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Dodgers put Tyler Glasnow on injured list; Blake Snell set to start Saturday

Bill Shaikin — Sat, 9 May 2026 01:17:17 GMT

The Dodgers place starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow on the injured list, but the team is planning to activate Blake Snell and Mookie Betts in the days ahead.

High school baseball: Southern Section playoff pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 8 May 2026 22:49:50 GMT

The CIF Southern Section released baseball playoff pairings on Friday, introducing a new Division 1 format of pool play before single-game elimination.

Will work for free? Trevor Bauer hypothetically offers to sign a '$0 salary' deal with any MLB club

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 8 May 2026 22:46:59 GMT

Former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer offers to sign a minor league contract with a '$0 salary' with any MLB team, saying that clubs would face no financial risk.

WNBA preview: Caitlin Clark returns while Aces and Liberty remain most formidable teams

Marisa Ingemi — Fri, 8 May 2026 22:10:51 GMT

As the 2026 WNBA season tips off this weekend, teams took varying approaches as they try to catch the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty.

Norco receives No. 1 seed for revamped Southern Section Division 1 baseball playoffs

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 8 May 2026 21:35:54 GMT

Four four-team pools will be used only for the Division 1 playoffs this postseason. All other divisions will be a traditional single-elimination bracket.

NFL and referees avoid work stoppage with new collective bargaining agreement

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 8 May 2026 18:39:36 GMT

The NFL and its referees association have a new collective bargaining agreement, avoiding a work stoppage and hopefully anything like 2012's botched 'Fail Mary' call.

'That's what we need': Austin Reaves bounces back in Lakers' Game 2 loss

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 8 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT

After a subpar Game 1 effort against the Thunder, Reaves has a 31-point performance on Thursday, which coach JJ Redick said is needed.

Why Kelsey Plum, who left a dynasty to build her own, believes this is the Sparks' year

Marisa Ingemi — Fri, 8 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Kelsey Plum left the champion Aces for the struggling Sparks. After a challenging stretch, she believes the team is ready to make a playoff run.

Swanson: Blame the Clippers for creating this Thunder monster

Mirjam Swanson — Fri, 8 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

When the Clippers tried to rebuild the team around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Oklahoma City not only acquired SGA but a host of draft picks that led to a powerhouse.

Why MLS may move Whitecaps to Las Vegas despite backlash from Vancouver fans

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Whitecaps are up for sale and MLS may accept a bid to move the team to Las Vegas because of a bleak financial forecast in Vancouver.

Plaschke: Turn out the lights on the Lakers; after second loss to Oklahoma City, it's over

Bill Plaschke — Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Lakers played hard, played tough, played the Thunder from baseline to baseline, played strong enough to fly home with pride. But it's not enough.

High school baseball and softball: Thursday's City Section scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 8 May 2026 06:11:29 GMT

CIF City Section baseball and softball results from Thursday, May 7.

High school boys' volleyball: City Section playoff scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 8 May 2026 05:38:47 GMT

CIF City Section boys' volleyball playoff scores

Lakers whine about officials after dropping Game 2 to Thunder

Broderick Turner — Fri, 8 May 2026 04:39:28 GMT

Austin Reaves has a bounce-back performance with 31 points, but the Lakers are not happy with the officiating as they fell behind 2-0 to the defending champions.

Kyle Loftis, street racing media pioneer who founded 1320Video, dies at 43

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 7 May 2026 18:37:33 GMT

Kyle Loftis, who started filming street racing with a point-and-shoot camera and went on to become a pioneer in car culture media with 1320Video, has died at 43.

Prep talk: Talented eighth-grade basketball player Bryce Bible is headed to St. John Bosco

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 7 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Bryce Bible will be a 6-foot-8 freshman at St. John Bosco this fall. He is the son of Bruce Bible, who works for Sierra Canyon's football program.

Prep talk: Servite, Notre Dame to qualify athletes at Division 3 track and field prelims

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 7 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Servite, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame will be preparing to compete for next week's Southern Section Division 3 championships.

Shaikin: Perry Minasian says Angels are 'very competitive.' Will fed up fans tune them out?

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 7 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Angels general manager Perry Minasian is optimistic the team can bounce back from its dismal start to the season, but how long will fans hang in after so much losing?

'It still stings': 18 people reveal how much they paid for LA28 Olympics tickets

Kailyn Brown — Thu, 7 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If you're hoping to nab tickets to the LA28 Olympics in the second drop coming in August, you might want to brace yourself.

High school baseball and softball: Wednesday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Thu, 7 May 2026 05:57:41 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Wednesday's games.

High school volleyball: Boys' playoff results and pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Thu, 7 May 2026 04:58:51 GMT

The CIF City Section and Southern Section boys' volleyball playoff results for Wednesday and updated pairings.

'We kept the momentum.' Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson power Ducks to Game 2 win over Vegas

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 7 May 2026 04:36:43 GMT

Rookie Beckett Sennecke and scoring leader Leo Carlsson each score and goaltender Lukas Dostal makes 24 saves in a 3-1 win that evens the playoff series 1-1.

No Triple Crown: Golden Tempo will not run in Preakness

Jay Posner — Wed, 6 May 2026 20:29:53 GMT

Trainer Cherie DeVaux says Golden Tempo won't run in the Preakness because the horse needs more time to recover after the Kentucky Derby.

Tina Charles, WNBA career rebound leader and former MVP, announces retirement after 14 seasons

Tracy Brown — Wed, 6 May 2026 20:25:57 GMT

Former WNBA MVP Tina Charles has retired after 14 seasons. She is the league's leader in career rebounds, made field goals and double-doubles.

Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt day-to-day after dislocating right pinky finger

Broderick Turner — Wed, 6 May 2026 19:13:12 GMT

The gruesome injury included the bone breaking through the skin, but his finger is back in place and splinted as he begins the recovery process.

Frustrated Luka Doncic breaks his silence; doctors forecasted he'd miss Thunder series

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 6 May 2026 17:37:27 GMT

Hamstring injury could be severe enough to keep him out of action for a few more weeks, and it was obvious in a Game 1 loss to the Thunder that the Lakers miss his playmaking.

Tigers' Framber Valdez suspended six games for hitting Red Sox's Trevor Story with pitch

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 6 May 2026 16:06:18 GMT

Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez hit Red Sox's Trevor Story with a 94-mph fastball, after surrendering back-to-back home runs. Valdez and manager A.J. Hinch received suspensions from MLB.

A freshman made the save of the year to ignite Norco's rise to No. 1 in high school baseball

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 6 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Shortstop Dylan Seward stepped forward two years ago to help convince Norco High's administration that Gary Parcell deserved to keep his coaching job.

Lakers hurting for Luka Doncic as offensive slump continues in Game 1 against Thunder

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 6 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT

After a heroic effort by LeBron James and stout team defense in the first round against the Rockets, the Lakers suddenly miss their superstar offensive catalyst

Prep talk: Garfield faces South Gate with Eastern League baseball title at stake

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 6 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A three-way tie for first place is possible in the Eastern League as baseball regular season ends.

Swanson: Lakers fail Game 1 test against 'relentless' Thunder despite slowing down SGA

Mirjam Swanson — Wed, 6 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored only 18 points and had seven turnovers, but Oklahoma City looks too deep and too tough for the Lakers.

High school baseball and softball: Tuesday's scores

Los Angeles Times Staff — Wed, 6 May 2026 06:06:13 GMT

Check out Tuesday's high school baseball and softball scores.

High school volleyball: Tuesday's boys' playoff results and updated pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 6 May 2026 03:33:07 GMT

The CIF City Section and Southern Section boys' volleyball playoff results for Tuesday and updated pairings.

'Some game-plan breakdowns.' Thunder pull away in second half to defeat Lakers in Game 1

Broderick Turner — Wed, 6 May 2026 03:28:40 GMT

LeBron James has 27 points and six assists but Austin Reaves has an off night and the Thunder prove too much after intermission.

Prep sports roundup: Jacob Madrid launches three home runs in Sherman Oaks Notre Dame win

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 6 May 2026 01:43:27 GMT

Catcher Jacob Madrid of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame hit three home runs in 7-1 win over Loyola

Want to watch the World Cup? L.A. unveils details about its free and low-cost fan zones

Jad El Reda — Tue, 5 May 2026 21:23:50 GMT

The city of Los Angeles announced dates, venues and activities for its 10 World Cup watch parties, during which games will be projected on screens.

Stefon Diggs found not guilty of felony strangulation in case involving personal chef

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 5 May 2026 20:43:14 GMT

NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty Tuesday of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault on his personal chef in a speedy trial in Massachusetts.

A star pitcher at USC, he was cut after six years in the minors. Then Banana Ball came calling

Steve Henson — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:19:32 GMT

After a stellar career at USC, pitcher Chris Clarke toiled for six years in baseball's minor leagues. The Savannah Bananas have given him a delightful next chapter.

High school softball top 20 rankings for the Southland

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 5 May 2026 13:30:45 GMT

Norco is No. 1 going into the final week of the regular season in softball. Here's how the rest of the top 20 shapes up.

Prep talk: Verbum Dei set to honor football grads Kenechi Udeze, Hardy Nickerson

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 5 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Thursday's ceremony at Verbum Dei will pay tribute to two football greats, Kenechi Udeze and Hardy Nickerson.

High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Tue, 5 May 2026 06:18:25 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday's games.

High school volleyball: Boys' playoff results and pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Tue, 5 May 2026 05:55:09 GMT

The CIF City Section and Southern Section boys' volleyball playoff results for Monday and updated pairings.

Ducks struggle on power play, are stymied by Carter Hart in Game 1 loss to Vegas

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 5 May 2026 04:44:42 GMT

The Ducks fail to capitalize on their speed advantage and give up a late goal to Ivan Barbashev to lose 3-1 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

'Changes our ceiling': Why Deandre Ayton is key to Lakers upset vs. Thunder

Broderick Turner — Mon, 4 May 2026 23:25:06 GMT

Deandre Ayton had a very strong series against the Houston Rockets and the Lakers need him to replicate that performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith to reunite on ESPN's 'First Take' for one day only

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 4 May 2026 16:20:54 GMT

Skip Bayless will join Stephen A. Smith on Friday's episode of 'First Take' in what the network describes as 'a one-time reunion' on the show they once co-hosted.

Once a 'sickly' child, Olympic medalist Brittany Brown now has a mural at her elementary school

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 4 May 2026 15:34:10 GMT

Sprinter Brittany Brown, a bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, now has a mural at the Claremont elementary school where she ran to escape childhood hardships.

How a onetime top Dodgers prospect became an advisor to four U.S. presidents

Kevin Baxter — Mon, 4 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

David Lesch was supposed to have a distinguished career with the Dodgers after being drafted by the team. Instead, he became Middle East political expert.

'You can't fear them': Upset-minded Lakers refuse to be intimidated by Thunder

Broderick Turner — Sun, 3 May 2026 23:01:21 GMT

The Lakers know they're considered major underdogs heading into their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City, but they're focused on winning the series.

Trainer Cherie DeVaux's historic Kentucky Derby win may be the first of many

Jay Posner — Sun, 3 May 2026 22:03:04 GMT

Trainer Cherie DeVaux has spent decades honing her skills. After becoming the first woman to win the Kentucky Derby, her family expects more victories.

The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 3 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after the 11th week of the season.

Former Corona Centennial star Camryn Bynum giving back to community

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 3 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Current NFL safety, who will be hosting a football camp, wants others to realize they can attain their goals, but it takes focus, dedication and avoiding distractions.

Prep talk: Blake Bowen of JSerra ends his senior season with home-run barrage

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 3 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Blake Bowen, who is expected to be drafted this summer, finishes his senior season with nine home runs.

Prep talk: Salesian honors San Francisco 49ers defensive back Deommodore Lenoir

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 3 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Deommodore Lenoir returns to his alma mater, Salesian, where he became standout football player.

How the Lakers and Thunder match up entering their playoff series

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 3 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Lakers weren't supposed to win their playoff series against the Rockets. After LeBron James' Herculean effort, they face formidable Oklahoma City.

High school baseball and softball: Saturday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 3 May 2026 06:14:21 GMT

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

'We're back, baby!' UCLA coach Bob Chesney restores Bruins' festive spring game experience

Sean Campbell — Sun, 3 May 2026 01:24:29 GMT

New UCLA coach Bob Chesney moved the Bruins' spring game back to the Rose Bowl, stirring up fans and players to close fruitful spring practice.

Golden Tempo rally makes Cherie DeVaux first female trainer to win Kentucky Derby

Jay Posner — Sat, 2 May 2026 23:27:06 GMT

Golden Tempo rallied deep in the pack to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to win the big race.

Mira Costa sweeps JSerra for Division 1 girls' beach volleyball title

Steve Galluzzo — Sat, 2 May 2026 22:42:01 GMT

The Mustangs send their seniors off with a win after falling to Redondo Union in the Southern Section finals last spring.

Prep talk: Mira Costa to face JSerra in Southern Section girls' beach volleyball final

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 2 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship match is set for Saturday at Long Beach City College.

Letters to Sports: The ups, downs and in-betweens of Dodgers baseball

Sat, 2 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Readers of the Los Angeles Times give their thoughts on the Dodgers, the Angels, the retiring Anze Kopitar and the Bills (Shoemaker and Dwyre).

What time does the 2026 Kentucky Derby start? What TV channel is it on?

Jay Posner — Sat, 2 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

What time does the 2026 Kentucky Derby start? Here's a breakdown of when the race starts and the TV and streaming options available.

Trainer Mark Glatt is a sentimental Kentucky Derby favorite after his wife's death

Jay Posner — Sat, 2 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

So Happy won the Santa Anita Derby and its team hopes the horse can pull of a Kentucky Derby win for trainer Mark Glatt, whose wife recently died.

'There's no quit.' Lakers' leadership, resilience shines through in series-clinching win

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sat, 2 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

An age-defying effort by LeBron James along with strong contributions from Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton, help carry the Lakers to series-clinching win.

Plaschke: Crisis averted, LeBron James to the rescue in Game 6

Bill Plaschke — Sat, 2 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 41-year-old superstar played like he had everything to lose during a clinching Game 6 win Friday night in Houston, which is what the Laker needed.

High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 2 May 2026 06:22:13 GMT

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

High school volleyball: Southern Section boys' playoff results

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 2 May 2026 05:26:29 GMT

The CIF Southern Section boys' volleyball playoff results for Friday and updated pairings.

LeBron James leads Lakers' rout of Rockets to close out series

Broderick Turner — Sat, 2 May 2026 04:30:13 GMT

He has 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds while Rui Hachimura scores 21 to help the Lakers advance to a second-round series against the Thunder.

Prep sports roundup: Birmingham closes in on league title after win over El Camino Real

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 2 May 2026 02:08:20 GMT

Birmingham baseball completes a two-game sweep of El Camino Real to move closer to winning the West Valley League title.

LAPD scrambles to find enough officers to police the Olympics

Libor Jany — Fri, 1 May 2026 21:57:41 GMT

Los Angeles police officials said at a budget hearing this week they need 6,500 officers available to properly staff the Olympics in 2028, but meeting that goal would require support from other departments or a hiring spree that seems impossible given budget constraints and recruiting struggles.

SoFi Stadium workers threaten to strike if ICE isn't banned from World Cup games

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 1 May 2026 21:12:10 GMT

Protestors marched to local FIFA organizing offices in Los Angeles on Friday calling for ICE to be banned from SoFi Stadium during World Cup games.

Don't worry, Caitlin Clark says she's OK after injury scare in preseason game

Tracy Brown — Fri, 1 May 2026 20:40:40 GMT

Caitlin Clark checked out after a foul in the third quarter of the preseason matchup between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings and didn't return.

Tallest college basketball player in history transferring to UC Irvine from Florida

Steve Henson — Fri, 1 May 2026 20:05:25 GMT

At 7-foot-9, Olivier Rioux follows in the very large footsteps of former UC Irvine center Mamadou Ndiaye, who was 7-6. Rioux announced he will transfer from Florida.

Ex-Dodger Alex Cora's wild roller-coaster departure from the Red Sox explained

Steve Henson — Fri, 1 May 2026 18:51:18 GMT

Despite his involvement in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal in 2017, ex-Dodgers infielder Alex Cora remains a respected manager who should rebound from the Red Sox firing him.

Right to Party becomes third Kentucky Derby scratch, opening door for Robusta

Jay Posner — Fri, 1 May 2026 13:34:33 GMT

The latest Kentucky Derby scratch brings Robusta off the also-eligible list, giving trainer Doug O'Neill a second horse in Saturday's race.

Prep talk: Former Hart star Trevor Brown trying to coach West Ranch to baseball title

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 1 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The former major leaguer has his team in position to win the Foothill League baseball title with a win over alma mater.

McCourt Foundation's L.A. Marathon to city: Can you save us half a million dollars?

Bill Shaikin — Fri, 1 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The McCourt Foundation's Los Angeles Marathon wants its contract with the city to be restructured so that it can forgo making past royalty payments.

Swanson: Nico Iamaleava was labeled selfish. Now the loyal UCLA QB is poised for a Heisman run

Mirjam Swanson — Fri, 1 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Nico Iamaleava was dubbed the poster child for what's wrong with college football. It turns out, he's everything right for UCLA.

California trainers have long shots in the Kentucky Derby hunt

Jay Posner — Fri, 1 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Bob Baffert and Doug O'Neill know the morning line odds are nothing personal. "The sport is all about the horse," O'Neill says.

High school baseball and softball: Thursday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 1 May 2026 06:50:04 GMT

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

High school volleyball: Southern Section boys' playoff results and pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 1 May 2026 06:01:27 GMT

The CIF Southern Section boys' volleyball playoff results and pairings.

Birmingham ends Palisades' run of City Section dominance in boys lacrosse

Steve Galluzzo — Fri, 1 May 2026 05:17:50 GMT

Birmingham captures its first City Section title in boys' lacrosse in more than a decade with a 20-8 victory over nine-time defending champion Palisades.

Prep sports roundup: Zion Phelps of Loyola proves he's fastest in the Mission League

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 1 May 2026 01:57:19 GMT

In his first season running track, Zion Phelps wins the Mission League 100 meters in school-record 10.49 seconds.

Boys' volleyball: City Section playoff pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:10:25 GMT

The CIF City Section boys' volleyball playoffs begin Tuesday with first-round matches.

Reloaded Sparks set sights on making the playoffs

Marisa Ingemi — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:56:37 GMT

It was evident during media day on Thursday that expectations are higher than they've been in some time.

Trump predicts LIV golfers will return to the PGA Tour, and he's pleased about the prospect

Steve Henson — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:38:59 GMT

LIV Golf has established an independent board that does not include Saudi Public Investment Fund governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan in an effort to keep the league afloat.

Fulleffort is latest scratch from Kentucky Derby field, Ocelli gets added

Jay Posner — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:32:14 GMT

Trainer Brad Cox still has two strong contenders in the race, Further Ado and Commandment, who are both 6-1 on the morning line.

Marcus Smart says Lakers must 'be willing to run through a wall' in Game 6

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been on a team that rallied from a playoff deficit and knows his team must dig deeper to fend off the Rockets' surge.

Prep talk: Freshman Mattias Di Maggio of Dos Pueblos is living up to famous last name

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Freshman Mattias Di Maggio of Dos Puebos has emerged as top baseball player this season

Swanson: Lakers need another ageless LeBron James performance after Game 5 loss

Mirjam Swanson — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

After his inspiring play in a Game 3 overtime win against the Rockets in Houston, the 41-year-old star has looked mortal the last two games.

Amid backlash over World Cup parking and transportation, LA Metro offers a solution

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

LA Metro plans to spend $9.3 million in federal funding to make attending the World Cup easy while also easing traffic around SoFi Stadium.