Serena Williams becomes co-owner of WNBA expansion team Toronto Tempo
Serena Williams is expanding her portfolio of professional sports organizations to include a WNBA team.The tennis legend was announced Monday as a co-owner the Toronto…
Sean McVay on Matthew Stafford return: ‘Always an understanding’
Star quarterback Matthew Stafford is back in the fold. Star receiver Cooper Kupp remains on the trading block.With one week before the start of NFL…
The Sports Report: Red-hot Lakers defeat struggling Clippers
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…
Prep Rally: It’s win or go home time in high school basketball
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. The state basketball playoffs begin this week with lots of rematches…
The Times of Troy: JuJu Watkins is the star, but USC knows it takes a team to win the title
Hello, hello, and welcome to another week of the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the Times, here to…
JuJu Watkins is best player in America … and USC might be the best team
She began the game by nailing a three-pointer in less than a minute, calmly dribbling into the teeth of a swarming UCLA defense and throwing…
NHL trade deadline: Would Kings consider moving Quinton Byfield?
The Kings’ needs are obvious with Friday’s NHL deadline looming, but is the price to meet them too high? For the Ducks, the question is…
UCLA coach Cori Close demands more from Bruins after sweep by USC
In Hollywood, blockbuster hits always get a sequel — even in women’s college basketball. UCLA versus USC I was an instant classic, fit for the…
Ducks’ five-game home winning streak ends in loss to Blackhawks
Ryan Donato had two goals and an assist and the Chicago Blackhawks ended a five-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory over the Ducks on…
Santa Margarita girls’ soccer captures Open Division title
Craig Bull is building quite the program at Santa Margarita.On Friday night in Orange he and the Eagles soared into their third Southern Section girls’…
Why Angels manager Ron Washington remains perpetually upbeat
TEMPE, Ariz. — His team lost 99 games last year, hasn’t made the playoffs in a decade, and before a pitch was thrown the owner said the…
Letters: Mick Cronin is a great coach who gets results for UCLA
Mick Cronin is the youngest active coach to reach 500 victories. In his short time as UCLA’s head basketball coach, he has guided the team…
Clippers, striving for playoff spot, lose close one to Lakers
The goal for the Clippers is to stay among the top six teams in the competitive Western Conference and avoid the NBA’s play-in tournament.How the…
Kiki Iriafen learns to fit in just fine with USC women’s basketball
Kiki Iriafen tried to play coy. But the man serenading her new USC teammates and coaches over dinner in the back room of their swanky…
Why Max Muncy has a new perspective after 2024 injury saga
PHOENIX — The longer Max Muncy was out injured last year, the more the dark thoughts started to creep into his head.Early in the season, the Dodgers’…
Matthew Stafford and Rams finally agree on a restructured deal
Matthew Stafford is a master at leading comebacks.And, after much offseason uncertainty, the Rams’ star quarterback is staying with the team he led to a…
The Sports Report: Gritty Lakers win their fourth in a row
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…
‘Free parking courtesy of Luka’ Doncic: Fans come to see new Laker face Mavs
When the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks this month, fans in Los Angeles knew they were getting a phenomenal young player who…
Néstor Cortés says Yankees, not Dodgers, were better World Series team
The Dodgers were the best team in baseball last season.Right?They had the best overall record during the regular season, then stormed through the postseason before…
The Sports Report: Anthony Davis talks about his return to Los Angeles
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…