Sondheimer: It’s the year of the linebacker in prep football
At midseason in high school football, with some teams having played five of their scheduled 10 regular-season games, the most obvious trend involves linebackers. They…
Lincoln Riley’s shortcomings on display in USC loss to Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — USC played a team that passed for 32 yards.Not on one play.In the entire game.Coach Lincoln Riley described the 27-24 loss to…
Walker Buehler has rocky start as Dodgers’ NL West lead cut
The Walker Buehler who retired 11 of 12 batters with six strikeouts from the second through fifth innings Saturday night could play in a postseason…
How The Times’ top 25 high school football teams fared
A look at how the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared this week.Rk.; School; This week; Next game1. MATER DEI (4-0);…
The Sports Report: Did Shohei Ohtani have a good day? It’s 50-50
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…
Adult recess? L.A. groups for double Dutch, dodgeball and more
As a Black woman who grew up in New York City in the late ’90s and early aughts, double Dutch has always been near and…
Joseph Peko leads Oaks Christian to victory over Gardena Serra
Joseph Peko’s hair is so long coming out of his Oaks Christian helmet that sometimes offensive linemen have tried to pull on it hoping to…
How MLB and Dodgers are cashing in on Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50
Shohei Ohtani made history Thursday, and Major League Baseball almost immediately rolled out a collection of commemorative merchandise.The Dodgers’ superstar became the first player in…
Column: White Sox vs. Angels. In Anaheim. The worst baseball game ever?
It was a beautiful day for a ballgame Wednesday afternoon at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Too bad the nice weather was wasted on a meeting…
Eric Bieniemy blames himself for UCLA’s rocky start
The expletives and biting one-liners that Eric Bieniemy unleashes on a football field never cut as deep as the internal dialogue.If anyone is to blame…
PGA allows LIV golfers in US Ryder Cup team & PGA Championship
Golfers who play on the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf tour will be allowed in the United States Ryder Cup team, the PGA of America has…
Lakers newsletter: Don’t expect a great start to the season
Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to the latest edition of the Lakers Newsletter, where every day the season gets closer and the…
Evander scores twice to lead Portland over Galaxy
Evander scored a pair of goals and the Portland Timbers remained in play for the postseason with a 4-2 victory over the Galaxy on Wednesday…
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…
‘Improving’ Justin Herbert is not seen at Chargers practice
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was not seen on the field Wednesday during the practice media viewing period after suffering an ankle injury during…
WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise, will begin play in 2026
The WNBA is headed back to Portland with the Oregon city getting an expansion team that will begin play starting in 2026.The team will be…
With A’s leaving, is there a pro baseball crisis in California?
The historical marker stands proudly on 10th Street, a few steps from Modesto City Hall. The marker celebrates the beloved movie “American Graffiti,” a tribute…
Liverpool fan in Italy to watch team is knocked down and killed
A Liverpool fan was knocked down and killed in Italy where he had gone to watch his team play in the Champions League. Philip Dooley,…
Rams will be doomed if they can’t protect Matthew Stafford
GLENDALE, Ariz. — He didn’t have any protection. He didn’t have any weapons.Matthew Stafford was a sitting duck in the Rams’ 41-10 loss to the Arizona…
Forgotten Liverpool icon left to rot in reserves after banishment to youth team
DIVOCK Origi's career remains in limbo after the ex-Liverpool striker was banished to AC Milan's reserves. The Anfield cult hero will not face his former…