Los Angeles Sports News

Rui Hachimura is bad luck for Memphis again as Lakers win

Los Angeles Times - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 20:38

Rui Hachimura, who helped oust Memphis from playoffs last season with three-pointers, makes seven in Lakers' win Wednesday.

Prep baseball/softball roundup: Brianne Weiss strikes out 19, throws no-hitter for Orange Lutheran

Los Angeles Times - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 19:55

Brianne Weiss of Orange Lutheran throws sixth career no-hitter in 7-0 win over Rio Mesa

Will Caitlin Clark accept Ice Cube's $5-million offer to become BIG3's first woman player?

Los Angeles Times - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 15:30

Ice Cube says that his BIG3 basketball league has offered to make Caitlin Clark its first woman player. She's in the NCAA tournament with Iowa and has declared for the WNBA draft.

Plaschke: Do you still believe in Shohei Ohtani? I'm not sure

Los Angeles Times - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 13:21

The Dodgers would love for us to move on from the Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara gambling allegations, but there are still too many questions.

'There's no better organization.' Dodgers and Will Smith celebrate contract extension

Los Angeles Times - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:50

The Dodgers and catcher Will Smith have agreed to a long-term contract extension that will be for 10 years and $140 million.

Who is Shohei Ohtani's new interpreter with Dodgers? They call him 'Will the Thrill'

Los Angeles Times - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:49

Will Ireton is Shohei Ohtani's new interpreter for the Dodgers since the firing of Ippei Mizuhara amid a gambling scandal. He's been with the team since 2016.

NWSL's Alozie balances soccer with cancer research

ESPN Los Angeles - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:31
When Michelle Alozie isn't immersed in pediatric cancer research, she's starring for the Houston Dash and leading Nigeria on a quest for the Olympics.

Who are the prodigies allowing Barca to keep pace in LaLiga?

ESPN Los Angeles - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:35
With spending limited, Barcelona have become reliant on homegrown players. Lucky for them, Yamal, Cubarsí & Co. are more than up for the challenge.

Former Campbell Hall fencer Bryce Louie wins NCAA foil championship for Penn

Los Angeles Times - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 08:07

At the NCAA fencing championships, Campbell Hall alum Bryce Louie won the foil championship, becoming the first national champion for Penn since 1997.

Tuesday's high school baseball and softball scores

Los Angeles Times - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 07:32

High school baseball and softball scores from across the Southland on Tuesday, March 26.

Column: For nearly five decades, Tom Harp uses old-school methods to coach

Los Angeles Times - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 05:30

Granada Hills volleyball coach Tom Harp keeps teaching the sport with a sharp focus on discipline. "Rumor has it I yell once in a while," he says.

Tyler Glasnow adds SoCal cool to Dodgers. Will he help his hometown team win a title?

Los Angeles Times - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 05:00

Tyler Glasnow might be a Cillian Murphy doppelganger, but he's hoping to prove he can stay healthy and help lead the Dodgers to a World Series title.

Is Shohei Ohtani too big to fail?

Los Angeles Times - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 04:00

Shohei Ohtani's name and image has been a powerful marketing force. Will the controversy around his ex-interpreter affect his brand potential going forward?

How the saga of Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter unfolded — and why it's not over

Los Angeles Times - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 04:00

Shohei Ohtani and his team allege that ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole from the Dodgers star's bank account to cover millions in gambling debt. Unanswered is how the interpreter could have pulled it off without anyone noticing.

How Dodgers fans built a gigantic community of L.A. hikers

Los Angeles Times - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 04:00

Every year a group of Dodgers fans rings in the start of baseball season in an especially Angeleno way: Decking themselves in all blue and hiking through Griffith Park's peaks.

Austin Reaves' confidence never faded as he shot double OT game-winner against Bucks

Los Angeles Times - Tue, 03/26/2024 - 23:51

Austin Reaves brushed off a missed shot at the end of regulation and embraced shooting the Lakers' double overtime game-winner against the Bucks.

Former All-Pro cornerback Tre'Davious White joining revamped Rams secondary

Los Angeles Times - Tue, 03/26/2024 - 22:06

Former Buffalo Bills standout cornerback Tre'Davious White is joining the Rams on a new deal to help fortify team's defense.

Shohei Ohtani gets warm reception in Anaheim before Dodgers lose to Angels

Los Angeles Times - Tue, 03/26/2024 - 21:47

Shohei Ohtani doffed his helmet in appreciation of the warm reception in Anaheim before going 0 for 2 in the Dodgers' loss to the Angels.

Minus 'buffer' of Ippei Mizuhara, Dodgers engaging more directly with Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Times - Tue, 03/26/2024 - 21:43

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says teammates might be able to communicate with Shohei Ohtani more effectively with the departure of Ippei Mizuhara

Lakers open six-game trip with double-overtime win over the Bucks

Los Angeles Times - Tue, 03/26/2024 - 20:51

Austin Reaves has a triple-double, Anthony Davis scores 34 points and D'Angelo Russell adds 29 in the Lakers' double-overtime win in Milwaukee