Dodgers earn series win but no redemption against Diamondbacks
PHOENIX — The narrative should have been obvious. A season ago, the Dodgers were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Division Series, marking…
The Sports Report: Watch James Harden disappear into thin air
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…
UCLA to face Long Beach State for NCAA men’s volleyball title
Before Mason Briggs greeted his teammates, he had to salute the true force behind Long Beach State’s epic five-set thriller on Thursday. “You!” the Long…
What’s next for the Kings after another first-round playoff exit?
EDMONTON, Canada — The Kings season ended again Wednesday with a whimper not a bang. It ended again in the first round of the NHL playoffs…
Four takeaways from UCLA’s first spring football practice under coach DeShaun Foster
If there was a College Football Playoff for the offseason, DeShaun Foster would have his team in contention. Name an aspect of program-building — assembling…
F1 and oil funds: Saudi Arabia steamrolls onto sports’ hallowed grounds
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — To understand the scope of Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in the sporting landscape, don’t look just to this spring’s Formula One race in…
Palisades wins 15th consecutive City Section boys tennis title
Four days after falling one match short of the CIF Boys’ singles title at the Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament, Lorenzo Brunkow got a second chance…
In wake of Mike Trout’s latest injury, where do Angels go from here?
Mike Trout’s name came up in a recent conversation with a major league executive. If Trout ever did consent to a trade from the Angels…
Column: Jim Ozella set example of how to coach in age of uncertainty
It takes a special talent these days to be a high school coach and not get fired if your team doesn’t win a championship. Seriously,…
L.A. mayor deletes ‘in season tournament’ tweet after Lakers’ loss
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, or whomever runs her X account, surely was looking to put a positive spin on things following the Lakers’ season-ending…
Tesla lays off hundreds of employees on electric vehicle charger team
In a surprise move, Tesla laid off scores of employees on Tuesday leading to the electric vehicle charging business, putting the future of the country's…
The Sports Report: Star of Tuesday’s Dodgers-Diamondbacks game? A beekeeper
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…
Why Lakers lost timeout despite successful challenge versus Nuggets
The Lakers had 3.6 seconds to save their season. That’s how much time was left when Denver’s Jamal Murray hit a 14-foot jumper over Austin…
Adrian Newey: Red Bull designer’s lawyers negotiating early exit from team
Red Bull’s confirmation that Newey is to leave is not expected to come until Thursday at the earliest.This is out of respect for the memory…
How Wrexham transformed under Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds
When “Welcome to Wrexham,” the Emmy-winning FX docuseries, kicks off its third season Thursday (streaming the next day on Hulu), our intrepid heroes are preparing…
Blake Lizotte hopes Kings can grind past Oilers for playoff upset
EDMONTON, Canada — At 5-foot-9 and 175 pounds, Blake Lizotte is the smallest player on either side of the Kings-Oilers playoff series. Unlike Oilers superstars Connor…
Hernández: The Lakers must do whatever it takes to keep LeBron James
DENVER — LeBron James raised the microphone to his face. “Ummm,” he started. James smiled and looked at me. “I’m not going to answer that,” he…
Prep Rally: Who can defeat Corona for the Division I baseball title?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. The high school baseball pairings for the Southern Section will be…
Consecutive home losses leave Kings grasping for any hope vs. Oilers
You don’t have to know anything about hockey to know the Kings are in trouble heading back to Edmonton for Game 5 of their first-round…
The Sports Report: Kings are one loss away from elimination
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…