L.A. Times - Sports

Former Laker J.R. Smith arrested on suspicion of family violence assault charge

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:37:46 GMT

Former Laker J.R. Smith was arrested Tuesday in Texas on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury involving a family member. No bond had been set, according to jail booking records.

Nick Sirianni expresses remorse for NSFW reaction to sideline hit on Jalen Hurts

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:21:58 GMT

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said his emotions got the best of him after QB Jalen Hurts was hit hard going out of bounds and briefly left the game. Cameras caught Sirianni yelling an obscenity.

Hot mic catches Sacramento Kings reporters calling Ben Simmons 'cringe' and Zach LaVine 'hella fine'

Steve Henson — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:50:06 GMT

A livestream of the Sacramento Kings' media day caught reporters making personal remarks about guards Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine between interviews.

Why LA28 has chosen Atlanta as the U.S. starting point for the Olympic torch relay

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The U.S. portion of the 2028 Olympic torch relay will begin in Atlanta, the city where legendary boxer Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic cauldron in 1996.

Prep talk: Chaminade to begin construction of new athletic facilities

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The ground-breaking ceremony is set for Wednesday on a $66-million Chaminade campus project that includes a new baseball field.

How a healthy and motivated Walker Kessler could transform the Lakers' defense

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Walker Kessler, the Lakers' big offseason acquisition, is out to prove he can be an elite rim protector and help unlock a more aggressive perimeter defense.

Swanson: Lakers paid Austin Reaves to be a star. Now they need him to prove his durability

Mirjam Swanson — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Lakers can't afford for Austin Reaves to only play in 51 games like he did last season and expect to challenge the top teams in the Western Conference.

'They chose to cheat.' Why Manchester City needs to face heavy punishment for violations

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

What should be the appropriate punishment for Manchester City breaching Premier League and UEFA financial rules?

The Times' top 10 City Section football rankings

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Carson stays No. 1 and unbeaten Cleveland moves to No. 2 in this week's edition of The Times' City Section football rankings.

The Dodgers have an old roster. But that isn't necessarily a drawback in October

Maddie Lee — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Yes, the Dodgers are in the midst of a historic run. They are aiming to become the first NL team to claim three straight championships. But how long can this last?

Jim Harbaugh still trusts Mike McDaniel, wants Justin Herbert to 'be better'

Austin Knoblauch — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:35:11 GMT

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says he isn't planning to take any control away from offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel despite the team's struggles.

Sean McVay refuses to blame controversial pass interference call for Rams' loss

Gary Klein — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:05:24 GMT

Sean McVay says he refuses to "play the victim card" after a controversial pass interference call on Denver's final drive helped the Broncos beat the Rams.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ready to take charge of new-look Lakers

Broderick Turner — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:01:43 GMT

With LeBron James gone, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves understand they'll need to take over as leaders for a Lakers team reshaped by nine new players.

At media day, Clippers begin with an apology, then look to the future

Joaquin Ruiz — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:31:29 GMT

Clippers try to turn the page on the Kawhi Leonard debacle by offering an apology to fans, then a look at the new team.

NFL asks Department of Homeland Security to remove Brian Dawkins video from immigration post

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:14:52 GMT

The NFL asked the Department of Homeland Security to remove a video of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins' punishing hits, used in a post about a cracking down on a migrant caravan.

Inglewood football coach says he played ineligible players because he thought they could play in Texas

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:50:44 GMT

Inglewood High School confirmed to the Southern Section that its football coach, Mil'Von James, played three ineligible players during a game in Austin, Texas, last month.

Senate OKs a sweeping college sports bill. Here's what it would do

Christopher Buchanan — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:37:01 GMT

The bipartisan Protect Student College Sports Act would give the NCAA more power to govern national rules and regulations in college sports.

Woeful Mets outspend the Dodgers while Rays, Guardians and White Sox win on the cheap

Steve Henson — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:32:35 GMT

Three playoff teams — the Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox — rank among the six lowest payrolls, according to MLB present-day salary calculations.

Slumping Drake Maye still thinks he can lead Patriots to success: 'Because that's my job'

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:54:46 GMT

Drake Maye, who finished second to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in last season's MVP voting, has struggled through the Patriots' first three games.

Shaikin: How the playoffs might impact the lockout, and ... unfair to the Yankees? What?

Bill Shaikin — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:22:08 GMT

The postseason starts Tuesday, and it could be the last we see of Major League Baseball for a long, long time. You'll hear a lot about how the way this postseason sets up could impact the bargaining.

Prep talk: When Mike Herrington, Jon Mack and Kevin Rooney met on football sideline

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Three former high school football coaches with a combined 20 CIF titles were on Hart sideline Friday night.

The Times' top 10 high school flag football rankings

Steve Galluzzo — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Unbeaten JSerra is ranked No. 1 in the L.A. Times' high school flag football rankings and shows no signs of losing any games the rest of this season.

'No panic but there's frustration.' Rams blow 16-point lead in stunning loss to Broncos

Gary Klein — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:17:57 GMT

The Rams struggle with penalties and turnovers as the Broncos capitalize on two key interceptions from Talanoa Hufanga to defeat the Rams 30-26.

Brokers gobble up tee times at public golf courses, resell them. Newsom signs bill to ban that practice

Samantha Masunaga — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:44:18 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill banning third-party brokers from listing and selling tee time reservations at publicly owned golf courses.

Pro wrestler PAC, who also competed as Adrian Neville, dies at 40

Houston Mitchell — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:36:35 GMT

Pro wrestler PAC, whose real name was Benjamin Satterley, died Monday at 40 one day after competing in All Elite Wrestling's "All Out" PPV event.

LAFC fires coach Marc Dos Santos amid slump

Kevin Baxter — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:17:23 GMT

Slumping LAFC fired first-year coach Marc Dos Santos with six matches left in the MLS regular season.

Shaikin: Dodgers don't have a designated playoff closer. That isn't as bad as it sounds

Bill Shaikin — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:41:14 GMT

Andrew Friedman is confident about the Dodgers' bullpen adapting to high-leverage situations in the playoffs even if he doesn't have a designated closer.

Chargers fall to 0-3 after offense wastes five takeaways in loss to Bills

Sam Farmer — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:31:44 GMT

Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense fail to fully capitalize on five forced turnovers by the defense in a demoralizing 24-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Dodgers defeat Giants in 10 innings to close out regular season with 100 wins

Maddie Lee — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:11:09 GMT

Alex Call hits a run-scoring double and Andy Pages follows with a three-run home run in the 10th inning of the Dodgers' 5-1 win over the San Francisco Giants.

USC suspends Desman Stephens II, apologizes after late hit on Oregon's Dante Moore

Iliana Limón Romero — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:24:41 GMT

USC suspended linebacker Desman Stephens II for one game after he celebrated delivering a late hit that injured Oregon quarterback Dante Moore.

The Times' top 25 high school football rankings

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland after Week 5.

Cinco temas a seguir ahora que los Lakers inician esta semana su pretemporada

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:41:31 GMT

De cara a la pretemporada, los Lakers inician su era liderada por Luka Dončić con más de la mitad de la plantilla renovada. Estos son algunos aspectos a los que hay que prestar atención.

Van Nuys coach Andres Sepulveda dismissed for building unauthorized batting cage

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:41:28 GMT

Van Nuys baseball coach Andres Sepulveda lost his position after an investigation into the construction of an unauthorized batting cage donated by alumni.

High school football: Week 6 schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section football schedule for Week 6 games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Massive contracts, high expectations. Ducks aim to improve after breakout season

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

After finally ending their playoff drought, the Ducks enter a critical season with high expectations being placed on Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier.

New coach, new system: Aging Kings aim for playoff success in their new era

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

With Anze Kopitar retired, Peter Laviolette the coach and Drew Doughty the captain, it's a new era for the L.A. Kings, but will it lead to playoff success?

Pepperdine's new sports arena is perfect venue for high school championships

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Opening in December, Pepperdine's Mountain Arena creates more opportunities for high schools to use it for basketball and volleyball championship events.

Prep talk: Cleveland's win over Crenshaw changes City Section football outlook

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Cavaliers' 24-18 victory gives them a 5-0 record going into showdown with Birmingham on Friday.

Five storylines to follow as Lakers open training camp this week

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Heading into training camp, the Lakers enter their Luka Doncic-led era with more than half of their roster being new. Here are some topics to keep an eye on.

Orange High quarterback Star Thomas III elevates his play to a new level

Caleb Otte — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The junior dual-threat quarterback is a three-year starter who has helped the Panthers to a 5-0 record by passing for1,884 yards and rushing for 295 with 23 total touchdowns.

High school football: Saturday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:47:50 GMT

Results from CIF City and Southern Section games from across the Southland on Saturday, Sept. 26.

USC loses to Oregon in yet another broken promise of the Lincoln Riley era

Ryan Kartje — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:34:21 GMT

Desman Stephens' late hit on Dante Moore sends the Oregon quarterback to the hospital before No. 12 USC goes on to lose 41-27 for their fifth consecutive loss to the Ducks.

High school flag football: Friday and Saturday scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:53:32 GMT

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

Dodgers' Blake Treinen likely to miss playoffs after sustaining injury in bullpen

Maddie Lee — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:25:54 GMT

Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen sustained a shoulder injury while warming up in the bullpen and is going to be placed on the injured list.

Blake Snell delivers 'best-case scenario' as Dodgers defeat Giants for win No. 99

Maddie Lee — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:05:08 GMT

Blake Snell gives up five hits and a run in his first game back from injury and Mookie Betts homers as the Dodgers defeat the Giants for their 99th win.

UCLA dominates in all phases of the game during rout of Maryland, improves to 4-0

A.J. Perez — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:59:34 GMT

Bob Chesney became the first UCLA coach to start his tenure 4-0 since 1949, steering the Bruins to a 54-3 Big Ten road victory over Maryland Saturday.

High school football: Top performers in the Southland

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:42:38 GMT

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

More than just coverage: Trent McDuffie provides Rams with a calm, confident leader

Gary Klein — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:32:35 GMT

Trent McDuffie, one of the Rams' blockbuster acquisitions last offseason, has established himself as a leader on defense for a team with Super Bowl ambitions.

Why Justin Herbert isn't questioning Chargers' leadership amid winless start

Joaquin Ruiz — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:49:58 GMT

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has struggled during the team's 0-2 start, but he isn't the only one who has failed to meet expectations so far.

Prep football: Bellflower's Austin Miller is set to return from injury

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

After five weeks of no action, Bellflower sophomore standout receiver Austin Miller will return on Friday.

Letters to Sports: There's a reason the Chargers can't get untracked

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Readers of the Los Angeles Times give their thoughts on the Chargers, Rams, Lakers, Dodgers and high school sports among other things.

Chargers vs. Buffalo Bills: How to watch, start time, odds and prediction

Sam Farmer — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Here's everything you need to know about the Chargers' Week 3 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, including start time, TV channel and betting odds.

Shaikin: Dodgers' three-peat hopes rest on their four aces — and bottom-of-order production

Bill Shaikin — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Teoscar Hernández and Andy Pages provide a reminder of what the Dodgers need from the bottom half of the lineup if they want to win another title.

Rams vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, start time, odds and prediction

Gary Klein — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Here's everything you need to know about the Rams' Week 3 matchup against the Denver Broncos, including start time, TV channel and betting odds.

High school football: Friday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:34:37 GMT

Results from CIF City and Southern Section games from across the Southland on Friday, Sept. 25.

Crenshaw slows down Cleveland, but Cavaliers still pull out the win

Joel Beers — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:05:22 GMT

The Cougars held Cleveland's powerful run game to just more than 200 yards, but could not mount enough offense in the second half.

Matix Frithsmith rallies Hart past Saugus in Foothill League battle

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:35:21 GMT

The senior running back who had to take over at quarterback rushes for 218 yards and four touchdowns, including a clinching 91-yard score to seal the win.

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

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:43:09 GMT

A look at how The Times' top 25 high school football teams fared in Week 5.

Tarik Skubal dominates in final tuneup before playoffs in Dodgers' win over Giants

Maddie Lee — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:20:47 GMT

Tarik Skubal gives up just three hits and strikes out 10 in his final start before the postseason to help carry the Dodgers to a 2-0 win over the Giants.

UCLA defense embraces challenge of bouncing back against Maryland after poor showing

Connor Dullinger — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:56:34 GMT

After the UCLA defense was shredded by Purdue's quarterback, the Bruins regrouped and prepared to take on Maryland's pass-heavy offense Saturday.

USC confident quarterback Jayden Maiava can pass a critical test against Oregon

Ryan Kartje — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:10:13 GMT

USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans need veteran quarterback Jayden Maiava to shine during a must-win game against Oregon Saturday at the Coliseum.

Packers' Tucker Kraft complains about hearing boos at Lambeau: 'It's not going to help us win'

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:46:49 GMT

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is taking heat on social media after criticizing Green Bay fans for booing during a blowout loss to Atlanta. "The response you were looking for was 'we HAVE TO PLAY BETTER,'" one fan wrote on social media.

Lynne Roberts fired as Sparks miss playoffs for seventh straight season

Marisa Ingemi — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:37:45 GMT

The Sparks will be hiring their fifth coach since winning a WNBA title in 2016 after parting with former University of Utah coach Lynne Roberts.

Cooper Flagg trading card with game-worn debut patch sparks auction frenzy, sells for $8.04 million

Steve Henson — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:27:25 GMT

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg's card is now the third-most expensive NBA card and fifth-highest sports card, surpassing Flagg's previous best by 20 times.

Prep talk: Davey Harris of Windward is headed to San Diego State, making his coach happy

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Windward coach DJ Gay was standout guard for San Diego State, and now his pupil will be an Aztec

Swanson: Is he truly back? Shohei Ohtani showing signs he's regaining MVP form

Mirjam Swanson — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Since coming off the injured list, Shohei Ohtani has given the Dodgers reason for optimism that he will be a valuable contributor in the playoffs.

High school flag football: Wednesday and Thursday scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:50:10 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, 25 Sep 2026 06:22:02 GMT

Results from CIF City and Southern Section games from across the Southland on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Dodgers clinch No. 2 seed and important playoff bye despite loss to Padres

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:09:49 GMT

Tyler Glasnow delivers five no-hit innings before running into trouble in the sixth as the Dodgers lose to the San Diego Padres 4-2 to drop the three-game series.

Nneka Ogwumike shines in her final game as Sparks' lackluster season ends with loss

Marisa Ingemi — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:56:50 GMT

Nneka Ogwumike finishes with 17 points and 15 rebounds to cap her standout WNBA career, but Sparks let the Valkyries rally on a 13-0 run in a 76-75 loss.

Rams' Aaron Donald ready to 'earn' more snaps vs. Broncos; Puka Nacua doubtful

Gary Klein — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:39:29 GMT

Aaron Donald had a strong performance in his first game back with the Rams, but it's unclear if that will translate into more playing time against Denver.

Lakers' new era opens with a thanks for the LeBron James era

Broderick Turner — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:09:48 GMT

Rob Pelinka, the president of basketball operations, starts the Thursday media session expressing gratitude to James while acknowledging excitement about the future.

Spurs legend Gregg Popovich marries former assistant coach's ex-wife

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:23:15 GMT

Gregg Popovich married Mary Barth Budenholzer on Sept. 16, according to Bexar County records. The legendary coach's new wife was previously married to Mike Budenholzer, Popovich's former Spurs assistant.

Northern California college wrestling star dies in fall at Yosemite National Park

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:07:27 GMT

Santa Rosa Junior College sophomore Ryan George died in an apparent accident at Yosemite National Park on Sunday, his college wrestling coach posted in a statement Tuesday.

NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip steps away from public life after brain disease diagnosis

Steve Henson — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:14:09 GMT

NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip, 79, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration and possible chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Late-down defense, special teams are focuses for USC ahead of bout with Oregon

Sean Campbell — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:39:57 GMT

With the start of a tough stretch in the schedule, USC looks to tighten up in some key areas while also hoping for improved health with its secondary and wide receiver corps.

Prep talk: Flag football jamboree is set for Saturday at Carson

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

There are 144 teams scheduled to play in the girls' flag football tournament sponsored by the Rams on Saturday.

Shaikin: For the Dodgers, the varsity will take it from here

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

For the first time this season Wednesday, the Dodgers fielded the 10 men you might well see in Game 1 of the playoffs next week.

NFL Week 3 picks: Ravens defeat Cowboys; Rams beat Broncos

Sam Farmer — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for each game in Week 3 of the NFL season, with the Chargers falling to the Bills and the Rams winning again.

Shohei Ohtani gets a hit in his return, but Dodgers fall to Padres, fail to clinch bye

Maddie Lee — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:33:08 GMT

Shohei Ohtani goes one for four with a walk in his return from the IL, but the Dodgers miss a chance to clinch a first-round bye with loss to Padres.

Beloved Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:27:32 GMT

Lawrence Tanter, the Lakers' beloved public address announcer for 43 years, has died at the age of 76, the team announced.

Commentary: Southern Section needs to regain credibility in dealing with schools violating rules

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:00:11 GMT

Inglewood High football coach Mil'Von James was punished by the school district with a two-game suspension for using ineligible players. That's not enough.

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown will avoid prison in attempted-murder case, attorney says

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:42:37 GMT

Former NFL star Antonio Brown has accepted a plea deal that will reduce the charge of attempted second-degree murder he's facing in Florida to aggravated assault, his attorney told The Times on Wednesday.

Rams star Puka Nacua still questionable to play Sunday vs. Broncos

Gary Klein — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:41:07 GMT

The receiver, who has a groin soreness, did not participate in the team's light jog-through on Wednesday and coach Sean McVay is unsure when he will return.

Shohei Ohtani tiene previsto regresar el miércoles, pero los Dodgers aún tienen dudas por resolver

Maddie Lee — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:09:29 GMT

Tras derrotar a los Padres, a los Dodgers les quedan cinco partidos para ponerse a punto para los playoffs. El miércoles recuperan a una pieza clave: Shohei Ohtani.

FBI case widens against man who posed as a 49ers wide receiver to allegedly defraud dozens of women

Steve Henson — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:53:50 GMT

One of the more than 60 reported victims of Daejon Love's alleged schemes alerted the 49ers eight months before he was arrested.

Trinity League football transfers become eligible on Monday

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:51:17 GMT

If you thought the Trinity League was loaded with talent, more is coming with transfer players who sat out the first half of the season.

Zion Williamson denies rape allegations, says he was 'friends with benefits' with accuser

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:28:14 GMT

Pelicans star Zion Williamson had a "'friends with benefits' sexual relationship" with the woman who is accusing him of raping and abusing her, according to a court filing by his legal team.

Chris Spatola, ESPN college basketball analyst and Coach K's son-in-law, dies at 47

Steve Henson — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:36:55 GMT

Chris Spatola, an ESPN college basketball analyst, former Duke assistant coach and Army veteran, has died at 47. His death triggered an outpouring of grief.

Trojans brush off high stakes of Oregon matchup: 'We treat every opponent the same'

Ryan Kartje — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:46:15 GMT

At the start of arguably the most consequential week of their season, the Trojans certainly gave their best efforts not to make a big deal out of the big game with Oregon.

Sondheimer: Midseason football report: Quarterback have been the big story

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Chaminade High sophomore quarterback Jeremy Mellalieu has been among the most improved players this season.

Prep talk: Corona del Mar's unbeaten football team relies on multiple-sport athletes

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Nolan Scott, Tucker Murray are JJ Haley are two-sport standouts for the unbeaten Sea Kings.

This week's top high school football games

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A look at two of this week's top high school football games: Hart plays Saugus in a key Foothill League game; Crenshaw takes on unbeaten Cleveland.

Girls' flag football: Tuesday's scores

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:39:43 GMT

Check out Tuesday's girls' flag football scores.

Shohei Ohtani to return from IL Wednesday, but Dodgers still have unanswered questions in final week

Maddie Lee — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:04:24 GMT

After defeating the Padres, the Dodgers have five games left to round into playoff form. They get a big piece, Shohei Ohtani, back Wednesday.

Dodgers' Dalton Rushing will have chance to make case for postseason roster spot

Maddie Lee — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:30:04 GMT

The Dodgers plan to give catcher Dalton Rushing a chance to make his case for a spot on the postseason roster, after playing just four games in the last seven weeks because of a right elbow injury.

Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike 'grateful' for her 15-year career

Marisa Ingemi — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:29:55 GMT

The franchise's all-time leader in points and rebounds is a former WNBA champion, MVP and rookie of the year. She's still focused on playing last game.