Breaking down the Lakers’ 10 best wins of the season
Welcome to this week’s on-the-road edition of the Lakers newsletter. I’m Dan Woike, beat writer for the L.A. Times. The team is red hot right…
USC finds its ‘secret sauce’ by mixing joy, urgency in Sweet 16
PORTLAND, Ore. — The lights shining behind Rayah Marshall on the dais at Moda Center were almost blinding. The 6-foot-4 USC forward just walked by a…
USC’s March Madness run built by trend-setting performance coach
The best recruit in the country has lived up to every ounce of hype. The Ivy League transfers have made the transition look seamless. But…
Leicester City: Willie Kirk sacked after allegation of relationship with player
Willie Kirk, who was appointed as Leicester manager in 2022, was suspended by the WSL club on 9 March this yearLeicester City have sacked manager…
How trash-talking men helped UCLA women reach the Sweet 16
If things start to go sideways against Louisiana State and flamboyant star Angel Reese, UCLA can always go back to the mantra that has carried…
Ice Cube offers Caitlin Clark $5 million to play in BIG3 men’s league
Caitlin Clark’s women’s college basketball career isn’t over yet, but the Iowa star has already received a lucrative offer to play for a professional league.…
Mexico’s national soccer team must deal with an age-old problem
Remember when the Mexican national team was good? It’s certainly been a while. The latest implosion came Sunday night in a 2-0 loss to the…
March Madness: JuJu Watkins leads USC women to NCAA Sweet 16
She banked in the final exclamation point and JuJu Watkins could finally relax. The intense glare on her face melted into a joyous grin as…
LPGA: Former USC player Malia Nam leads at Palos Verdes
Malia Nam took a one-stroke lead into the weekend in just her second career LPGA Tour start, shooting a two-under 69 on Friday in the…
Who is Ippei Mizuhara? Learn about Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter
Fans hold up pictures of Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara during an Angels-Mariners game in September 2022 in Anaheim. (Mark J. Terrill /…
Dan Monson’s defiant Long Beach run ends with loss to Arizona
SALT LAKE CITY — At some point, no matter how many one-liners he unleashed or smiles he created or tears he jerked, Dan Monson knew this…
Is Shohei Ohtani like Pete Rose? Dodgers star not accused of betting
Shohei Ohtani is no Pete Rose. At least not yet. For one thing, as accomplished as Ohtani is at baseball, his career 684 hits pale…
10 players the Lakers will be scouting during NCAA tournament
The NCAA Tournament begins this week, traditionally an important time for NBA executives to briefly turn their attention to potential draft picks while their clubs…
Robinho, ex-Manchester City player, must serve 9-year prison term for rape | Football News
Brazilian judges uphold Italian court’s ruling and say Robinho must serve the sentence in his home country. Brazilian judges have ruled to uphold former AC…
Q&A: UCLA coach DeShaun Foster details plans to have fun and win
On a recent morning inside DeShaun Foster’s sprawling third-floor office, automatic shades are lowered to block out the harsh sunlight — not to mention an…
ITV The Chase's Bradley Walsh stunned as player reveals TV past before tense final
Bradley Walsh hosted the latest episode of the Chase, which introduced four contestants who were to go up against one of the Chasers on the…
Prospects that could help Rams fill Aaron Donald’s shoes
Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner celebrates one of his nine sacks last season. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) Nose tackle Kobie Turner and edge…
Ethan Ampadu to become youngest Wales player to reach 50 caps
Ethan Ampadu will become the youngest Wales player to win 50 caps, against FinlandVenue: Cardiff City Stadium Date: Thursday, 21 March Kick-off: 19:45 GMTCoverage: Live…
Boys’ basketball player of year: Trent Perry, Harvard-Westlake
Trent Perry smiles so much during basketball games that photographers can’t help but focus their cameras on his face. He’s always showing his joy at…
Aaron Donald’s legacy stretches beyond his on-field feats
The Rams’ 2023 season had ended. An emotional defeat in an NFC wild-card game at Detroit closed a successful run for star defensive lineman Aaron…