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Saturday, May 9, 2026
UCLA Baseball Ties Big Ten Record With 27 Straight Conference Wins

It has been nearly a full year since a Big Ten team has taken down UCLA baseball. The last time the Bruins lost to a conference opponent was on May 25, 2025 when they lost 5-0 to Nebraska in the...

JJ Redick: Lakers Need To Revisit Focusing On Turnovers & Rebounding In Thunder Series

JJ Redick has had the Los Angeles Lakers as prepared as possible for their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. L.A. has played two strong games and have held up well against the best team in...

Lakers' most infuriating problem demands immediate fix ahead of Game 3

The turnovers have to stop for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Are fans mocking two-time NBA champion for Victor Wembanyama Lakers trade from Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Mychal Thompson suggested a bolt from the blue on Friday that the San Antonio Spurs might trade star Victor Wembanyama to the Los Angeles...

Letters to Sports: Two sides to Lakers crying foul after Game 2

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sport section give their thoughts on the Lakers, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Mike Trout and the Angels, the Kings and more.

What channel is Lakers vs. Thunder on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 3 of NBA Playoffs series

Here’s everything you need to know to watch Game 3 of the Lakers vs. Thunder series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.

Friday, May 8, 2026
Luka Dončić jokes about Jarred Vanderbilt's dislocated finger

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić playfully mocked teammate Jarred Vanderbilt’s dislocated pinky finger during a recent practice session.

Lakers' LeBron James reveals Bronny James reason he hasn't retired yet

We now know why the Los Angeles Lakers' 41-year-old star is still competing in the NBA.

Lakers vs. Thunder Game 3 Preview: Searching for luck at home

The series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder shifts to LA, where Game 3 will be held on Saturday. The purple and gold aim to protect homecourt by finally getting a win over...

Lakers return home desperate to remedy 2-0 hole vs. Thunder

Consecutive 18-point losses haven't zapped the Los Angeles Lakers of their belief they can recover to make it a series with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Questionable For Game 3 Vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers return home and will look to get back in their second round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers trail 2-0 in the series and will need the entire roster...

Lakers fans slapped with Bronny James reality nobody wants to accept

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their stance on Bronny James clear as the playoffs have progressed.

Lakers' dream of signing Peyton Watson given new life by Nuggets themselves

The Los Angeles Lakers are known to be interested in Peyton Watson. Signing him suddenly feels more realistic.

LeBron James suddenly has yet another compelling reason to stay with Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers really feel like LeBron's best chance at ring number five.

LeBron James, JJ Redick highlighted two familiar areas the Lakers need to improve vs. Thunder

The game of basketball can be complex. But often, its solutions can be simple. For the Lakers, there are two things they consistently haven’t been able to do this postseason: grab rebounds and...

Fever's Caitlin Clark credits LeBron James for helping her through injury crisis

Here's how Clark plans to repay the favor.

UCLA Softball Dominates Big Ten End-of-Season Awards

UCLA softball dominated the Big Ten end-of-season awards on Friday, with a conference-leading five All-Big Ten First Team selections. The Bruins also had three All-Big Ten Second Team selections,...

Rui Hachimura Believes Lakers Are Focusing Too Much On Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Los Angeles Lakers had an excellent opportunity to steal Game 2 on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Following Shai Gilgeous-Alexander picking up his fourth foul on a Flagrant 1, the...

Lakers somehow inspired plenty of confidence despite returning to LA down 0-2

The Los Angeles Lakers have held their ground much better than expected.

Lil Wayne Calls Thunder Games ‘Unwatchable’ Due To Officials

There was a lot of frustration with officiating following the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Throughout the night, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and JJ Redick were all...

Angels Predicted to Take Catcher in First-Round Mock Draft

The Athletic's Keith Law predicted the Los Angeles Angels to select catcher Ryder Helfrick with the No. 12 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The post Angels Predicted to Take Catcher in First-Round Mock...

Lakers' Austin Reaves sends NSFW message to referee during blowout loss to Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers' breakout star wasn't happy with the officiating on Thursday night.

JJ Redick already knows what Lakers must fix before crucial Game 3

The simple stuff matters for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Does the Lakers' officiating help or hurt them for the remainder of the series?

Could this play into the team's favor as the series progresses?

Former Chargers QB Retires After LA Released Him in 2024

Former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke announced his retirement from the NFL on social media on Thursday. Heinicke has not played in an NFL game since August 2024 with the...

JJ Redick: LeBron James Has Worst Whistle Of Any Star Player I’ve Ever Seen

Officiating is a big topic of conversation after the Los Angeles Lakers Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Head coach JJ Redick was one of several people to complain about the lack of calls...

Here are the eight players Skip Bayless has over LeBron James on his all-time NBA rankings

Skip Bayless argued that eight players were better than LeBron James. Here is the list of eight who he argued for.

Angels to Call Up Catching Prospect After Travis d’Arnaud Injury

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly calling up catching prospect Omar Martinez as their injury crisis continues. Travis d’Arnaud had been getting most of the reps for the Angels behind the plate...

Dodgers Show Support For Will Smith At Annual Charity Comedy Night

Three-time World Series champion catcher Will Smith and his wife, Cara Smith, hosted their annual Dodgers Comedy Night as part of the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival to raise money for their...

Rui Hachimura’s historic postseason is creating a difficult Lakers offseason dilemma

Rui Hachimura’s historic playoff surge is changing his future with the Lakers, as he may have played himself out of LA's price range ahead of free agency.

How Austin Reaves got his offense going in Game 2

Two games in four days in Oklahoma City have the Lakers quickly trailing 2-0 in the series, a daunting deficit, considering the opponent they are facing and the fact that history is not on their...

Lakers Livid Over Refereeing Performance in Game 2 Loss

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and guard Austin Reaves expressed their disappointment in the officiating during Game 2. The post Lakers Livid Over Refereeing Performance in Game 2 Loss...

JJ Redick pointed to the non-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander minutes as the turning point in Game 2 loss

When a team loses in blowout fashion like the Lakers did in Game 2 against the Thunder, there isn’t just one reason. There are plenty of things that didn’t go LA’s way in this contest. The Lakers...

Lakers' JJ Redick, Austin Reaves rip refs after Game 2 loss

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick didn't mince words about the officiating after a 125-107 setback to the Oklahoma Thunder on Thursday in Game 2

Dodgers Coach Compares Hyeseong Kim to Five-Time Defensive Player of the Year

After starting the season in Triple-A, utility Hyeseong Kim has impressed the Los Angeles Dodgers infield and first base coach with his performance at shortstop this season. With Gold Glove...

LeBron James Discusses Areas Lakers Need To Be Better Against Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers are now down two games to none against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals. LeBron James and the purple and gold have actually played far better...

UCLA Softball Passes Oklahoma For D1 Single-Season Home Run Record

No team in Division I softball history has hit more home runs in a single season than UCLA has so far in 2026. During UCLA’s 6-1 victory over Penn State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten...

Skip Bayless didn't waste any time getting to a ludicrous Luka Doncic take

He certainly knows how to say some crazy things.

Austin Reaves’ playoff production is complicating Lakers’ looming offseason decision

Austin Reaves bounced back with 31 points in the Lakers’ Game 2 loss, but he still faces a ton of questions ahead of what is a pivotal free agency.

UCLA WBB’s Transfer Portal Class Ranked No. 5 in Nation By ESPN

UCLA women’s basketball lost six players to the WNBA, all of whom contributed to all 79 points the Bruins scored in the national championship game on April 5. As the defending champions enter a...

Lakers fans are calling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dirty, and it doesn't have to do with flopping
Analyst goes after Chet Holmgren and officials after the Lakers' Game 2 loss

NBA refs called 'god-awful' after Oklahoma City beats Lakers 125-107

Austin Reaves demands respect from NBA officials following a frustrating defeat

Austin Reaves calls out ref for yelling in his face after Game 2

Austin Reaves Explains Frustration, Incident With Official In Game 2 Loss

Austin Reaves had arguably the best postseason game of his career in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but that got lost in the shuffle due to his and the team’s...

Lakers must accept painful reality to build championship roster around Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers want to win a championship with Luka Doncic, but doing so means righting this obvious wrong.

Rams, Chargers Assistant GMs Interviewing for Head GM Role with Vikings 

The Minnesota Vikings are still searching for a new general manager after firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in late January. The franchise has reportedly requested interviews with the assistant general...

USC MBB Acquires Two More Transfer Guards in Portal

USC men’s basketball acquired a pair of transfer guards from the portal on Thursday. South Dakota guard Issac Bruns and Lindenwood guard Jadis Jones will join the Trojans next season. Bruns has...

Redick, Lakers Gripe About Officiating After Game 2 Loss

After the Lakers lost Game 2 to the Thunder on Thursday by a score of 125-107, Austin Reaves and several of his teammates spoke to the game’s referees on the court before heading to the locker...

This Day In Lakers History: Lonnie Walker IV Comes Up Big In Game 4 Victory Over Warriors

During the 2022-23 season, perhaps no member of the Los Angeles Lakers’ early season rotation was as affected by the moves made at the trade deadline than Lonnie Walker IV. An early-season staple,...

Lakers News: JJ Redick Critical Of Lack Of Foul Calls On Thunder

Before the Los Angeles Lakers’ series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, JJ Redick made a tongue-in-cheek comment about how the defending champions never commit fouls. Now, after the Lakers’ Game...

Best Father's Day Gifts for the Lakers Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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