Jayden Maiava to be first Polynesian starting quarterback at USC
Before he’d ever played the position, Jayden Maiava had a sense of what a Samoan quarterback could mean to his community. Growing up in Oahu’s…
What is the price of sticking with Miller Moss as USC’s starter?
Hello, everyone! Welcome to another week of The Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, still warming…
15 places where the Dodgers eat in L.A. (yes, In-N-Out is one of them)
For the first time since 1981, the Dodgers will face the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series. The Dodgers won the last match-up,…
Dodgers option Bobby Miller to triple-A Oklahoma City again
MIAMI — This was not the encore Bobby Miller had in mind.Last year, the hard-throwing right-hander and first-round draft pick emerged as a breakout rookie in…
Tyler Glasnow done? Dodgers’ annual meltdown begins now
Usually the Dodgers wait until October to collapse.This season, they’re getting a head start.Usually the Dodgers wait until their first postseason opponent actually shows up…
Popular restaurant slammed over whopping £8 charge for empty PLATE after diner asked to share wife’s starter
A POPULAR restaurant has been slammed over an unbelievable charge of nearly £7 for an empty plate after a diner wanted to share his wife's…
Rams brace as third starter on the offensive line is injured
Sean McVay is going to have to wait awhile.The offensive line that cost the Rams tens of millions of dollars to reconfigure is mired in…
Chargers takeaways: Jim Harbaugh limits starters’ snaps
Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater looks across the field during training camp on Friday in El Segundo. (John McCoy / Associated Press) All-Pro left tackle…
Shohei Ohtani sets record by winning fourth straight All-Star election at DH
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers became the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games, joined by New York Yankees…
Gavin Stone proves again he could be a Dodgers frontline starter
DENVER — In the wake of Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s shoulder injury last week, the Dodgers didn’t feel the need to identify a new No. 2 starter. They…
Why the Dodgers believe Walker Buehler can still dominate
SAN DIEGO — The Dodgers believe. They believe that Walker Buehler will once again be the pitcher he used to be, that he can once again…
LeBron James helps Lakers hold off Wizards to complete successful trip
WASHINGTON — The challenge, the Lakers said, was as much mental as anything else. Six games in nine days including contests against some of the worst…
Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto proves he can pitch in MLB
Sighs of relief were heaved everywhere. On the bench, by the coaches and players on his team. In the executive offices, by the decision makers…
Tyler Glasnow named Dodgers opening day starter
PHOENIX — The Dodgers acquired Tyler Glasnow this winter confident he could become the next ace of their starting rotation. When the team’s regular season begins…
Disastrous third quarter dooms Clippers in loss to Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder presented a significant opportunity for the Clippers to prove they belong at the top of the uber-competitive Western Conference.…
Former USC star Sam Darnold has a backup plan with the 49ers
LAS VEGAS — During the San Francisco 49ers’ run to Super Bowl LVIII, Sam Darnold’s one-play-away mentality as a backup quarterback came to life. In…
Dodgers nearing a deal to sign left-handed starter James Paxton
Even after a winter spending spree that netted two high-priced starting pitchers, the Dodgers aren’t yet done adding to their new-look rotation. The team is…
Rams roundtable: Do the Rams want a playoff date in Detroit?
The Rams held on to defeat the New York Giants on the road when Mason Crosby, who was a member of the Rams for a…
Rams roundtable: MVP of playoff run? 49ers finale a dilemma
The Rams at least temporarily moved into the No. 6 spot in the NFC playoff picture with their win over the New Orleans Saints and…
Rob Manfred says World Series bullpen games are a problem
PHOENIX — The desire to optimize every facet of every inning of every game over almost everything across Major League Baseball front offices was the genesis…