Lucas Giolito, Red Sox reportedly agree to 2-year contract
The Boston Red Sox added Lucas Giolito to their rotation Friday, agreeing to a $38.5-million, two-year contract with the right-hander. The 29-year-old Giolito can opt…
Luke Barnett stars at Mater Dei instead of playing for father
“Luuuuke,” was the cry from the bleachers that brought a smile to the face of Mater Dei sophomore guard Luke Barnett. An Aliso Niguel assistant…
Letters: Some ideas for the Dodgers, USC and bowl games
Dec. 29, 2023 7:12 PM PT The Dodgers need a right-handed hitter with some power. How about free agent Justin Turner? He hits for average…
UCLA vs. USC: Three things to know ahead of Pac-12 opener
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, left, and guard JuJu Watkins react after a win over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in November. (Ryan Sun / Associated…
Brandon Benjamin becomes another contributor for 11-1 Mater Dei
Mater Dei’s bus was two hours late picking up the basketball team from campus for its two-hour drive to Rancho Mirage on Wednesday. Players had…
Chargers’ international player is having the ride of his life
In a Chargers season that’s going nowhere, he is — as a professional athlete — traveling there in a rather unlikely way. On a bicycle.…
Man Utd player ratings: Alejandro Garnacho sparks epic second-half fightback but struggling Andre Onana’s woes continue
ALEJANDRO GARNACHO was the star of the show as Manchester United came from behind to beat Aston Villa. Villa took the lead at Old Trafford…
Holiday Bowl preview: USC playing with eye toward the future
USC hasn’t played a game in nearly six weeks, but the time has been far from restful. Since losing to UCLA in a demoralizing regular-season…
Inside Alyssa and Gisele Thompson’s contracts with Angel City
Takumi Jeannin remembers a time, not so long ago, when being an agent for women’s soccer players was a little like being a telemarketer. No…
Canberra Raiders recruit Troy Dargan dies in Cook Islands motorcycle crash
NRL player Troy Dargan has died in a motorcycle accident while holidaying in the Cook Islands.Key points:Dargan's management team has confirmed he died overnight aged…
The Saudis are expected to dive deeper into funding pro sports
At the dawn of 2023, the specter of Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on pro golf — and sports in general — served not only as…
Austin Reaves and the Lakers’ minutes game
Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike, beat writer for the L.A. Times. Welcome to a holiday edition of The Times’ Lakers newsletter. I’m busy. You’re busy.…
Max Williams declares for NFL draft as new USC defense emerges
This was Max Williams’ dream. Now the redshirt senior is ready to chase a new one. USC’s stalwart safety announced his intention to declare for…
Cameron Dicker the attorney? Chargers kicker makes Pro Bowl case
Cameron Dicker is not an attorney. But he does play one on TV. Well, kind of. “Have you ever been victimized by a missed field…
Russell Westbrook still believes he can become an all-NBA defender
OKLAHOMA CITY — The night before he returned to the city where he became an NBA All-Star and most valuable player, Clippers guard Russell Westbrook said…
Lakers lose to Bulls, drop to 1-4 since winning tournament
CHICAGO — As the Chicago Bulls stretched and sliced through the Lakers defense , it felt like a player on the bench in street clothes was…
Ex-NBA player Chance Comanche admits to killing woman, police say
Former NBA player Chance Comanche has admitted to working with his girlfriend to strangle a woman to death in Las Vegas earlier this month, according…
How Dodgers could make $1 billion off Shohei Ohtani contract
There is an old saying in business that you need to have money to make money. The Dodgers are one of baseball’s richest teams, and…
How Kawhi Leonard’s resurgence sparked Clippers hot stretch
Three weeks before the Clippers began their December transformation into the NBA’s hottest team, they were leaving Dallas as perhaps its most ill-fitting. Their stars…
IPL auction: Mitchell Starc becomes most expensive player at Indian Premier League
Mitchell Starc (right) and Pat Cummins (left) were part of Australia's 50-over World Cup win last month and also won the 2021 T20 World CupAustralia…