L.A. Times - Sports

LA28 official slogan for Olympics and Paralympics inspired by city's roots

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The 2028 Los Angeles organizing committee selected the slogan "Stars align" to define their goals for the LA28 Olympics and Paralympics.

Rejected twice to be head coach, Marshall High's Jose Razo has his football team at 9-0

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

A former longtime Marshall assistant, he has led the Barristers to an unbeaten record in his second year as head coach.

Prep talk: Cathedral receives boost from offensive linemen

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Mateo Esperias, Ezra Epifano and Mike Chavez are making a difference for the Phantoms' offense.

This week's top high school football games

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

This week's top high school football games include St. John Bosco vs. Mater Dei, Garfield vs. Roosevelt, San Juan Hills vs. Mission Viejo and Bishop Amat vs. Sierra Canyon.

Lakers suffer first loss of season at hands of Trail Blazers

Broderick Turner — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:12:44 GMT

Luka Doncic scores 41 points, but Portland Trail Blazers match the Lakers basket for basket and come out on top of high-scoring game.

High school girls' volleyball: Tuesday's Southern Section playoff scores, schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:32:06 GMT

Here are the CIF Southern Section girls' volleyball scores for Tuesday, along with the upcoming schedule.

Girls' flag football: Tuesday's Southern Section playoffs scores

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:27:52 GMT

Check out Tuesday's girls' flag football scores.

Flavor Flav gives everyone permission to skip work to watch Game 6 of the WNBA Finals

Tracy Brown — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:44:54 GMT

Flavor Flav has signed permission slips for everyone to use to skip work and watch Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Valkyries and the Dream.

Did Deion Sanders really offer reporters $50,000 not to mention him? Yes, but 'that was a joke'

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:02:49 GMT

Colorado coach Deion Sanders says his offer to pay reporters $50,000 to refrain from writing about him was actually a joke. 'I don't give a darn what you say about me,' Coach Prime said.

High school girls' tennis: City Section playoff results

Los Angeles Times staff — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:09:52 GMT

Results from the CIF City Section girls' tennis playoffs, including the Open Division semifinals.

'I hate this place': Pat McAfee said he felt unsafe on 'College GameDay' after a Utah video mocked his antics

Steve Henson — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:11:11 GMT

Pat McAfee said he hopes to avoid returning to Utah with 'College GameDay,' after a university video mocked his shirt-removing routine and called his antics 'corny.'

Prep talk: Hoover on verge of its first football playoff appearance since 1987

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Running back Dveen Aghanian has led the Hoover Tornadoes this season as they prepare for a key game against rival Glendale.

How Angel City found its stride and became one of the NWSL's hottest teams

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Following a slow start, Angel City has surged over the second half of the season and could potentially host an NWSL playoff game for the first time.

The Times' City Section top 10 high school football rankings

Eric Sondheimer — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Marine League champion Carson ends regular season against unbeaten Mary Star.

Appreciation: Ross Newhan, Hall of Fame baseball writer for The Times, dies at 89

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ross Newhan, who earned Hall of Fame honors after decades covering pro baseball for the L.A. Times, was honored by the Dodgers and MLB after his death.

High school girls' volleyball: City Section playoff results and pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:21:20 GMT

CIF City Section high school girls' volleyball playoff scores and schedule.

High school girls' volleyball: Southern Section playoff pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:51:00 GMT

CIF Southern Section high school girls' volleyball playoff pairings and schedule.

High school flag football: Southern Section playoff pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:41:17 GMT

CIF Southern Section high school girls' flag football playoff pairings.

It's official! Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show

Maane Khatchatourian, Laura Zornosa — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:52:13 GMT

Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium on Valentine's Day.

Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders take legal action against My Chemical Romance over dancers' uniforms

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:53:27 GMT

The company behind the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders is seeking a court order to stop My Chemical Romance from using dancers in costumes it says copy the squad's signature uniform.

Luke Bryan's son Bo commits to Georgia, making him latest superstar scion to give football a shot

Steve Henson — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:36:01 GMT

Luke Bryan's son, three-star quarterback Bo Bryan, has committed to Georgia but faces long odds. Other celebrity musicians' sons who tried major college football struggled.

Prep talk: Maeve Enright lobbied for flag football at Chaminade

Eric Sondheimer — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Chaminade Eagles have reached the Division 2 quarterfinals during their second season playing flag football.

Rams showcase their potential and revive their season in victory over Raiders

Gary Klein — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:54:55 GMT

After two straight losses, Matthew Stafford and the Rams showcase their potential and overcome adversity in a 35-21 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Luka Doncic scores 52 points, hits several late clutch shots as Lakers rally to beat Jazz

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:53:12 GMT

Luka Doncic hit three clutch three-pointers late in the fourth quarter and finishes with 52 points to lead the Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz.

The Times' top 25 high school football rankings

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland after Week 9.

High school football: Week 10 schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:04:29 GMT

The complete CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football schedule for Week 10 of the 2026 season.

Does chemistry surpass talent when it comes to quarterbacks passing to receivers?

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The need for developing chemistry between quarterback and receiver remains an important of football's offensive game.

Prep talk: Santa Barbara has sensational self-taught kicker/punter

Eric Sondheimer — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Cade Mault accounts for all 13 points in Santa Barbara's victory over Westlake on Friday night. He has a soccer scholarship awaiting from Cal Poly.

Shaikin: Conventional wisdom whiffed on Freddy Peralta, and the World Series proves it

Bill Shaikin — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Freddy Peralta was a trade-deadline afterthought following his brutal stint with the Mets. Now he's looking to revitalize the Rays in the World Series.

Swanson: UCLA's 7-0 start has one glaring flaw. Bob Chesney is running out of time to fix it

Mirjam Swanson — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob Chesney has made UCLA the second-half darlings of college football, but the Bruins must address their slow starts if they hope to reach the playoff.

High school girls' volleyball: Southern Section playoff results and pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:22:50 GMT

CIF Southern Section high school girls' volleyball playoff results and updated pairings.

High school flag football: Southern Section playoff scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:55:47 GMT

CIF Southern Section high school girls' flag football playoff scores for Saturday's games.

High school football: Saturday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:51:51 GMT

List of results from CIF City and Southern Section high school football games on Saturday, Oct. 24.

High school girls' tennis: City Section playoff pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:35:12 GMT

Division-by-division pairings for the CIF Los Angeles City Section girls' tennis playoffs.

High school football: Top performers in the Southland

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:15:51 GMT

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

Prep talk: Gatsbee Gumban's rushing skills have Nogales at 9-0 in football

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The senior running back gained 325 yards in a win over Don Lugo on Thursday. He has rushed for 1,595 yards and 19 touchdowns this season.

'I miss him.' Lakers reunite with Rui Hachimura in first game against Clippers

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:05:00 GMT

Rui Hachimura, who signed with the Clippers in the offseason, received a warm welcome from Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic before the Clippers' loss to the Lakers.

Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, start time, prediction and odds

Gary Klein — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Everything you need to know about the Rams facing the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, including start time, how to watch, injuries and betting odds.

Letters to Sports: Debating Shohei Ohtani's two-way workload

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Dodgers and Bill Plaschke's commentary, the Rams, Chargers, Lakers and more.

Swanson: Luka Doncic's trash-talking antics sharpen his edge. Lakers fans need to embrace it

Mirjam Swanson — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Luka Doncic is the Lakers star opposing players love to hate, but his energy and reputation for perturbing players and fans are what make him great.

Injury-marred Rams don't want your sympathy. They're out to prove they can save their season

Gary Klein — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Rams will face the Las Vegas Raiders with several players out because of injuries, but the team sees it as an opportunity to shine through adversity.

San Juan Hills pulls off upset of San Clemente with a shutout

Caleb Otte — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:10:05 GMT

After a 90-minute delay because of lightning, the Stallions use three field goals to take control and an interception return by Arthur Tuverson sealed the win.

High school football: Friday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:59:32 GMT

Results from CIF City and Southern Section football scores on Friday, Oct. 23.

Carson High's Chris Fields III dominates in rout of San Pedro

Eric Sondheimer — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:35:42 GMT

The senior quarterback shows off his speed and versatility with two touchdown runs, including one of 71 yards, and two touchdown passes.

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

Los Angeles Times staff — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:14:15 GMT

A look at how The Times' top 25 high school football teams fared in Week 9.

Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler lead Lakers past the Clippers

Broderick Turner — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:54:26 GMT

They combine to shoot 20 of 27 from the field for 50 points as the Lakers overcome 21 turnovers and off shooting night by Luka Doncic to improve to 2-0.

Shaikin: Tensions between MLB and players' union continue to escalate amid salary-cap battle

Bill Shaikin — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:33:11 GMT

A small-market World Series matchup is not easing tensions between MLB team owners and the players' union on the issue of the salary cap.

Ex-ESPN reporter Britt McHenry resigns from State Department after incident at Wizards game

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:29:55 GMT

Former ESPN reporter Britt McHenry is no longer a press advisor at the State Department, reportedly resigning days after videos of a confrontation at a Washington Wizards game went viral.

High school boys' water polo: Southern Section playoff pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:01:21 GMT

List of CIF Southern Section boys' water polo pairings for each division.

Shaikin: As a kid, this World Series starter rooted for the Astros. Then he learned they cheated

Bill Shaikin — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:50:54 GMT

Brewers World Series pitcher Logan Henderson grew up cheering for the Astros, but he reluctantly concedes their cheating scandal alters the 2017 title.

Puka Nacua questionable to play for Rams vs. Raiders; Nate Landman is out

Gary Klein — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:48:29 GMT

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is dealing with a calf injury and is listed as questionable to play against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Falcons posted a profile pic featuring their throwback logo. The reaction probably wasn't what they expected

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:12:05 GMT

The Atlanta Falcons briefly used a profile image inspired by their throwback helmet ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, but many social media users saw a resemblance to Nazi-era imagery.

Former Rams great Marshall Faulk shares Parkinson's diagnosis, hopes to help others

Steve Henson — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:37:58 GMT

Marshall Faulk, the Hall of Fame running back and former Rams star, says he was diagnosed with Parkinson's about 18 months ago after noticing hand rigidity while golfing.

Prep talk: Two former Southland standouts have become stars in Ivy League

Eric Sondheimer — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Bryce Coleman, who played at Crean Lutheran High, and Kai Honda, who played at Gardena Serra, are making an impact this college football season.

How a clash between Inglewood leaders and SoFi Stadium operators hit the ballot

Sam Farmer — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ballot measures regarding billboards and ticket sales highlight a protracted dispute between Inglewood and its NFL team the Rams.

How the Lakers' Luka Doncic went from 'Wonder Boy' to 'The Man'

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The usually reserved Slovenian superstar has always been a vocal leader on the court, but as he's matured he has built chemistry with teammates off it.

Shaikin: Why Dodgers fans need to be cheering for the Brewers in this World Series

Bill Shaikin — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Milwaukee Brewers should be L.A.'s team in this World Series because their players and ownership are heavily invested in Southern California.

High school football: Thursday's scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:56:34 GMT

CIF Southern Section high school football scores for games played on Thursday.

High school flag football: Wednesday and Thursday scores

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:53:52 GMT

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

High school girls' volleyball: Playoff results and pairings

Los Angeles Times staff — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:12:15 GMT

CIF Southern Section and City Section high school girls' volleyball playoff results and pairings.

Rams star Puka Nacua leaves practice after sustaining a calf injury

Gary Klein — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:23:52 GMT

Amid a rash of Rams injuries, Puka Nacua leaves practice early after sustaining a calf injury. It's unclear how it will affect his availability for Sunday.

Ron Duguay, charismatic New York Rangers star who finished NHL career with Kings, dies at 69

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:17:30 GMT

Ron Duguay, a longtime New York Rangers star who finished his NHL career with the Kings, has died of cancer.

NFL puts $750,000 in head coach fines on hold, with a catch: Behave the rest of the season

Steve Henson — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:20:02 GMT

Three NFL head coaches were each fined $250,000 Wednesday for their conduct toward game officials.

JJ Watt gets multiyear deal with CBS as lead NFL game analyst, will call Super Bowl in 2028

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:20:51 GMT

JJ Watt has come to a multiyear agreement with CBS to remain Jim Nantz's NFL booth partner. Watt had been filling in since Tony Romo's July arrest and subsequent departure from the network.

Swanson: As the post-Kawhi Leonard era begins, the Clippers owe more to their fans

Mirjam Swanson — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Clippers should do more than drop parking fees and swap out a few Kawhi Leonard jerseys to thank fans for supporting them amid sweeping NBA sanctions.

Prep talk: Quarterback Talon Spencer leads Capistrano Valley to 7-1 record

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

He is having a terrific senior football season and also excels at baseball for the Cougars.

Trump budget cuts threaten late Redondo Beach couple's soccer refugee program

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Mohammed Annour and Moubarak Abdallah say South Bay-based nonprofit iACT helped save their lives, with soccer helping them escape African refugee camps.

Matthew Stafford embracing 'even more important' role for injury-depleted Rams

Gary Klein — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford knows he needs to play better, especially in the wake of several key players sustaining injuries.

NFL Week 7 picks: Seahawks defeat Chiefs; Rams prevail over Raiders

Sam Farmer — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for Week 7 of the NFL season, with the Rams ending their losing streak and the Seahawks beating the Chiefs.

Walker Kessler's Lakers debut couldn't have gone much better

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:54:34 GMT

He makes all 12 shots and finishes with 26 points, nine rebounds and two blocked shots in a dominating victory over the Warriors in the season opener.

Darius Garland leads Clippers to big win over Kings

Joaquin Ruiz — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:16:51 GMT

The guard finished with 30 points on 11-for-19 shooting and four assists after a hot start with 16 points on five-for-five shooting in season opener on Wednesday.

High school girls' volleyball: Wednesday's Southern Section playoff scores, schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:02:01 GMT

Here are the CIF Southern Section girls' volleyball scores for Wednesday, along with the upcoming schedule.

Girls' flag football: Wednesday's Southern Section playoffs scores

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:33:58 GMT

Check out Wednesday's girls' flag football scores.

Unbeaten JSerra opens Open Division flag football playoffs with victory

Eric Sondheimer — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:29:21 GMT

JSerra improves to 25-0 in flag football with opening playoff win over Sierra Canyon

Lakers' new Luka Doncic era opens with rout of Warriors

Broderick Turner — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:51:59 GMT

Luka Doncic has 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists while new center Walker Kessler makes all 12 of his shots to finish with 26 points and nine rebounds.

Roger Goodell says NFL would welcome investigation into Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:08:20 GMT

The NFL Players Assn. issued a statement calling for an investigation into the handling of Eagles QB Jalen Hurts' blood clots. 'That's fine,' commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday.

After NLCS exit, Dodgers face big questions about their aging lineup and future

Maddie Lee — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:36:03 GMT

As the Dodgers shifted into what will be an uncertain offseason due to an impending lockout, Andrew Friedman and Brandon Gomes reflected on whether the dynasty has ended.

Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing to undergo elbow surgery for partial UCL tear

Maddie Lee — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:09:33 GMT

Dalton Rushing, who filled in for an injured Will Smith this season, had two stints on the injured list with a flexor strain in his right forearm, along with the UCL tear.

Titans coach Robert Saleh says Jordan Elliott gun incident was 'a call for help more than a criminal act'

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:11:49 GMT

A day after the Titans released Jordan Elliott after an alleged incident involving a gun at the team's practice facility, coach Robert Saleh vouched for the player's character.

LeBron James' eventful 76ers debut: jousting with Knicks fans, defending helicopter, spoiling ring night

Steve Henson — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:53:31 GMT

LeBron James opened his 24th NBA season by helping Philadelphia defeat New York on the Knicks' championship ring night. Courtside hecklers jawed with James about his helicopter commute.

Grandparents are the secret weapon sitting in football bleachers

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Twins Christian and Weston Reis of Palos Verdes High are among Southland players who have loyal supporters in the bleachers.

This week's top high school football games

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

A look at two of this week's top football games, including Carson taking on San Pedro in a Marine League showdown.

Prep talk: Competition is on in City Section to finish No. 1 in rushing yards

Eric Sondheimer — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Tru Warrior Casas, Ceasar Reyes and Brandon Hernandez are piling up rushing yards and are among the state's leaders.

Lakers center Walker Kessler believes his competitive side will overcome pressure

Broderick Turner — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The 7-foot-2 center knows the magnitude of playing for the iconic NBA franchise. He's healthy and ready for the challenge, which begins Wednesday.

High school girls' volleyball: Southern Section playoff scores and schedule

Los Angeles Times staff — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:22:57 GMT

CIF Southern Section girls' volleyball scores for Tuesday, and the upcoming schedule.

Girls' flag football: Tuesday's Southern Section playoffs scores

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:08:42 GMT

Check out Tuesday's girls' flag football scores.

A 'Star Wars' version of the Super Bowl will stream on Disney+ next year

Tracy Brown — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:56:56 GMT

An animated 'Star Wars' version of Super Bowl LXI featuring iconic characters will be available live on Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney XD.

Brandon McManus becomes Rams' third kicker this season amid special teams woes

Gary Klein — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:20:47 GMT

The Rams are bringing on veteran kicker Brandon McManus to replace Blake Grupe, who was injured in his first game with the team on Sunday.

Jim Nantz says he 'learned a lesson' trying to 'Peanut' punch ball from J.J. Watt: Don't do it

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:45:09 GMT

Jim Nantz took J.J. Watt's invitation to demonstrate the Peanut punch while they were broadcasting Sunday's Bills-Raiders game — "and as soon as I did it, I regretted it," he told Pat McAfee.

Racing legend Fred Lorenzen becomes the first known NASCAR driver diagnosed with CTE

Steve Henson — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:57:15 GMT

Fred Lorenzen is the first known NASCAR driver diagnosed posthumously with CTE. Researchers found Stage 3 CTE, intensifying concerns about brain trauma in racing.

Shaikin: Might MLB have to sacrifice World Series TV revenue in exchange for competitive balance?

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:29:28 GMT

The World Series is upon us, yet the strange national obsession is not about how Jacob Misiorowski or Junior Caminero might shine, but how many people might watch it.

Almost $1 million in rare sports and Pokémon cards stolen from FedEx truck in Santa Ana

Steve Henson — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:24:18 GMT

Police have made no arrests or recovered any cards, which had been graded by Professional Sports Authenticator and were being shipped back to collectors nationwide.

U2 will headline halftime show for Packers-Rams Thanksgiving eve game on Netflix

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:51:49 GMT

U2 will headline the halftime show when the Rams host the Green Bay Packers at SoFi Stadium on Nov. 25, in the NFL's first Thanksgiving eve game, which will stream on Netflix.