UCLA softball is headed back to Oklahoma City for the Women’s College World Series. This marks the Bruins’ 34th appearance in the WCWS, which is the most for any NCAA softball program in history....

LeBron James posted a salute and crown emoji for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce courtside at the Cavs-Knicks Game 3, as Kelce wore the LeBron 7 MVP sneaker.

When Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka decided to hire JJ Redick as the franchise’s next head coach, it came with some risks. Redick was receiving his first opportunity as a head...

It is time for Rob Pelinka to move on from the Los Angeles Lakers veteran.

No one was quite sure what to make of the Los Angeles Lakers in 1991. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had retired, leaving...

The playoff sweep by Oklahoma City convinced the Lakers that they need to add more talent and depth to their roster, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register writes in a subscriber-only piece....

Behind a red-hot shooting performance from Kelsey Plum, the Sparks picked up their best win of the season, knocking off the reigning champions, 101-95. Plum was unstoppable on the night, scoring...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has expressed that he's taking his time to decide on his future, but this isn't ideal for LA.

For the second game in a row, junior first baseman Mulivai Levu came through as a hero for No. 1 UCLA baseball in the Big Ten Tournament. After sending UCLA to the semifinals with a walk-off...

On Friday, Chris Taylor retired from MLB after 12 seasons in the league, according to Major League Baseball’s transaction log. On Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels veteran outfielder changed his...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James shared his frank assessment of his team's performance against the Thunder.

The Los Angeles Lakers were named an ideal landing spot for a Utah Jazz standout center.

The Los Angeles Lakers were supposed to build a contender around Luka Doncic this summer, but that doesn't look like it's going to happen.

The Los Angeles Lakers were listed as a good fit for a valuable Denver Nuggets wing.

LeBron James knew the Los Angeles Lakers had a slim chance of taking down the defending NBA champions in the Western Conference semifinals this season. In a recent episode his podcast, “Mind the...

The NBA announced that Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has been named the 2025-26 Social Justice Champion, a trophy named after Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In addition to giving...

Masai Ujiri‘s comments since arriving as the Mavericks new president and alternate governor have been consistent and future-facing, leading some executives around the league to wonder about the...

The Los Angeles Lakers need to find some middle ground on Austin Reaves' new deal that doesn't push it to the max salary figure.

The official United States Men’s National Team roster for the World Cup is scheduled to be released on Tuesday. But multiple major news outlets have reportedly obtained the full 26-man roster...

One of the most interesting pieces of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season was center Deandre Ayton. The former first overall pick came to L.A. looking to revitalize his career under the brightest...

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to hire help around general manager Rob Pelinka, and we now know some of the candidates they are interested in.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a no-brainer decision to remove this draft bust from the roster before their offseason retool.

The Los Angeles Lakers were named the most logical landing spot for a 27-year-old breakout star.

For LeBron James to still be playing at such a high level in his 23rd NBA season at 41 years is truly unbelievable. But the work that James has to put in on his body to step on the court for the...

Grammy Award-winner Peso Pluma is celebrating the 2026 Los Angeles World Cup with a free concert in LA on June 11 at BMO Stadium. In addition to Peso Pluma, DJ Noodles will perform a free set to...

The Los Angeles Lakers can only sit and watch as Alex Caruso competes for yet another championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has impacted numerous athletes across all sports, and one of them is Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain. McCain, who grew up in California and went to...

In his first MLB game since 2023, outfielder Wade Meckler shined in his debut with the Los Angeles Angels on Friday in the series opener against the Texas Rangers. On the first pitch he saw,...

Derrick Jones Jr. should be the blueprint for how Adou Thiero fits with Luka's Los Angeles Lakers.

By the time Patrick Ewing entered the NBA as the top overall pick of the New York Knicks in 1985, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was in the latter stages of his career. But even in...

Long-time Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Chris Taylor officially retired from baseball after 12 seasons in MLB, according to Major League Baseball’s transaction log. Taylor spent the majority of his...

Despite having three-time American League Most Valuable Player Mike Trout commit his career to the franchise, the Los Angeles Angels have not made the postseason since 2014. The Halos currently...

The Los Angeles Lakers must retool their roster around Luka Doncic, and these players should be gone or see their roles reduced next season.

Under new ownership, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to gain any advantage they can, and one way to do that is by adding to their front office. One of their recent additions was bringing on...

Do the Los Angeles Lakers prioritize Luke Kennard in the offseason?

In the NBA Playoffs, sometimes one or two big plays determine the outcome of a series, and the Los Angeles Lakers...

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions about the Angels, the Dodgers, playoff nirvana and more.

CIF City Section baseball final results from Friday, May 22, and Saturday's schedule.

The Los Angeles Lakers should consider pursuing a notable Miami Heat center this offseason.

While Luka Dončić ended the season sidelined with a hamstring strain, the majority of his first full season as a Laker was a success. Luka was an All-Star and was named the Western Conference...

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly pursuing a New Orleans Pelicans defensive star this summer.

The legal battle between UCLA and the Rose Bowl is still ongoing. In a proceeding on Tuesday, both sides expressed their frustrations in a string of heated statements to the judge at the Los...

The Los Angeles Lakers got what they wanted out of the trade that sent Josh Hart to the Pelicans.

No player has ever played 23 seasons in the NBA, but LeBron James has made a habit of making history throughout his career. And this season, his eighth with the Los Angeles Lakers, was truly a...

The Los Angeles Lakers would land a franchise-altering forward in a blockbuster trade idea.

A Los Angeles Lakers insider believes the franchise should pursue a former Boston Celtics fan-favorite center.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made comments during a new Mind the Game podcast that provided some insight into his free agency thinking.

The Luka Doncic trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers remains one of the most shocking deals in the history of sports. The deal was so unbelievable, and so unpopular, that both...

Rival teams are watching what Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are doing in this postseason with interest and trepidation, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. As Amick details, front offices...