Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham in the wake of playoff loss
After being eliminated from the NBA playoffs by the Denver Nuggets for the second consecutive season, the Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham, the team…
Four takeaways from UCLA’s first spring football practice under coach DeShaun Foster
If there was a College Football Playoff for the offseason, DeShaun Foster would have his team in contention. Name an aspect of program-building — assembling…
Palisades wins 15th consecutive City Section boys tennis title
Four days after falling one match short of the CIF Boys’ singles title at the Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament, Lorenzo Brunkow got a second chance…
Column: Jim Ozella set example of how to coach in age of uncertainty
It takes a special talent these days to be a high school coach and not get fired if your team doesn’t win a championship. Seriously,…
NFL player among 10 shooting victims in Florida; 16-year-old in custody
1 of 2 | Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (3) in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023. Dell was among ten people…
NFL Draft day three: Buffalo Bills pick rugby player Travis Clayton
Travis Clayton, an English rugby union winger playing in the eighth tier of domestic rugby, was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the final round…
Maria Feliciana dos Santos dead – ‘world’s tallest woman’ dies aged 77 after 7ft3 basketball player became global star
ONE of the world’s tallest women has died in hospital aged 77 after being diagnosed with pneumonia. Maria Feliciana dos Santos grew to the astonishing…
Juan Mata names one Man Utd player Jim Ratcliffe should build team around saying ‘I can’t tell you how important he is’
JUAN MATA believes Manchester United's team should be built around Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder's status as club captain at Old Trafford has been frequently…
Why did Reggie Bush lose his Heisman Trophy? How did he get it back?
On June 30, 2021, the NCAA ruled that its student-athletes could start earning money for the use of their name, image and likeness, opening the…
Even if not in Round 1, Rams need to find pass rushers in draft
The choice, at least in terms of need, is obvious. Even before future Hall of Fame defensive lineman Aaron Donald announced his retirement, the Rams…
How Mikel Arteta’s tactical genius turned Kai Havertz into Arsenal’s most important player
KAI HAVERTZ was the star of the show as Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the table with a rout of a lacklustre…
Shohei Ohtani wants to break Dave Roberts’ Dodgers home run mark
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani holds the Major League Baseball record for the most home runs hit by a Japanese-born player. He does not, however, hold…
Arsenal player ratings: Trossard given freedom of Wolverhampton as Bukayo Saka endures quiet night
ARSENAL returned to the summit of the Premier League with a professional 2-0 away win over Wolves. The Gunners shook off their European heartbreak of…
UCLA’s ‘Friday Night Lights’ showcases a vision of competitive fun
For a few hours, UCLA football was once again a player in a sports landscape that had practically abandoned it. Fans jammed one side of…
Why was Trevor Bauer listed as a victim in a fraud case?
Trevor Bauer stands on the mound during a game between the Dodgers and Colorado Rockies in April 2021. (Harry How / Getty Images) Bauer has…
How LeBron James and Lakers plan to end Denver’s dominance
The outline hasn’t really differed much in their past seven meetings, the four from last year’s Western Conference Finals and the three chances for revenge…
Chargers ready to trade No. 5 pick of draft for enticing deal
Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams going first to Chicago next week is the greatest certainty entering the 2024 NFL draft. And the next surest thing?…
Coyotes officially moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City. The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a $1.2 billion…
Investec Champions Cup: Courtney Lawes, Fin Smith and Marcus Smith up for player of year
Marcus Smith has been Harlequins' standout performer during the Investec Champions CupThe English trio of Courtney Lawes, Fin Smith and Marcus Smith have been nominated…
How the Lakers beat the Pelicans twice, clinched a playoff spot
NEW ORLEANS — Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike. Welcome to this pre-playoff edition of The Times’ Lakers newsletter, which easily could’ve been the pre-offseason edition…