Shohei Ohtani says he’s just trying to fit in with Dodgers
PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani’s first media scrum from Camelback Ranch as a Dodger went just about as expected Friday. A massive cohort of Japanese reporters, most…
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…
How Kobe Bryant’s rookie airballs sparked UCLA’s growth mindset
It seemed like an unusual search for inspiration. Earlier this season, UCLA coach Mick Cronin told his players to Google “Kobe Bryant rookie airballs.” The…
Rams takeaways: Puka Nacua, Demarcus Robinson catching fire
Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) is congratulated by teammates after his interception against the Saints. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Safety Jordan Fuller…
Rams rookie Puka Nacua receives more praise from LeBron James
Some congratulatory messages just carry more weight, especially when Lakers superstar LeBron James sends them. After Puka Nacua established a Rams rookie receiving record in…
Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua’s style of play takes a toll
Puka Nacua has learned valuable lessons during his record-setting rookie season, which has featured dozens of catches — and corresponding hits absorbed and delivered. How…
C.J. Stroud chases rookie record but don’t sleep on Puka Nacua
Might as well engrave the nameplate on the NFL offensive rookie of the year award now. After passing for 826 yards and six touchdowns in…
Chargers-Jets takeaways: Rookie Derius Davis provides a jolt with punt return TD
Derius Davis went 87 yards for the game’s first points Monday not even two minutes into the Chargers' 27-6 win over the Jets, and other…
Frank Howard, 1960 rookie of the year with Dodgers, dies at 87
Frank Howard, a four-time All-Star who slugged 382 home runs during a lengthy major league career that included a World Series title with the Dodgers…
Puka Doncic? Rams rookie Nacua pays tribute to LeBron James
Puka Nacua thinks LeBron James is the greatest NBA player of all time. The Rams rookie receiver has made his feelings on the matter clear,…
How Bobby Miller’s rookie growth earned Dodgers’ playoff trust
Dave Roberts delivered the initial message. Lance Lynn made sure to hammer it home. After watching an amped-up, and at times over-hyped, Bobby Miller navigate…
Rams’ rookie QB Stetson Bennett on non-football injury list
The Rams drafted Stetson Bennett to be Matthew Stafford’s backup this season and possible successor down the road. But those plans took another unexpected turn…
Rams cut Brett Rypien, rookie Stetson Bennett is only backup QB
The Rams complied with NFL’s 53-man roster deadline Tuesday, leaving themselves with just two quarterbacks — Matthew Stafford and rookie Stetson Bennett — no kicker,…
Kobe and Magic influenced Clippers rookie Kobe Brown’s rise
The basketball game that changed Greg Brown’s life and set the course for that of his oldest son came on a winter night in 1996…
Dodgers option slumping rookie Miguel Vargas. So who plays second base now?
What had increasingly felt like an inevitably in recent weeks became reality Sunday. The Dodgers optioned struggling rookie Miguel Vargas to triple-A Oklahoma City, after…
Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz hits for the cycle against Braves
CINCINNATI — Rookie sensation Elly De La Cruz became the first Cincinnati Reds player in 34 years to hit for the cycle when he accomplished the…
Rookie Zach Neto’s two home runs lead Angels past Mariners
Zach Neto has continued to impress in his first season in the major leagues. The Angels shortstop logged his first career multi-home run game Sunday…
Angels rookie reliever Ben Joyce listed with ulnar neuritis
Angels hard-throwing rookie right-hander Ben Joyce was put on the 15-day injured list before Saturday’s game against the Seattle Mariners. The reliever, who was removed…
Rookie Bobby Millers is impressive, but Dodgers lose to Yankees
Ahead of the biggest game yet of his burgeoning major league career, Bobby Miller was a picture of poise in the Dodgers’ clubhouse on Sunday…
James Outman revives rookie season with grand slam for Dodgers
Dodger outfielder James Outman was a deserving winner of National League rookie of the month honors in April. His .292 batting average, .991 on-base-plus-slugging percentage,…