2024 Olympics newsletter: Saturday is a big day in Paris
Welcome to your daily Olympics newsletter. I’m your tour guide John Cherwa as we head into a star packed weekend of finals.There are no off…
The Sports Report: Is Mike Trout still a Hall of Famer?
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…
Paris weather highlights Olympics’ climate change vulnerabilities
PARIS — The thermometer read 95 degrees but down on the beach volleyball court, with all that gleaming white sand, it felt like 102. The players…
As Harris rises in polls, Trump falsely questions her Black identity
CHICAGO — Former President Trump made baseless assertions about Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity during a combative interview at a Black journalism conference Wednesday, while…
The Sports Report: Dodgers do the right thing in getting Jack Flaherty
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…
Olympics newsletter: Simone Biles proves she’s the G.O.A.T.
Welcome to your daily Olympic newsletter. I’m John Cherwa, your tour guide, as Simone Biles showed us why she is the G.O.A.T. of women’s gymnastics.So,…
Dodgers don’t look much different in walk-off loss to Padres
SAN DIEGO — The Dodgers roster might look significantly different in the wake of five additions before Tuesday’s trade deadline.But in a 6-5 walk-off loss to…
Robbie Robertson tribute will feature Eric Clapton and Van Morrison
Eric Clapton and Van Morrison are among the classic-rock heavyweights who will pay tribute to the late Robbie Robertson at an all-star tribute concert set…
The Sports Report: Dodgers acquire three players as trade deadline draws near
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…
The Sports Report Olympics edition: U.S. men gymnasts have better stats than Dodgers
Welcome to your daily Olympic newsletter. I’m your tour guide John Cherwa and I’m wondering why only three of the 20 total medals the U.S.…
Olympic triathlon postponed amid Seine water quality concerns
PARIS — The men’s Olympic triathlon planned for Tuesday has been postponed over concerns about water quality in Paris’ Seine River, where the swimming portion of…
Prep Rally: With practice starting, here are the high school football linebackers to watch
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. Official high school football practice begins Monday for the City Section…
The Sports Report: As trade deadline looms, Dodgers avoid sweep by Astros
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…
The Sports Report: Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw returns
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably making snacks to eat while watching the Paris Olympics opening…
The Sports Report: Jim Harbaugh’s wild, wacky first day of camp
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably busy figuring out how to buy Paris Olympics souvenirs online.…
Paris Olympics newsletter: Why isn’t there a mercy rule in rugby?
Welcome to our second Olympic newsletter as we wonder why there is no mercy rule in rugby-sevens. I’m John Cherwa, and I’m your tour guide…
Union leaders push back on plans for an elected L.A. County executive
Unions representing thousands of Los Angeles County workers are pushing back on a plan to create an elected county chief executive, warning that such a…
Welcome to the The Sports Report: Olympics edition
Welcome to the first of our 2024 version of our Olympic newsletters. Consider this one an hors d’oeuvre before we get down to business. I’m…
The Sports Report: Inside Simone Biles’ most jaw-dropping skill
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably collecting his free Jumbo Jack following the Dodgers’ win. Starting…
LA28 begins obsessively studying every detail at Paris Olympics
PARIS — Sitting on a brightly lit stage, facing a darkened hall full of unfamiliar faces, Reynold Hoover mostly kept his mouth shut.As the new chief…