Lakers’ Anthony Davis and Clippers’ James Harden are NBA All-Stars
NBA coaches are obviously convinced: Victor Wembanyama is one of the league’s very best players.The San Antonio star and reigning rookie of the year is…
The Sports Report: Can the Lakers acquire a center at the trade deadline?
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…
Anthony Davis to miss at least one week with abdominal injury
PHILADELPHIA — The Lakers will be without star Anthony Davis for the remainder of their Grammys trip after he suffered an abdominal muscle strain, the team…
Inside the Lakers’ complex approach to the NBA trade deadline
PHILADELPHIA — The pressure, intended or not, is on.Anthony Davis, in an interview taped with ESPN the day after the Lakers lost to the Clippers, said…
Why has Sebastian Mack thrived as UCLA’s cold-blooded closer
The only things missing from his emergence as UCLA’s closer are an entrance song and a breathless announcement from the P.A. announcer.“Preparing to take the…
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…
Angel City extends contracts with Alyssa Thompson and Giselle Thompson
Angel City has made another big commitment to its future by signing forward Alyssa Thompson to a four-year contract extension and her sister, defender Giselle…
Lakers embarrassed against short-handed 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — JJ Redick’s voice over the last two weeks has begun to sound gravelly, the routine of screaming his way through game after game starting…
Harvard-Westlake gets key Mission League win over Sierra Canyon
Two-time defending state champion Harvard-Westlake is reaching peak form just as the playoffs beckon, and with Tuesday night’s 63-52 Mission League win over Sierra Canyon,…
Dodgers agree to a deal with reliever Kirby Yates
The Dodgers’ latest offseason addition is complete.On Tuesday night, the team agreed to a one-year, $13-million contract with veteran right-handed reliever Kirby Yates, according to…
From Galaxy to LAFC: Mark Delgado ready for his ‘next chapter’
Mark Delgado was born and raised in Southern California and played six MLS seasons here. But last Friday, he joked, was the first time he…
Galaxy to honor franchise legend Cobi Jones with statue
Cobi Jones will join former teammates Landon Donovan and David Beckham in Legends Plaza at Dignity Health Sports Park next season with the team commissioning…
The Sports Report: UCLA men hold off USC for victory
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 talk: Jake Tatch, Gavin Allegaert lead unbeaten JSerra soccer
The No. 1 team in high school boys soccer is JSerra, which has started the season 10-0. And two players, Jake Tatch and Gavin Allegaert,…
Do Chiefs have the refs on their side, or are they just hard to beat?
The NFL playoffs are rigged. The referees favor the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s all a conspiracy to hand those Reid-revering, Mahomes-adoring, Kelce-and-Swift-lovin’ cultists a third…
Rams’ Jared Verse earned respect from ‘hated’ Eagles fans
PHILADELPHIA — A week later, with their team on the verge of possibly playing in the Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles fans apparently have nothing but respect…
Saquon Barkley and Eagles dominate Commanders, advance to Super Bowl
PHILADELPHIA — Just one touch.That’s all it took for Saquon Barkley to break free for a sensational first-quarter touchdown run that put the Philadelphia Eagles ahead…
Super Bowl 2025: What time does the game start? How to watch
Kendrick Lamar performs during the Super Bowl LVI halftime show at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13, 2022. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Seventeen-time Grammy…
UCLA’s basketball faces late nights, long trips and endless games
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines Arena had mostly cleared out late Friday night, a few fans lingering to take photos with players and coaches on the court.Outside…
The Times’ top 25 high school basketball rankings
A look at The Times’ top 25 boys’ basketball rankings for the Southland after Week 10.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. HARVARD-WESTLAKE (22-1); Showdown…