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    <channel><lastBuildDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:43:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><title>L.A. Times - Sports</title><description></description><link>https://www.latimes.com</link><language>en-US</language><copyright>Los Angeles Times © 2021</copyright><atom:link href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/rss2.0.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Rash of Rams injuries will sideline Davante Adams, Poona Ford and Kobie Turner</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:01:52 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-19/rams-injuries-sideline-davante-adams-poona-ford-kobie-turner</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-19/rams-injuries-sideline-davante-adams-poona-ford-kobie-turner</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Rams wide receiver Davante Adams will miss six to 10 weeks with a ruptured hamstring and Kobie Turner will be placed on injured reserve.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rams wide receiver Davante Adams will miss six to 10 weeks with a ruptured hamstring and Kobie Turner will be placed on injured reserve.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Lakers waive former first-round pick Dalton Knecht before season opener</title><dc:creator>Broderick Turner, Thuc Nhi Nguyen</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:35:31 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-10-19/lakers-waive-former-first-round-pick-dalton-knecht-before-opener</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-10-19/lakers-waive-former-first-round-pick-dalton-knecht-before-opener</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Lakers waive 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht to meet the NBA's 15-player roster limit, ending the young forward's bid to reclaim a role on the team.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Lakers waive 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht to meet the NBA's 15-player roster limit, ending the young forward's bid to reclaim a role on the team.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="4000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ef6ce5d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5248x4000+0+0/resize/1500x1143!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F23%2F7e%2Fad5b9aad43efbfc072a790e56089%2F1549510-sp-nba-lakers-thunder-20576.jpg" width="5248">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Los Angeles, CA - April 07: Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) during a game against the Oklahoma Thunder at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Achilles tear abruptly ends Ben Simmons' NBA and Australian national team comebacks</title><dc:creator>Steve Henson</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:59:12 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-19/achilles-injury-ends-ben-simmons-nba-australian-comeback</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-19/achilles-injury-ends-ben-simmons-nba-australian-comeback</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Ben Simmons' comeback with the Sacramento Kings abruptly ended when he tore his Achilles, an injury that also threatens his hopes of representing Australia in major tournaments.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ben Simmons' comeback with the Sacramento Kings abruptly ended when he tore his Achilles, an injury that also threatens his hopes of representing Australia in major tournaments.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Air Force identifies member who died after rappelling accident during NAVY-UTSA pregame</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:17:12 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-19/air-force-service-member-dies-rappelling-accident-navy-utsa-game</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-19/air-force-service-member-dies-rappelling-accident-navy-utsa-game</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a decorated 15-year service member and instructor, died after a rappelling accident during a military salute before the Navy-UTSA game at the Alamodome.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a decorated 15-year service member and instructor, died after a rappelling accident during a military salute before the Navy-UTSA game at the Alamodome.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out for the season after blood clots found in lungs</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:57:53 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-19/eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-is-out-indefinitely-after-blood-clots-discovered</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-19/eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-is-out-indefinitely-after-blood-clots-discovered</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has blood clots in his lungs, the team announced Monday. Multiple media outlets are reporting that the Super Bowl LIX MVP is out for the season.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has blood clots in his lungs, the team announced Monday. Multiple media outlets are reporting that the Super Bowl LIX MVP is out for the season.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Prep talk: First-year coach Boo Williams has Sun Valley Poly at 7-1 in football</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-19/boo-williams-sun-valley-poly-7-1-football</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-19/boo-williams-sun-valley-poly-7-1-football</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Sun Valley Poly is competing for East Valley League title under first-year coach Boo Williams.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sun Valley Poly is competing for East Valley League title under first-year coach Boo Williams.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>New-look Lakers set to prove they are NBA title contenders</title><dc:creator>Broderick Turner</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-10-19/new-look-lakers-set-to-prove-they-are-title-contenders</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-10-19/new-look-lakers-set-to-prove-they-are-title-contenders</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Coach JJ Redick, who has not tipped his hand on a starting five, believes the team can compete in the West, as does superstar Luka Doncic.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coach JJ Redick, who has not tipped his hand on a starting five, believes the team can compete in the West, as does superstar Luka Doncic.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f030a43/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fca%2F02%2F2ff95c034934a9674c4184ac20cf%2F100826-lakers.jpg" width="3000">
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    <media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Photo illustration by Tate Rudisill / Los Angeles Times; photos by Chris Carlson / AP Photo, Lynne Sladky / AP Photo, Mark J. Terrill / AP Photo, Nick Wass / AP Photo]]></media:credit>
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<item><title>The Times' top 10 high school flag football rankings</title><dc:creator>Steve Galluzzo</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-19/times-top-10-high-school-flag-football-rankings</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-19/times-top-10-high-school-flag-football-rankings</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>JSerra enters the playoffs No. 1 and unbeaten in flag football.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>JSerra enters the playoffs No. 1 and unbeaten in flag football.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Clippers rebuild includes developing young core alongside veterans</title><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2026-10-19/clippers-nba-season-preview-what-to-expect</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2026-10-19/clippers-nba-season-preview-what-to-expect</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>With the Kawhi Leonard era over and James Harden departed, a healthy Darius Garland will be running point for a team blending youth with veterans.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the Kawhi Leonard era over and James Harden departed, a healthy Darius Garland will be running point for a team blending youth with veterans.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6cea139/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F33%2F15%2Fd31a639d4dafb9f0e68060ac665f%2F101526-clippers.jpg" width="3000">
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    <media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Photo illustration by Tate Rudisill / Los Angeles Times; photos by Elizabeth Ruiz Ruiz / Getty Images, Mark J. Terrill / AP Photo, Jae C. Hong / AP Photo, Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times]]></media:credit>
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<item><title>¿Qué Super Bowl? Los Rams parecen sin vida en su humillante derrota ante los Cardinals</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:10:41 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/espanol/deportes/articulo/2026-10-18/what-super-bowl-rams-look-like-lifeless-during-loss-to-cardinals</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/espanol/deportes/articulo/2026-10-18/what-super-bowl-rams-look-like-lifeless-during-loss-to-cardinals</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>La ofensiva de los Rams se atascó y el equipo se quedó muy lejos de sus aspiraciones de llegar a la Super Bowl tras caer por 18-16 ante los Arizona Cardinals el domingo en el SoFi Stadium.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>La ofensiva de los Rams se atascó y el equipo se quedó muy lejos de sus aspiraciones de llegar a la Super Bowl tras caer por 18-16 ante los Arizona Cardinals el domingo en el SoFi Stadium.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2961" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f5e93ee/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4441x2961+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe9%2F37%2F9a785bff4e5c840251c0d5fd666c%2F1571935-sp-nfl-rams-cardinals-eat-0009.jpg" width="4441">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Inglewood, CA - October 18: Arizona Cardinals place kicker Chad Ryland (38) celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Los Angeles Rams after an NFL football game at Sofi Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 in Inglewood, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Chargers fall to 0-6 after another woeful offensive effort in loss to Chiefs</title><dc:creator>Kathleen Gier</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:51:56 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-10-18/chargers-suffer-their-ninth-consecutive-loss-kansas-city-chiefs</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-10-18/chargers-suffer-their-ninth-consecutive-loss-kansas-city-chiefs</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Justin Herbert and the Chargers fail to find the end zone for the first time this season, losing to the Chiefs 22-6 for their ninth consecutive loss.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Justin Herbert and the Chargers fail to find the end zone for the first time this season, losing to the Chiefs 22-6 for their ninth consecutive loss.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>What Super Bowl? Rams look lifeless during humbling loss to Cardinals</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:27:03 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-18/what-super-bowl-rams-look-like-lifeless-during-loss-to-cardinals</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-18/what-super-bowl-rams-look-like-lifeless-during-loss-to-cardinals</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Rams' offense sputtered and the team fell woefully short of its Super Bowl ambitions during an 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals Sunday at SoFi Stadium.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Rams' offense sputtered and the team fell woefully short of its Super Bowl ambitions during an 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals Sunday at SoFi Stadium.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2961" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f5e93ee/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4441x2961+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe9%2F37%2F9a785bff4e5c840251c0d5fd666c%2F1571935-sp-nfl-rams-cardinals-eat-0009.jpg" width="4441">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Inglewood, CA - October 18: Arizona Cardinals place kicker Chad Ryland (38) celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Los Angeles Rams after an NFL football game at Sofi Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 in Inglewood, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>How a baseball coach led Sylmar's Mission College to its first women's tennis title</title><dc:creator>Eduard Cauich</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:01:39 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-18/how-baseball-coach-led-mission-college-to-tennis-title</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-18/how-baseball-coach-led-mission-college-to-tennis-title</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>After 27 years in baseball, Joe Cascione founded the women's tennis program at Mission College in 2022. Four seasons later, his Eagles posted a perfect 25-0 record.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After 27 years in baseball, Joe Cascione founded the women's tennis program at Mission College in 2022. Four seasons later, his Eagles posted a perfect 25-0 record.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3414" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ae9886c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4943x3414+0+0/resize/1500x1036!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F08%2Ffd%2F9601120f403e8295a4e4de7473a8%2F1571754-la-es-tennis-sylmar-08-mjc.jpg" width="4943">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Joe Cascione, coach of the Mission College women's tennis team, watches practice at El Cariso Regional Community Park in Sylmar on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.]]></media:description>
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<item><title>The Times' top 25 high school football rankings</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-18/la-times-top-25-high-school-football-rankings-week-8</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-18/la-times-top-25-high-school-football-rankings-week-8</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland after Week 8.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland after Week 8.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>High school football: Week 9 schedule</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:43:58 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-18/high-school-football-week-9-schedule</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-18/high-school-football-week-9-schedule</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The complete CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football schedule for Week 9 of the 2026 season.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The complete CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football schedule for Week 9 of the 2026 season.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Joe Hillman averaged 41.3 points at Hoover; then he played for Indiana coach Bob Knight</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-18/joe-hillman-starred-at-hoover-then-played-for-bob-knight</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-18/joe-hillman-starred-at-hoover-then-played-for-bob-knight</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Joe Hillman, 60, reminisces of his time winning the 1987 NCAA title at Indiana while playing for coach Bob Knight.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Joe Hillman, 60, reminisces of his time winning the 1987 NCAA title at Indiana while playing for coach Bob Knight.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="1204" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f657431/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1997x1204+0+0/resize/1500x904!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F91%2Fc8%2Fe869a78e428982f85e3803f02950%2Fhillman.jpg" width="1997">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Former Hoover High and Indiana basketball player Joe Hillman speaking to the Glendale Quarterback Club.]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Prep talk: John McLellan, 13, shows off his kart racing skills in Italy</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-18/prep-talk-john-mclellan-13-shows-off-kart-racing-skills</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-18/prep-talk-john-mclellan-13-shows-off-kart-racing-skills</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Redondo Beach eighth-grader finishes third at FIA Karting World Cup Junior Final in Italy</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Redondo Beach eighth-grader finishes third at FIA Karting World Cup Junior Final in Italy</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>McKennah Iamaleava making name for herself in volleyball</title><dc:creator>Steve Galluzzo</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-18/mckennah-iamaleava-making-name-for-herself-in-volleyball</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-18/mckennah-iamaleava-making-name-for-herself-in-volleyball</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Long Beach Poly High senior is one of eight siblings who play volleyball. She and sister Ellie, who is a junior, star for the Jackrabbits.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Long Beach Poly High senior is one of eight siblings who play volleyball. She and sister Ellie, who is a junior, star for the Jackrabbits.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>High school football: Saturday's scores</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:36:23 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-17/cif-city-southern-section-high-school-football-scores-october-17</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-17/cif-city-southern-section-high-school-football-scores-october-17</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Results form CIF City and Southern Section high school football games on Saturday, Oct. 17.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Results form CIF City and Southern Section high school football games on Saturday, Oct. 17.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>High school football: Top performers in the Southland</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:48:31 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-17/city-southern-section-football-top-performers-in-southland-week-8</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-17/city-southern-section-football-top-performers-in-southland-week-8</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A look at the top performers from CIF City and Southern Section high school football games this week.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A look at the top performers from CIF City and Southern Section high school football games this week.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Even with top receivers returning, Chargers face tough task vs. unbeaten Chiefs</title><dc:creator>Joaquin Ruiz</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:27:25 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-10-17/top-wide-receivers-returning-chargers-face-tough-task-vs-chiefs</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-10-17/top-wide-receivers-returning-chargers-face-tough-task-vs-chiefs</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Chargers will have Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston back on the field, but will it be enough to help the winless Chargers counter Patrick Mahomes?</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Chargers will have Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston back on the field, but will it be enough to help the winless Chargers counter Patrick Mahomes?</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>What we learned from the Lakers' preseason games and training camp</title><dc:creator>Thuc Nhi Nguyen</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:57 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-10-17/lakers-five-takeaways-what-we-learned-from-preseason-training-camp</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-10-17/lakers-five-takeaways-what-we-learned-from-preseason-training-camp</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Lakers' big three of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler only played one half together in five preseason games, giving many others opportunities.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Lakers' big three of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler only played one half together in five preseason games, giving many others opportunities.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: How to watch, start time, score prediction and odds</title><dc:creator>Sam Farmer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:48:27 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-10-17/la-chargers-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-how-to-watch-start-time-odds-score-prediction</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-10-17/la-chargers-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-how-to-watch-start-time-odds-score-prediction</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Everything you need to know about the Chargers facing the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, including how to watch, betting odds and a score prediction.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everything you need to know about the Chargers facing the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, including how to watch, betting odds and a score prediction.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/93f4496/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fba%2F5e%2F9d0337d64e6ba174a0170bf9071d%2F101826-chargerschiefswatch.jpg" width="3000">
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<item><title>High school flag football: Friday's scores</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:14:01 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-17/high-school-flag-football-fridays-scores</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-17/high-school-flag-football-fridays-scores</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Results from CIF City Section games on Friday, Oct. 16.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Results from CIF City Section games on Friday, Oct. 16.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Prep talk: Dave Yanai continues to love watching basketball at 83</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-17/prep-talk-dave-yanai-still-loves-watching-basketball-at-83</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-17/prep-talk-dave-yanai-still-loves-watching-basketball-at-83</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Former Fremont High and Cal State Dominguez Hills coach Dave Yanai remains a treasure of knowledge.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former Fremont High and Cal State Dominguez Hills coach Dave Yanai remains a treasure of knowledge.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="4284" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d1fbaea/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5712x4284+0+0/resize/1500x1125!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F1c%2F83%2Fafa1a2524696b0f8105743befefe%2Fimg-7234.jpeg" width="5712">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Former Fremont High and Cal State Dominguez basketball coach Dave Yanai is 83.]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Sean McVay knows Rams must quickly fix special teams problems. 'Let's have solutions'</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-17/sean-mcvay-wants-improvement-special-teams-rams-cardinals</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-17/sean-mcvay-wants-improvement-special-teams-rams-cardinals</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Rams coach Sean McVay is eager to see improvement on special teams this week against the Cardinals after mistakes played a role in a loss to the Bills.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rams coach Sean McVay is eager to see improvement on special teams this week against the Cardinals after mistakes played a role in a loss to the Bills.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="1831" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c035e27/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2713x1831+0+0/resize/1500x1012!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe8%2F84%2Fce0cb2ba43c3b1ac904ce577b675%2F1568578-nfl-rams-giants-ajs-48.jpg" width="2713">
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<item><title>Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals: How to watch, start time, score prediction and odds</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-17/rams-vs-arizona-cardinals-how-to-watch-score-prediction-odds-tv-channel-start-time</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-17/rams-vs-arizona-cardinals-how-to-watch-score-prediction-odds-tv-channel-start-time</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Rams face the Cardinals on Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about the game, including start time, how to watch, odds and an expert pick.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Rams face the Cardinals on Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about the game, including start time, how to watch, odds and an expert pick.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Letters to Sports: The good and the bad to Brewers' sweep of the Dodgers</title><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-17/letters-good-bad-to-brewers-sweep-of-dodgers</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-17/letters-good-bad-to-brewers-sweep-of-dodgers</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Dodgers' stunning loss as well as the Rams' and Chargers' downfalls.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Dodgers' stunning loss as well as the Rams' and Chargers' downfalls.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>High school football: Friday's scores</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-17/southland-high-school-football-scores-friday-october-16</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-17/southland-high-school-football-scores-friday-october-16</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Results from CIF City and Southern Section high school football games on Friday, Oct, 16.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Results from CIF City and Southern Section high school football games on Friday, Oct, 16.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="480" type="image/png" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9eea6bd/2147483647/strip/false/crop/880x480+0+0/resize/880x480!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F44%2F7e%2F7e2d2f53475390f4fd4855065059%2Fscores-image.png" width="880">
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<item><title>Palisades defeats Hamilton in Western League showdown</title><dc:creator>Steve Galluzzo</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:06:06 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-16/palisades-hamilton-football-game-recap</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-16/palisades-hamilton-football-game-recap</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Jameson Della Bella ran for 86 yards and two touchdowns while Robert Holohan ran for a touchdown and threw for one to lead the Dolphins to victory.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jameson Della Bella ran for 86 yards and two touchdowns while Robert Holohan ran for a touchdown and threw for one to lead the Dolphins to victory.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>JJ Redick still mulling over Quentin Grimes' role for the Lakers</title><dc:creator>Broderick Turner</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:23:40 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-10-16/lakers-preseason-finale-quentin-grimes-nuggets</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-10-16/lakers-preseason-finale-quentin-grimes-nuggets</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Quentin Grimes figures to play an important role for the Lakers this season, but will he be starting games or coming off the bench more?</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Quentin Grimes figures to play an important role for the Lakers this season, but will he be starting games or coming off the bench more?</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Santa Margarita shuts down St. John Bosco for critical Trinity League win</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:21:16 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-16/santa-margarita-st-john-bosco-football-game-recap</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-16/santa-margarita-st-john-bosco-football-game-recap</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Eagles win their 15th consecutive game by intercepting two passes that lead to touchdowns and a big-strike trick play against the Braves.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Eagles win their 15th consecutive game by intercepting two passes that lead to touchdowns and a big-strike trick play against the Braves.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>How the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared this week</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:06:18 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-16/how-top-25-soutland-high-school-football-teams-fared</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-16/how-top-25-soutland-high-school-football-teams-fared</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A look at how The Times' top 25 high school football teams fared in Week 8.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A look at how The Times' top 25 high school football teams fared in Week 8.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>High school girls' volleyball: Southern Section playoff pairings</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:32:21 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-16/high-school-girls-volleyball-southern-section-playoff-pairings</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-16/high-school-girls-volleyball-southern-section-playoff-pairings</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Division-by-division list of the CIF Southern Section girls' volleyball playoff pairings released Friday.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Division-by-division list of the CIF Southern Section girls' volleyball playoff pairings released Friday.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>High school flag football: Southern Section playoff schedule</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:58:05 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-16/high-school-flag-football-southern-section-playoff-schedule</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-16/high-school-flag-football-southern-section-playoff-schedule</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>CIF Southern Section high school girls' flag football playoff pairings and schedule.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CIF Southern Section high school girls' flag football playoff pairings and schedule.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>UCLA's unlikely starting quarterback never stopped believing in himself</title><dc:creator>Connor Dullinger</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:04:20 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-10-16/ucla-quarterback-ty-dieffenbach-has-thrived-despite-adversity</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-10-16/ucla-quarterback-ty-dieffenbach-has-thrived-despite-adversity</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>New UCLA starting quarterback Ty Dieffenbach learned how to play the position while coping with his mother's breast cancer battle, one of many obstacles he's overcome.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New UCLA starting quarterback Ty Dieffenbach learned how to play the position while coping with his mother's breast cancer battle, one of many obstacles he's overcome.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Power outages to prevent wildfires force postponement of football games</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:27:56 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-16/power-outages-to-prevent-wildfires-force-postponement-of-football-games</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-16/power-outages-to-prevent-wildfires-force-postponement-of-football-games</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Ventura County outages cause Simi Valley and St. Bonaventure high schools to change games from Friday to Saturday.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ventura County outages cause Simi Valley and St. Bonaventure high schools to change games from Friday to Saturday.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Why impending free agent Tarik Skubal doesn't believe it's the end of an era for the Dodgers</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:16:03 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-16/dodgers-free-agency-tarik-skubal-end-of-an-era</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-16/dodgers-free-agency-tarik-skubal-end-of-an-era</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers, after falling short of a three-peat in the NLCS, will look a little different next year. But is this the end of an era for the team?</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers, after falling short of a three-peat in the NLCS, will look a little different next year. But is this the end of an era for the team?</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3467" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/236f880/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5200x3467+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0e%2F0c%2F817157fc4d0bbfb5641db45fa4c3%2F1573556-sp-dodgers-workout-nlcs-rcg-1170.jpg" width="5200">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Milwaukee, WI - October 10, 2026: Pitcher Tarik Skubal walks from the outfield as the LA Dodgers conduct an off day workout before game one of the National League Championship Series against the Brewers at American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Far beyond Savannah: Banana Ball announces first international games, Dodger Stadium debut for 2027</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:47:47 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-16/banana-ball-savannah-bananas-2027-schedule-dodger-stadium-international-games</link>
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<item><title>Miguel Rojas anuncia su retiro tras la derrota de los Dodgers en Serie de Campeonato</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:04:45 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/espanol/deportes/articulo/2026-10-16/miguel-rojas-announces-his-retirement-dodgers-nlcs-brewers</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/espanol/deportes/articulo/2026-10-16/miguel-rojas-announces-his-retirement-dodgers-nlcs-brewers</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>El veterano jugador de campo interior de los Dodgers, Miguel Rojas, anuncia su retiro inmediatamente después de la derrota que puso fin a la temporada del equipo ante los Cerveceros de Milwaukee en la NLCS.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>El veterano jugador de campo interior de los Dodgers, Miguel Rojas, anuncia su retiro inmediatamente después de la derrota que puso fin a la temporada del equipo ante los Cerveceros de Milwaukee en la NLCS.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2040" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/55c5b49/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3060x2040+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F66%2F4f%2Fecaa161f480593718839e6af37cf%2F1573826-sp-mlb-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-3-rcg-050.jpg" width="3060">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas (72) is unable to make a play on a ground ball during the second inning in game three of NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>USC and UCLA could benefit as College Football Playoff nears 24-team expansion</title><dc:creator>Steve Henson</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:38:54 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-16/college-football-playoff-expansion-usc-ucla-benefit</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-16/college-football-playoff-expansion-usc-ucla-benefit</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Reports that the College Football Playoff could expand from 12 to 24 teams in 2027 offer new hope for USC and UCLA, neither of which has reached the field.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reports that the College Football Playoff could expand from 12 to 24 teams in 2027 offer new hope for USC and UCLA, neither of which has reached the field.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ce1f5f5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F62%2F96%2Fb03af9a441d6b2e6bb2380c85dc7%2Fla-sp-chesney-riley-diptych.jpg" width="3000">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Left: Sept. 2026 photo of UCLA coach Bob Chesney in Berkeley. Right; 2026 photo of USC coach Lincoln Riley at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Buss family asks judge to dismiss Jeanie Buss' petition to block Lakers share sale</title><dc:creator>Thuc Nhi Nguyen</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:31:46 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-10-16/buss-family-asks-judge-to-dismiss-jeanie-buss-lakers-sale-petition</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-10-16/buss-family-asks-judge-to-dismiss-jeanie-buss-lakers-sale-petition</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Janie and Joey Buss asked a judge on Friday to dismiss Jeanie Buss' claim the family trust cannot the sell Lakers shares without her consent.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Janie and Joey Buss asked a judge on Friday to dismiss Jeanie Buss' claim the family trust cannot the sell Lakers shares without her consent.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3392" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/16aab08/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5088x3392+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F60%2Fe5%2F8b9cbbeb45fe99a11ba33e0e1005%2F1543175-sp-pat-riley-statue-unveling-klb-52.jpg" width="5088">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Los Angeles, CA - February 22: Jeanie Buss speaks during the Pat Riley Lakers statue unveiling at Star Plaza outside of the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. Riley is the first coach to be honored by the franchise and for leading the 1980s "Showtime" era to four NBA championships. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Prep talk: Spiro Psaltis is in year No. 40 announcing Glendale High football games</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-16/spiro-psaltis-year-40-announcing-glendale-football-games</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-16/spiro-psaltis-year-40-announcing-glendale-football-games</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Former baseball coach Spiro Psaltis will announce state championship games in December.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former baseball coach Spiro Psaltis will announce state championship games in December.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3024" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cd808ba/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4032x3024+0+0/resize/1500x1125!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F28%2F07%2F18c828fa44448680de6b79cefdeb%2Fimg-7220.jpeg" width="4032">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Spiro Psaltis has been P.A. announcer for Glendale High football games for 40 years.]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Shaikin: Questions about Shohei Ohtani's health, a salary cap and Mark Walter loom for Dodgers</title><dc:creator>Bill Shaikin</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-16/dodgers-questions-shohei-ohtani-health-salary-cap-mark-walter</link>
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<item><title>Dodgers make the wrong kind of history in NLCS loss to Brewers</title><dc:creator>Kevin Baxter</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-16/dodgers-make-wrong-kind-history-brewers-nlcs</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-16/dodgers-make-wrong-kind-history-brewers-nlcs</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers are the first team in major league history to lead every game of a best-of-seven playoff series and get swept in the same series.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers are the first team in major league history to lead every game of a best-of-seven playoff series and get swept in the same series.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="1973" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ce846cf/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2960x1973+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F28%2F5b%2Fb95f880a4db39ae1690eddab30eb%2F1573829-sp-mlb-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-4-gmf-040.jpg" width="2960">
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<item><title>Swanson: Dodgers must prioritize Shohei Ohtani's load management, or suffer the consequences</title><dc:creator>Mirjam Swanson</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-16/dodgers-must-get-better-keeping-shohei-ohtani-healthy</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-16/dodgers-must-get-better-keeping-shohei-ohtani-healthy</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Shohei Ohtani showed the world a glimpse of his game-breaking abilities in Game 4 of the NLCS, but it was too little, too late for a Dodgers team that needs him healthy to challenge for a World Series title.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shohei Ohtani showed the world a glimpse of his game-breaking abilities in Game 4 of the NLCS, but it was too little, too late for a Dodgers team that needs him healthy to challenge for a World Series title.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2814" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8c4db53/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4221x2814+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F35%2Ffb%2Fcd5a5edc4f1492cf8b8d615586e9%2F1573829-sp-mlb-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-4-gmf-053.jpg" width="4221">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out with a runner on third during the seventh inning of game four of NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>It wasn't just Brewers dominance. There's a simpler explanation for the Dodgers' demise</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-16/several-factors-led-to-dodgers-collapse-brewers</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-16/several-factors-led-to-dodgers-collapse-brewers</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers were clearly outplayed by the Brewers in the NLCS, but there were several other factors behind the team's failed World Series three-peat bid.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers were clearly outplayed by the Brewers in the NLCS, but there were several other factors behind the team's failed World Series three-peat bid.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c4716ab/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa1%2F11%2F6e9b8c2f46b1b808fbd9c6b2757a%2F093026-dodgersobit-01.jpg" width="3000">
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    <media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Photo illustration by Tate Rudisill / Los Angeles Times; photos by Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times, Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times, Chris Szagola / AP Photo, Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times]]></media:credit>
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<item><title>High school football: Thursday's scores</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:05:44 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-15/city-southern-section-high-school-football-scores</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-15/city-southern-section-high-school-football-scores</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Results from CIF City and Southern Section high school football games on Thursday, Oct. 15.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Results from CIF City and Southern Section high school football games on Thursday, Oct. 15.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Miguel Rojas announces his retirement following Dodgers' NLCS loss</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:28:03 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-15/miguel-rojas-announces-his-retirement-dodgers-nlcs-brewers</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-15/miguel-rojas-announces-his-retirement-dodgers-nlcs-brewers</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Dodgers veteran infielder Miguel Rojas announces his retirement immediately after the team's season-ending loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dodgers veteran infielder Miguel Rojas announces his retirement immediately after the team's season-ending loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2040" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/55c5b49/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3060x2040+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F66%2F4f%2Fecaa161f480593718839e6af37cf%2F1573826-sp-mlb-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-3-rcg-050.jpg" width="3060">
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<item><title>High school flag football: Wednesday and Thursday scores</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:44:30 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-15/high-school-flag-football-wednesday-thursday-scores</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-15/high-school-flag-football-wednesday-thursday-scores</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' flag football scores for games played on Wednesday and Thursday.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' flag football scores for games played on Wednesday and Thursday.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Dodgers' three-peat dream dies with Game 4 NLCS loss to 'relentless' Brewers</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:22:46 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-15/dodgers-three-peat-dream-dies-with-game-4-nlcs-loss-to-brewers</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-15/dodgers-three-peat-dream-dies-with-game-4-nlcs-loss-to-brewers</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Shohei Ohtani erupted with an early home run, but the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the Dodgers and sweep the NLCS Thursday at Dodger Stadium.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shohei Ohtani erupted with an early home run, but the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the Dodgers and sweep the NLCS Thursday at Dodger Stadium.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2038" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/88bb6a7/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3057x2038+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9d%2F2f%2Ff2dc4e224ac8b3b7fecfe989fb93%2F1573828-sp-mlb-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-4-rcg-048.jpg" width="3057">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas (72) stands with second baseman Tommy Edman (25) and catcher Hunter Feduccia (46) in the dugout during the seventh inning of game four of NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Heidi Burge Horton, South Bay basketball star who inspired a Disney Channel movie, dies at 54</title><dc:creator>Tracy Brown</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:46:23 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-15/heidi-burge-horton-dead-wnba-player-inspired-disney-movie</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-15/heidi-burge-horton-dead-wnba-player-inspired-disney-movie</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Heidi Burge Horton, a Palos Verdes High basketball star and WNBA player who, along with her twin, inspired a Disney movie, has died at age 54.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Heidi Burge Horton, a Palos Verdes High basketball star and WNBA player who, along with her twin, inspired a Disney movie, has died at age 54.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Sean McVay backs Rams' special teams coach, hopes new kicker will rejuvenate unit</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:09:11 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-15/sean-mcvay-backs-rams-special-teams-coach-amid-criticism</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-15/sean-mcvay-backs-rams-special-teams-coach-amid-criticism</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Rams coach Sean McVay is hopeful new kicker Blake Grupe will help steady a special teams unit that struggled mightily in the team's overtime loss to the Bills.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rams coach Sean McVay is hopeful new kicker Blake Grupe will help steady a special teams unit that struggled mightily in the team's overtime loss to the Bills.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Ziaire Williams looks to continue providing energy boost to Lakers</title><dc:creator>Thuc Nhi Nguyen</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:30:36 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-10-15/ziaire-williams-looks-to-continue-providing-energy-boost-to-lakers</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-10-15/ziaire-williams-looks-to-continue-providing-energy-boost-to-lakers</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The sixth-year forward who starred at Sierra Canyon High has made an impact on defense and hopes to return from a foot injury for preseason finale on Friday.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The sixth-year forward who starred at Sierra Canyon High has made an impact on defense and hopes to return from a foot injury for preseason finale on Friday.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Chargers' Mike McDaniel 'always' coaching for his job: 'Insulting to do anything else'</title><dc:creator>Joaquin Ruiz</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:34:04 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-10-15/mike-mcdaniel-coaching-for-job-chargers-struggles</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-10-15/mike-mcdaniel-coaching-for-job-chargers-struggles</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel says he approaches every game as if he were coaching for his job, but he knows the pressure is on amid an 0-5 start.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel says he approaches every game as if he were coaching for his job, but he knows the pressure is on amid an 0-5 start.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Gymnastics coach who filmed naked girls in Mississippi bathroom sentenced to 90 years in prison</title><dc:creator>Steve Henson</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:19:40 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-15/gymnastics-coach-sean-gardner-filmed-girls-bathroom-sentenced</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-15/gymnastics-coach-sean-gardner-filmed-girls-bathroom-sentenced</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The case against gymnastics coach Sean Gardner emerged during a probe into sexual abuse at an Iowa gym. Lawsuits against Gardner, USA Gymnastics and the gym are pending.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The case against gymnastics coach Sean Gardner emerged during a probe into sexual abuse at an Iowa gym. Lawsuits against Gardner, USA Gymnastics and the gym are pending.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>ESPN's Troy Aikman says he'll be 'free agent' after season, laughs at reported tension with Joe Buck</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:04:03 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-15/troy-aikman-contract-joe-buck-espn-monday-night-football</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-15/troy-aikman-contract-joe-buck-espn-monday-night-football</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>'Monday Night Football' announcer Troy Aikman indicated on Thursday that this season could be his last at ESPN. He laughed at the mention of reported tension with longtime broadcast partner Joe Buck.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>'Monday Night Football' announcer Troy Aikman indicated on Thursday that this season could be his last at ESPN. He laughed at the mention of reported tension with longtime broadcast partner Joe Buck.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Los Dodgers se desmoronan en Juego 3 de la Serie de Campeonato; el sueño de un triplete podría llegar pronto a su fin</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:58:26 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/espanol/deportes/articulo/2026-10-15/dodgers-collapse-game-3-nlcs-brewers-blake-snell</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/espanol/deportes/articulo/2026-10-15/dodgers-collapse-game-3-nlcs-brewers-blake-snell</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Los Dodgers están a una derrota de que su temporada llegue a su fin de forma abrupta, después de que los Milwaukee Brewers remontaran para imponerse por 6-2 en el tercer partido de la NLCS, disputado en el Dodger Stadium.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Los Dodgers están a una derrota de que su temporada llegue a su fin de forma abrupta, después de que los Milwaukee Brewers remontaran para imponerse por 6-2 en el tercer partido de la NLCS, disputado en el Dodger Stadium.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="1925" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a0f25c3/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2888x1925+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa3%2Fff%2Fc9a522444dfcab2d6828434e1c8a%2F1573826-sp-mlb-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-3-rcg-043.jpg" width="2888">
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<item><title>Prep talk: The Johnson family returns to Crenshaw</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-15/prep-talk-johnson-family-returns-to-crenshaw</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-15/prep-talk-johnson-family-returns-to-crenshaw</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Shiloh Johnson, daughter of Hall of Famer Marques Johnson, transfers to Crenshaw.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shiloh Johnson, daughter of Hall of Famer Marques Johnson, transfers to Crenshaw.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="5323" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0a48fd3/2147483647/strip/false/crop/7981x5323+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd7%2F43%2F7657d12e4c70a0c5e58faa521d9a%2F1485664-sp-shiloh-johnson-the-last-of-legendary-basketball-player-marques-johnsons-kids-jja-006.jpg" width="7981">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Los Angeles, CA - December 03: Shiloh Johnson, a freshman basketball player at Windward High and the last of legendary basketball player Marques Johnson, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>NFL Week 6 picks: Panthers defeat Eagles; Packers beat Cowboys</title><dc:creator>Sam Farmer</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-15/nfl-week-6-picks-score-predictions-odds-tv-schedule</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-15/nfl-week-6-picks-score-predictions-odds-tv-schedule</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Sam Farmer makes his picks and score predictions for Week 6 of the NFL season, with the Rams defeating the Cardinals and the Chargers falling to 0-6.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sam Farmer makes his picks and score predictions for Week 6 of the NFL season, with the Rams defeating the Cardinals and the Chargers falling to 0-6.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5fa94e6/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F84%2F1d%2F65a64a134f27a88abb810b037993%2Ffarmers-picks-purple-shield.jpg" width="3000">
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<item><title>Swanson: Shohei Ohtani is known for improbable feats. So what's a 3-0 NLCS deficit?</title><dc:creator>Mirjam Swanson</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-15/improbable-shohei-ohtani-dodgers-3-0-nlcs-deficit</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-15/improbable-shohei-ohtani-dodgers-3-0-nlcs-deficit</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Shohei Ohtani is an athlete whose belief in himself knows no bounds. That's exactly the kind of guy a Dodgers team on the brink of elimination needs.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shohei Ohtani is an athlete whose belief in himself knows no bounds. That's exactly the kind of guy a Dodgers team on the brink of elimination needs.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2369" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/270f275/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3553x2369+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc0%2F72%2F33d444054ab086c0e3a66fb638aa%2F1573827-sp-mlb-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-3-gmf-058.jpg" width="3553">
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<item><title>Shaikin: Here's how Dave Roberts explained all the Dodgers' moves that backfired</title><dc:creator>Bill Shaikin</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:24:06 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-14/dave-roberts-dodgers-moves</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-14/dave-roberts-dodgers-moves</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>There were a few moves that backfired on Dave Roberts in the Dodgers' Game 3 loss to the Brewers. Here's what he was thinking at the time.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There were a few moves that backfired on Dave Roberts in the Dodgers' Game 3 loss to the Brewers. Here's what he was thinking at the time.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2379" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ad7a21e/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3568x2379+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fdb%2F18%2F735deb5b48acb47d7bb9bf62dd6f%2F1573826-sp-mlb-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-3-rcg-049.jpg" width="3568">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) relieves pitcher Blake Snell (7) during the seventh inning in game three of NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>'We just need to win tomorrow's game.' Dodgers remain optimistic despite 3-0 hole</title><dc:creator>Kevin Baxter</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:04:48 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-14/dodgers-brewers-optimistic</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-14/dodgers-brewers-optimistic</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers turn to Tyler Glasnow in Game 4 to stave off elimination at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers turn to Tyler Glasnow in Game 4 to stave off elimination at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>'How do we bounce back?' Dodgers lose NLCS Game 3, dream of three-peat may soon end</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:31:57 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-14/dodgers-collapse-game-3-nlcs-brewers-blake-snell</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-14/dodgers-collapse-game-3-nlcs-brewers-blake-snell</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers are one loss away from their season coming to an abrupt end after the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 6-2 victory in Game 3 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers are one loss away from their season coming to an abrupt end after the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 6-2 victory in Game 3 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="1925" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a0f25c3/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2888x1925+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa3%2Fff%2Fc9a522444dfcab2d6828434e1c8a%2F1573826-sp-mlb-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-3-rcg-043.jpg" width="2888">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7) reacts after a pitch during the seventh inning in game three of NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Rams' Alaric Jackson has suspension reduced to one game</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:20:33 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-14/rams-alaric-jackson-has-suspension-reduced-to-one-game</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-14/rams-alaric-jackson-has-suspension-reduced-to-one-game</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The veteran left tackle punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after an overtime loss on Sunday and was originally give two-game suspension.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The veteran left tackle punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after an overtime loss on Sunday and was originally give two-game suspension.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Two charged in shooting of 49ers' Keion White at a Super Bowl party involving rapper Lil Baby and strippers</title><dc:creator>Steve Henson</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:11:58 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-14/2-men-charged-49ers-keion-white-super-bowl-shooting</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-14/2-men-charged-49ers-keion-white-super-bowl-shooting</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Four suspects were arrested and two charged in the shooting of 49ers defensive lineman Keion White, who was wounded in the ankle at a Super Bowl party in San Francisco.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Four suspects were arrested and two charged in the shooting of 49ers defensive lineman Keion White, who was wounded in the ankle at a Super Bowl party in San Francisco.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Tyreek Hill could face NFL discipline after civil jury finds him liable on two domestic violence claims</title><dc:creator>Steve Henson</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:56:46 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-14/nfl-could-discipline-tyreek-hill-after-battery-verdict</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-14/nfl-could-discipline-tyreek-hill-after-battery-verdict</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Tyreek Hill was found liable on two of 10 battery claims, awarding his estranged wife $500,000 but denying her punitive damages. The receiver could face NFL discipline.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tyreek Hill was found liable on two of 10 battery claims, awarding his estranged wife $500,000 but denying her punitive damages. The receiver could face NFL discipline.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Mark Sanchez reaches settlement in civil lawsuit filed by truck driver he allegedly assaulted</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:13:10 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-14/mark-sanchez-settlement-civil-lawsuit-truck-driver-fight</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-14/mark-sanchez-settlement-civil-lawsuit-truck-driver-fight</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Mark Sanchez has reached an agreement in principle to end the civil case against him filed by a truck driver who got into a physical altercation with the former USC and NFL quarterback.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mark Sanchez has reached an agreement in principle to end the civil case against him filed by a truck driver who got into a physical altercation with the former USC and NFL quarterback.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>No. 1 Santa Margarita vs. No. 2 St. John Bosco tops terrific weekend of football</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-14/santa-margarita-vs-st-john-bosco-tops-terrific-football-weekend</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-14/santa-margarita-vs-st-john-bosco-tops-terrific-football-weekend</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A look at a weekend of top high school football games in the Southland with league titles and playoff position on the line.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A look at a weekend of top high school football games in the Southland with league titles and playoff position on the line.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Prep talk: Dos Pueblos' Matti Di Maggio brings home gold medal</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-14/prep-talk-dos-pueblos-matti-di-maggio-wins-gold-medal</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-14/prep-talk-dos-pueblos-matti-di-maggio-wins-gold-medal</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Matti Di Maggio followed up his impressive freshman baseball season by helping the USA U15 team win gold in Mexico at the WBSC World Cup.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Matti Di Maggio followed up his impressive freshman baseball season by helping the USA U15 team win gold in Mexico at the WBSC World Cup.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Girls' flag football: Tuesday's scores</title><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:01:45 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-13/girls-flag-football-scores</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-13/girls-flag-football-scores</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Check out Tuesday's girls' flag football scores.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check out Tuesday's girls' flag football scores.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Walker Kessler debuts, but Luka Doncic sits during Lakers' preseason loss to Warriors</title><dc:creator>Broderick Turner</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:37:25 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-10-13/lakers-report-tuesday-vs-warriors-in-las-vegas</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-10-13/lakers-report-tuesday-vs-warriors-in-las-vegas</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Walker Kessler makes his Lakers debut and scores 11 points in a preseason loss to the Warriors on Tuesday night.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Walker Kessler makes his Lakers debut and scores 11 points in a preseason loss to the Warriors on Tuesday night.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Shaikin: Dodgers should have taken Shohei Ohtani off the postseason roster</title><dc:creator>Bill Shaikin</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:31:06 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-13/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-postseason-roster</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-13/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-postseason-roster</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers failed Shohei Ohtani this summer, but now they need to do what is best and set him down for the duration of the playoffs.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers failed Shohei Ohtani this summer, but now they need to do what is best and set him down for the duration of the playoffs.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="1911" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75bca07/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2868x1911+0+0/resize/1500x999!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd2%2F67%2Fdb9add084a60b7c3d73666a17d01%2F1573821-sp-mlb-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-1-7000.jpg" width="2868">
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<item><title>Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani is adamant he feels good enough, will remain in lineup</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:25:07 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-13/dave-roberts-shohei-ohtani-dodgers</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-13/dave-roberts-shohei-ohtani-dodgers</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers are not benching Shohei Ohtani despite lingering injuries and a long slump. Manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani believes he can play better.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers are not benching Shohei Ohtani despite lingering injuries and a long slump. Manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani believes he can play better.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3691" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2b811da/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5536x3691+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc2%2Fe1%2F16e45d124adcbe51a200185c559b%2F1573821-sp-mlb-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-1-024.jpg" width="5536">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Milwaukee, WI - October 11, 2026: Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) walks to the dugout after striking out during the third inning of game one of NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Rams' Alaric Jackson suspended two games, replaced by David Quessenberry</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:40:16 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-13/rams-alaric-jackson-suspended-two-games-for-punching-bills-player</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-13/rams-alaric-jackson-suspended-two-games-for-punching-bills-player</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>L.A.'s left tackle punched Buffalo linebacker Bradley Chubb after Monday night's overtime loss at SoFi Stadium.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>L.A.'s left tackle punched Buffalo linebacker Bradley Chubb after Monday night's overtime loss at SoFi Stadium.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>The World Cup was bad for some businesses in Los Angeles</title><dc:creator>Ella Chakarian</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:57:10 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-13/world-cup-was-bad-for-some-businesses-in-los-angeles</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-13/world-cup-was-bad-for-some-businesses-in-los-angeles</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A hotel-association study finds the tournament delivered the weakest boost of any recent mega-event, with workers' hours cut and short-term rentals pulling ahead.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A hotel-association study finds the tournament delivered the weakest boost of any recent mega-event, with workers' hours cut and short-term rentals pulling ahead.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="4000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/874b7a0/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F96%2Fc3%2Fe25146f64a1d94e81cdb2c331fc2%2F1557536-me-world-cup-fan-fest-preview-ajs-01.jpg" width="6000">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Los Angeles, CA - June 10: A view of a soccer ball featuring the FIFA World Cup logo and graphics at the DoorDash booth as members of the media attend an exclusive preview of the FIFA Fan Festival Los Angeles ahead of the kickoff for FIFA World Cup 2026 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The preview offered an early look at venue transformation, fan experience elements, programming, entertainment and operational preparations for the opening-week celebration scheduled for June 11-14. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Rams release kicker Harrison Mevis after more issues in loss to Bills</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:14:12 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-13/rams-release-kicker-harrison-mevis-after-issues-during-bills-loss</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-13/rams-release-kicker-harrison-mevis-after-issues-during-bills-loss</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The second-year kicker missed one attempt and had another blocked that could have won the game before the Rams lost in overtime to Buffalo.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The second-year kicker missed one attempt and had another blocked that could have won the game before the Rams lost in overtime to Buffalo.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>'Human vs. Robot' cage match was a hit. State says event was illegal, but organizers aren't concerned</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:52:53 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-13/human-vs-robot-cage-match-frankie-lapenna-rek-humanoids</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-13/human-vs-robot-cage-match-frankie-lapenna-rek-humanoids</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A human beat two out of three robots, including one inspired by 'Terminator,' during a recent cage match in San Francisco. The California State Athletic Commission says the event shouldn't have happened.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A human beat two out of three robots, including one inspired by 'Terminator,' during a recent cage match in San Francisco. The California State Athletic Commission says the event shouldn't have happened.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Atlanta Dream will host WNBA Finals Games 3 and 4 at State Farm Arena, with some scheduling changes</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:51:15 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-13/atlanta-dream-wnba-finals-state-farm-arena-golden-state-valkryies</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-13/atlanta-dream-wnba-finals-state-farm-arena-golden-state-valkryies</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Atlanta Dream will host Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkryies at State Farm Arena (17,000 seats) rather than Gateway Center Arena (3,500 seats).</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Atlanta Dream will host Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkryies at State Farm Arena (17,000 seats) rather than Gateway Center Arena (3,500 seats).</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Suspension likely for Rams tackle Alaric Jackson for punching Bills' Bradley Chubb after loss</title><dc:creator>Steve Henson</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:32:19 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-13/suspension-rams-alaric-jackson-punch-bills-bradley-chubb-mnf</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-13/suspension-rams-alaric-jackson-punch-bills-bradley-chubb-mnf</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A suspension appears likely after Rams star left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after the Rams' overtime 'MNF' loss at SoFi Stadium.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A suspension appears likely after Rams star left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after the Rams' overtime 'MNF' loss at SoFi Stadium.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Prep talk: Southern California has long history of sending officials to NFL, college</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:21:41 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-13/prep-talk-southern-california-has-long-history-of-sending-officials-to-nfl-college</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-13/prep-talk-southern-california-has-long-history-of-sending-officials-to-nfl-college</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Lots of officials started officiating high school football on their way to college, pros</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lots of officials started officiating high school football on their way to college, pros</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="4284" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/64d9949/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5712x4284+0+0/resize/1500x1125!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbc%2F28%2F17ea81c2430cace017054c63c926%2Fimg-7106.jpeg" width="5712">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Jimmy Crowley, son of former Southern Section commissioner Dean Crowley, is a Big Sky football official.]]></media:description>
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<item><title>The Times' top 10 City Section football rankings</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-13/times-top-10-city-section-football-rankings</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-10-13/times-top-10-city-section-football-rankings</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Carson and Cleveland lead the latest Los Angeles Times' City Section high school football rankings.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carson and Cleveland lead the latest Los Angeles Times' City Section high school football rankings.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino sees many reasons to believe in young American talent</title><dc:creator>Kevin Baxter</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2026-10-13/u-s-coach-mauricio-pochettino-believes-in-young-american-talent</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2026-10-13/u-s-coach-mauricio-pochettino-believes-in-young-american-talent</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. men's national team has opened the new World Cup cycle with four convincing wins, stoking optimism about the team's depth and potential.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. men's national team has opened the new World Cup cycle with four convincing wins, stoking optimism about the team's depth and potential.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Swanson: How Dodgers' Will Smith altered the course of NLCS Game 2 — to Yoshinobu Yamamoto's detriment</title><dc:creator>Mirjam Swanson</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-13/how-dodgers-will-smith-altered-course-of-game-2-of-nlcs</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-13/how-dodgers-will-smith-altered-course-of-game-2-of-nlcs</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Yoshinobu Yamamoto's performance was a gut punch and a psyche-rattling blow for the Dodgers. But why didn't his catcher, Will Smith, use the team's ABS challenges?</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yoshinobu Yamamoto's performance was a gut punch and a psyche-rattling blow for the Dodgers. But why didn't his catcher, Will Smith, use the team's ABS challenges?</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2006" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8ba1227/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3042x2006+0+0/resize/1500x989!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fed%2F64%2F54d0ebcd4961a50525ace79fd3b8%2F1573823-sp-mlb-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-2-rcg-12.jpg" width="3042">
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<item><title>Shaikin: Dodgers send SOS to Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow: Save our season</title><dc:creator>Bill Shaikin</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-13/dodgers-blake-snell-tyler-glasnow</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-13/dodgers-blake-snell-tyler-glasnow</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers mapped out their NLCS rotation a while ago, but the map has led them to a 2-0 deficit against Milwaukee.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers mapped out their NLCS rotation a while ago, but the map has led them to a 2-0 deficit against Milwaukee.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="4000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df360ea/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe5%2F1f%2F746b6cea49bcb2af4050ba461d14%2F1573556-sp-dodgers-workout-nlcs-rcg-959.jpg" width="6000">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Milwaukee, WI - October 10, 2026: Pitcher Tyler Glasnow plays catch in the outfield as the LA Dodgers conduct an off day workout before game one of the National League Championship Series against the Brewers at American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Rams' special teams woes leave Sean McVay 'sick' after frustrating overtime loss to Bills</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:25:58 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-12/rams-special-teams-woes-strike-again-bills-overtime</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-10-12/rams-special-teams-woes-strike-again-bills-overtime</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Matthew Stafford and the Rams fall to 2-3 on the season after Buffalo blocks a winning field-goal attempt in overtime during L.A.'s 37-34 loss.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Matthew Stafford and the Rams fall to 2-3 on the season after Buffalo blocks a winning field-goal attempt in overtime during L.A.'s 37-34 loss.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3548" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2f99a9d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5856x3548+0+0/resize/1500x909!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4d%2Faf%2Fa25c756347598f3ead429e40e8c1%2F1571254-sp-rams-bills-eat-15.jpg" width="5856">
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<item><title>In the NLCS, the Dodgers are seeing what money can't buy: a bullpen such as Milwaukee's</title><dc:creator>Kevin Baxter</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:12:27 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-12/nlcs-dodgers-brewers-bullpen-matchup-abner-uribe</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-12/nlcs-dodgers-brewers-bullpen-matchup-abner-uribe</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Milwaukee sent a parade of four relievers to the mound for a second straight game Monday, and for a second straight game they didn't give up a run, retiring the last 15 Dodgers in order.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Milwaukee sent a parade of four relievers to the mound for a second straight game Monday, and for a second straight game they didn't give up a run, retiring the last 15 Dodgers in order.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2707" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f1ea829/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4790x2707+0+0/resize/1500x848!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc3%2F19%2F568be279480abb7107848e473471%2F1573823-sp-mlb-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-2-rcg-37.jpg" width="4790">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Milwaukee, WI - October 12, 2026: Los Angeles Dodgers Freddie Freeman strikes out in the 8th inning. The LA Dodgers play the Milwaukee Brewers in game two of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
    <media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times]]></media:credit>
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<item><title>Dodgers will consider sitting Shohei Ohtani after offense struggles in Game 2 NLCS loss</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:56:22 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-12/yoshinobu-yamamoto-game-2-nlcs-dodgers-brewers</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-12/yoshinobu-yamamoto-game-2-nlcs-dodgers-brewers</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers' performance against the Brewers' bullpen on Monday magnified how much the star-powered lineup hasn't been clicking with Shohei Ohtani struggling at the plate.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers' performance against the Brewers' bullpen on Monday magnified how much the star-powered lineup hasn't been clicking with Shohei Ohtani struggling at the plate.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3104" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/986814f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4634x3104+0+0/resize/1500x1005!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F92%2F89%2Fec738b7546b0b1ae5d434bcc27f3%2F1573823-sp-mlb-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-2-rcg-09.jpg" width="4634">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Milwaukee, WI - October 12, 2026: Dodger Shohei Ohtani strikes out in the first ining during the LA Dodgers play against Milwaukee Brewers in game two of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Michael Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for $14 million. Only Babe Ruth's 'called shot' jersey has fetched more</title><dc:creator>Steve Henson</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:03:47 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-12/michael-jordan-1998-nba-finals-jersey-sells-14-million</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-12/michael-jordan-1998-nba-finals-jersey-sells-14-million</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A Miami real estate magnate purchased the autographed road jersey, which Jordan wore during Game 2 of the 1988 Finals. The Bulls won the NBA championship that season.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Miami real estate magnate purchased the autographed road jersey, which Jordan wore during Game 2 of the 1988 Finals. The Bulls won the NBA championship that season.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Atlanta Dream will host at least two WNBA Finals games. But exactly where is yet TBD</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:54:36 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-12/atlanta-dream-wnba-finals-venue-golden-state-valkryies</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-12/atlanta-dream-wnba-finals-venue-golden-state-valkryies</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Atlanta Dream will host Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries, plus Game 6 if necessary, but it's unclear where those games will take place.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Atlanta Dream will host Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries, plus Game 6 if necessary, but it's unclear where those games will take place.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Mike Evans delivered an all-time diss of Trevon Diggs. Or did he? 'I honestly didn't know it was him'</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:21:51 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-12/mike-evans-says-trevon-diggs-viral-moment-wasnt-diss</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-12/mike-evans-says-trevon-diggs-viral-moment-wasnt-diss</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans appeared to diss Seattle Seahawks cornerback Trevon Diggs by turning the veteran player around to see the name on the back of his jersey.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans appeared to diss Seattle Seahawks cornerback Trevon Diggs by turning the veteran player around to see the name on the back of his jersey.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>'Total disbelief': Co-owner Magic Johnson issues rare rebuke over Commanders' overtime clock mismanagement</title><dc:creator>Steve Henson</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:41:44 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-12/magic-johnson-blasts-commanders-clock-management-overtime-tie-giants</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-12/magic-johnson-blasts-commanders-clock-management-overtime-tie-giants</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Washington blew a chance to beat the Giants in overtime when Jayden Daniels was tackled as time expired. Commanders co-owner Magic Johnson expressed consternation.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Washington blew a chance to beat the Giants in overtime when Jayden Daniels was tackled as time expired. Commanders co-owner Magic Johnson expressed consternation.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
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