Dodgers suffer first loss of season after rally sputters vs. Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — To many around the sport, the Dodgers have become villains for the way they’ve outspent the rest of the league, loaded their roster with international…
UCLA restocks roster with commitments from two centers and a wing
On what likely will be its busiest day of the offseason, UCLA replenished its post depth with two transfer centers and added a sharpshooting wing…
How UCLA aced the transfer portal to build a Final Four roster
TAMPA, Fla. — If at first UCLA coaches don’t sign a recruit, they try, try again.Relying on years of relationships fostered through high school recruiting, the Bruins…
‘Make a name for myself’: How Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes shows his worth
The stakes here in early April for the Lakers are easy to see, the trophies that sit in owner Jeanie Buss’ window overlooking the practice…
Trinity Rodman embracing challenge of younger USWNT roster
Trinity Rodman is taking a coffee break.Not a break for coffee. A break from coffee. Specifically espresso.Last summer Rodman and teammates Mallory Swanson and Sophia…
Did UCLA’s DeShaun Foster reload roster? Five questions going into spring practice
Remember those sayings about college football coaches in their first few seasons? You know, how people would justify their struggles? It’s still early. Give him…
Inside the Dodgers’ offseason renovations to their new home clubhouse
When the Dodgers’ Guggenheim ownership group bought the team in 2012, one of its early hires was renowned sports architect Janet Marie Smith.And in her…
The Sports Report: The Dodgers make some roster decisions
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Mauricio Pochettino will have veteran roster for Nations League
Mauricio Pochettino, facing his stiffest test yet as manager of the U.S. national soccer team, has summoned a veteran squad for next week’s CONCACAF Nations…
Why Dodgers are considering options for Hyeseong Kim’s development
PHOENIX — Could Hyeseong Kim start the season in the minor leagues?Dodgers manager Dave Roberts took the long route to get to his answer Tuesday.When asked about…
Traded by Dodgers, Gavin Lux out to prove he can star with Reds
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — When Gavin Lux walked off the field at Goodyear Ballpark on Monday, the former Dodgers infielder wore three things.A bright red Cincinnati Reds jersey;…
LAFC ‘hungry’ as it aims to win CONCACAF Champions League crown
LAFC is the only MLS team to play in two CONCACAF Champions League finals this century. It is also the only MLS team to lose…
Dodgers’ signing of Kirby Yates latest effort to shore up pitching
The Dodgers held their fifth introductory news conference of the offseason Friday. For the fourth time, it was to welcome a notable pitching addition to…
Dodgers avoid arbitration and agree on a deal with reliever Alex Vesia
The Dodgers won’t have an arbitration hearing after all this offseason.The team agreed to terms with reliever Alex Vesia on Wednesday, according to a person…
LeBron James: Roster build forces Lakers to play perfectly or lose
JJ Redick, on multiple occasions this season, has spoken about his belief in being process-oriented. It’s a necessary tool for any athlete, and especially one…
Galaxy briefly celebrate championship before making roster moves
On Saturday, the Galaxy won the MLS Cup. On Monday, the team began building toward next season, exercising contract options on five players, declining options…
LAFC roster overhaul hasn’t derailed MLS Cup title aspirations
Ilie Sánchez played the full 120 minutes, then converted the game-winning penalty kick, to give LAFC its only MLS Cup championship.That was just two years…
Will Dodgers keep roster together for World Series defense?
SAN ANTONIO — Before most of the Dodgers front office had arrived in San Antonio on Monday for Major League Baseball’s annual general managers meetings, pressure…
Despite questions at WR and CB, Chargers stand firm at trade deadline
Joe Hortiz made aggressive moves this offseason, but when it came to Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, the Chargers’ general manager stood firm with the roster…
Dodgers hope Alex Vesia, Miguel Rojas are back for World Series
The Dodgers might be getting some reinforcements on the roster for the World Series. Left-hander Alex Vesia, who missed the National League Championship Series after…