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Is the end near for LIV Golf? Saudi funding commitment only through 2026, LIV CEO says

Steve Henson — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:51:57 GMT

The Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund reportedly will continue funding PGA Tour rival LIV Golf through the 2026 season.

Prep talk: Moorpark AD Robert Dearborn chosen as Southern Section president elect

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Dearborn will serve two years under current president Alexis Barile before he starts a two-year term in 2028

How Alex Palou became IndyCar's most successful driver — and why he rejected F1

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Alex Palou has established himself as the greatest IndyCar driver of his era, but winning the Grand Prix of Long Beach is something he has yet to accomplish.

Swanson: Can LeBron James pull off his second-greatest playoff feat?

Mirjam Swanson — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If he carries the injury-riddled Lakers past the heavily favored Rockets, the team's last standing star will again stamp his label as the G.O.A.T.

Plaschke: Stop trying to keep Roki Sasaki in the starting rotation. He belongs in the bullpen

Bill Plaschke — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Roki Sasaki has become the Dodgers' most embattled starter and one who has made the season's first big move seem inevitable. They've got to put him back in the bullpen, no?

High school baseball and softball: Thursday's scores

Los Angeles Times Staff — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:35:11 GMT

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

Kings (vs. Avalanche) and Ducks (vs. Oilers) face tough first-round task in NHL playoffs

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:59:02 GMT

The Kings and Ducks took different routes to the playoffs, but hope they can overcome the Avalanche and Oilers, respectively.

In a big surprise, Jordan Chiles and UCLA fail to make NCAA gymnastics final

Marisa Ingemi — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:56:20 GMT

Shaky routines lead to UCLA gymnastics downfall, making the Bruins the only team seeded in the top four to fail to advance.

'He knows the most': How LeBron James sets the tone for Lakers entering playoffs

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:16 GMT

Playing in his record-tying 19th postseason, James will be the leading man against the Rockets after injuries to guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Former Alabama player accused of posing as NFL pros -- with wigs and makeup -- in fraud scheme

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:04:43 GMT

Luther Davis, who won an NCAA title with Alabama in 2009, sometimes wore wigs and makeup to disguise himself as NFL players in a scheme to obtain fraudulent loans, federal court documents state.

Rams unveil new uniforms, replacing their bone-color jerseys and adopting new accents

Gary Klein — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:47:34 GMT

The Rams unveiled new uniforms, updating the team's bone-white look and making subtle adjustments to logos.

Chris Paul apparently not sad that the Clippers suffered season-ending loss to the Warriors

Steve Henson — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:28:36 GMT

Chris Paul was unceremoniously cut loose by the Clippers in December. The future Hall of Fame guard apparently took pleasure in the team's play-in loss to the Warriors.

Alex Manninger, former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper, dies in traffic accident

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:13:58 GMT

Alex Manninger, an Austrian former goalkeeper who played for several European soccer teams, including Arsenal and Juventus, has died at age 48, reportedly after a train struck a vehicle he was driving.

Luka Doncic eligible for NBA's postseason awards after league, NBPA rule in his favor

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:13:11 GMT

Luka Doncic, a leading candidate for MVP and a lock for his sixth All-NBA team, played in only 64 games this season. The NBA typically requires 65 games played to be eligible.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Long Beach Grand Prix

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:46:10 GMT

Kyle Kirkwood comes into the Grand Prix of Long Beach with a two-point lead over defending champion Alex Palou in the season standings.

Prep talk: School cellphone bans are forcing students to talk again

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Even athletes at lunch time are holding discussions with each other instead of playing games on their cellphones.

UCLA gymnastics focused on delivering Bruins' next national title

Marisa Ingemi — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

UCLA star Jordan Chiles and the Bruins' gymnastics team are competing for individual honors Thursday and a spot in the NCAA championships held Saturday.

Why Kyle Kirkwood is primed for another Grand Prix of Long Beach win

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Kyle Kirkwood looks to defend his Grand Prix of Long Beach crown with another win that would increase his championship lead over Alex Palou.

Tell us: How much did you spend on Olympics tickets?

Kailyn Brown — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

$2,460 for women's gymnastics. $498 for men's volleyball. $1,141 for track and field. $241 for women's handball. Prices have been running the gamut.

High school baseball and softball: Wednesday's scores

Los Angeles Times Staff — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:45:57 GMT

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

Too much Steph Curry as Clippers' season comes to end with play-in loss to Warriors

Steve Galluzzo — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:18:56 GMT

The Clippers blow a 13-point lead early in the fourth quarter and lose to the Golden State Warriors.

Prep baseball roundup: Big VIII League receives big-time performances

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:38:03 GMT

Norco, Corona and Corona Santiago let their hitters take charge in victories

USOPC 'quite confident' of LA28 direction amid ticket sales uproar

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:22:20 GMT

U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials praised LA28 amid frustration over ticket sales and chairman Casey Wasserman's appearance in the Epstein files.

Deandre Ayton knows the Lakers need him to be his best in the playoffs

Broderick Turner — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:30:25 GMT

Early in his career, the 7-foot center helped the Phoenix Suns reach the NBA Finals as a double-double machine. The Lakers need that again.

Q&A: After LA28's first Olympics ticket drop, what's next and where are those $28 tickets?

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:29:19 GMT

The Times asked readers for their burning questions regarding the Olympics, and it's the ticketing process that's bringing the most heat.

Saul Pacheco's story: From jumping out of planes to being a track starter for 49 years

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

Saul Pacheco was in the 82nd Airborne Division, became a teacher, coach, track starter and Carson Hall of Famer.

Prep talk: Oakwood, known for children of actors and actresses, is 14-0 in baseball

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Oakwood School's baseball team is earning respect with its unbeaten start this season.

Plaschke: In wake of UCLA's WNBA draft showing, shaky Sparks trying to rebuild future with the past

Bill Plaschke — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Sparks are going old. They don't have a choice. Five years of lottery missteps have produced exactly one current Sparks player, Cameron Brink, who's been an injured bust.

L.A.'s Blue Era: How popular are the Dodgers? Even the Lakers look up at them. Way up

Bill Shaikin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In a Loyola Marymount survey asking Los Angeles County residents to identify their favorite among the 12 pro sports teams within the local market, nearly half picked the Dodgers.

High school baseball and softball: Tuesday's scores

Los Angeles Times Staff — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:40:16 GMT

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

Prep sports roundup: Justin Kirchner's pitching, James Tronstein's hitting lead 8-0 win for Harvard-Westlake

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:50:15 GMT

James Tronstein goes four for four in 8-0 win over Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.

Raven Johnson's 'revenge tour' adds a surprise stop: Getting drafted by Caitlin Clark's WNBA team

Tracy Brown — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:07:57 GMT

South Carolina guard Raven Johnson has been drafted by the Indiana Fever after Caitlin Clark's 2023 viral wave-off and many fans have feelings about it.

Coach Bob Chesney points to UCLA's improved defense during spring football

Steve Galluzzo — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:43:28 GMT

Not only is the first-year Bruins leader impressed with strides by the defense but he says the best position group has been running back.

Lakers prepare for Rockets playoff series with emphasis on rebounding

Broderick Turner — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:18:06 GMT

Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined indefintely, coach JJ Redick says "taking care of the basketball and boxing out. That's the series."

NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns after photos published of her and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:40:28 GMT

NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from the Athletic days after viral photos showed her with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort. They have both denied any impropriety.

High school softball top 20 rankings for the Southland

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:04:14 GMT

Unbeaten Murrieta Mesa remains No. 1, and a look at the rest of the top 20 high school softball teams in the Southland as ranked by CalHiSports.com for The Times.

Prep talk: Culver City freshman Aliza Rush aims to be top sprinter

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Aliza Rush ran a career-best 11.87 seconds in the 100 meters at the Arcadia Invitational Open competition on Friday, finishing fourth.

Fans vent frustration over high World Cup ticket prices for worse seats

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

U.S. soccer fans are outraged by FIFA's ticket sale system that included high prices and poor seat locations that were revealed after the purchases were completed.

How Jerry West found catharsis by speaking openly before his death in 'The Logo'

Stuart Miller — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Kenya Barris, making his documentary directorial debut, speaks about meeting with the Lakers legend and forming a 'kinship' and why 'Winning Time' may have pushed West to participate.

Sparks surprised, excited to land versatile South Carolina guard late in WNBA draft

Marisa Ingemi — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:24:39 GMT

The Sparks didn't expect South Carolina guard Ta'Niya Latson, a strong shooter who can also defend, to be available in the second round of the WNBA draft.

High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores

Los Angeles Times Staff — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:05:59 GMT

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

Prep sports roundup: Norco moves two games up in Big VIII League baseball race

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:06:56 GMT

Corona Centennial upsets Corona 5-2; Norco rolls to 10-3 win over Roosevelt

Legendary broadcaster Dick Vitale announces melanoma diagnosis. 'I feel fantastic," he adds

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:39:37 GMT

Dick Vitale has melanoma in his lung and liver cavity and will be starting immunotherapy soon, the legendary college basketball announcer said in a statement released Monday by ESPN.

UCLA breaks WNBA draft records with five first-round picks and six overall

Marisa Ingemi — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:33:12 GMT

UCLA stars Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, Angela Dugalic, Gianna Kneepkens and Charlisse Leger-Walker were selected in the WNBA draft Monday.

Jonathan Quick, who won two Stanley Cup titles with Kings, announces retirement from NHL

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:29:36 GMT

Jonathan Quick, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smyth Award winner during the Kings' 2012 title run, says he is retiring at age 40 after nearly two decades in the NHL.

Luka Doncic rejoining Lakers after getting injury treatment in Europe

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:25:12 GMT

Lakers star Luka Doncic will rejoin the team on Friday after getting treatment for his injury in Europe. There is no timetable for when he will be cleared to play.

Hall of Fame coach Doc Rivers out in Milwaukee. Is superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo next?

Steve Henson — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:54:53 GMT

The Milwaukee Bucks had a down year largely because Giannis Antetokounmpo played in only 36 games. Coach Doc Rivers is out and Antetokounmpo might be traded.

Sparks roster takes shape with Kelsey Plum, Erica Wheeler and others locked in

Marisa Ingemi — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:43:28 GMT

The Sparks announced the signing of some its top out of contract players and free agents Nneka Ogwumike and Erica Wheeler.

How do the Lakers match up against the Houston Rockets entering their playoff series?

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:52:00 GMT

The Lakers did enough at the end of the regular season to secure the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and home-court advantage in its first-round matchup with the Rockets.

Whatever happened to Julio Urías? 'Teams ask me about him all the time,' agent says

Bill Shaikin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:51:02 GMT

Scott Boras, the agent for Julio Urías, declined to say whether any team had offered Urías a contract this year but said he has not solicited offers from any clubs.

Prep talk: After falling, Beckham Borquez of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame shall rise again

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Sherman Oaks Notre Dame hurdler Beckham Borquez fell while competing in hurdles at the Arcadia Invitational, but he is planning an immediate comeback.

'Mr. 82.' How Jake LaRavia became the injury-plagued Lakers' iron man

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Jake LaRavia of the Lakers is one of only 18 players this season to appear in every regular season game.

'I wanted to complete that wish tonight.' Ducks lose as playoff berth remains just out of reach

Kevin Baxter — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:21:12 GMT

The Ducks lose to Vancouver in overtime and need to get a point in one of their final two games to clinch a playoff spot.

Lakers defeat Jazz, will open playoffs at home against Houston

Broderick Turner — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:08:22 GMT

The Lakers are the fourth-seeded team and will have home-court advantage over the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Rory McIlroy shakes off setbacks, wins rare back-to-back Masters titles

Sam Farmer — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:06:02 GMT

Rory McIlroy avoided a meltdown on the 18th hole on Sunday, joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only back-to-back Masters winners.

The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

Midseason baseball report: Sophomore Tyler George of Santa Margarita is strike machine

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Tyler George is 7-0 with just two walks in 41-1/3 innings so far this high school baseball season for Santa Margarita.

WNBA mock draft: Four UCLA Bruins will be picked in first round

Marisa Ingemi — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT

UCLA stars Kiki Rice, Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Gianna Kneepkens are expected to be selected in the first round of the WNBA draft on Monday.

Philip Rivers unlikely comeback stirs Hall of Famer Ron Mix's treasured memories

Ron Mix — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Chargers Hall of Famer Ron Mix writes that Philip Rivers' unlikely comeback last season made him miss his time on the gridiron.

Prep talk: Chaminade shortstop London Mills is lucky she doesn't have to face mom in soccer

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Former Chatsworth star Jackie Fordor is having fun watching her daughter, London Mills, play softball.

How the Masters protects its green jackets and other tales from golf's exclusive club

Sam Farmer — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

What happens when a member of Augusta National dies? Their green jackets are cremated. It's one of many inside the Masters tales shared by Lawrence Bennett.

Loving retired farm life, Rogie Vachon reminisces about being L.A.'s first hockey star

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Rogie Vachon helped transform the Kings in the 1970s as the franchise established a presence in L.A. that would he would help build and nurture well beyond his playing days.

Olympic star Quincy Wilson breaks meet record; Servite relay sets state mark at Arcadia

Steve Galluzzo — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:07:34 GMT

Olympian Quincy Wilson was among the speedy spinters who put on a show during the Arcadia Invitational on Saturday.

Cameron Young delivers stirring, surprising rally to surge into tie at Masters

Sam Farmer — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:46:42 GMT

Cameron Young is tied atop the leaderboard entering the final day at the Masters after he surged and Rory McIlroy struggled on Saturday.

Anze Kopitar honored after Kings beat nemesis Oilers during regular-season home finale

Kevin Baxter — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:35:19 GMT

Kings captain Anze Kopitar held back tears while thanking fans for their support after his final regular-season home game at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday.

'Coach Chesney is a winner.' Nico Iamaleava and Cole Martin sold on Bruins' new leader

Sean Campbell — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:13:10 GMT

UCLA veterans Nico Iamaleava and Cole Martin didn't consider hitting the transfer portal after meeting new coach Bob Chesney.

Letters to Sports: Celebrating UCLA's inspiring national title win

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:12:43 GMT

Times readers cheer UCLA coach Cori Close and players Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, Lauren Betts, Gianne Kneepkens, Angela Dugalic and Charlisse Leger-Walker.

'He does so many more things.' How Luke Kennard became the Lakers' emergency point guard

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:46:34 GMT

Beyond being the league's leading three-point shooter, Luke Kennard has 31 assists in the last four games, stepping up his ball-handling responsibilities for the Lakers.

Prep talk: Arcadia Invitational set for Saturday at Arcadia High

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Olympian Quincy Wilson leads the athletes scheduled to compete at the Arcadia Invitational in the night portion at 5 p.m.

LeBron James and resilient Lakers defeat Suns, stay in hunt for No. 3 playoff seed

Broderick Turner — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:32:28 GMT

LeBron James leads the Lakers to a 101-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns to keep them in contention for the No. 3 playoff seed in the Western Conference.

Max Muncy caps his three-homer night with historic walk-off blast for Dodgers

Mirjam Swanson — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:16:02 GMT

Max Muncy hits three home runs, including a walk-off blast in the ninth inning to lift the Dodgers to an 8-7 victory over the Texas Rangers.

High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:44:47 GMT

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

Prep sports roundup: Orange Lutheran defeats Norco to win Boras Classic South

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:41:32 GMT

Orange Lutheran's excellent pitching carries it to victory over Norco in the Boras Classic South championship game.

Logan Reddemann strikes out 18; No. 1 UCLA wins in 14 innings over Rutgers

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:06:25 GMT

UCLA pitchers combine for 30 strikeouts in a 14-inning win over Rutgers, with Logan Reddemann leading the way for the top-ranked Bruins.

Rory McIlroy holds largest Masters lead ever through 36 holes after 9-birdie round

Sam Farmer — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:00:59 GMT

Reigning champion Rory McIlroy puts on a stunning short-game performance during the second round of the Masters to take a six-stroke lead into the weekend.

NBA, college football announcer Mark Jones is leaving ESPN after 36 years: 'Time to move on'

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:12:59 GMT

Veteran play-by-play announcer Mark Jones has been a staple on ESPN since 1990. His final broadcast on the network will be Sunday for the Orlando Magic-Boston Celtics game.

What Nneka Ogwumike's return means for the Sparks' playoff push

Marisa Ingemi — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:48:38 GMT

Nneka Ogwumike left the Sparks to join a franchise in a better position to vie for championships. Her return signals a belief the Sparks can win big again.

Prep talk: Palisades' Jake Norr gets two holes in one, shows he's City Section title favorite

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The junior standout aces the seventh hole at Woodley Lakes Golf Course on Tuesday and then the fifth hole at Harding Golf Course on Thursday.

Shaikin: Forget Team USA's WBC lineup. The Dodgers' 2026 lineup is baseball's most elite

Bill Shaikin — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

How does the top of the Dodgers' lineup — Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman — stack up against Team USA's lineup from the 2026 World Baseball Classic?

LeBron James powers shorthanded Lakers to important win over Warriors

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:30:28 GMT

With Warriors star Stephen Curry not playing because of injury, LeBron James leads the Lakers to a 119-103 win to stop the team's three-game losing streak.

High school baseball and softball: Thursday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:07:27 GMT

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

Prep sports roundup: Orange Lutheran, Norco reach championship game at Boras Classic

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:55:29 GMT

No. 2 Orange Lutheran will face No. 3 Norco in the Boras Classic championship with the winner becoming the new No. 1 team in Southern California.

'Thanks to the lady on 8': Xander Schauffele saves par after ball lands in fan's bag at Masters

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:14:24 GMT

After finishing his opening round at the 2026 Masters, Xander Schauffele gave thanks to a spectator whose bag caught his ball outside of the fairway and helped him save par on the eighth hole.

Defending champ Rory McIlroy excels in tough conditions to share Masters lead

Sam Farmer — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:08:24 GMT

A year after finally completing golf's grand slam, Rory McIlroy was pleased to know he was still feeling a bit nervous as he teed off at the Masters.

UCLA women's basketball lands first transfer since winning NCAA championship

Marisa Ingemi — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 21:58:01 GMT

The UCLA women's basketball team landed Arkansas transfer Bonnie Deas, a guard who averaged nearly a double-double in her first season in the SEC.

Joseph Baena, son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, wins Iron Gladiator bodybuilding competition

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 21:30:10 GMT

Arnold Schwarzenegger's son Joseph Baena won big at the Iron Gladiator bodybuilding competition last weekend. The recent amateur can now compete as a pro bodybuilder.

Department of Justice sets sights on NFL's media rights deals

Stephen Battaglio — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 20:39:23 GMT

The Justice Department is addressing whether the anti-trust exemption given to sports leagues for its TV deals applies to streamers.

'I haven't killed anybody yet': Jack Nicklaus 'came close' with ceremonial shot at Masters

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 20:38:07 GMT

Jack Nicklaus says he has no plan to step away from performing his ceremonial first shot at the Masters after hooking it left over onlookers Thursday at Augusta National.

Send us your LA28 Olympics questions

Los Angeles Times Staff — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 20:35:59 GMT

Do you have questions about the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics? Submit them and the Los Angeles Times will provide answers regarding all aspects of LA28.

Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández to be part of Fox's World Cup broadcast team

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Former Galaxy standout and Mexico soccer legend Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández is heading to the broadcast booth as part of Fox's World Cup coverage.

Prep talk: Left-hander Tanner Brown of Huntington Beach lets his facial expression do his talking

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Fiery pitcher Tanner Brown, who is 2-0 with a 1.94 ERA, won't smile unless his mission has been accomplished.