Column: Coach Jim Hiller gives Kings a blueprint for success
In the few days since Jim Hiller took over as the Kings’ interim coach, he has deliberately worked more on changing players’ mood than on…
Sondheimer: Contreras High soccer team is a true L.A. story
If you want inspiration to think about how far you’ve come and where you want to go, seeing the glistening lights of L.A.’s tallest skyscrapers…
Letters: Lakers keeping LeBron James is hurting team’s future
Bill Plaschke’s idea is bold yet very sensible. The choice comes down to keeping today’s franchise player (with little chance of winning a title) or…
Shohei Ohtani mindful that his situation on the Dodgers is unique
Introductions are important in Japanese culture, so much so there are entire rituals built around them. When Japanese reporters meet someone for the first time,…
Can Rams’ Puka Nacua win offensive rookie of the year award?
LAS VEGAS — As he navigated the sprawling aisles of audio and video setups in the Super Bowl media center’s Radio Row, Puka Nacua moved…
Rams’ new coordinator Chris Shula has names behind his defense
Early in his coaching career, new Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula shied at times on introduction from revealing his last name. Shula, the grandson of…
Ex rugby player Tom Garratt responds after intimate video leaks
“What goes on on holiday should stay on holiday” according to ex rugby player Tom Garratt, who has reacted to the viral leaked video of…
Rob Burrow: Super League Grand final award renamed after former player
The player of the match award at this year's Super League Grand final will be renamed after former Leeds and Great Britain scrum-half Rob Burrow.The…
Dodgers re-sign Clayton Kershaw, who avoids retirement
The sun hasn’t set on Clayton Kershaw’s Dodgers tenure after all. On Tuesday, the free-agent pitcher and Dodgers icon agreed to a contract to return…
Dodgers handle first Ohtani mania test, but challenges loom
Walking up a stairway on the backside of the outfield pavilion, Shohei Ohtani was accompanied by his interpreter, a couple of Dodgers public relations officials,…
The heat is on Kings GM Rob Blake after firing Todd McLellan
Kings general manager Rob Blake said his desire to hear a new voice and see renewed energy within the team led him to fire coach…
Defense on the Lakers’ mind heading toward trade deadline
Jalen Brunson, whose stellar play is one of the best stories in the NBA this season, pounded the ball into the Madison Square Garden court,…
LeBron James silent on player option before Lakers beat Knicks
NEW YORK — LeBron James was alone in the Lakers’ locker room before Saturday night’s game, rapping along to every word of his New York-themed playlist.…
The Lakers win nobody saw coming, but maybe should have
Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike from the Los Angeles Times, still here and still delivering the Lakers newsletter every week directly to your inbox in…
Kings fire coach Todd McLellan amid team’s ongoing struggles
When general manager Rob Blake pushed his payroll to the salary cap limit to acquire center Pierre-Luc Dubois last summer, Blake expected the Kings to…
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Anthony Davis are All-Star reserves
NEW YORK — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George of the Clippers were chosen as All-Star reserves Thursday, while the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks also…
Blackburn forced to pull plug on transfer with player left stranded while flying across the Atlantic Ocean
BLACKBURN’S transfer deadline day plans were thrown into chaos by a late snag in Adam Wharton’s move to Crystal Palace. The young midfielder spent the…
Sacrifice, commitment paying off for Windward’s core four
Every high school sports program wishes to develop players when they arrive as freshmen through their senior season. It used to be a common strategy,…
Galaxy seal deal for Gabriel Pec, paying club-record transfer fee
Before Will Kuntz was promoted to general manager of the Galaxy last month, he went to meet with Phil Anschutz, the team’s fabulously wealthy owner,…
MLS was right to block Jesús Ferreira’s transfer to Russia
When Major League Soccer announced last week it was blocking a $13-million transfer that would have sent national team forward Jesús Ferreira from FC Dallas…