Pauley Pavilion is devoid of showdowns, fans as UCLA shifts to neutral-site games
Three years after boxing announcer Michael Buffer bellowed his famous catchphrase inside Pauley Pavilion, it could be time for UCLA basketball fans to unleash a…
WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise, will begin play in 2026
The WNBA is headed back to Portland with the Oregon city getting an expansion team that will begin play starting in 2026.The team will be…
Wyoming transfer Gavin Meyer powering USC defensive makeover
The window was quickly closing last May, the pool of available transfers nearly set for next season, and Lincoln Riley had yet to land the…
LeBron James agrees to two-year deal to stay with Lakers
LeBron James and the Lakers agreed Wednesday to a two-year deal that includes a no-trade clause and a player option for next season for either…
LeBron James opts out of his contract, eyes re-signing with Lakers
LeBron James has opted out of his contract, paving the way for him to sign a new deal with the Lakers in free agency.James, an…
Norco baseball coach Gary Parcell motivated to keep coaching
Gary Parcell, 70, is coming back for his 33rd season as head baseball coach at Norco thanks to what he called “overwhelming” support from players,…
Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV
Charles Barkley said Friday that next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with the NBA’s media deals. The Hall of…
Clippers fend off potential suitors, extend Tyronn Lue’s contract
Tyronn Lue and the Clippers have agreed to a long-term contract extension that will make him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA, according…
Chargers coaches have a new plan for Justin Herbert success
As the reimagining of the Chargers continues, one of the ideas of the team’s new regime is to get more from Justin Herbert by asking…
Chargers hiring of Jim Harbaugh is a bolt of brilliance
The Chargers finally get it. The Chargers finally got it. Seven years after barging into Los Angeles amid a cacophony of catcalls, the Chargers finally…
Sean McVay: Rebuilt Rams are similar to Super Bowl-bound team
The Rams rebounded from a dreadful season, mixed experienced veterans with developing young players and made an unexpected run to the playoffs under coach Sean…
Rams offseason needs: Five areas the team must address in 2024
Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson celebrates a touchdown catch against the New Orleans Saints on Dec. 21. Robinson is a pending unrestricted free agent. (Allen…
Chargers’ schedule for next season set after loss to Broncos
DENVER — It was New Year’s Eve, and the Chargers were going to celebrate old school. That is, at least one of them was. Edge rusher…
MLB owners unanimously approve A’s move from Oakland
ARLINGTON, Texas — In 1901, when the American League was founded, the Philadelphia Athletics were one of the eight charter franchises. The A’s moved to Kansas…
How high will the Dodgers go for Shohei Ohtani?
PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — Scan the myriad lists of contract projections for MLB free agents this offseason, and the estimated payday for two-way star Shohei Ohtani…
Clayton Kershaw has left shoulder surgery, says he’s “hopeful to return” next season
Clayton Kershaw announced that he underwent surgery on his left throwing shoulder Friday morning and that he is “hopeful to return to play at some…
Max Muncy agrees to two-year contract extension with Dodgers
The Dodgers and third baseman Max Muncy agreed to a two-year, $24-million contract extension that will keep the veteran slugger with the club through 2025,…