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Thursday, December 8, 2022
'That’s how we do things': Brazil isn't sorry for dancing into World Cup quarterfinals

Brazil, revitalized by the return of Neymar, seems to be enjoying this World Cup. The same can't be said for Argentina and star player Lionel Messi.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Manon Rheaume, the first woman to play in an NHL game, continues to break barriers

Manon Rheaume, who played goalie in an exhibition for the Tampa Bay Lightning 30 years ago, is now a member of the Kings' player development department.

Friday, September 30, 2022
'Who is this kid?' How L.A.’s Jalon Daniels went from unknown quarterback to Heisman candidate

Lawndale's Jalon Daniels, who didn't get offers from Power Five schools, was overshadowed by Bryce Young and others. Now he leads undefeated Kansas.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The Dodgers are in the playoffs again. So who will they play?

The Dodgers have qualified for the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season, but it's going to be some time before they know who their opponent will be.

Friday, September 9, 2022
Freshman JJ Harel is a track and field prodigy at Chaminade High

Chaminade High freshman JJ Harel has a 40-inch vertical leap and cleared 6-foot-5 in the high jump as a 13-year-old in the Junior Olympics.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Galaxy, Herbalife agree to multimillion dollar jersey deal

The Galaxy will wear Herbalife branding on their jerseys for at least three more seasons under a sponsorship agreement with the company.

Sunday, July 31, 2022
Jerry West remembers Bill Russell as a 'difference maker' on par with Jackie Robinson

Lakers legend Jerry West says NBA great Bill Russell made a difference on the lives of everyone around him. "I admired him so much as a human being."

Monday, July 25, 2022
Gabriela and Jaime Jaquez Jr. hope to pick up where Ann and Dave Meyers left off

It was Ann and Dave Meyers; now it’s Gabriela and Jaime Jaquez Jr. It's been nearly 50 years since UCLA basketball experienced this sort of sibling splendor.

Thursday, July 14, 2022
Rob Manfred on Trevor Bauer, payroll disparity, rule changes and TV blackouts

In a wide-ranging interview, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred talks about baseball's biggest issues, including the Angel Stadium saga and rising costs for fans.

Thursday, July 7, 2022
Did Larry Scott kill the Pac-12? The answer is more complicated than you might think

Former commissioner Larry Scott's media and TV deals couldn't reach the success of rival conferences, depriving the Pac-12 of millions in revenue.

Thursday, June 16, 2022
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood among venues selected to host 2026 World Cup matches

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is among the 16 venues selected to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Thursday, April 14, 2022
Baseball reveres Jackie Robinson, but Robinson didn't revere baseball. Here's why

In 1972, 25 years after he broke MLB’s color barrier, Robinson reflected on the ongoing fight for equality. Former Times sportswriter Ron Rapoport recounts that interview just months before...

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Clayton Kershaw is pitch-perfect for seven innings, but is removed as Dodgers roll

Clayton Kershaw struck out 13 in seven perfect innings for the Dodgers before giving way to the bullpen. Cody Bellinger hits one of four Dodgers homers.

Thursday, March 31, 2022
The Sports Report: Bobby Wagner looking to be a big hit in L.A.

The Rams lessened the sting of losing Von Miller by signing former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner to a five-year deal Thursday.

Monday, March 14, 2022
Jessica Mendoza, Adrián González, José Mota join Dodgers' TV, radio coverage teams

Former Olympic softball player and ESPN broadcaster Jessica Mendoza joins a reconfigured Dodgers TV and radio coverage team for the 2022 season.

Monday, February 28, 2022
Here are the billionaire team owners who rule baseball amid the MLB lockout

A team-by-team look at the billionaire MLB team owners who are behind the lockout that could delay the start of the 2022 season.

Friday, February 25, 2022
Fontana's well-worn track welcomes back NASCAR before a makeover likely to add drama

Drivers expect the bumpy track at Auto Club Speedway to deliver drama during the WISE Power 400 on Sunday ahead of a proposed stunning renovation.

Friday, February 18, 2022
Joaquin Niemann shatters two-round record by four strokes to lead Genesis Invitational

Leader Joaquin Niemann shot his second straight eight-under 63 for a two-round score of 126 at the Genesis Invitational, shattering the previous 36-hole course record of 130 by four strokes.

Friday, November 5, 2021
Ten years after the Sandusky scandal, what did Penn State — and the nation — learn?

Former Penn State assistant Jerry Sandusky's conviction for sexual abuse of boys 10 years ago shook the university to its core. What is the lasting effect?

Thursday, November 4, 2021
LAUSD coaches to receive first stipend raise in more than 20 years

After two decades without a raise, LAUSD agrees to double stipends of major sport coaches.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Raider Nation favorite Rod Martin to be inducted in City Section Hall of Fame

Hamilton High grad Rod Martin was All-Pro linebacker for the Raiders and still loves L.A.

Friday, October 1, 2021
The last stand of Bob Baffert, horse racing's most successful and embattled trainer

Bob Baffert has cultivated the story of a horse racing dynasty built from humble roots. He now faces scrutiny about short cuts he's alleged to have taken.

Monday, September 27, 2021
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will always consider Moreno Valley his home court

Kawhi Leonard has connections with many cities but none stronger than with Moreno Valley. On Saturday, he helped bring a new basketball court there.

Friday, August 6, 2021
Why the Tokyo Games didn't deliver a ratings win for NBC

NBC Sports chief Pete Bevacqua says parent Comcast achieved its goal of boosting its Peacock platform with the Olympics despite "curveballs."

Allyson Felix wins 400-meter bronze, grows legacy: 'Tonight, I have joy'

L.A. native leaves legacy as an advocate for better medical treatment for Black women during pregnancy and equitable treatment for all female athletes.

Thursday, August 5, 2021
U.S. women's volleyball team defeats Serbia to advance to gold-medal match

The U.S. women's volleyball team defeats Serbia in three sets and will play either South Korea or Brazil in the gold-medal match.

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Jessica Springsteen talks, but not about her dad, after Olympic equestrian debut

U.S. equestrian rider Jessica Springsteen was eliminated after the individual jumping qualifier at the Tokyo Olympics. Reporters were told not to ask about her dad, Bruce.

Saturday, July 31, 2021
Vlatko Andonovski's big gamble paid off in setting up USWNT showdown with Canada

U.S. women's soccer coach Vlatko Andonovski's decision to play Lynn Williams paid off big vs. the Netherlands. Does the team have other tricks for Canada?

Katie Ledecky made history look routine in adding to record Olympic medal haul

Katie Ledecky, the only woman to win six individual swimming golds, plans to swim at the Paris Games and isn't closing the door on the L.A. Olympics.

How Mexico became an Olympics racewalking power

Mexico is among the powers in racewalking, a sport that grew in popularity out of the country's desire to avoid embarrassment at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson left off Olympic team

Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson isn’t on the Olympic roster released by USA Track and Field on Tuesday.

Thursday, July 1, 2021
Ed O'Bannon: LeBron James helped me find closure in my battle with NCAA

Ed O'Bannon Jr. spearheaded the NCAA's name, image and likeness movement but says in a first-person piece for the Los Angeles Times that 'the baton has been passed.'

Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Katie Ledecky makes it look too easy with double win at U.S. Olympic swim trials

As expected, Katie Ledecky added to her event total for the Tokyo Olympics with victories in the 200 and 1,500-meter freestyles at the U.S. swim trials.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Los Alamitos remains No. 1 in high school softball rankings

Los Alamitos remains No. 1 in Southland softball rankings from CalHiSports.com.

Saturday, April 10, 2021
Elite Black caddies, once key advisors to Masters winners, have faded from spotlight

Before golfers could bring their own staff to the Masters, Black caddies in August, Ga., played key roles supporting the green jacket winners.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
I smuggled my father's remains into the Masters. There he'll rest for eternity

Tommy Jackson always wanted to attend the Masters. He finally made it to Augusta National — the spring after he died.

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Lee Elder, who broke the color barrier, honored during Masters ceremonial tee shot

Lee Elder, the first Black man to play at the Masters, has made a monumental contribution to golf and will appear alongside Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player at the 2021 event.

Saturday, April 3, 2021
High school football: Norco ends Corona Centennial's 57-game league winning streak

Quarterback Kyle Crum leads Norco to 38-36 victory over Corona Centennial, which last lost a league game to Norco in 2009.

Monday, February 1, 2021
Felipe Ruiz took the ride of his life working as Tommy Lasorda's assistant

Tommy Lasorda's longtime assistant cherishes the experiences he shared with the Dodgers legend: 'All I had to offer him was loyalty and love'

Saturday, January 30, 2021
Former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson charged in connection with fatal crash

Scott Erickson, who pitched for the Dodgers during his 15-year major league career, has been charged with a misdemeanor count of reckless driving.

Friday, January 22, 2021
From the Archives: It was 'peace at last' for Hank Aaron after breaking home run mark

A reprint of a story published in The Times after Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's career home run record against the Dodgers in Atlanta Stadium.

Friday, December 18, 2020
Making Vin Scully sound like Vin Scully 'daunting' for World Series video script writer

Aaron Cohen, a three-time Sports Emmy winner, wrote the script to the official 2020 World Series film, which means he put words into narrator Vin Scully’s mouth.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Formula One champ Lewis Hamilton tests positive for coronavirus

The Mercedes team says Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix.

Saturday, October 17, 2020
Sebastian Lletget and Becky G share the secret behind their relationship

Galaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget and pop artist Becky G discuss how they maintain a successful relationship while juggling their respective careers.

Tuesday, September 29, 2020
All-Pro linebacker Rod Martin joins City Section Hall of Fame

Former Hamilton standout Rod Martin is among 20 City Section greats chosen for Hall of Fame, it was announced Tuesday.

Friday, September 4, 2020
A turbulent path: How Stan Kroenke and the NFL turned SoFi Stadium into a $5-billion reality

SoFi Stadium, the NFL's crown jewel, was the the culmination of Rams owner Stan Kroenke's vision and the NFL's desire to return to the L.A. market.

Thursday, September 3, 2020
It's Rams contract season, so when is Jalen Ramsey getting his massive deal?

The Rams have a habit of signing star players to huge contracts just before the start of the season. Will cornerback Jalen Ramsey see a big payday soon?

Chargers No. 1 back Austin Ekeler knows he can't do it alone

In his first camp as the Chargers' undisputed No. 1 running back, Austin Ekeler is happy to give Justin Jackson and Josh Kelley some repetitions.

Monday, August 3, 2020
'Your game isn't over yet': Suicide prevention a major off-field focus for Trouts

From launching a charity to raise suicide awareness to the name of their first child, Mike and Jessica Trout honor the memory of Jessica's brother, Aaron Cox.

Angels' Shohei Ohtani can't pitch for at least six weeks but won't go on injured list

Two-way player Shohei Ohtani was diagnosed Monday with a strained right elbow and won't pitch until mid-September at the earliest. However, he could DH soon.

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