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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What it means for the team

Bill Shaikin — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:22:08 GMT

The law does not mandate the Angels revert to the Anaheim Angels name. But it does provides the city with an incentive to dangle before the team.

Video evidence only backs battery charges against Packers star Josh Jacobs

Steve Henson — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:56:29 GMT

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been was formally charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property.

'Expectations should be through the roof': USC's Lincoln Riley ready for a breakthrough

Ryan Kartje — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:15:59 GMT

Coach Lincoln Riley certainly knows USC well enough now to understand his time to deliver is running out. The Trojans are 35-18 through four seasons under Riley.

Prep talk: Celebration of volleyball, women's sports set for Sept. 12 with unique match

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

With Nike providing support, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame will host Harvard-Westlake on an outside court set up on a baseball diamond.

'He's like LeBron.' Gold Phoenix chasing history at Del Mar as an 8-year-old

Jay Posner — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Gold Phoenix could become the first horse since Kelso to win the same major stakes race in North America for five straight years in the Del Mar Handicap.

High school flag football: Thursday's results

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:50:44 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' flag football results for Thursday's games.

High school football: Thursday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:52:43 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football scores for games on Thursday, August 27.

Chargers preseason takeaways: DJ Uiagalelei makes case to be Justin Herbert's backup

Joaquin Ruiz — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:26:49 GMT

Justin Herbert and the rest of the Chargers' starters look impressive in 20-18 preseason loss to the Rams, but DJ Uiagalelei made a strong case to be QB2.

Rams preseason takeaways: Sean McVay 'not pigeonholing' himself into backup QB decision

Gary Klein — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:09:16 GMT

Ty Simpson has another strong performance for the Rams in their 20-18 preseason win over the Chargers, but it looks like he'll be the No. 3 QB on the roster.

Prep football: Palos Verdes, Sierra Canyon defeat teams from Florida

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:52:01 GMT

Jalen Flowers gets two interceptions for Palos Verdes; Sierra Canyon overcomes four lost fumbles.

Dodgers swept by Braves after Chris Sale throws a complete-game shutout

Maddie Lee — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:47:40 GMT

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives up a first-pitch homer, and that's all Atlanta would need to take a 1-0 win over the Dodgers after a complete game by Chris Sale.

Tarik Skubal returns to Detroit to face the Tigers. His focus is on the task at hand

Maddie Lee — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:31:04 GMT

Tarik Skubal is set to start Friday against his former team, weeks after getting traded to the Dodgers at the deadline. "For me, the game is always the same game," Skubal said.

After apologizing for 'worst ad known to man,' Good Good Golf exits as PGA Tour event sponsor

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:02:35 GMT

Good Good Golf said it will step back to focus on its culture amid the fallout over its ad that has been criticized for portraying violence against women. Callaway also cut ties with the brand.

Rams trade Jarquez Hunter to Miami to bring back Tutu Atwell

Gary Klein — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:22:33 GMT

The Rams trade second-year running back Jarquez Hunter to the Miami Dolphins to bring back speedy wide receiver Tutu Atwell.

Did 49ers owner Jed York violate NFL conduct policy? Commissioner says it's 'being reviewed'

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:09:20 GMT

After Jed York's arrest in an Ohio prostitution sting, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is reviewing whether the 49ers owner violated its personal conduct policy.

How an alleged fake 49ers wideout wooed women and took $1.3 million: 'That's Google, not me'

Steve Henson — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:57:22 GMT

Federal prosecutors say two men led a multistate scam, posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and adviser to steal $1.3 million from at least 26 women.

Sparks' Cameron Brink blasts Enes Kanter Freedom, offers support to transgender community

Marisa Ingemi — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:18:14 GMT

Cameron Brink was asked about Enes Kanter Freedom and transgender athletes before the Sparks' game against Atlanta on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Prep talk: Oh brother, Gerhardts put on a show on and off field at Village Christian

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Brothers Hudson and Bailen Gerhardt are trying to help Village Christian succeed in football

Swanson: Sparks' new facility looks promising, but Mark Walter should still sell the team

Mirjam Swanson — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT

The $150-million training center in El Segundo is the biggest investment in women's sports in the U.S., but it's only a start with new ownership needed too.

Roki Sasaki exits Dodgers' loss to Braves and is headed to the injured list

Maddie Lee — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:23:25 GMT

Roki Sasaki leaves Dodgers-Braves game early because of a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand.

Youngest sons of Lakers owner Jerry Buss are now part of Padres ownership group

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:30:33 GMT

Joey and Jesse Buss, the two youngest of Lakers owner Jerry Buss' six children, have joined the San Diego Padres' new ownership group, which is led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.

Jeanie Buss seeks court help keeping her family's share of the Lakers

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:26:19 GMT

Jeanie Buss is taking her five siblings to court in a battle to retain minority control over the Lakers after they voted to sell to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner.

Who will back up Matthew Stafford? Rams' QB2 race comes down to preseason finale

Gary Klein — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:59:14 GMT

Ty Simpson will get the start but coach Sean McVay has not said if Stetson Bennett will play. Anyone not playing in the finale has likely earned a roster spot.

With jobs at stake, Jim Harbaugh wants more 'improvement' from Chargers vs. Rams

Joaquin Ruiz — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:42:07 GMT

After last week's struggles against the 49ers, Jim Harbaugh hopes to see more from the Chargers in their preseason finale against the Rams.

Padres minor league coach released by ICE on bond but still faces deportation to Venezuela

Steve Henson — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:23:19 GMT

Padres minor league coach and Venezuelan native Oswaldo Pirela is home in Arizona after his release from ICE custody, but he still faces deportation proceedings.

Alysa Liu is stepping away from skating, but this time she's not retiring: 'Fear not, I'll be back'

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:36:35 GMT

Months after becoming the first U.S. woman to win Olympic gold in figure skating since 2002, Alysa Liu announced she won't compete during the 2026-2027 season. Unlike 2022, this isn't a retirement.

Mark Walter's company TWG Global defends Dodgers financing and Lakers sale

Bill Shaikin — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:04:52 GMT

In a statement Tuesday, TWG Global decried "multipronged attacks against TWG … by unnamed sources with self-serving interests."

San Clemente High's Jaxson Rex continues family tradition

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound senior is a do-everything football player who like family members before will play for Brigham Young.

Prep talk: Quarterback Danniel Flowers of Crenshaw knows how to improvise

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Crenshaw quarterback Danniel Flowers can run and pass while using his athleticism to keep plays alive.

This week's top high school football games

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Corona Centennial hosts Santa Margarita in rematch of last year's Division 1 final

Former Lakers star Byron Scott's sexual assault trial nears as Campbell Hall settles with accuser

Steve Henson — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Campbell Hall has reached a confidential settlement with the woman who alleges former Lakers guard Byron Scott sexually assaulted her on campus in 1987. Scott's trial looms.

Girls' flag football: Tuesday's scores

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:03:41 GMT

Check out Tuesday's girls' flag football scores.

Despite loss to Braves, Dodgers rotation taking shape with Tyler Glasnow back, Shohei Ohtani nearing return

Maddie Lee — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:16:16 GMT

Tyler Glasnow pitches well after a rough first inning, but Tanner Scott gives up a run in the eighth and the Dodgers lose to the Atlanta Braves.

Injured USC defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart will miss season opener

Ryan Kartje — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:58:23 GMT

USC sophomore defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart is expected to miss the Trojans' season opener against San Jose State, coach Lincoln Riley said.

UCLA suggests star transfer Trent Hendrick isn't impacted by new Big Ten NFL player ban

Los Angeles Times Staff — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:29:39 GMT

UCLA athletics director Martin Jarmond released a statement that school is complying with all Big Ten rules and all players on its roster are eligible.

Ukranian player leaves LSU women's basketball team weeks after signing of Russian center

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:44:54 GMT

Ukrainian center Kate Koval is leaving LSU program, a decision announced weeks after the Tigers signed 17-year-old Russian center Anna Minaeva.

Retiring NFL receiver Allen Robinson II says he 'learned a lot about myself' during Rams stint

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:40:50 GMT

Former Pro Bowl receiver Allen Robinson II announced his retirement on his 33rd birthday. In an Instagram video, he mentioned positives from every stop during his NFL career, including the Rams.

Record number of sports transfers for CIF schools recorded in 2025-26

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:08:25 GMT

According to CIF stats, there was a record number of 17,618 sports transfers for the 2025-26 school year.

How two decades of friendship have shaped Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward

Maddie Lee — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward first met when they were 16, and were teammates on the Atlanta Braves and the Dodgers. But that's only part of their story.

Angel City's prolonged coaching carousel testing patience of frustrated fans

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Angel City sporting director Mark Parsons is taking his time searching for a new coach in a strategy that could jeopardize the team's playoff chances.

The Times' top 10 City Section football rankings

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Carson is No. 1 in The Times' top 10 City Section rankings after an impressive win over San Diego Lincoln.

Prep talk: Sportsmanship displayed in City Section games during opening week of football season

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

There were zero ejections in City Section football games during opening week. The Southern Section, by comparison, had 19 ejections.

Mark Walter flipped the Lakers for a record price. Did Bob Iger and Josh Kushner overpay?

Steve Henson — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Analysts are split on whether Josh Kushner and Bob Iger overpaid for the Lakers when they agreed on a price of $12.5 billion for the iconic NBA team.

Shaikin: Amid Dodgers' uncertainty, Padres' new owners promise to 'win it all!'

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:06:08 GMT

José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, the new owners of the San Diego Padres, are looking to build a winner who can grasp a World Series title, and beat L.A.

NFL training camps become Lane Kiffin's latest recruiting landscape thanks to court ruling

Steve Henson — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:03:27 GMT

Dae'Quan Wright and Jack Pyburn are being courted by LSU despite NFL ties, thanks to a court ruling that enables some players to return for a fifth college season.

San Francisco 49ers owner arrested in Ohio, pleads no contest to two misdemeanors

Grace Toohey — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:53:21 GMT

John "Jed" York was arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution by a task force focused on human trafficking, but he pleaded no contest to different misdemeanor charges, according to court records.

Prep talk: St. Bernard might have the tallest kicker in California

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Garang-Garang Macham, a 6-foot-9 basketball player, has joined St. Bernard's football team as a kicker.

'Nobody wants to tackle that guy.' Chargers' Omarion Hampton is primed for a breakout

Joaquin Ruiz — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Mike McDaniel-orchestrated offense is looking for a complete revival of the running game in 2026, and Omarion Hampton will be key to making that happen.

Plaschke: Beneath the Dodgers' latest sweep, the scary rumblings of a team sale persist

Bill Plaschke — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Dodgers president Stan Kasten says the team is not going to be sold, but the problems faced by the companies Mark Walter owns could lead to a scary outcome.

Former James Madison players say Bob Chesney inspired their challenging moves to UCLA

Connor Dullinger — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Former James Madison players credit new UCLA teammates with helping them adjust to a vastly different city and lifestyle than Virginia.

Blake Snell and Dodgers sweep Pirates for their sixth consecutive win

Sam Farmer — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:53:37 GMT

Blake Snell gives up just two hits and strikes out six over six innings to help lead the Dodgers to a 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

California teen killed in shooting at high school football game; suspect in custody

Jasmine Mendez — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:25:38 GMT

A suspect was arrested after Levi Brown, 17, was fatally shot during a game in Bakersfield.

'I haven't done my job.' Edwin Díaz accepts low-leverage role with Dodgers — for now

Sam Farmer — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:33:24 GMT

Struggling reliever Edwin Díaz says he understands why the Dodgers aren't planning to use him in high-leverage situations when he returns from injury.

The Times' top 10 flag football rankings

Steve Galluzzo — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:23:02 GMT

Unbeaten JSerra continues to top The Times' high school girls' flag football rankings.

The Times' top 25 high school football rankings

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland after Week 0.

Undrafted James Madison star Trent Hendrick commits to UCLA thanks to court ruling

Connor Dullinger — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:34:24 GMT

Former James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick, who went undrafted and unsigned after attending NFL minicamps, is reuniting with Bob Chesney at UCLA.

High school football: Saturday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:15:01 GMT

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

High school football: Week 1 schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

CIF City Section and Southern Section schedule for Week 1 of the 2026 high school football season.

50 memorable moments from 50 years covering high school sports in Southern California

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Sportswriter Eric Sondheimer offers memories and moments from 50 years covering high school sports in the Southland.

Plaschke: Fifty years on the prep beat and still going strong, Eric Sondheimer is a local legend

Bill Plaschke — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

He's worked on messy sidelines and in crowded bleachers while juggling impossible deadlines to write about future Hall of Famers and unknown benchwarmers.

How Boobie Feaster became one of the USC playmakers to watch at age 17

Ryan Kartje — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT

USC receiver Boobie Feaster, 17, has quickly moved up the Trojans' depth chart ahead of the team's season opener on Saturday against San José State.

Veterans Stadium is about to be demolished for a new sports complex. What it meant to Long Beach

Kate Raphael — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Veterans Stadium in Long Beach is set for demolition to build a modern sports complex. See what's coming next and how the site's history is being honored.

High school flag football: Friday and Saturday scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:11 GMT

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

Knightsbridge earns Breeders' Cup berth with Del Mar Pacific Classic win

Jay Posner — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:28:38 GMT

Knightsbridge wins the Pacific Classic at Del Mar, holding off Original Sin and Full Serrano to earn an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup.

Tarik Skubal, Kyle Tucker and Alek Thomas power Dodgers to fifth straight win

Joaquin Ruiz — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:19:15 GMT

Alek Thomas drives in a run during his Dodgers debut and Tarik Skubal overcomes a rocky first inning as the Dodgers extend their winning streak to five games.

San Pedro vs. King/Drew football game halted after people thought they heard gunshot

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:05:32 GMT

San Pedro coach Corey Walsh said "it was crazy" in describing the scene as sirens and police cars arrived at a game that was halted in the third quarter.

Rams shut out Saints as Stetson Bennett, CJ Daniels put on a preseason show

Gary Klein — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:19:37 GMT

Stetson Bennett capitalizes on extended playing time, leading four scoring drives and rushing for two touchdowns in the Rams' 34-0 preseason win over the Saints.

Shohei Ohtani takes 'really positive' step in push to return to Dodgers' rotation

Joaquin Ruiz — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:39:47 GMT

Shoehi Ohtani threw live batting practice for the first time since sustaining a knee injury that has kept him out of the Dodgers' rotation since July.

High school football: Top performers in the Southland

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:07:12 GMT

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

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.