great summer’ into new season
LeBron James was staring at his basketball mortality in the face.His team had been swept in the Western Conference finals the prior spring and his…
The Times of Troy: The big difference so far this season: D’Anton Lynn
Hello, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, still reeling hours later from the whiplash of Saturday’s second half, as…
Angels’ season ends with shutout loss to the Rangers
Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings, Dustin Harris had a homer and two-run double in his second MLB game and the defending champion Texas Rangers…
Trump’s rhetorical walkabouts: sign of ‘genius’ or cognitive decline?
Is he rambling? Indifferent to his audience? Exhibiting symptoms of cognitive decline? Or, instead, could former President Trump’s extended discourses demonstrate his genius — an…
How Rep. Barbara Lee tried to save the Oakland Athletics
After 57 years, the Athletics’ time in Oakland is down to three days. The final home series starts Tuesday.The A’s are moving: to Sacramento for…
The Times of Troy: Michigan loss exposed these weaknesses on USC’s offensive line
Hello, everyone! Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, coming at you from my mom’s dinner table in Michigan, less than an…
The Times’ top 25 high school football rankings
A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland.Rk., School; Last week; Next game; Previous rank1. MATER DEI (4-0); def. Baltimore…
How The Times’ top 25 high school football teams fared
A look at how the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared this week.Rk.; School; This week; Next game1. MATER DEI (4-0);…
Canada’s Trudeau says ‘a lot of work to do’ after Montreal by-election loss | Politics News
PM Justin Trudeau says he will work to ‘regain confidence’ of Canadians after his Liberal Party loses long-held seat.Montreal, Canada – Canadian Prime Minister Justin…
How Galaxy’s turnaround season was reflected in Tráfico win over LAFC
You don’t have to look long or far to spot the differences between this year’s Galaxy team and last year’s. The lineup? Eight of the…
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Joshua says he has “been through a lot of pain” on journey to world-title shot
Joshua and Dubois posed for a face-to-face at Monday's media day in London’s stylish Old Billingsgate venue, with Tower Bridge providing an iconic backdrop, to…
The Times of Troy: Welcome to our new USC sports newsletter
Hello, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, your friendly neighborhood USC sports beat writer at the L.A. Times. I feel as fresh as the parent of a…
Vance won’t back away from false claims about migrants in Ohio
WASHINGTON — Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance did not back away on Sunday from the false claims he and Donald Trump have been making that…
The Times’ top 25 high school football rankings
A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland.Rk., School; Last week; Next game; Previous rank1. MATER DEI (3-0); def. Kahuku…
Makena Cook has led Orange Lutheran to No. 1 in flag football
When it comes to throwing a football, perhaps no girl in the Southland can do it with more accuracy and distance than Makena Cook. The…
Former Dodger Jason Heyward making his mark with Astros
There are two outs and two baserunners in the top of the eighth inning of a World Series game in Dodger Stadium, the Houston Astros…
How The Times’ top 25 high school football teams fared
A look at how the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared this week.Rk.; School; This week; Next game1. MATER DEI (2-0);…
Column: The allure of Trump among California Republicans remains
SACRAMENTO — Donald Trump finally met his match in a debate. Kamala Harris not only dominated and clobbered him, she goaded him into appearing unhinged. It…
The problem with Liz Cheney’s Kamala Harris endorsement
Of all the living Republicans who have run on a presidential ticket, only two are publicly backing Donald Trump: Sarah Palin, the 2008 vice presidential…
NFL Network host apologizes for ‘inconsiderate’ Tom Brady remark
Tom Brady seemed a bit nervous.That’s right. The man who won seven Super Bowls, earned three league MVP awards and set numerous quarterbacking records during…