UCLA’s Mick Cronin says he remains focused on lifting up players
Pulling a disappearing act with the media allowed Mick Cronin to prioritize a more important group. His players. The UCLA coach said he felt his…
How ex-soccer players are revitalizing the NFL kicking game
It was Brandon Aubrey’s wife Jenn who first realized her husband might have been playing the wrong sport. Two years after being selected in the…
Three years after Jan. 6, where are the key players in Trump’s orbit?
Still others have paid hefty political costs for bucking Trump, as loyalty to the former president remains a priority for Republican voters. The loyalists None…
Tennis players claim heavy and slow balls cause more injuries as ATP targets consistency
Stan Wawrinka is among the players critical of the current system of changing types of tennis balls from tournament to tournament"Four weeks - four different…
England’s men split with Rugby Players Association after 20-year partnership
A new agency are understood to be taking over from the Rugby Players Association (RPA) in representing England's players this summerEngland men's rugby union team…
National League clash SUSPENDED and referee takes players off pitch after horror head injury
THIS afternoon's National League clash between AFC Fylde and Rochdale has been suspended. The two side's were taken off the pitch by the referee after…
Rams takeaways: Young players’ ascent helps bring playoff spot
Giants safety Dane Belton shoves Rams receiver Puka Nacua (17) out of bounds. (Adam Hunger / Associated Press) Nacua is listed at 6-foot-2 and 205…
Alabama players credit once benched QB Jalen Milroe for success
Jalen Milroe spent the holidays at home with his family. He didn’t go anywhere else, didn’t talk to anyone else, but he still couldn’t escape…
Only certainty for players on dismantling Chargers: No playoffs
They make good, often great, money — some in the millions and millions — and their livelihood is playing a game. But their futures typically…
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…
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.…
Fifpro: Top female players at higher risk of ACL and other major injuries, research finds
England captain Leah Williamson suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in Arsenal's WSL defeat by Manchester United in AprilThe demands of professional football are making…
For years, Trump bashed the NFL and players who protested racial injustice. Here’s why he stopped
Reporting from Washington — During his annual pre-Super Bowl news conference last week, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sidestepped a question about President Trump’s complaints that the…
What are players saying about Draymond Green and his suspension?
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended indefinitely by the NBA after receiving a Flagrant 2 foul and ejection for hitting Phoenix Suns…
Lakers made inaugural in-season tournament one to remember
Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. Welcome to the latest edition of the Lakers newsletter, the one place where fans of…
Women’s World Cup 2023: One in five players received social media abuse, says Fifa report
One in five players at the 2023 Women's World Cup received discriminatory, abusive or threatening messaging, a new report has revealed.The findings released by Fifa…
Scott McTominay: Man Utd midfielder says players are ‘firmly behind’ Erik ten Hag
Scott McTominay has scored twice in two different Premier League matches this season to help Manchester United to 2-1 wins over Brentford and Chelsea at…
Sean McDermott says Bills players supportive after 9/11 comments
A day after meeting with his players, Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott told reporters Friday that their “support was clear” after he apologized for referencing…
Lakers newsletter: The in-season tournament and LeBron James have been the perfect couple
LAS VEGAS — Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to a sinful Las Vegas edition of the Lakers newsletter, a place where we always split…
Heisman Trophy: Which four players are the 2023 finalists?
Louisiana State’s Jayden Daniels, Oregon’s Bo Nix, Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., transfer quarterbacks who have all played at least five college seasons, and Ohio State…