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    <channel><lastBuildDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2026 06:21:03 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>Girls' flag football: Tuesday's scores</title><pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2026 06:21:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<item><title>Catcher Will Smith shows how much he was missed as Dodgers beat Reds</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2026 04:49:08 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-08/will-smith-dodgers-reds</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-08/will-smith-dodgers-reds</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Dodgers catcher Will Smith, who spent weeks on the injured list, hits key home run as Dodgers defeat the Cincinnati Reds.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dodgers catcher Will Smith, who spent weeks on the injured list, hits key home run as Dodgers defeat the Cincinnati Reds.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2624" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a32b13c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3936x2624+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa4%2F02%2Ff7b8cda845b78cb9ebf872f182c1%2F1569290-sp-mlb-dodgers-reds-eat-0019.jpg" width="3936">
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<item><title>Shohei Ohtani out of the Dodgers lineup, available to pinch-hit</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2026 01:24:07 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-08/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-lineup</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-08/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-lineup</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup again Tuesday, as the Dodgers ease him back into regular play after four days off.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup again Tuesday, as the Dodgers ease him back into regular play after four days off.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="4000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c675470/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F63%2Fff%2F1dd4ad9842198a41331e466b78d4%2F1568501-sp-mlb-dodgers-cardinals-eat-0014.jpg" width="6000">
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<item><title>Aaron Donald will not play for Rams in season opener vs. 49ers in Australia</title><dc:creator>Austin Knoblauch</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 20:08:24 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-08/aaron-donald-will-not-play-for-rams-in-season-opener-vs-49ers-in-australia</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-08/aaron-donald-will-not-play-for-rams-in-season-opener-vs-49ers-in-australia</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Aaron Donald, who announced his comeback from retirement just over two weeks ago, will not travel with the Rams to Australia to play the 49ers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aaron Donald, who announced his comeback from retirement just over two weeks ago, will not travel with the Rams to Australia to play the 49ers.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson will get statue outside of Crypto.com Arena in 2027</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 19:18:16 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-08/former-coach-phil-jackson-to-get-statue-outside-of-lakers-arena</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-08/former-coach-phil-jackson-to-get-statue-outside-of-lakers-arena</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Phil Jackson will become the latest Laker immortalized at Crypto.com Arena, with a statue by sculptor Omri Amrany set to be unveiled April 9.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Phil Jackson will become the latest Laker immortalized at Crypto.com Arena, with a statue by sculptor Omri Amrany set to be unveiled April 9.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec52916/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2400x1957+0+0/resize/1500x1223!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F46%2Fc3%2Fdc79f41445d4aa3f79fa5f219b94%2F165602.SP.0506.lakers29.WJS.jpg">
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<item><title>Dos Pueblos duo Ruby Streatfeild and Brooklyn Hedricks chase flag football glory</title><dc:creator>Steve Galluzzo</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-08/dos-pueblos-duo-ruby-streatfeild-brooklyn-hedricks-flag-football</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-08/dos-pueblos-duo-ruby-streatfeild-brooklyn-hedricks-flag-football</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>At Dos Pueblos High in Goleta, seniors Ruby Streatfeild and Brooklyn Hedricks have turned an inseparable on-campus friendship into a high-powered flag football partnership.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At Dos Pueblos High in Goleta, seniors Ruby Streatfeild and Brooklyn Hedricks have turned an inseparable on-campus friendship into a high-powered flag football partnership.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Rams used player 'guinea pigs' to help craft their Australia travel plan</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-08/rams-player-guinea-pigs-australia-plan-49ers</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-08/rams-player-guinea-pigs-australia-plan-49ers</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Rams' decision to leave as late as possible for their Australian season opener against the 49ers is based in part on previous player experiences.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Rams' decision to leave as late as possible for their Australian season opener against the 49ers is based in part on previous player experiences.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Prep talk: It's a good year for quarterbacks in the City Section</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-08/good-year-for-quarterbacks-in-city-section</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-08/good-year-for-quarterbacks-in-city-section</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>City Section teams are passing the football to take advantage of athletic quarterbacks so far this season.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>City Section teams are passing the football to take advantage of athletic quarterbacks so far this season.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Shaikin: An October bye-bye? Dodgers need bye to save Shohei Ohtani</title><dc:creator>Bill Shaikin</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-08/october-bye-bye-dodgers-need-bye-to-save-shohei-ohtani</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-08/october-bye-bye-dodgers-need-bye-to-save-shohei-ohtani</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers won the World Series last season without a playoff bye, but this season star Shohei Ohtani is batting injuries and really needs the rest.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers won the World Series last season without a playoff bye, but this season star Shohei Ohtani is batting injuries and really needs the rest.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="1779" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cfb94fd/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2668x1779+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F34%2Fae%2Fb30ac3c448f08fcf46559aad5046%2F1569288-sp-mlb-dodgers-reds-eat-0026.jpg" width="2668">
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<item><title>The Times' top 10 City Section football rankings</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-08/times-top-10-city-section-football-rankings</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-08/times-top-10-city-section-football-rankings</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Carson stays No. 1 after losing to Palos Verdes, an unbeaten Southern Section team, in the latest Los Angeles Times City Section football top 10 rankings.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carson stays No. 1 after losing to Palos Verdes, an unbeaten Southern Section team, in the latest Los Angeles Times City Section football top 10 rankings.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>How the Rams turned their weakest link into a strength with secondary makeover</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-08/how-rams-turned-their-weakest-link-into-strength-with-secondary-makeover</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-08/how-rams-turned-their-weakest-link-into-strength-with-secondary-makeover</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>After the Seattle Seahawks shredded them, the Rams responded by overhauling the secondary, trading for All-Pro Trent McDuffie and signing Jaylen Watson.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After the Seattle Seahawks shredded them, the Rams responded by overhauling the secondary, trading for All-Pro Trent McDuffie and signing Jaylen Watson.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/png" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4cf0a39/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F79%2F6f%2Ff5f69666450e9cd2aec0ffe1f8a3%2F090426-secondaryfeature.png" width="3000">
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<item><title>From benchwarmers to saviors: New additions look to revive Galaxy's playoff hopes</title><dc:creator>Kevin Baxter</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/galaxy/story/2026-09-08/sergi-roberto-hirving-lozano-look-to-revive-galaxy-playoff-hopes</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/galaxy/story/2026-09-08/sergi-roberto-hirving-lozano-look-to-revive-galaxy-playoff-hopes</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Galaxy has undergone a roster overhaul this summer aimed at making the team more competitive ahead of a late-season playoff push.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Galaxy has undergone a roster overhaul this summer aimed at making the team more competitive ahead of a late-season playoff push.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Rams vs. 49ers will be a mini Super Bowl for Melbourne's iconic cricket ground</title><dc:creator>Sam Farmer</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-08/rams-vs-49ers-mini-super-bowl-australia-cricket-ground</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-08/rams-vs-49ers-mini-super-bowl-australia-cricket-ground</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Rams and 49ers kick off the NFL season 8,000 miles from home, turning the Melbourne Cricket Ground into the stage for Australia's first regular-season NFL game.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Rams and 49ers kick off the NFL season 8,000 miles from home, turning the Melbourne Cricket Ground into the stage for Australia's first regular-season NFL game.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>More than just a coaching tree: Why Sean McVay is so good at forging NFL coaches</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-08/secret-behind-sean-mcvay-booming-nfl-coaching-tree-rams</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-08/secret-behind-sean-mcvay-booming-nfl-coaching-tree-rams</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>As Sean McVay enters his 10th season as Rams coach, his former assistants are leading the Packers, Bengals, Vikings, Jaguars and Cardinals as head coaches.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As Sean McVay enters his 10th season as Rams coach, his former assistants are leading the Packers, Bengals, Vikings, Jaguars and Cardinals as head coaches.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2767c2/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcc%2F2b%2Fb911dbdb4f599665029db6eff65a%2F082726-mcvaycoachingtree-02.jpg" width="3000">
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<item><title>Aaron Donald won't say if he'll play in Rams' opener against 49ers in Australia</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 01:00:43 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-07/aaron-donald-rams-season-opener-australia-49ers</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-07/aaron-donald-rams-season-opener-australia-49ers</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>It's still anyone's guess if defensive lineman Aaron Donald will play in the Rams' season opener against the 49ers in the wake of his NFL comeback.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's still anyone's guess if defensive lineman Aaron Donald will play in the Rams' season opener against the 49ers in the wake of his NFL comeback.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Shohei Ohtani returns, Teoscar Hernández stays hot in Dodgers' fifth straight win</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2026 23:46:22 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-07/shohei-ohtani-returns-pitching-dodgers-reds-mlb</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-07/shohei-ohtani-returns-pitching-dodgers-reds-mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Shohei Ohtani was back in the lineup after missing four games because of multiple ailments as the Dodgers beat the Reds 6-3 to extend their winning streak.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shohei Ohtani was back in the lineup after missing four games because of multiple ailments as the Dodgers beat the Reds 6-3 to extend their winning streak.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3502" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cb8dac1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5253x3502+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F5b%2F36%2F4e4e7d994fc295ce910a7405e9c8%2F1569288-sp-mlb-dodgers-reds-eat-0010.jpg" width="5253">
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<item><title>The Times' top 10 high school flag football rankings</title><dc:creator>Steve Galluzzo</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2026 16:54:41 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-07/times-top-10-high-school-flag-football-rankings</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-07/times-top-10-high-school-flag-football-rankings</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Unbeaten JSerra continues to roll in flag football, leading the Los Angeles Times top 10 rankings.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unbeaten JSerra continues to roll in flag football, leading the Los Angeles Times top 10 rankings.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Prep talk: City Section football coaches need a few good soccer players</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-07/prep-talk-city-section-football-coaches-need-good-soccer-players</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-07/prep-talk-city-section-football-coaches-need-good-soccer-players</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Cleveland and Carson add soccer players to their respective football teams to serve as kickers this season.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cleveland and Carson add soccer players to their respective football teams to serve as kickers this season.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Chargers roster breakdown: Tested veterans pair with potential rising stars</title><dc:creator>Joaquin Ruiz</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-09-07/chargers-roster-breakdown-tested-veterans-potential-rising-stars</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-09-07/chargers-roster-breakdown-tested-veterans-potential-rising-stars</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Justin Herbert will once again be the centerpiece of the Chargers' offense, but several young players could play valuable roles in helping the team find playoff success.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Justin Herbert will once again be the centerpiece of the Chargers' offense, but several young players could play valuable roles in helping the team find playoff success.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c167c48/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7b%2F56%2Fa693542141cab6639c71281368b9%2F090126-chargerspositionbreakdowns.jpg" width="3000">
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<item><title>From the ER to end zone: Inside Justin Herbert's L.A. life with his brothers</title><dc:creator>Sam Farmer</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-09-07/chargers-qb-justin-herbert-la-life-with-his-brothers</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-09-07/chargers-qb-justin-herbert-la-life-with-his-brothers</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Chargers star Justin Herbert shares an apartment with his older brother, Mitch, an orthopedic surgery resident who is in awe at what Justin has accomplished.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chargers star Justin Herbert shares an apartment with his older brother, Mitch, an orthopedic surgery resident who is in awe at what Justin has accomplished.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Inside the 'almost unfair' Rams roster that makes it a Super Bowl title favorite</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-07/breaking-down-rams-2026-season-roster</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-07/breaking-down-rams-2026-season-roster</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Rams are the favorite to win the Super Bowl on home turf this season, and for good reason. Here's a position-by-position breakdown of the Week 1 roster.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Rams are the favorite to win the Super Bowl on home turf this season, and for good reason. Here's a position-by-position breakdown of the Week 1 roster.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5942d79/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3a%2Fdf%2F25d284a9408783368375aa23d397%2F090126-ramspositionbreakdowns.jpg" width="3000">
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<item><title>Mike McDaniel embracing life as the screen-averse sneakerhead guiding Justin Herbert</title><dc:creator>Sam Farmer</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-09-07/mike-mcdaniel-embracing-life-chargers-justin-herbert</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-09-07/mike-mcdaniel-embracing-life-chargers-justin-herbert</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Mike McDaniel, tasked with reviving the Justin Herbert-led offense for the Chargers, knows how important it is to live life in the moment.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike McDaniel, tasked with reviving the Justin Herbert-led offense for the Chargers, knows how important it is to live life in the moment.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b704154/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F57%2Fb4%2F321b6c374f0885fc8c3ed8766fad%2F082426-mcdanielherbert.jpg" width="3000">
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<item><title>Under fire over coaches being placed on leave, Brad Wright quits El Camino Real's board</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2026 02:09:06 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-06/brad-wright-resigns-el-camino-real-investigation</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-06/brad-wright-resigns-el-camino-real-investigation</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Former NBA player Brad Wright announces his resignation effective Tuesday after weeks of controversy surrounding coaches being placed on administrative leave.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former NBA player Brad Wright announces his resignation effective Tuesday after weeks of controversy surrounding coaches being placed on administrative leave.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3024" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d513118/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4032x3024+0+0/resize/1500x1125!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fea%2F87%2F9091d63f4e96887247e74d28ceca%2Fimg-5719.jpeg" width="4032">
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<item><title>Shohei Ohtani set to return to lineup; Mookie Betts powers Dodgers past Nationals</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2026 01:16:52 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-06/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-lineup-injury-nationals-reds</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-06/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-lineup-injury-nationals-reds</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to the Dodgers' starting lineup Monday against the Reds, but it looks increasingly likely that he will not pitch again this season.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to the Dodgers' starting lineup Monday against the Reds, but it looks increasingly likely that he will not pitch again this season.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3830" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/24dc841/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5744x3830+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7a%2F37%2F201540bf4d1db3ef7cf5d1905cc8%2F1568503-sp-mlb-dodgers-nationals-eat-0004.jpg" width="5744">
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<item><title>Wrestling legend 'Superstar' Bill Dundee dies at 82</title><dc:creator>Jasmine Mendez</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2026 00:08:17 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2026-09-06/bill-dundee-dead-wrestling-legend-superstar-was-82</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2026-09-06/bill-dundee-dead-wrestling-legend-superstar-was-82</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Memphis wrestling legend "Superstar" Bill Dundee, known for his 50-year career and rivalry with Jerry Lawler, has died at 82.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Memphis wrestling legend "Superstar" Bill Dundee, known for his 50-year career and rivalry with Jerry Lawler, has died at 82.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Myles Garrett returns to practice for Rams, but will Aaron Donald play in opener?</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 22:47:29 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-06/myles-garrett-returns-to-practice-rams-aaron-donald</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-06/myles-garrett-returns-to-practice-rams-aaron-donald</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Rams star edge rusher Myles Garrett, who had been sidelined for weeks while nursing a left knee problem, participates in drills at practice.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rams star edge rusher Myles Garrett, who had been sidelined for weeks while nursing a left knee problem, participates in drills at practice.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>With late matches, intruding influencers and odd smells, is tennis losing at the U.S. Open?</title><dc:creator>Douglas Robson</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 18:06:49 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-06/with-delays-distractions-is-tennis-losing-at-u-s-open</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-06/with-delays-distractions-is-tennis-losing-at-u-s-open</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>New York has always hosted the brashest major tennis tournament, but some question whether distractions that dominated the first week of the U.S. Open are a problem.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New York has always hosted the brashest major tennis tournament, but some question whether distractions that dominated the first week of the U.S. Open are a problem.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>The Times' top 25 high school football rankings</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-06/la-times-top-25-high-school-football-rankings-week-2</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-06/la-times-top-25-high-school-football-rankings-week-2</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland after Week 2.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland after Week 2.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's contract extended through 2030 season</title><dc:creator>Sam Farmer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 17:46:49 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-06/nfl-owners-extend-roger-goodells-contract-through-2030</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-06/nfl-owners-extend-roger-goodells-contract-through-2030</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Commissioner Roger Goodell is poised to lead the NFL through 2030 after agreeing with owners on a four-year contract extension.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Commissioner Roger Goodell is poised to lead the NFL through 2030 after agreeing with owners on a four-year contract extension.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>High school football: Week 3 schedule</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-06/high-school-football-week-3-schedule</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-06/high-school-football-week-3-schedule</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football schedule for Week 3 of the 2026 season.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football schedule for Week 3 of the 2026 season.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>NFL has grand expectations for SoFi Stadium's first 'full-on' Super Bowl</title><dc:creator>Sam Farmer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-06/nfl-grand-expectations-sofi-stadium-super-bowl</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-06/nfl-grand-expectations-sofi-stadium-super-bowl</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>In February 2027, SoFi Stadium will play host to Super Bowl LXI, and the NFL is excited about the possibilities after the stadium's first Super Bowl was limited by COVID restrictions.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In February 2027, SoFi Stadium will play host to Super Bowl LXI, and the NFL is excited about the possibilities after the stadium's first Super Bowl was limited by COVID restrictions.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3648" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9ff5f02/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5472x3648+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7c%2F01%2F1a9d46604c738e94f44e79dfa0af%2Fla-photos-1staff-638982-sofi-stadium-chargers-ajs-028.JPG" width="5472">
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<item><title>Moorpark High's Davis Benson has done more than burst onto the scene</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-06/moorpark-high-davis-benson-has-done-more-burst-onto-scene</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-06/moorpark-high-davis-benson-has-done-more-burst-onto-scene</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The senior receiver in football is a track and field star who won two events and finished second in another at the Southern Section finals last spring.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The senior receiver in football is a track and field star who won two events and finished second in another at the Southern Section finals last spring.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>'We're like the new Dodgers.' Rams know it's another Super Bowl-or-bust season</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-06/rams-know-its-another-super-bowl-or-bust-season</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-06/rams-know-its-another-super-bowl-or-bust-season</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>After an offseason of blockbuster trades and Aaron Donald's return, the Rams enter the season as overwhelming favorites to win another title at SoFi Stadium.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After an offseason of blockbuster trades and Aaron Donald's return, the Rams enter the season as overwhelming favorites to win another title at SoFi Stadium.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/edf23c6/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F66%2Fbf%2Ff15e2d7648a3a3869d3bb8c8c55c%2F081226-ramspreview.jpg" width="3000">
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<item><title>Prep talk: First-year Narbonne football coach gets his first victory</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-06/prep-talk-first-year-narbonne-football-coach-gets-first-victory</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-06/prep-talk-first-year-narbonne-football-coach-gets-first-victory</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Patrick Goodpaster, a lieutenant with the Gardena Police Department, has plenty to be thankful for as Gauchos battle back from adversity.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Patrick Goodpaster, a lieutenant with the Gardena Police Department, has plenty to be thankful for as Gauchos battle back from adversity.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Swanson: For Derwin James Jr. and the Chargers, winning over L.A. starts with playoff success</title><dc:creator>Mirjam Swanson</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-09-06/derwin-james-chargers-winning-playoffs-season</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-09-06/derwin-james-chargers-winning-playoffs-season</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Derwin James Jr., the outstanding safety for the Chargers, doesn't get the recognition he deserves. Winning in the playoffs would go a long way to reversing that.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Derwin James Jr., the outstanding safety for the Chargers, doesn't get the recognition he deserves. Winning in the playoffs would go a long way to reversing that.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/967d602/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff7%2F8e%2Ffd0993c54148bc91b76e7217f50c%2F082426-derwinjames.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 Vera Nieuwenhuis / AP Photo, David J. Phillip / AP Photo]]></media:credit>
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<item><title>Plaschke: Rams will go undefeated on their way to winning another home Super Bowl title</title><dc:creator>Bill Plaschke</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-06/rams-will-go-undefeated-win-super-bowl-title</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-06/rams-will-go-undefeated-win-super-bowl-title</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Watch out '72 Dolphins. A Rams team loaded with star talent not only will win the Super Bowl, but they'll become the first NFL team to go 20-0.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Watch out '72 Dolphins. A Rams team loaded with star talent not only will win the Super Bowl, but they'll become the first NFL team to go 20-0.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/501b1a2/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2000x3000+0+0/resize/1000x1500!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F11%2F78%2F87f433b04b6885fd232d9c93d6c9%2Fla-sp-plaschke-rams-undefeated-short.jpg" width="2000">
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<item><title>Chargers aim for a Super Bowl title amid key injuries and a brutal schedule</title><dc:creator>Sam Farmer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-09-06/chargers-super-bowl-title-injuries-schedule</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2026-09-06/chargers-super-bowl-title-injuries-schedule</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Chargers are looking for real gains under Jim Harbaugh after two one-and-done playoff campaigns, but can Justin Herbert lead them to a home Super Bowl?</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Chargers are looking for real gains under Jim Harbaugh after two one-and-done playoff campaigns, but can Justin Herbert lead them to a home Super Bowl?</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ba31fea/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fce%2F1f%2Fc37b84054dcd82ae69684844c782%2F081326-chargerspreview.jpg" width="3000">
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<item><title>Swanson: Bob Chesney's gutty Bruins pushed to beat Cal and gave UCLA fans a reason to believe</title><dc:creator>Mirjam Swanson</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-09-06/bob-chesney-gutty-bruins-gave-ucla-fans-reason-believe-cal-win</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-09-06/bob-chesney-gutty-bruins-gave-ucla-fans-reason-believe-cal-win</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>New UCLA coach Bob Chesney coaxed inspiring resolve and sharper execution out of the Bruins during a road win over Cal in Saturday's season opener, giving fans hope.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New UCLA coach Bob Chesney coaxed inspiring resolve and sharper execution out of the Bruins during a road win over Cal in Saturday's season opener, giving fans hope.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>'It was a lot of fun.' UCLA surges late, opens Bob Chesney era with win over Cal</title><dc:creator>Marisa Ingemi</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 06:47:05 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-09-05/ucla-football-cal-bob-chesney-nico-iamaleava</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-09-05/ucla-football-cal-bob-chesney-nico-iamaleava</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>UCLA defeats California 45-24 in its first game under coach Bob Chesney, scoring 21 unanswered points behind big performances from Wayne Knight and Anthony Woods.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>UCLA defeats California 45-24 in its first game under coach Bob Chesney, scoring 21 unanswered points behind big performances from Wayne Knight and Anthony Woods.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>High school flag football: Friday and Saturday scores</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 05:22:43 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-05/high-school-flag-football-friday-saturday-scores</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-05/high-school-flag-football-friday-saturday-scores</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>CIF Southern Section high school girls' flag football scores for Friday and Saturday.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CIF Southern Section high school girls' flag football scores for Friday and Saturday.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>High school football: Saturday's scores from across the Southland</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 05:19:34 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-05/high-school-football-saturdays-scores-from-across-southland</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-05/high-school-football-saturdays-scores-from-across-southland</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Southern Section high school football scores for Saturday, Aug. 5.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Southern Section high school football scores for Saturday, Aug. 5.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>New-look Galaxy topple Revolution to revive their MLS playoff push</title><dc:creator>Kevin Baxter</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 03:52:15 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/galaxy/story/2026-09-05/new-look-galaxy-defeat-revolution-mls-playoff-hopes</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/galaxy/story/2026-09-05/new-look-galaxy-defeat-revolution-mls-playoff-hopes</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Mired in a slump and struggling to stay out of the bottom of the standings, the Galaxy treated Saturday as a must-win in a 2-1 victory over New England.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mired in a slump and struggling to stay out of the bottom of the standings, the Galaxy treated Saturday as a must-win in a 2-1 victory over New England.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Tommy Edman delivers for Ohtani-less Dodgers in victory over Nationals</title><dc:creator>Sam Farmer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 5 Sep 2026 22:06:25 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-05/shohei-ohtani-scratched-from-dodgers-lineup-game-recap</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-05/shohei-ohtani-scratched-from-dodgers-lineup-game-recap</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Tommy Edman hits a three-run home run and Tanner Scott gets out of a ninth-inning jam in a 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals with Shohei Ohtani out.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tommy Edman hits a three-run home run and Tanner Scott gets out of a ninth-inning jam in a 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals with Shohei Ohtani out.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="1614" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/529621e/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2321x1614+0+0/resize/1500x1043!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F87%2Fda%2Fab935553439da7db9b318229d1e1%2F1568502-sp-mlb-dodgers-nationals-1015-rb.jpg" width="2321">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Los Angeles, CA - September 05: Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman (25) is showered with sunflowers by teammate Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of an baseball game between the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>High school football: Top performers in the Southland</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 5 Sep 2026 20:04:48 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-05/southland-prep-football-top-performers-week-2</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-05/southland-prep-football-top-performers-week-2</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A look at the top performers from CIF City and Southern Section football games this week.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A look at the top performers from CIF City and Southern Section football games this week.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Before Mark Walter's companies faced inquiries, he kept a low profile and built loyalty</title><dc:creator>Kevin Baxter</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 5 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-05/who-is-mark-walter-companies-faced-inquiries-he-kept-low-profile</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-05/who-is-mark-walter-companies-faced-inquiries-he-kept-low-profile</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Mark Walter's companies are under investigation, fueling speculation he may sell the Dodgers. Those close to him says it's one of many wrong assumptions about Walter.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mark Walter's companies are under investigation, fueling speculation he may sell the Dodgers. Those close to him says it's one of many wrong assumptions about Walter.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b069bef/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x2000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa2%2Fe6%2F74aa97564d52bb91d526c90a6e7c%2F082726-markwalter-04.jpg" width="3000">
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<item><title>Prep talk: Sarah Sobel of Sierra Canyon is making impact on and off field</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 5 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-05/prep-talk-sarah-sobel-of-sierra-canyon-is-making-impact</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-05/prep-talk-sarah-sobel-of-sierra-canyon-is-making-impact</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Cheer captain and Shoes for Souls leader is doing her best as a teenager to make a difference in the community.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cheer captain and Shoes for Souls leader is doing her best as a teenager to make a difference in the community.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Letters to Sports: Clippers and Kawhi Leonard get off easy; fans are big losers</title><pubDate>Sat, 5 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-05/la-times-sports-letters-clippers-penalties-usc-defense-angels-sale</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-05/la-times-sports-letters-clippers-penalties-usc-defense-angels-sale</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the NBA's penalties for the Clippers, USC's defense, the Angels sale and more.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the NBA's penalties for the Clippers, USC's defense, the Angels sale and more.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3136" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/351efea/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4382x3136+0+0/resize/1500x1073!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7f%2F03%2F3a49bb174368a58273137181a097%2F1548480-sp-nba-clippers-spurs-ajs-01.jpg" width="4382">
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<item><title>'60 Minutes' opens its new season under Bari Weiss with the L.A. Rams</title><dc:creator>Stephen Battaglio</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 5 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-09-05/60-minutes-season-premiere-rams-bari-weiss</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-09-05/60-minutes-season-premiere-rams-bari-weiss</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Jon Wertheim's Rams profile leads the Sept. 13 season premiere of "60 Minutes" — the first since Bari Weiss' purge of the CBS News newsmagazine.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jon Wertheim's Rams profile leads the Sept. 13 season premiere of "60 Minutes" — the first since Bari Weiss' purge of the CBS News newsmagazine.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>High school football: Friday's scores from across the Southland</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 5 Sep 2026 06:46:11 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-04/high-school-football-friday-southern-california-cif-scores</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-04/high-school-football-friday-southern-california-cif-scores</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Southern Section high school football scores for Friday's games.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Southern Section high school football scores for Friday's games.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Orange Lutheran defeats Arizona's top team for second win of brutal nonleague start</title><dc:creator>Caleb Otte</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 5 Sep 2026 06:07:18 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-04/orange-lutheran-basha-high-school-football-game-recap</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-04/orange-lutheran-basha-high-school-football-game-recap</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Playing what Maxpreps rates as the toughest schedule in the nation, the Lancers' defense rises to the occasion while a sophomore running back has a big game.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Playing what Maxpreps rates as the toughest schedule in the nation, the Lancers' defense rises to the occasion while a sophomore running back has a big game.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>No. 14 USC dominates Fresno State with ruthless defense, efficient offense in shutout</title><dc:creator>Ryan Kartje</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 5 Sep 2026 04:34:40 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2026-09-04/usc-football-dominates-shutout-victory-fresno-state</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2026-09-04/usc-football-dominates-shutout-victory-fresno-state</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Behind a stingy defensive effort and a strong performance by quarterback Jayden Maiava, No. 14 USC improved to 2-0 with a 39-0 victory over Fresno State.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Behind a stingy defensive effort and a strong performance by quarterback Jayden Maiava, No. 14 USC improved to 2-0 with a 39-0 victory over Fresno State.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Dodgers 'hopeful' but not confident Shohei Ohtani will avoid injured list</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 5 Sep 2026 04:02:20 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-04/shohei-ohtani-injury-out-dodgers-lineup</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-04/shohei-ohtani-injury-out-dodgers-lineup</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was held out of the lineup for the second straight day because of a biceps injury and he could be heading to the injured list next.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was held out of the lineup for the second straight day because of a biceps injury and he could be heading to the injured list next.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3128" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2c8eee9/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4691x3128+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3d%2F6a%2F436f23c44b5d8e5cacc5aae2f489%2F1561819-sp-mlb-dodgers-diamondbacks-rb-1995.jpg" width="4691">
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<item><title>Family of ASU hockey player Matthew Mayich is 'praying for a miracle' weeks after his collapse at practice</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2026 22:05:44 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-04/matthew-mayich-arizona-state-hockey-collapse-practice-prognosis</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-04/matthew-mayich-arizona-state-hockey-collapse-practice-prognosis</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich remains incapacitated more than two weeks after he collapsed during practice. His family is 'praying for a miracle,' their attorney said.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich remains incapacitated more than two weeks after he collapsed during practice. His family is 'praying for a miracle,' their attorney said.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>'Bruin Bullies' are dialed in on creating havoc during UCLA season opener at Cal</title><dc:creator>Connor Dullinger</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2026 21:52:44 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-09-04/bruin-bullies-focused-on-creating-havoc-during-ucla-opener-at-cal</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-09-04/bruin-bullies-focused-on-creating-havoc-during-ucla-opener-at-cal</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The UCLA defense knows Cal boasts a formidable offense, but UCLA defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler is confident the Bruin Bullies can make big plays.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The UCLA defense knows Cal boasts a formidable offense, but UCLA defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler is confident the Bruin Bullies can make big plays.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2892" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2a6c771/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4338x2892+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F71%2Fbc%2Fb1fda991472cb85c53b3fa0b55e9%2F1549038-sp-ucla-spring-football-practice-3777.jpg" width="4338">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Westwood, CA - April 02: Defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler coaches players at UCLA football's first spring practice at Spaulding Field in Westwood, CA on Thursday, April 2, 2026. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>'You should be really excited.' Cal football ready for a breakthrough game against UCLA</title><dc:creator>Joaquin Ruiz</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2026 20:10:48 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-09-04/cal-football-is-ready-for-breakthrough-game-against-ucla</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-09-04/cal-football-is-ready-for-breakthrough-game-against-ucla</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>While UCLA fans are fired up about new coach Bob Chesney, the Bruins' season opener opponent Cal is equally confident about a resurgent season in Berkeley.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While UCLA fans are fired up about new coach Bob Chesney, the Bruins' season opener opponent Cal is equally confident about a resurgent season in Berkeley.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Sean McVay knows Rams' delayed Australian travel plans could lead to criticism</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2026 20:03:06 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-04/sean-mcvay-explains-why-rams-are-delaying-travel-to-australaia</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-04/sean-mcvay-explains-why-rams-are-delaying-travel-to-australaia</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Sean McVay and the Rams are adopting a different approach from the San Francisco 49ers by delaying travel to Melbourne, Australia, for their season opener.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sean McVay and the Rams are adopting a different approach from the San Francisco 49ers by delaying travel to Melbourne, Australia, for their season opener.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3749" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/958f8da/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5623x3749+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc8%2F7e%2F8a5ddb644edf8f49aaed8b92a480%2F1568804-sp-rams-practice-aaron-donald-0317-rb.jpg" width="5623">
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<item><title>WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire, help find successor. 'If we don't find someone, I'll stay on'</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2026 16:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-04/wnba-commissioner-cathy-engelbert-will-retire-at-years-end</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-04/wnba-commissioner-cathy-engelbert-will-retire-at-years-end</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Cathy Engelbert will retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of the year, ending a tenure of seven-plus years that saw tremendous growth and some turmoil for the league.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cathy Engelbert will retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of the year, ending a tenure of seven-plus years that saw tremendous growth and some turmoil for the league.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Mission Viejo High's massive offensive line aims for greatness</title><dc:creator>Caleb Otte</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-04/mission-viejo-high-massive-offensive-line-aims-for-greatness</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-04/mission-viejo-high-massive-offensive-line-aims-for-greatness</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Diablos has several impressive returning blockers, one of whom has moved to tight end. Most have Division I scholarship offers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Diablos has several impressive returning blockers, one of whom has moved to tight end. Most have Division I scholarship offers.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3375" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a74b144/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5063x3375+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2b%2Fac%2Fd9e8873b44c991b73552e2621618%2F1568838-sp-mission-viejo-hs-linemen-1168-rb.jpg" width="5063">
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<item><title>Prep talk: Bell football team is blessed with five baseball players as starters</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-04/bell-high-football-team-is-blessed-with-five-baseball-players</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-04/bell-high-football-team-is-blessed-with-five-baseball-players</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Baseball players show off their football skills at Bell</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Baseball players show off their football skills at Bell</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Teoscar Hernández's walk-off double rescues Dodgers from sweep vs. Cardinals</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2026 07:22:40 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-04/teoscar-hernandez-delivers-dodgers-to-thrilling-comeback-win-cardinals</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-04/teoscar-hernandez-delivers-dodgers-to-thrilling-comeback-win-cardinals</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Mired in an offensive slump for most of the season, Teoscar Hernández is confident he finally is overcoming his struggles at the plate.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mired in an offensive slump for most of the season, Teoscar Hernández is confident he finally is overcoming his struggles at the plate.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="4000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6b0bad4/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F35%2F6d%2F910796b84477944c4ad97b62e1fd%2F1568501-sp-mlb-dodgers-cardinals-eat-0004.jpg" width="6000">
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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, 4 Sep 2026 06:58:17 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-03/high-school-flag-football-wednesday-thursday-scores</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-03/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>High school football: Thursday's scores</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2026 05:53:08 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-03/high-school-football-thursdays-scores</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-03/high-school-football-thursdays-scores</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football scores for Thursday's games.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football scores for Thursday's games.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Ryan Rakowski powers Palos Verdes to victory over Carson</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2026 05:18:21 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-03/ryan-rakowski-powers-palos-verdes-to-victory-over-carson</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-03/ryan-rakowski-powers-palos-verdes-to-victory-over-carson</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Nevada-bound senior quarterback Ryan Rakowski passes for two touchdowns and runs for three more in a 35-20 victory over Carson.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nevada-bound senior quarterback Ryan Rakowski passes for two touchdowns and runs for three more in a 35-20 victory over Carson.</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>Fri, 4 Sep 2026 05:01:58 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-03/how-top-25-high-school-football-teams-in-southland-fared-this-week</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-03/how-top-25-high-school-football-teams-in-southland-fared-this-week</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A look at how The Times' top 25 high school football teams fared in Week 2.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A look at how The Times' top 25 high school football teams fared in Week 2.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>What Shohei Ohtani's latest injury scare reveals about Dodgers' late-season plans</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2026 04:00:57 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-03/shohei-ohtani-injury-scare-dodgers-plans-season</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-03/shohei-ohtani-injury-scare-dodgers-plans-season</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers are hopeful Shohei Ohtani will not go on the injured list, but his latest injury scare could keep him off the mound for the rest of the season.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dodgers are hopeful Shohei Ohtani will not go on the injured list, but his latest injury scare could keep him off the mound for the rest of the season.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2410" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a7f3697/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3615x2410+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F17%2F8b%2Fb75241cc4c1a814bc90cee3113d5%2F1565783-sp-mlb-dodgers-royals-rcg-7730.jpg" width="3615">
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<item><title>Ex-USC quarterback Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty in connection to fight with truck driver</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2026 23:03:54 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-03/mark-sanchez-guilty-plea-truck-driver-fight-indianapolis-usc-jets</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-03/mark-sanchez-guilty-plea-truck-driver-fight-indianapolis-usc-jets</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Former USC and NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez plans to enter a guilty plea in connection with his physical altercation with a 69-year-old truck driver in Indianapolis last October.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former USC and NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez plans to enter a guilty plea in connection with his physical altercation with a 69-year-old truck driver in Indianapolis last October.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>USC freshman Luke Wafle 'just scratching the surface' with strong debut</title><dc:creator>Ryan Kartje</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2026 22:57:26 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2026-09-03/usc-freshman-luke-wafle-just-scratching-surface-with-strong-debut</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2026-09-03/usc-freshman-luke-wafle-just-scratching-surface-with-strong-debut</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The true freshman defensive end played only 23 snaps in the season-opening win over San Jose State, but stood out as a force with which to be reckoned.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The true freshman defensive end played only 23 snaps in the season-opening win over San Jose State, but stood out as a force with which to be reckoned.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2622" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5ff94fd/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3933x2622+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F01%2Fde%2F4f1ca7f44576b2b7fdd0c518619a%2F1568029-sp-ncaa-fbc-usc-sjsu-0344-rb.jpg" width="3933">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Los Angeles , CA - August 29: USC defensive end Kameryn Crawford (1) and USC defensive end Luke Wafle (94) after sacking San Jose State quarterback Luke Weaver (3) during first quarter of an football game between the San Jose State and USC at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Top executives out at Good Good Golf after ad criticized for making light of violence toward women</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2026 22:31:05 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-03/good-good-golf-executives-out-controversial-ad-callaway-driver</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-03/good-good-golf-executives-out-controversial-ad-callaway-driver</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Good Good Golf's CEO and president have both exited the company less than two weeks after it posted and then deleted an ad criticized for making light of violence against women.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good Good Golf's CEO and president have both exited the company less than two weeks after it posted and then deleted an ad criticized for making light of violence against women.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Dodgers sit Shohei Ohtani against Cardinals as health concerns mount</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2026 22:16:04 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-03/dodgers-sit-shohei-ohtani-series-finale-against-cardinals</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-03/dodgers-sit-shohei-ohtani-series-finale-against-cardinals</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was held out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, a day after striking out four times.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was held out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, a day after striking out four times.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2105" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5450e20/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3158x2105+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff4%2F3b%2F4afc48db4d6095a8f5687192db21%2F1568500-sp-mlb-dodgers-cardinals-0711-rb.jpg" width="3158">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Los Angeles, CA - September 02: Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after getting hit by a pitch by St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Brycen Mautz (52) during second inning of an baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Why Tarik Skubal thinks Stan Kroenke could turn Angels into coveted home for free agents</title><dc:creator>Bill Shaikin</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2026 19:07:50 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-03/tarik-skubal-stan-kroenke-angels-destination-free-agents</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-03/tarik-skubal-stan-kroenke-angels-destination-free-agents</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>When Stan Kroenke takes over the Angels, he would be the richest owner in baseball, with a net worth estimated by Forbes at $24 billion.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When Stan Kroenke takes over the Angels, he would be the richest owner in baseball, with a net worth estimated by Forbes at $24 billion.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Shaikin: What's in a team name? In Anaheim, maybe the future of the Angels</title><dc:creator>Bill Shaikin</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2026 18:11:30 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-03/whats-in-team-name-in-anaheim-maybe-future-of-angels</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-03/whats-in-team-name-in-anaheim-maybe-future-of-angels</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Stan Kroenke is buying the Angels with great leverage he carries into negotiations with Anaheim over development of Angel Stadium and its parking lots.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stan Kroenke is buying the Angels with great leverage he carries into negotiations with Anaheim over development of Angel Stadium and its parking lots.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Swanson: Kawhi Leonard is a Hall of Fame scam artist who deserves Clippers fans' boos</title><dc:creator>Mirjam Swanson</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2026-09-03/kawhi-leonard-clippers</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2026-09-03/kawhi-leonard-clippers</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Clippers were easy marks when Kawhi Leonard was a free agent, and he took advantage of them. The NBA has now throttled the team with sanctions.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Clippers were easy marks when Kawhi Leonard was a free agent, and he took advantage of them. The NBA has now throttled the team with sanctions.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Prep talk: Freshmen Aydan Steen, Kiyan Callis make impact for Santa Margarita</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-03/freshmen-aydan-steen-kiyan-callis-make-impact-for-santa-margarita</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-03/freshmen-aydan-steen-kiyan-callis-make-impact-for-santa-margarita</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Defending Southern Section Division 1 football champion Santa Margarita turns to freshmen Aydan Steen and Kiyan Callis for a boost.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Defending Southern Section Division 1 football champion Santa Margarita turns to freshmen Aydan Steen and Kiyan Callis for a boost.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Shohei Ohtani doesn't look right to Dodgers manager after striking out four times in loss</title><dc:creator>Joaquin Ruiz</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2026 05:38:13 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-02/dodgers-cardinals</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-02/dodgers-cardinals</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Shohei Ohtani winced in pain throughout his final at-bat against the Cardinals, who defeated the Dodgers for the second day in a row.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shohei Ohtani winced in pain throughout his final at-bat against the Cardinals, who defeated the Dodgers for the second day in a row.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="1849" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8720fc5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2774x1849+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F63%2F29%2F79fd7bdc4f8194302251d87ff497%2F1568500-sp-mlb-dodgers-cardinals-1239-rb.jpg" width="2774">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Los Angeles, CA - September 02: Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after receiving a strike during 10th inning of an baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Read the NBA's investigation of the Clippers, Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard</title><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 21:41:36 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-02/read-nbas-scathing-investigation-of-la-clippers-steve-ballmer</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-02/read-nbas-scathing-investigation-of-la-clippers-steve-ballmer</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Here is the NBA's investigation into allegations the Los Angeles Clippers the team circumvented the league's Collective Bargaining Agreement.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is the NBA's investigation into allegations the Los Angeles Clippers the team circumvented the league's Collective Bargaining Agreement.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>NBA hammers Clippers, Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard following investigation</title><dc:creator>Steve Henson, Mirjam Swanson</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 20:53:48 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-02/nba-investigation-findings-clippers-steve-ballmer-kawhi-leonard-aspiration-salary-cap-circumvention</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-02/nba-investigation-findings-clippers-steve-ballmer-kawhi-leonard-aspiration-salary-cap-circumvention</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The NBA handed down sweeping penalties to the Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer, team executives and star Kawhi Leonard following an investigation.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The NBA handed down sweeping penalties to the Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer, team executives and star Kawhi Leonard following an investigation.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="4000" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ca65f6d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9f%2F70%2Ffe2736b34fbf92fb26642da5087d%2F1545475-sp-nba-clippers-spurs-0014-eat.jpg" width="6000">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Inglewood, CA - March 16: LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer sits on the sideline before an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs at Intuit Dome on Monday, March 16, 2026 in Inglewood, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)]]></media:description>
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<item><title>Former Cowboy Emmitt Smith accused of scamming Native American investment firm out of $2.5 million</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 18:50:16 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-02/former-cowboy-emmitt-smith-accused-by-native-american-firm-of-scam</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-02/former-cowboy-emmitt-smith-accused-by-native-american-firm-of-scam</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Legendary Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith is among the co-defendants in a lawsuit by a Native American investment firm that claims it was scammed out of $2.5 million.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Legendary Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith is among the co-defendants in a lawsuit by a Native American investment firm that claims it was scammed out of $2.5 million.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Jordan Chiles announces gymnastics return, will train for LA28 Olympics</title><dc:creator>Thuc Nhi Nguyen</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 18:03:05 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-09-02/jordan-chiles-will-return-to-gymnastics-will-train-for-la28-olympics</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2026-09-02/jordan-chiles-will-return-to-gymnastics-will-train-for-la28-olympics</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles announced her intention to train for the L.A. Olympics, publicly beginning her attempt for a third Olympic Games in a video narrated by Michael Jordan.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles announced her intention to train for the L.A. Olympics, publicly beginning her attempt for a third Olympic Games in a video narrated by Michael Jordan.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>High school flag football: Monday and Tuesday results</title><dc:creator>Los Angeles Times staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 15:20:23 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-02/high-school-flag-football-monday-tuesday-results</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-02/high-school-flag-football-monday-tuesday-results</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' flag football scores for games played on Monday and Tuesday.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' flag football scores for games played on Monday and Tuesday.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, loses driver's license for five years</title><dc:creator>Steve Henson</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 13:16:59 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-02/tiger-woods-pleads-guilty-to-reckless-driving-loses-drivers-license</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-02/tiger-woods-pleads-guilty-to-reckless-driving-loses-drivers-license</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Tiger Woods reached a plea deal in a Florida DUI case and is suspended from driving for five years after pleading guilty to reckless driving.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tiger Woods reached a plea deal in a Florida DUI case and is suspended from driving for five years after pleading guilty to reckless driving.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Venus and Serena Williams' success backs science suggesting younger siblings get an edge</title><dc:creator>Douglas Robson</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-02/venus-serena-williams-success-backs-science-on-younger-siblings</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-02/venus-serena-williams-success-backs-science-on-younger-siblings</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>As tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams prepare to take the court at the U.S. Open, their success backs research suggesting younger siblings thrive.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams prepare to take the court at the U.S. Open, their success backs research suggesting younger siblings thrive.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Sondheimer With six baseball teammates playing football, La Cañada QB Joe Bell is in sports heaven</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-02/la-canada-qb-joe-bell-is-in-sports-heaven-baseball-teammates</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-02/la-canada-qb-joe-bell-is-in-sports-heaven-baseball-teammates</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>In throwback to 1980s, La Cañada has seven baseball players on its varsity football team, embracing the multiple-sport athlete.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In throwback to 1980s, La Cañada has seven baseball players on its varsity football team, embracing the multiple-sport athlete.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Prep talk: Former Kennedy QB Diego Montes refused to be denied meeting with UCLA coach Bob Chesney</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-02/former-kennedy-qb-diego-montes-finally-lands-meeting-with-ucla-coach-bob-chesney</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-02/former-kennedy-qb-diego-montes-finally-lands-meeting-with-ucla-coach-bob-chesney</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Waiting outside Bob Chesney's office at 5 a.m., Diego Montes finally got a chance to speak to the Bruins' football coach.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Waiting outside Bob Chesney's office at 5 a.m., Diego Montes finally got a chance to speak to the Bruins' football coach.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="4284" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/05639b4/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5712x4284+0+0/resize/1500x1125!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fef%2F09%2Fe8d6cf0e4818983f7ccc5e378099%2Fimg-8498.jpeg" width="5712">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Quarterback Diego Montes of Granada Hills Kennedy passed for 2,508 yards and ran for 1,400 yards as a junior.]]></media:description>
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<item><title>A look at one of this week's top high school football games</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-02/this-weeks-top-high-school-football-games-in-southland</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-02/this-weeks-top-high-school-football-games-in-southland</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A look at this week's top high school football games in the Southland.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A look at this week's top high school football games in the Southland.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Sluggish Dodgers open homestand with lopsided loss to Cardinals</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 05:22:43 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-01/sluggish-dodgers-open-homestand-with-lopsided-loss-to-cardinals-game-recap</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-01/sluggish-dodgers-open-homestand-with-lopsided-loss-to-cardinals-game-recap</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A shift to September and return home didn't boost the lagging Dodgers, who suffered a 13-8 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday at Dodger Stadium.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A shift to September and return home didn't boost the lagging Dodgers, who suffered a 13-8 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday at Dodger Stadium.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2994" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/afb5a3c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4491x2994+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F86%2Fa2%2Fc4d0c8ea4c339b47ae4a08ce51f6%2F1568499-sp-mlb-dodgers-cardinals-rcg-rcg-4737.jpg" width="4491">
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    <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Los Angeles, CA - September 01, 2026: Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker (23) can't reach a 5th inning homer by St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Thomas Saggese (25) at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 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>Lincoln Riley defends USC amid criticism of season opener crowd</title><dc:creator>Ryan Kartje</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 03:22:39 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2026-09-01/lincoln-riley-defends-usc-amid-criticism-of-season-opener-crowd</link>
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<item><title>Inside Stan Kroenke's deal to buy the Angels: 'Wherever he buys, he wins'</title><dc:creator>Bill Shaikin</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 02:52:23 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-01/angels-exuberant-about-rams-owner-stan-kroenke-buying-team</link>
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<item><title>Judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit challenging California transgender sports policies</title><dc:creator>Kevin Rector</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2026 23:20:47 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-01/judge-dismisses-doj-lawsuit-california-transgender-athlete-policies</link>
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<item><title>Arellano: Arte Moreno finally sells the Angels. Anaheim's long nightmare is over</title><dc:creator>Gustavo Arellano</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2026 22:40:46 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-01/angels-sale-arte-moreno-reaction-anaheimer</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-01/angels-sale-arte-moreno-reaction-anaheimer</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>You stewarded nada, Arte: You destroyed. You started with so much hope and ended up with fans like my friends shooting venom at you like pissed-off cobras.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You stewarded nada, Arte: You destroyed. You started with so much hope and ended up with fans like my friends shooting venom at you like pissed-off cobras.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Will Smith and Dalton Rushing among Dodgers activated as rosters expand for September</title><dc:creator>Maddie Lee</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2026 21:08:33 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-01/dodgers-will-smith-dalton-rushing-activated-il</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-01/dodgers-will-smith-dalton-rushing-activated-il</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>With two extra active roster spots for the rest of the season, the Dodgers also activated left-hander Justin Wrobleski from the IL and recalled infielder Alex Freeland from triple A.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With two extra active roster spots for the rest of the season, the Dodgers also activated left-hander Justin Wrobleski from the IL and recalled infielder Alex Freeland from triple A.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="2854" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/927652d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4282x2854+0+0/resize/1500x1000!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa5%2Fac%2F4a39784c418ab6ee5359f6d3e373%2F1553777-sp-mlb-dodgers-giants-26-gmf.jpg" width="4282">
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<item><title>Shaikin: 'A big day for Anaheim.' Angels get a fresh start with Stan Kroenke, and much more</title><dc:creator>Bill Shaikin</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2026 20:35:06 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-01/angels-sale-stan-kroenke-arte-moreno-fresh-start</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-01/angels-sale-stan-kroenke-arte-moreno-fresh-start</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Stan Kroenke appears to be the perfect guy to resolve the longest-running and most critical order of business in Anaheim: Will the Angels stay in Anaheim, and where will they play?</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stan Kroenke appears to be the perfect guy to resolve the longest-running and most critical order of business in Anaheim: Will the Angels stay in Anaheim, and where will they play?</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Tony Romo addresses his 'over-reliance on alcohol' after pleading no contest to OWI charge</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2026 18:58:12 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-01/tony-romo-pleads-no-contest-owi-charge-statement-cowboys-cbs</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-01/tony-romo-pleads-no-contest-owi-charge-statement-cowboys-cbs</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>After pleading no contest to an OWI charge, former Cowboys star Tony Romo says he's 'working closely with a team of doctors to address my health and make the necessary changes' in his life.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After pleading no contest to an OWI charge, former Cowboys star Tony Romo says he's 'working closely with a team of doctors to address my health and make the necessary changes' in his life.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Naomi Osaka pays tribute to Allen Iverson with U.S. Open outfit: 'He's someone that I look up to'</title><dc:creator>Chuck Schilken</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2026 18:18:40 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-01/naomi-osaka-allen-iverson-us-open-outfit</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-01/naomi-osaka-allen-iverson-us-open-outfit</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Tennis star Naomi Osaka paid tribute to NBA icon Allen Iverson with her look Monday at the U.S. Open, wearing cornrows, a headband, arm sleeves and a dramatic hooded gown.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tennis star Naomi Osaka paid tribute to NBA icon Allen Iverson with her look Monday at the U.S. Open, wearing cornrows, a headband, arm sleeves and a dramatic hooded gown.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Rams owner Stan Kroenke agrees to buy Angels, ending Arte Moreno's troubled tenure</title><dc:creator>Sam Farmer, Bill Shaikin</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2026 18:12:40 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-01/stan-kroenke-buys-angels-ending-arte-morenos-troubled-tenure</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-01/stan-kroenke-buys-angels-ending-arte-morenos-troubled-tenure</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Rams owner Stan Kroenke has agreed to purchase the Angels, marking the end of owner Arte Moreno's tenure and Kroenke's first move into Major League Baseball.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rams owner Stan Kroenke has agreed to purchase the Angels, marking the end of owner Arte Moreno's tenure and Kroenke's first move into Major League Baseball.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content height="3657" type="image/jpeg" url="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/712674f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5618x3657+0+0/resize/1500x976!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2b%2Fa5%2F30f50d4c479bbd6c5662a69572b9%2F0k5a3096-5663452.JPG" width="5618">
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<item><title>Swanson: Martin Jarmond's UCLA legacy marred by football turmoil, money woes and donor blunders</title><dc:creator>Mirjam Swanson</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-09-01/martin-jarmond-ucla-legacy-football-turmoil-money-woes</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-09-01/martin-jarmond-ucla-legacy-football-turmoil-money-woes</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Martin Jarmond pulling UCLA out of the Pac-12 and trying to find revenue outside the Rose Bowl were among the biggest mistakes of his tenure as athletic director.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Martin Jarmond pulling UCLA out of the Pac-12 and trying to find revenue outside the Rose Bowl were among the biggest mistakes of his tenure as athletic director.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Rams revel in Aaron Donald's comeback, but he might not suit up for opener</title><dc:creator>Gary Klein</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-01/rams-revel-in-aaron-donald-comeback-but-will-he-play-in-opener</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-01/rams-revel-in-aaron-donald-comeback-but-will-he-play-in-opener</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Rams players, including Quentin Lake and Kobie Turner, are thrilled Aaron Donald is back on the team, but Sean McVay won't push for him to play in the opener.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rams players, including Quentin Lake and Kobie Turner, are thrilled Aaron Donald is back on the team, but Sean McVay won't push for him to play in the opener.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Prep talk: LAUSD legacy schools are making a football comeback</title><dc:creator>Eric Sondheimer</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-01/prep-talk-lausd-legacy-schools-are-making-football-comeback</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-09-01/prep-talk-lausd-legacy-schools-are-making-football-comeback</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Despite many new charter schools, LAUSD legacy schools are fighting back on football field this season.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Despite many new charter schools, LAUSD legacy schools are fighting back on football field this season.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Rebecca Lowe, Ted Lasso and innovation helped NBC's Premier League gamble pay off</title><dc:creator>Kevin Baxter</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2026-09-01/nbc-english-premier-league-coverage-is-paying-off</link>
    <guid>https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2026-09-01/nbc-english-premier-league-coverage-is-paying-off</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>With a nimble host in Rebecca Lowe and a longtime commitment to winning over U.S. soccer fans, NBC's English Premier League investment is paying off.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With a nimble host in Rebecca Lowe and a longtime commitment to winning over U.S. soccer fans, NBC's English Premier League investment is paying off.</p>]]></content:encoded></item>
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