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Injured USC defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart will miss season opener

Ryan Kartje — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:58:23 GMT

USC sophomore defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart is expected to miss the Trojans' season opener against San Jose State, coach Lincoln Riley said.

UCLA suggests star transfer Trent Hendrick isn't impacted by new Big Ten NFL player ban

Los Angeles Times Staff — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:29:39 GMT

UCLA athletics director Martin Jarmond released a statement that school is complying with all Big Ten rules and all players on its roster are eligible.

Ukranian player leaves LSU women's basketball team weeks after signing of Russian center

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:44:54 GMT

Ukrainian center Kate Koval is leaving LSU program, a decision announced weeks after the Tigers signed 17-year-old Russian center Anna Minaeva.

Retiring NFL receiver Allen Robinson II says he 'learned a lot about myself' during Rams stint

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:40:50 GMT

Former Pro Bowl receiver Allen Robinson II announced his retirement on his 33rd birthday. In an Instagram video, he mentioned positives from every stop during his NFL career, including the Rams.

Record number of sports transfers for CIF schools recorded in 2025-26

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:08:25 GMT

According to CIF stats, there was a record number of 17,618 sports transfers for the 2025-26 school year.

How two decades of friendship have shaped Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward

Maddie Lee — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward first met when they were 16, and were teammates on the Atlanta Braves and the Dodgers. But that's only part of their story.

The Times' top 10 City Section football rankings

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Carson is No. 1 in The Times' top 10 City Section rankings after an impressive win over San Diego Lincoln.

Prep talk: Sportsmanship displayed in City Section games during opening week of football season

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

There were zero ejections in City Section football games during opening week. The Southern Section, by comparison, had 19 ejections.

Angel City's prolonged coaching carousel testing patience of frustrated fans

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Angel City sporting director Mark Parsons is taking his time searching for a new coach in a strategy that could jeopardize the team's playoff chances.

Mark Walter flipped the Lakers for a record price. Did Bob Iger and Josh Kushner overpay?

Steve Henson — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Analysts are split on whether Josh Kushner and Bob Iger overpaid for the Lakers when they agreed on a price of $12.5 billion for the iconic NBA team.

Shaikin: Amid Dodgers' uncertainty, Padres' new owners promise to 'win it all!'

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:06:08 GMT

José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, the new owners of the San Diego Padres, are looking to build a winner who can grasp a World Series title, and beat L.A.

NFL training camps become Lane Kiffin's latest recruiting landscape thanks to court ruling

Steve Henson — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:03:27 GMT

Dae'Quan Wright and Jack Pyburn are being courted by LSU despite NFL ties, thanks to a court ruling that enables some players to return for a fifth college season.

San Francisco 49ers owner arrested in Ohio, pleads no contest to two misdemeanors

Grace Toohey — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:53:21 GMT

John "Jed" York was arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution by a task force focused on human trafficking, but he pleaded no contest to different misdemeanor charges, according to court records.

Prep talk: St. Bernard might have the tallest kicker in California

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Garang-Garang Macham, a 6-foot-9 basketball player, has joined St. Bernard's football team as a kicker.

'Nobody wants to tackle that guy.' Chargers' Omarion Hampton is primed for a breakout

Joaquin Ruiz — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Mike McDaniel-orchestrated offense is looking for a complete revival of the running game in 2026, and Omarion Hampton will be key to making that happen.

Plaschke: Beneath the Dodgers' latest sweep, the scary rumblings of a team sale persist

Bill Plaschke — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Dodgers president Stan Kasten says the team is not going to be sold, but the problems faced by the companies Mark Walter owns could lead to a scary outcome.

Former James Madison players say Bob Chesney inspired their challenging moves to UCLA

Connor Dullinger — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Former James Madison players credit new UCLA teammates with helping them adjust to a vastly different city and lifestyle than Virginia.

Blake Snell and Dodgers sweep Pirates for their sixth consecutive win

Sam Farmer — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:53:37 GMT

Blake Snell gives up just two hits and strikes out six over six innings to help lead the Dodgers to a 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

California teen killed in shooting at high school football game; suspect in custody

Jasmine Mendez — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:25:38 GMT

A suspect was arrested after Levi Brown, 17, was fatally shot during a game in Bakersfield.

'I haven't done my job.' Edwin Díaz accepts low-leverage role with Dodgers — for now

Sam Farmer — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:33:24 GMT

Struggling reliever Edwin Díaz says he understands why the Dodgers aren't planning to use him in high-leverage situations when he returns from injury.

The Times' top 10 flag football rankings

Steve Galluzzo — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:23:02 GMT

Unbeaten JSerra continues to top The Times' high school girls' flag football rankings.

The Times' top 25 high school football rankings

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland after Week 0.

Undrafted James Madison star Trent Hendrick commits to UCLA thanks to court ruling

Connor Dullinger — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:34:24 GMT

Former James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick, who went undrafted and unsigned after attending NFL minicamps, is reuniting with Bob Chesney at UCLA.

High school football: Saturday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:15:01 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football scores for Saturday's games.

High school football: Week 1 schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section schedule for Week 1 of the 2026 high school football season.

50 memorable moments from 50 years covering high school sports in Southern California

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Sportswriter Eric Sondheimer offers memories and moments from 50 years covering high school sports in the Southland.

Plaschke: Fifty years on the prep beat and still going strong, Eric Sondheimer is a local legend

Bill Plaschke — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

He's worked on messy sidelines and in crowded bleachers while juggling impossible deadlines to write about future Hall of Famers and unknown benchwarmers.

How Boobie Feaster became one of the USC playmakers to watch at age 17

Ryan Kartje — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT

USC receiver Boobie Feaster, 17, has quickly moved up the Trojans' depth chart ahead of the team's season opener on Saturday against San José State.

Veterans Stadium is about to be demolished for a new sports complex. What it meant to Long Beach

Kate Raphael — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Veterans Stadium in Long Beach is set for demolition to build a modern sports complex. See what's coming next and how the site's history is being honored.

High school flag football: Friday and Saturday scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:11 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' flag football scores for Friday and Saturday's games.

Knightsbridge earns Breeders' Cup berth with Del Mar Pacific Classic win

Jay Posner — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:28:38 GMT

Knightsbridge wins the Pacific Classic at Del Mar, holding off Original Sin and Full Serrano to earn an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup.

Tarik Skubal, Kyle Tucker and Alek Thomas power Dodgers to fifth straight win

Joaquin Ruiz — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:19:15 GMT

Alek Thomas drives in a run during his Dodgers debut and Tarik Skubal overcomes a rocky first inning as the Dodgers extend their winning streak to five games.

San Pedro vs. King/Drew football game halted after people thought they heard gunshot

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:05:32 GMT

San Pedro coach Corey Walsh said "it was crazy" in describing the scene as sirens and police cars arrived at a game that was halted in the third quarter.

Rams shut out Saints as Stetson Bennett, CJ Daniels put on a preseason show

Gary Klein — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:19:37 GMT

Stetson Bennett capitalizes on extended playing time, leading four scoring drives and rushing for two touchdowns in the Rams' 34-0 preseason win over the Saints.

Shohei Ohtani takes 'really positive' step in push to return to Dodgers' rotation

Joaquin Ruiz — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:39:47 GMT

Shoehi Ohtani threw live batting practice for the first time since sustaining a knee injury that has kept him out of the Dodgers' rotation since July.

High school football: Top performers in the Southland

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:07:12 GMT

A look at the top performers from City and Southern Section football games this week.

Swanson: Struggling Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker simply needs to relax

Mirjam Swanson — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker is struggling under weight of pressure to live up to his contract. Mirjam Swanson writes he just needs to relax.

Prep talk: The first powerhouse in flag football are the JSerra Lions

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A 36-game winning streak in the recently CIF-sanction sport of girls' flag football has JSerra flying high in the Southland.

Letters to Sports: Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker bringing down the Dodgers

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Edwin Díaz's struggles, USC football, Charley Steiner in the booth and the life of Tommy John.

High school football: Friday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:34:37 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football scores for Friday's games.

Crenshaw scores in final seconds to defeat Palisades

Steve Galluzzo — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:44:54 GMT

After the Dolphins take a late lead, Cougars quarterback Danniel Flowers throws a touchdown pass to Jason Grant with eight seconds left for the win.

Commentary: St. John Bosco's rally falls short in loss to Bishop Gorman

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:25:55 GMT

After falling behind 21-0, the Braves tie the score at 28-28 before losing by 10 points in their season opener on Friday night in Las Vegas.

Tommy Edman lifts Dodgers to walk-off win, but Andy Pages will miss time with fracture

Joaquin Ruiz — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:04:22 GMT

Tommy Edman drives in Kiké Hernández on a single in the 10th inning of the Dodgers' 5-4 win over Pittsburgh, but Andy Pages likely will miss four weeks.

How the Southland's top 25 high school football teams fared this week

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:37:32 GMT

A look at how the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared Aug. 20-21.

Dodgers president Stan Kasten reiterates 'Dodgers are not being sold'

Joaquin Ruiz — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:20:25 GMT

Dodgers president Stan Kasten says the team is not going to be sold amid financial difficulties of majority owner Mark Walter's companies and a federal inquiry into his insurance empire.

If Dodgers are put up for sale, previous runner-up Patrick Soon-Shiong is interested

Bill Shaikin — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:56:56 GMT

Mark Walter won a competition to buy the Dodgers. Now the runner-up is interested in buying the Dodgers if Walter decides to sell the team.

LA28 has sold more than 6 million Olympic tickets. Here's how you can still get yours

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

L.A. Olympic organizers have sold more than 6 million tickets, locking in a significant piece of funding for what they promise will be a privately funded Games.

Prep talk: Cleveland High turns to its Nigerian duo in football

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Running backs Oluwafemi Okelola and Moyosoreoluwa Odebunmi should be standout players this season for the Cavaliers.

Why have private equity firms taken an interest in buying professional sports teams?

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The booming business of sports has attracted a flood of private equity investment and even the most notable franchises require the influx of cash to keep up in the arms race.

Ty Simpson's breakout could reshape Sean McVay's backup QB plans for Rams

Gary Klein — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

If rookie quarterback Ty Simpson has another standout preseason performance against the Saints, it could push him ahead of Stetson Bennett on the depth chart.

Shaky future of Spectrum's Lakers channel adds more drama to the team's sale

Meg James — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Spectrum, which closed its deal to buy Cox this week, would like to exit the regional sports channel business.

High school flag football: Wednesday and Thursday scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:45:06 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' flag football scores for Wednesday and Thursday.

High school football: Thursday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:47:02 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football scores for Thursday's games.

Jaden Jefferson and Quentin Hale power Corona Centennial to victory over Servite

Caleb Otte — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:05:36 GMT

Corona Centennial senior quarterback Jaden Jefferson passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns and rushes for two more in a 41-21 win over Servite.

'We beat ourselves.' Chargers struggle across the board in preseason loss to 49ers

Sam Farmer — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:24:22 GMT

Jake Slaughter starts at center for the Chargers and Trey Lance shows his speed, but miscues on special teams and defense lead to a preseason loss to the 49ers.

Sparks suffer blowout loss to Dream and are eliminated from playoff contention

Jordan Puente — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:04:47 GMT

Nneka Ogwumike said she is content to wrap up her 15-year WNBA career with the struggling Sparks, who endured a 124-88 loss to the Dream on Thursday.

Lawsuit against CIF is again dismissed in federal court

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:49:07 GMT

Northern California judge dismisses complaint filed by former high school athlete regarding transfer rules and name, image and likeness rights.

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava learns, and builds, on his experiences

Connor Dullinger — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:48:52 GMT

The senior, who struggled along with the Bruins last season after his tumultuous exit from Tennessee, has worked on his mental health and becoming a leader.

Royal High investigates incident involving football coach and player

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:30:47 GMT

Video shows the Highlanders football coach Adam Brubaker kicking a ball toward student and hitting him in groin area.

Where the Lakers' minority shareholders stand on sale of the team

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:16:23 GMT

While the Buss siblings battles to sell their Lakers shares, Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong says he won't sell his stake in the team.

Cox customers can finally watch the Dodgers on SportsNet LA

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

After 4,560 days, the Dodgers blackout for Cox Communications customers is over. Fans subscribing to the network will be able to watch SportsNet LA.

Prep talk: Newbury Park offensive tackle Junior Dominguez discovers sport he loves

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Junior Dominguez didn't know how to put on shoulder pads or a helmet when he joined football team as freshman.

'An obligation to give back.' Former NFL players are reshaping high school football

Sam Farmer — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

From L.A. to Alabama, dozens of former NFL players are trading traditional retirement for coaching high school football, giving back to the next generation.

Couldn't snag prime LA28 tickets? There's another option — for a price

Christopher Reynolds — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

These combined Olympic experiences — an event ticket paired with upgrades in access and perks — have become more tempting for many as the number of Olympic seats shrinks.

The Dodgers are Mark Walter's crown jewel. Can he hold on to it amid federal probe?

Steve Henson, Jenny Jarvie, Bill Shaikin, Hailey Branson-Potts — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Questions remain over whether the blowback from Mark Walter's financial difficulties will hit the Dodgers.

Joseph Paintsil's goal lifts Galaxy past the Earthquakes as Hirving Lozano makes his home debut

Jad El Reda — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:52:29 GMT

With the Galaxy a man down, Joseph Paintsil scored in the 79th minute to give them a victory over the Earthquakes.

Dodgers' offensive woes seemingly cured as they complete sweep of Rockies

Maddie Lee — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:10:56 GMT

Visiting hitter-friendly Denver seems to be the trick to fix Dodgers' offense as they complete a sweep of last-place Rockies.

Five things to watch for when the Chargers take on the 49ers in preseason action

Joaquin Ruiz — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:53:07 GMT

Five things to watch for when the Chargers face the San Francisco 49ers in the preseason on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium, including more time for the projected starters.

Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike to retire from WNBA after 15 seasons

Marisa Ingemi — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:08:10 GMT

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, an 11-time WNBA All-Star, will retire at the end of the season, the team announced Wednesday morning.

Bill Rasmussen, who founded ESPN as the first 24/7 all-sports network, dies at 93

Cerys Davies, Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:51:10 GMT

Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN who revolutionized sports media, has died. He was 93 and suffered from Parkinson's disease.

San Diego Padres minor league coach seized by ICE en route home to Arizona

Steve Henson — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:51:03 GMT

San Diego Padres catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was detained at El Paso International Airport and remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

Westlake High kicker Gabriel Goroyan is ready for big moments

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The 5-foot-11, 180-pound, even-keeled senior is a former soccer player who gravitated toward kicking, and it has paid off with a scholarship from Stanford.

Top storylines for the 2026 Southland high school football season

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Who's going unbeaten? Which first-year coach will be best? Which week features the best games? Let's examine the hot topics for the season.

Prep talk: Running back Braylin Drake is finally healthy for Corona Centennial

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Injuries limited his playing time last season, but the senior playmaker enters the 2026 campaign ready to prove himself given the opportunity.

This week's top high school football games

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A look at two of the top high school football games involving Southland teams this week: Centennial vs. Servite and St. John Bosco at Bishop Gorman.

Girls' flag football: Tuesday's scores

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:32:09 GMT

Check out Tuesday's girls' flag football scores.

Kyle Tucker finally breaks hitless streak in Dodgers' win, searches for light in dark season

Maddie Lee — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:47:34 GMT

Kyle Tucker finally ended his career-high hitless streak at seven games with a double during the Dodgers' win over Colorado.

Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz heads back to injured list because of neck inflammation

Maddie Lee — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:02:42 GMT

Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz, who's had three blown saves in six appearances since returning to action last month, has been placed on the injured list with neck inflammation.

Chargers center Tyler Biadasz reportedly out indefinitely with an ACL injury

Joaquin Ruiz — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:10:59 GMT

Chargers center Tyler Biadasz went down after 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on his left leg during a drill. He reportedly sustained an ACL injury.

UCLA defensive back Cole Martin embodied Bob Chesney's values before meeting the coach

Connor Dullinger — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:08:37 GMT

UCLA defensive back Cole Martin decided to stay at UCLA after one meeting with new coach Bob Chesney helped him realize they had much in common.

Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko mourns a mother and 'immense talent'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:53:44 GMT

Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko pens an emotional sendoff to 'the mother of our daughter, Kaya' and asks followers to respect his family's privacy.

Gardena Serra defensive back Wesley Ace has speed to thrill

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Although he's only 5 feet 9 and 180 pounds, the senior cornerback uses speed and athleticism to make up for his lack of size.

Prep talk: Former NFL tight end Dennis Pitta now training tight ends at San Clemente

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Dennis Pitta, an All-American at Brigham Young, is having fun developing next generation of tight ends as an assistant coach at San Clemente.

How Jacob Shaffelburg's wild World Cup ride is helping fuel LAFC's post-break surge

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Jacob Shaffelburg and LAFC's two other FIFA World Cup players have played leading roles in the team's strong run since the break.

Carson starts out No. 1 in City Section football rankings

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Defending City Open Division champion Colts will also test themselves against Southern Section teams

Why the notoriously reserved Rafael Nadal bared his soul for Netflix's 'Rafa'

Max Gao — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'You don't want to create a story of just roses,' the retired tennis legend says of Zach Heinzerling's docuseries, in which he opens up about the physical and mental toll of greatness.

Shohei Ohtani homers twice to help power Dodgers to victory over Rockies

Maddie Lee — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:44:31 GMT

Shohei Ohtani hits his 28th and 29th home runs of the season and Blake Snell gives up two hits over six innings in the Dodgers' 11-5 win over Colorado.

Jeanie Buss contests family sale of Lakers ownership stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:22:21 GMT

Jeanie Buss' attorney demanded her brothers retract statements the Buss family is selling its 17.8% ownership stake, citing a court ruling she is to be owner for life.

NBA, Clippers clash over progress in Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention investigation

Steve Henson — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:13:31 GMT

An NBA investigation into whether the Clippers used sponsor deals to circumvent the salary cap and pay Kawhi Leonard millions has reached a key discussion stage.

'Rare accomplishment': How Max Muncy went from being cast off to longest-tenured Dodger

Joaquin Ruiz — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:08:25 GMT

No one could've foreseen the unobtrusively great career that Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy has carved out for himself, specifically over the last nine seasons in Los Angeles.

Mater Dei's depth, Sierra Canyon's star power could define girls' volleyball season

Steve Galluzzo — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Mater Dei and Sierra Canyon are the early favorites to win the CIF Southern Section Division 1 title in girls' volleyball this season.

Crenshaw High linebacker De'Andre Kirkpatrick perseveres after death of parents

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

When he was in eighth grade, he was grieving the loss of his dad and mom. Now, he's an All-City football player with his senior season ahead of him.

Prep talk: Val Moreno begins his 33rd year on chain crew for Servite home games

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Val Moreno is one of many volunteers helping high schools in various capacities across Southern California.

Swanson: Tarik Skubal's gritty starts would pay off if slumping Dodgers would wake up

Mirjam Swanson — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Tarik Skubal has yet to have a Cy Young-caliber start for the Dodgers, but at least he's battling. The rest of the team is in a much worse funk.

The Times' top 10 high school flag football rankings

Steve Galluzzo — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:43:23 GMT

JSerra is The Times' No. 1 girls' flag football team in the Southland after winning the Chargers tournament.

Dave Roberts hopes dropping series to Brewers 'doesn't come back to bite' Dodgers

Joaquin Ruiz — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:21:52 GMT

Despite a solid start from Tarik Skubal, lackluster hitting once again proves costly for the Dodgers in a 6-2 loss to the first-place Milwaukee Brewers.

Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz clinch three-peat at Manhattan Beach Open

Jordan Puente — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:21:09 GMT

Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz clinched a Manhattan Beach Open three-peat on Sunday, sweeping Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft.

Stephen A. Smith gets an 'F' from Black journalists group. He is declaring war

Greg Braxton — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:13:43 GMT

The outspoken commentator on sports and news got a "Thumbs Down " from the National Assn. of Black Journalists for his criticism of Black women in politics.

High school football: Week 0 schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:46:34 GMT

Here's the CIF City Section and Southern Section football schedule for Week 0 of the 2026 season.