Clippers’ offense steps up to end Orlando’s winning streak
Two of the NBA’s best defensive clubs collided Wednesday night and with that came the expectations of a slugfest between the Clippers and Orlando Magic.The…
How the Lakers landed hot-shooting rookie Dalton Knecht
Almost 11 months ago to the date, Dalton Knecht was in his worst slump of the season. The jump from the Big Sky Conference to…
Lakers coach JJ Redick noticed Austin Reaves’ defensive acumen
As coach JJ Redick began to extol the virtues of Austin Reaves’ game and how the Lakers have asked for a little more out of…
Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 9 of the 2024 season. Rk. SCHOOL;…
Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 8 of the 2024 season. Rk. SCHOOL;…
LeBron James scores 40 points for Lakers in victory over Nets
NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets had just cut the Lakers’ lead to single digits, erasing three quarters of mostly forgettable basketball by the home team…
Paul George’s 41 points lead Clippers to victory in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Paul George knocked down eight three-pointers and finished with a season-high 41 points, leading the Clippers to a 130-118 over the Charlotte Hornets…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 7 of the 2024 season. Rk. SCHOOL;…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 6 of the 2024 season. Rk. SCHOOL;…
Lakers newsletter: How D’Angelo Russell entrenched himself in the team’s future
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome back to the Lakers Newsletter, our once-a-week music recommendation that is disguised as a place to talk basketball.…
St. John Bosco wins the Division I state boys’ basketball title
SACRAMENTO — A basketball season that a couple of weeks ago some St. John Bosco faithful might have considered a failure turned into a celebration…
Kayla Padilla’s threes push USC to double-OT win over Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. — Seventh-ranked USC lost its star player, but not its composure. Kayla Padilla hit a tying three-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation, made…
Sondheimer: Coach Mike LeDuc honors greatest 3-point shooters
In 44 seasons of coaching high school basketball, and with more than 1,000 victories, Mike LeDuc of Damien has had plenty of top shooters. His…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 3 of the 2024 season. Rk. SCHOOL;…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 1 of the 2024 season. Rk. SCHOOL;…
JuJu Watkins ties a Cheryl Miller USC record in win over Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. — Freshman sensation JuJu Watkins scored 33 points and No. 10 USC defeated Oregon 88-51 on Friday night for its fifth consecutive victory. Watkins…
USC gives up 19 three-pointers in 31-point loss to Stanford
PALO ALTO — Maxime Raynaud scored 25 points on 10-of-11 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds, Stanford hit a program-record 19 three-pointers Saturday night and the Cardinal…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland heading into the 2024 season. Rk. SCHOOL; Comment 1.…
The L.A. Times’ top 25 high school boys’ basketball rankings
A look at the Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school boys’ basketball teams in the Southland after Week 10 of the 2023-24 season. Rk.…
Mater Dei wins Trinity League showdown against St. John Bosco
With its three-point shooters on target and its big men protecting the rim, Mater Dei had lots going for it in a Trinity League showdown…