UCLA avoids disaster, edging Hawaii in DeShaun Foster’s debut
HONOLULU — DeShaun Foster has long contended that nothing said about him or his team mattered once it played ball.UCLA’s new coach is too inexperienced? Play…
Chargers vs. Cowboys takeaways: Tony Jefferson puts on a show
Chargers wide receiver Simi Fehoko works out before a game against the Packers in November. (Matt Ludtke / Associated Press) After failing to score a…
Miller Moss focused on winning after winning USC starting QB role
Barely one day after he’d realized his lifelong dream of being named USC’s starting quarterback, Miller Moss already was ready to put his triumph in…
It’s official: Miller Moss is USC’s starting quarterback
He’d finally waited long enough.After three seasons biding his time as a backup and a lifetime spent dreaming of being USC’s No. 1 quarterback, Miller…
In political ads, Democrats go on offense about border security
WASHINGTON — Democrats are flipping the script on border security, with political ads for races across the country highlighting an issue Republicans have repeatedly used as…
Santa Margarita, Chaminade show off offenses in football scrimmage
It’s hard to believe that Trent Mosley of Santa Margarita is only going into his junior football season. He was MVP of the Trinity League…
Rams to miss Matthew Stafford how long with hamstring injury?
It’s only hamstring tightness. Nothing that will keep Matthew Stafford from practicing next week, coach Sean McVay said.But should the Rams and their fans be…
Chargers struggle through preseason opener without Justin Herbert
How much longer until Chargers starting quarterback Justin Herbert returns? With backup Easton Stick commanding the offense, the Chargers’ starters struggled to move the ball…
Rams say they will learn from Chargers’ pushing depleted offense
No reason for the Rams to panic. Unless star receiver Puka Nacua’s right knee requires more than an ice packNo reason for the Chargers to…
It’s official: Rams’ Aaron Donald is done, defense short-handed
It’s been four months since Aaron Donald announced his retirement but the official transaction was not completed until Friday when the Rams placed the future…
Chargers’ offense is a mystery as training camp starts
One thing for sure about the Chargers’ offensive identity: quarterback Justin Herbert will be behind it. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) The Chargers are…
Karen Bass vetoes proposal to let police chief fire problem officers
Mayor Karen Bass has vetoed a proposed ballot measure to rework the disciplinary process at the Los Angeles Police Department — a step that could…
Lakers struggle on offense, drop second California Classic game
SAN FRANCISCO — The Lakers’ start to the first weekend of summer league play has been unkind and plagued with inconsistency as they dropped back-to-back games…
The Sports Report: Lakers go for offense in first round of NBA draft
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Angels offense sputters again in loss to the Brewers
Freddy Peralta struck out eight over six innings of three-hit ball, outdueling Tyler Anderson in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2-0 victory over the Angels on Wednesday…
Corey Seager provides the offense as Rangers defeat the Dodgers
The first time Dodgers fans saw Corey Seager in the dugout this week, they cheered. The first time Dodgers fans saw Seager on the field…
Diamondbacks have too much offense for the Angels
PHOENIX — Randal Grichuk had a two-run homer as part of a three-hit night, Corbin Carroll, Gabriel Moreno and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. all added three more…
Biden goes on offense on immigration. Is it ‘too little too late’?
Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 146 days until the election and today we’re talking neighbors — good, bad and weirdly obsessed with flags. Yeah,…
Dodgers rally against Mets to end five-game losing streak
NEW YORK — An immovable object met an unstoppable force at Citi Field on Tuesday afternoon. The Dodgers’ slumping offense. And the New York Mets’ balky…
Dodgers’ star offense can’t capitalize on chances in loss to Reds
CINCINNATI — They had the bases loaded with no outs in the second inning. A leadoff double in the fourth. A one-out triple in the sixth.…