What L.A. can learn from the Dodgers
My cousin from the nice part of the San Fernando Valley. A screenwriter pal who lives near the Sony lot. Academics and mechanics, Filipinos and…
The Sports Report: With Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back, Rams beat Vikings
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…
Yankees versus Dodgers: Can MLB seize this dream marketing moment?
We’ll get to the chunky octopus in a bit, but we want to start with the golden ticket.Baseball’s golden ticket, that is. Major League Baseball…
How Dave Roberts changed narrative, got Dodgers to the World Series
Standing atop a makeshift stage on the Dodger Stadium infield Sunday night, Dave Roberts grabbed hold of the mic, lifted his right arm toward the…
The Sports Report: Clippers get terrible housewarming gift from Suns
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…
FPL gameweek 9 tips and team of the week: Stick with Erling Haaland – for now
Robert Sanchez, Chelsea, keeper, £4.7m - home to NewcastleNewcastle's goals have really dried up, with just one in their past three games and star striker…
Jim Harbaugh not at a loss on Chargers-Cardinals film review
The Chargers have not scored a second-half touchdown since Week 1. They rushed for 59 yards in 22 carries against an Arizona defense that was…
Frankie Muniz goes from acting to a full-time NASCAR gig
Frankie Muniz is putting the pedal to the medal on his racing career: The “Malcolm in the Middle” alum has landed another full-time gig competing…
Big week for big high school football games in Southland
It’s Week 9 of the high school football season, which means two games that bring out the largest crowds and produce the most intense fan…
Inside the mindset that led JJ Redick to coaching — and his first win
JJ Redick had always fought. He fought the jeers ACC crowds poured onto him while he became one of the best — and most hated…
In the 1970s, the Dodgers supported equity for female reporters
Former Sports Illustrated journalist Melissa Ludtke shares behind-the-scenes stories of her fight for gender equity in her new memoir “Locker Room Talk.” The Dodgers’ support…
The Sports Report: A tough loss for Chargers against Arizona
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…
As Clippers open their new arena, what is the value of a home?
For Dan Kennedy, the odd thing about his homecoming was how it never quite felt like home.When the goalkeeper was signed by Chivas USA in…
Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Salah, Son, Jones, Gvardiol, Wood, Young
Ashley Young (Everton): At 39 years of age, Young was brilliant at right-back against Ipswich. Not once did he get beaten one-on-one, he kept on…
Prep Rally: This could be the biggest week of the football season
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s the week for big games. St. John Bosco is playing…
Dodgers tie record held by L.A.’s 1965 World Series championship team
Much has been made of the similarities between the performance of the Dodgers in this year’s National League Championship Series and in the 1965 World…
L.A. is 4 wins away from Dodgers World Series parade it never got
Clayton Kershaw deserves a parade. So does Los Angeles.Let’s do this, shall we?Four years ago, the Dodgers won the World Series, but a pandemic canceled…
Welcome back, World Series! Dodgers set up epic duel with Yankees
Home, at last.Home, after three rocky Octobers and two embarrassing collapses and deep blue scads of doubt.Home, where Jackie Robinson is still stealing home and…
Dodgers live up to expectations, beating Mets to reach World Series
The low point came 34 days ago.During a late-season series in Atlanta, the Dodgers lost two games as their division lead dwindled. They learned Tyler…
Rams hold off Raiders to end second two-game losing streak
It need not be pretty.Style points, let alone a semblance of offense, are not required.The Rams learned last season that the start of a season…