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Sunday, September 24, 2023
Inside Aussie rules football's unique relationship with college football and the NFL

Former Oklahoma State basketball player Mason Cox became an unlikely Aussie rules football star, while Australian players are flocking to the NFL.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Rampage, KC Wolf and a bunch of huge-headed dudes: A definitive guide to NFL mascots

This guide will introduce you to every NFL mascot and help you plan a trip to each of their home stadiums (as well as the stadiums of the four teams with no mascot).

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Former WWE wrestler Mike 'Mantaur' Halac dies at 55

Ex-wrestler Mike 'Mantaur' Halac has died at 55, according to World Wrestling Entertainment. He was known for his half-man, half-beast character.

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Short-handed on defense, Chargers still waive former first-round pick Jerry Tillery

Even though they are short-handed on the defensive line, the Chargers felt it was prudent to waive defensive tackle Jerry Tillery, a first-round draft pick in 2019.

Thursday, July 7, 2022
'You’re looking for a lack of fluff': Why Wimbledon uses 55,000 tennis balls a year

The thousands of balls used every year at Wimbledon might look identical to most, but they can have big differences from a player’s perspective.

Saturday, January 29, 2022
LeBron James to miss third consecutive game because of knee injury

LeBron James will not play against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday as he continues to deal with a sore knee that kept him out of the last two games.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Notre Dame defends Leprechaun after it is ranked among most offensive mascots

Notre Dame says its Leprechaun isn't offensive. 'The intent is to recognize the determination of the Irish people and ... the university’s athletes.'

Sunday, August 1, 2021
U.S. Shooting taking lead on countering the sport's negative connotations

The U.S. Shooting team has had to overcome challenges competing in gun-free Japan. They're also trying to overcome negative connotations about the sport.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Excerpt: The NBA Finals night Jerry West went for 53 and the Logo was born ... maybe

In an excerpt from his book about the epic 1969 Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals, the author offers a theory on the night that inspired the most famous logo in sports.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020
A look back at the life of Rafer Johnson

A look back at The Times' coverage of the life of Rafer Johnson, who died Wednesday at 86.

Thursday, October 8, 2020
Dave Roberts isn't committing to ditching Kenley Jansen as Dodgers' closer

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn't saying whether he'll use Kenley Jansen as his closer moving forward after the pitcher's disastrous Game 2 performance.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020
LeBron James, and other athletes, made the correct agonizing decision

Whichever side of the political spectrum you’re on in the NBA protests, imagine what it would take for someone to possibly abandon a lifelong ambition to win a title.

NBA postpones games in response to Jacob Blake shooting: How we got here

Here's how the police shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black man in Wisconsin, stopped the NBA playoff games in Florida.

Lakers, Clippers willing to cut title drives short to protest Jacob Blake shooting

After the Milwaukee Bucks decided not to play Game 5 of their playoff series Wednesday to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake, the NBA postponed all games.

Sunday, June 21, 2020
Michelle Wie gives birth to daughter; husband's name immediately trends

Pro golfer Michelle Wie gave birth for the first time, delivering a daughter. The world spent the weekend searching the internet for her husband, Jonnie West.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020
For Sparks' Tierra Ruffin-Pratt, George Floyd death hits home

Sparks forward Tierra Ruffin-Pratt remembers when her cousin was killed by an off-duty officer the night her family celebrated her making the Mystics team.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Lakers fan pays tribute to Kobe Bryant with his 'KNG KOBE' truck

Lakers fan Ron Bonilla pays tribute to Kobe Bryant by driving his truck with a KNG KOBE license plate and a Lakers flag at half-mast.

Thursday, July 6, 2017
U.S. drops 12 spots to No. 35 in FIFA rankings

The U.S. men’s national soccer team hasn’t lost since Bruce Arena took over as coach in December, has climbed from last to third in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying table and played Mexico to a...

Saturday, April 1, 2017
Some things you may not know about your Angels

• The Angels are named for the old Pacific Coast League team, the Los Angeles Angels.

Saturday, July 16, 2016
Former Rams coach Chuck Knox has a loving advocate for his legacy in granddaughter Lee Ann Norman

They are a different kind of team, in a different kind of battle, one that even the toughest days of the Rams’ impending training camp can’t match.

Saturday, October 24, 2015
For former Hells Angel Tim Medvetz, no mountain is too high to climb, even Everest

The next time a burly man with a heavy beard and a gruff-looking exterior pulls next to you on his loud motorcycle, repress the negative thoughts and think of Tim Medvetz.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015
The rise and fall of FIFA President Sepp Blatter

With his resignation Tuesday morning, Sepp Blatter will leave the organization he has led for almost 17 years.

Friday, March 20, 2015
Manny Pacquiao's greatest fights, No. 1: Oscar De La Hoya

Even now, with more than six years of hindsight, Manny Pacquiao can barely believe he made a 12-pound jump from lightweight to welterweight to fight Oscar De La Hoya.

Saturday, November 15, 2014
Football: A fiasco in the Baseline League

There's nothing more you can say about the all-league team released by the Baseline League than to call it a fiasco.

Monday, September 15, 2014
Shaq through the years
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Giants' David Wilson gets emotional in retirement news conference

New York Giants running back David Wilson shed "tears of joy" during an emotional news conference to announce his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.

Sunday, February 23, 2014
Ducks' Teemu Selanne of Finland named Olympic hockey MVP

SOCHI, Russia — Teemu Selanne continued to rack up honors after he and his Finnish teammates won bronze medals at the Sochi Olympic hockey tournament.

Friday, January 29, 2010
Ex-Dominguez High coach gets 60-day sentence

Ex-Dominguez High coach gets 60-day sentence

Thursday, December 24, 2009
Bruins safety Rahim Moore has reason to smile

Bruins safety Rahim Moore has reason to smile

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Aaron Corp will start at QB for USC in spring game

Aaron Corp will start at QB for USC in spring game

Sunday, May 7, 2006
Theodore Is Trying to Fill Some Big Pads

The Colorado Avalanche acquired Jose Theodore from the Canadiens with the hope that he'd be the next Patrick Roy, that he'd blossom when transplanted outside the unforgiving spotlight that...

Sunday, September 4, 2005
Army Cpl. Tim Shea, 22, Sonoma; Ranger Was Among 3 Killed in Blast

Tim Shea wasn't the strongest offensive lineman on his high school football team, but he worked hard and surely was among the most memorable.

Sunday, June 5, 2005
Almonte Starts Fresh in Florida

Four years after Little League World Series fiasco, the 18-year-old pitcher begins new chapter in his career.

Sunday, November 28, 2004
Man With the Golden Arm

He wanted to be a secret agent; instead, it's no secret that Roethlisberger is one of NFL's bright young stars

Saturday, September 27, 2003
Leftwich Expected to Make First Start

Quarterback Byron Leftwich of the Jacksonville Jaguars will probably make his first NFL start Sunday against Houston because Mark Brunell has been downgraded to doubtful for the game.

Friday, September 5, 2003
Frank T. Falkner, 84; Professor, Expert on Pediatric Growth
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Wyman Gets Her Diamond

A Little League field is dedicated to the ex-city councilwoman who helped bring the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles.

Sunday, September 29, 2002
No Stopping Wilson in Water Polo

Long Beach Wilson so thoroughly dominated the South Coast water polo tournament, the Bruins could have won the title playing a man down.

Thursday, September 5, 2002
Cook Getting Near the End

If this is the last month of Dennis Cook's career, his kids will grow up with a pretty good idea of what dad did for 18 summers of his life.

Friday, November 17, 2000
GIRLS' TENNIS PLAYOFF ROUNDUP

In Division I: Dana Hills 17, Upland 1--Visiting Dana Hills swept in doubles and got sweeps from Kady Pooler and Amy Vyhnis in singles against the third-seeded Highlanders.

Monday, January 31, 2000
Bishop Doing Fine After Collision

Tennessee safety Blaine Bishop strained his neck in a scary collision during the third quarter of the Super Bowl and lay motionless on the field for several minutes.

Saturday, December 11, 1999
Mater Dei (11-2) vs. Long Beach Poly (13-0)

7:40 TONIGHT EDISON FIELD Long Beach Poly Coach Jerry Jaso still has nightmares of Matt Grootegoed busting up his defense for 244 yards and two touchdowns in last year's title game.

Monday, September 20, 1999
It's Really Vin's Game, Onscreen and Off

Baseball broadcaster Vin Scully, in his 50th year as voice of the Dodgers, plays himself in "For Love of the Game," a baseball romance starring Kevin Costner that opened Friday.

Friday, September 10, 1999
Jockey Killed in Accident at Fairgrounds in Pomona : Sports: He is trampled after horse breaks legs and falls. Death is first at Southland thoroughbred track since 1975.
Wednesday, September 1, 1999
Kevin Mitchell Attacks His Father

Kevin Mitchell, the 1989 National League most valuable player, was arrested Tuesday for allegedly battering his father in a dispute over rent.

Thursday, February 11, 1999
Leonard Embraces His View of Who Won Hearns Fight

If boxing fans are still debating the outcome of the second fight between Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns almost 10 years ago, they can quit now.

Wednesday, January 13, 1999
He's Hanging It Up

Reaction: With Michael Jordan's announcement expected today, tributes pour in, and Bulls look to regroup.

Tuesday, October 6, 1998
Pierce Basks In Afterglow of Victory

It's been a long time since Bill Norton spent the day talking about a victory.

Sunday, July 12, 1998
'Smooth' on Basketball Court, He's Stuck in Criminal Court

Sports: Howard McNeil starred at Seton Hall, was drafted by Lakers. But 16 years after his glory days, he faces a murder charge.

Saturday, June 13, 1998
Maradona Gets Suspended Sentence

Former Argentina World Cup star Diego Maradona received a two-year suspended sentence for a 1994 shooting incident involving four journalists, a Buenos Aires news agency said Friday.

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