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Swanson: Struggling Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker simply needs to relax

Mirjam Swanson — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker is struggling under weight of pressure to live up to his contract. Mirjam Swanson writes he just needs to relax.

Prep talk: The first powerhouse in flag football are the JSerra Lions

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A 36-game winning streak in the recently CIF-sanction sport of girls' flag football has JSerra flying high in the Southland.

Letters to Sports: Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker bringing down the Dodgers

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Edwin Díaz's struggles, USC football, Charley Steiner in the booth and the life of Tommy John.

High school football: Friday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:34:37 GMT

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

Crenshaw scores in final seconds to defeat Palisades

Steve Galluzzo — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:44:54 GMT

After the Dolphins take a late lead, Cougars quarterback Danniel Flowers throws a touchdown pass to Jason Grant with eight seconds left for the win.

Commentary: St. John Bosco's rally falls short in loss to Bishop Gorman

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:25:55 GMT

After falling behind 21-0, the Braves tie the score at 28-28 before losing by 10 points in their season opener on Friday night in Las Vegas.

Tommy Edman lifts Dodgers to walk-off win, but Andy Pages will miss time with fracture

Joaquin Ruiz — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:04:22 GMT

Tommy Edman drives in Kiké Hernández on a single in the 10th inning of the Dodgers' 5-4 win over Pittsburgh, but Andy Pages likely will miss four weeks.

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

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:37:32 GMT

A look at how the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared Aug. 20-21.

Dodgers president Stan Kasten reiterates 'Dodgers are not being sold'

Joaquin Ruiz — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:20:25 GMT

Dodgers president Stan Kasten says the team is not going to be sold amid financial difficulties of majority owner Mark Walter's companies and a federal inquiry into his insurance empire.

If Dodgers are put up for sale, previous runner-up Patrick Soon-Shiong is interested

Bill Shaikin — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:56:56 GMT

Mark Walter won a competition to buy the Dodgers. Now the runner-up is interested in buying the Dodgers if Walter decides to sell the team.

LA28 has sold more than 6 million Olympic tickets. Here's how you can still get yours

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

L.A. Olympic organizers have sold more than 6 million tickets, locking in a significant piece of funding for what they promise will be a privately funded Games.

Prep talk: Cleveland High turns to its Nigerian duo in football

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Running backs Oluwafemi Okelola and Moyosoreoluwa Odebunmi should be standout players this season for the Cavaliers.

Ty Simpson's breakout could reshape Sean McVay's backup QB plans for Rams

Gary Klein — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

If rookie quarterback Ty Simpson has another standout preseason performance against the Saints, it could push him ahead of Stetson Bennett on the depth chart.

Why have private equity firms taken an interest in buying professional sports teams?

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The booming business of sports has attracted a flood of private equity investment and even the most notable franchises require the influx of cash to keep up in the arms race.

Shaky future of Spectrum's Lakers channel adds more drama to the team's sale

Meg James — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Spectrum, which closed its deal to buy Cox this week, would like to exit the regional sports channel business.

High school flag football: Wednesday and Thursday scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:45:06 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' flag football scores for Wednesday and Thursday.

High school football: Thursday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:47:02 GMT

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

Jaden Jefferson and Quentin Hale power Corona Centennial to victory over Servite

Caleb Otte — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:05:36 GMT

Corona Centennial senior quarterback Jaden Jefferson passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns and rushes for two more in a 41-21 win over Servite.

'We beat ourselves.' Chargers struggle across the board in preseason loss to 49ers

Sam Farmer — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:24:22 GMT

Jake Slaughter starts at center for the Chargers and Trey Lance shows his speed, but miscues on special teams and defense lead to a preseason loss to the 49ers.

Sparks suffer blowout loss to Dream and are eliminated from playoff contention

Jordan Puente — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:04:47 GMT

Nneka Ogwumike said she is content to wrap up her 15-year WNBA career with the struggling Sparks, who endured a 124-88 loss to the Dream on Thursday.

Lawsuit against CIF is again dismissed in federal court

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:49:07 GMT

Northern California judge dismisses complaint filed by former high school athlete regarding transfer rules and name, image and likeness rights.

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava learns, and builds, on his experiences

Connor Dullinger — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:48:52 GMT

The senior, who struggled along with the Bruins last season after his tumultuous exit from Tennessee, has worked on his mental health and becoming a leader.

Royal High investigates incident involving football coach and player

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:30:47 GMT

Video shows the Highlanders football coach Adam Brubaker kicking a ball toward student and hitting him in groin area.

Where the Lakers' minority shareholders stand on sale of the team

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:16:23 GMT

While the Buss siblings battles to sell their Lakers shares, Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong says he won't sell his stake in the team.

Cox customers can finally watch the Dodgers on SportsNet LA

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

After 4,560 days, the Dodgers blackout for Cox Communications customers is over. Fans subscribing to the network will be able to watch SportsNet LA.

Prep talk: Newbury Park offensive tackle Junior Dominguez discovers sport he loves

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Junior Dominguez didn't know how to put on shoulder pads or a helmet when he joined football team as freshman.

'An obligation to give back.' Former NFL players are reshaping high school football

Sam Farmer — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

From L.A. to Alabama, dozens of former NFL players are trading traditional retirement for coaching high school football, giving back to the next generation.

Couldn't snag prime LA28 tickets? There's another option — for a price

Christopher Reynolds — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

These combined Olympic experiences — an event ticket paired with upgrades in access and perks — have become more tempting for many as the number of Olympic seats shrinks.

The Dodgers are Mark Walter's crown jewel. Can he hold on to it amid federal probe?

Steve Henson, Jenny Jarvie, Bill Shaikin, Hailey Branson-Potts — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Questions remain over whether the blowback from Mark Walter's financial difficulties will hit the Dodgers.

Joseph Paintsil's goal lifts Galaxy past the Earthquakes as Hirving Lozano makes his home debut

Jad El Reda — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:52:29 GMT

With the Galaxy a man down, Joseph Paintsil scored in the 79th minute to give them a victory over the Earthquakes.

Dodgers' offensive woes seemingly cured as they complete sweep of Rockies

Maddie Lee — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:10:56 GMT

Visiting hitter-friendly Denver seems to be the trick to fix Dodgers' offense as they complete a sweep of last-place Rockies.

Five things to watch for when the Chargers take on the 49ers in preseason action

Joaquin Ruiz — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:53:07 GMT

Five things to watch for when the Chargers face the San Francisco 49ers in the preseason on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium, including more time for the projected starters.

Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike to retire from WNBA after 15 seasons

Marisa Ingemi — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:08:10 GMT

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, an 11-time WNBA All-Star, will retire at the end of the season, the team announced Wednesday morning.

Bill Rasmussen, who founded ESPN as the first 24/7 all-sports network, dies at 93

Cerys Davies, Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:51:10 GMT

Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN who revolutionized sports media, has died. He was 93 and suffered from Parkinson's disease.

San Diego Padres minor league coach seized by ICE en route home to Arizona

Steve Henson — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:51:03 GMT

San Diego Padres catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was detained at El Paso International Airport and remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

Top storylines for the 2026 Southland high school football season

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Who's going unbeaten? Which first-year coach will be best? Which week features the best games? Let's examine the hot topics for the season.

Westlake High kicker Gabriel Goroyan is ready for big moments

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The 5-foot-11, 180-pound, even-keeled senior is a former soccer player who gravitated toward kicking, and it has paid off with a scholarship from Stanford.

Prep talk: Running back Braylin Drake is finally healthy for Corona Centennial

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Injuries limited his playing time last season, but the senior playmaker enters the 2026 campaign ready to prove himself given the opportunity.

This week's top high school football games

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A look at two of the top high school football games involving Southland teams this week: Centennial vs. Servite and St. John Bosco at Bishop Gorman.

Girls' flag football: Tuesday's scores

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:32:09 GMT

Check out Tuesday's girls' flag football scores.

Kyle Tucker finally breaks hitless streak in Dodgers' win, searches for light in dark season

Maddie Lee — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:47:34 GMT

Kyle Tucker finally ended his career-high hitless streak at seven games with a double during the Dodgers' win over Colorado.

Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz heads back to injured list because of neck inflammation

Maddie Lee — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:02:42 GMT

Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz, who's had three blown saves in six appearances since returning to action last month, has been placed on the injured list with neck inflammation.

Chargers center Tyler Biadasz reportedly out indefinitely with an ACL injury

Joaquin Ruiz — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:10:59 GMT

Chargers center Tyler Biadasz went down after 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on his left leg during a drill. He reportedly sustained an ACL injury.

UCLA defensive back Cole Martin embodied Bob Chesney's values before meeting the coach

Connor Dullinger — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:08:37 GMT

UCLA defensive back Cole Martin decided to stay at UCLA after one meeting with new coach Bob Chesney helped him realize they had much in common.

Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko mourns a mother and 'immense talent'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:53:44 GMT

Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko pens an emotional sendoff to 'the mother of our daughter, Kaya' and asks followers to respect his family's privacy.

Gardena Serra defensive back Wesley Ace has speed to thrill

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Although he's only 5 feet 9 and 180 pounds, the senior cornerback uses speed and athleticism to make up for his lack of size.

Prep talk: Former NFL tight end Dennis Pitta now training tight ends at San Clemente

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Dennis Pitta, an All-American at Brigham Young, is having fun developing next generation of tight ends as an assistant coach at San Clemente.

How Jacob Shaffelburg's wild World Cup ride is helping fuel LAFC's post-break surge

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Jacob Shaffelburg and LAFC's two other FIFA World Cup players have played leading roles in the team's strong run since the break.

Carson starts out No. 1 in City Section football rankings

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Defending City Open Division champion Colts will also test themselves against Southern Section teams

Why the notoriously reserved Rafael Nadal bared his soul for Netflix's 'Rafa'

Max Gao — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'You don't want to create a story of just roses,' the retired tennis legend says of Zach Heinzerling's docuseries, in which he opens up about the physical and mental toll of greatness.

Shohei Ohtani homers twice to help power Dodgers to victory over Rockies

Maddie Lee — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:44:31 GMT

Shohei Ohtani hits his 28th and 29th home runs of the season and Blake Snell gives up two hits over six innings in the Dodgers' 11-5 win over Colorado.

Jeanie Buss contests family sale of Lakers ownership stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:22:21 GMT

Jeanie Buss' attorney demanded her brothers retract statements the Buss family is selling its 17.8% ownership stake, citing a court ruling she is to be owner for life.

NBA, Clippers clash over progress in Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention investigation

Steve Henson — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:13:31 GMT

An NBA investigation into whether the Clippers used sponsor deals to circumvent the salary cap and pay Kawhi Leonard millions has reached a key discussion stage.

'Rare accomplishment': How Max Muncy went from being cast off to longest-tenured Dodger

Joaquin Ruiz — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:08:25 GMT

No one could've foreseen the unobtrusively great career that Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy has carved out for himself, specifically over the last nine seasons in Los Angeles.

Mater Dei's depth, Sierra Canyon's star power could define girls' volleyball season

Steve Galluzzo — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Mater Dei and Sierra Canyon are the early favorites to win the CIF Southern Section Division 1 title in girls' volleyball this season.

Crenshaw High linebacker De'Andre Kirkpatrick perseveres after death of parents

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

When he was in eighth grade, he was grieving the loss of his dad and mom. Now, he's an All-City football player with his senior season ahead of him.

Prep talk: Val Moreno begins his 33rd year on chain crew for Servite home games

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Val Moreno is one of many volunteers helping high schools in various capacities across Southern California.

Swanson: Tarik Skubal's gritty starts would pay off if slumping Dodgers would wake up

Mirjam Swanson — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Tarik Skubal has yet to have a Cy Young-caliber start for the Dodgers, but at least he's battling. The rest of the team is in a much worse funk.

The Times' top 10 high school flag football rankings

Steve Galluzzo — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:43:23 GMT

JSerra is The Times' No. 1 girls' flag football team in the Southland after winning the Chargers tournament.

Dave Roberts hopes dropping series to Brewers 'doesn't come back to bite' Dodgers

Joaquin Ruiz — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:21:52 GMT

Despite a solid start from Tarik Skubal, lackluster hitting once again proves costly for the Dodgers in a 6-2 loss to the first-place Milwaukee Brewers.

Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz clinch three-peat at Manhattan Beach Open

Jordan Puente — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:21:09 GMT

Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz clinched a Manhattan Beach Open three-peat on Sunday, sweeping Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft.

Stephen A. Smith gets an 'F' from Black journalists group. He is declaring war

Greg Braxton — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:13:43 GMT

The outspoken commentator on sports and news got a "Thumbs Down " from the National Assn. of Black Journalists for his criticism of Black women in politics.

High school football: Week 0 schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:46:34 GMT

Here's the CIF City Section and Southern Section football schedule for Week 0 of the 2026 season.

Tommy John, Dodgers pitcher and medical pioneer, dies at 83

Michael Kupper — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:45:42 GMT

Tommy John, who ruptured a ligament in his left elbow in 1974, agreed to a radical surgery that revived his career and changed baseball. He pitched for 26 years.

JSerra High's Godschoice Eboigbodin has become a top defensive lineman prospect

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The 6-foot-5, 260-pound senior from Nigeria was a promising basketball player who joined the football team as a sophomore. Now he's a top edge rusher.

How LA28 aims to stage 'the best Paralympic Games ever'

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Is Los Angeles ready to host the Paralympics? L.A. 28 organizers hope the city can deliver a transformational boost mirroring the 1984 Olympics.

Shaikin: For Dodgers' Charley Steiner, a complete game three years in the making

Bill Shaikin — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

For the first time since beating his cancer into remission, radio play-by-play broadcaster Charley Steiner called a complete game for the Dodgers.

How AVP athletes Chaim Schalk and Toni Rodriguez found love on tour

Jordan Puente — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT

Manhattan Beach Open competitors Chaim Schalk and Toni Rodriguez got engaged after forging a special connection during a three-week overseas trip.

What's at stake for Dodgers' owner Mark Walter as authorities probe his businesses

Laurence Darmiento — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With the Department of Justice, the SEC and state insurance regulators probing Mark Walter's businesses, the Dodgers owner has a lot on the line.

Swanson: The Dodgers need Mookie to be Mookie

Mirjam Swanson — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Dodgers need Betts to be that right-handed hitter who will keep opposing pitchers honest in a lineup of lefty stars. He's shown glimpses of that lately.

High school flag football: Scores for Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:07:34 GMT

CIF Southern Section and City Section high school girls' flag football scores for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Sean McVay on Aaron Donald comeback: 'We're not at that point quite yet'

Gary Klein — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:17:22 GMT

Rams coach Sean McVay says the team is still working through a few things with Aaron Donald on the defensive tackle's potential return from retirement.

Jacob Misiorowski outduels Justin Wrobleski as Brewers send Dodgers to frustrating loss

Joaquin Ruiz — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:03:42 GMT

Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski gives up two home runs and Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski holds the Dodgers' big hitters at bay in Milwaukee's 4-1 victory.

Ty Simpson impresses in his Rams debut during preseason win over Chiefs

Gary Klein — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:21:28 GMT

Rams rookie quarterback Ty Simpson puts in a solid debut and avoids making any major mistakes in a 20-12 preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

High school football: This week's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:02:37 GMT

Scores from Week 0 games involving Southland teams on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Murrieta Valley High's Vincent Shields made a move to offensive line that is paying off

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Formerly a linebacker, the 6-foot-5, 280-pound junior was convinced to become a blocker and continues to improve and excel at offensive tackle.

Letters to Sports: Lakers sale to Iger and Kushner is talk of L.A.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Lakers' sale to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner, the WNBA, Dodgers and more.

Edwin Díaz feels he's 'going in a good direction' after escaping jam in Dodgers' win

Maddie Lee — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:57:16 GMT

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives up just four hits over six solid innings as the Dodgers overcome another shaky Edwin Díaz performance to beat Milwaukee 3-1.

Shohei Ohtani takes important step in his push to return to Dodgers' rotation

Maddie Lee — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:39:27 GMT

Shohei Ohtani threw 34 pitches off a bullpen mound before Friday's game against Milwaukee as the Dodgers' star works toward returning to the rotation.

Multiple coaches at El Camino Real placed on administrative leave amid investigation

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:22:59 GMT

El Camino Real, which replaced its head of school and assistant principal in charge of athletics, is now investigating coaches.

Inside Lakers mega-deal: Mark Walter made a shocking decision. Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner jumped at the chance

Steve Henson — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:12:30 GMT

The lightning-quick sale of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner comes as Mark Walter faces federal probes into allegedly conflicted insurance loans.

'Ready to show who I am': Ty Simpson embracing the pressure of his first Rams test

Gary Klein — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:57:08 GMT

Fans have high expectations for rookie quarterback Ty Simpson, who is embracing the pressure that comes with being Matthew Stafford's heir apparent.

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava pushes to use his voice as he enters his third season

Jordan Puente — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:29:30 GMT

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava is hoping to take a step forward during his third season running coach Lincoln Riley's offense, starting with being more vocal in practice.

Chaminade, San Clemente, Beaumont win football openers in Hawaii

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:54:34 GMT

Quarterbacks come through in opening games for Southland high school football teams in Hawaii on Thursday.

High school football: Thursday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:23:38 GMT

Check out Thursday's high school football scores from Southland teams.

Santa Margarita High tight end Luke Gazzaniga is set to fight to the finish

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

While he might be the youngest and smallest of his brothers, the 6-foot-4 senior is ready to make a big splash this season and beyond.

Swanson: Dave Roberts and Dodgers need to stop using Edwin Díaz in high-leverage moments

Mirjam Swanson — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Edwin Díaz has pulled a 2025 Tanner Scott and become a major liability for the Dodgers. They simply have to find another role for Díaz in the bullpen.

Another Edwin Díaz meltdown dooms Dodgers in loss to first-place Brewers

Maddie Lee — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:17:07 GMT

Dave Roberts was hopeful Edwin Díaz had turned a corner since coming back from injury, but the Dodgers closer gave up another lead in a loss to Milwaukee.

Chargers preseason opener takeaways: Amar Johnson adds intrigue to running back battle

Sam Farmer — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:57:56 GMT

Jake Slaughter performs well in his first audition for the Chargers' starting left-tackle role and the Mike McDaniel-guided running game puts on a show.

CIF playoff media rights go to owner of MaxPreps, NFHS Network

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:13:01 GMT

PlayOn Sports, which owns MaxPreps, wins bidding to stream and televise CIF state playoffs and championship games.

Lakers again have most nationally televised games on their schedule

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:55:47 GMT

The NBA released full schedules for each team on Thursday, and only the Knicks, Spurs and 76ers have as many national TV games (34) as the Lakers.

Introducing the most creative nicknames for high school sports teams

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:34:55 GMT

How would you like to be called Hippos, Vulcans, Peglegs, Kewpies or Ugly Eagles as your school nickname? Yes, they do exist.

Jayden Daniels' objection to Louisiana State offering his old number upsets player now wearing No. 5

Steve Henson — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:57:47 GMT

Former Heisman-winning QB Jayden Daniels issues cease-and-desist letter to LSU prohibiting the school from using his name, image and likeness. It's all about No. 5.

Bellflower High's Austin Miller looks to be Southland's next great receiver

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The 6-foot-5, 200-pound sophomore and Ohio State commit, who happens to be the coach's son, has the athleticism and mental approach to achieve greatness.

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman appears to avoid serious injury in fall down dugout steps

Maddie Lee — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:30:55 GMT

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman says he is sore basically everywhere, but appears to have escaped serious injury after falling into Royals dugout.

Girls' flag football: Wednesday's scores

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:15:42 GMT

Check out Wednesday's Southern Section girls' flag football scores.

Eric Lauer keeps winning, but where does he fit into Dodgers' postseason pitching plans?

Maddie Lee — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:56:54 GMT

Left-hander Eric Lauer, who could be odd man out when the postseason begins, pitches well as Dodgers sweep the Royals.

Swanson: Bob Iger could be the Imagineer to lead the Lakers back to glory

Mirjam Swanson — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:54:34 GMT

The former chief executive of Disney knows as much as anyone about successfully stewarding an iconic brand.