Los Angeles Sports News

Lakers fade again in Game 3 loss to Denver, moving to brink of elimination

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 22:49

D'Angelo Russell struggles with his shooting and Anthony Davis and LeBron James can't rescue the Lakers in a 112-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3.

Rams' top pick, Florida State's Jared Verse, got pre-draft advice from Aaron Donald

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 20:35

The Rams went into the draft with thoughts of helping their pass rush, and Florida State's Jared Verse was still on the board when L.A. made the 19th pick.

With his Heisman returned, Reggie Bush vows to continue NCAA fight: 'I never cheated'

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 20:10

Former USC star Reggie Bush says he never lost faith that he would some day get his Heisman Trophy back.

Prep sports roundup: JJ Harel of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame sets school record in the high jump

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 19:10

Sherman Oaks Notre Dame's JJ Harel clears 6-10 1/4 in the high jump at the Mission League track and field finals.

Chargers say they drafted 'a weapon' in huge Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 19:02

Many thought the Chargers might trade the fifth pick of the NFL draft, but they stuck with it and helped their offensive line by taking Notre Dame's Joe Alt.

Drafted by Bears 25 years ago, another QB from L.A. shares advice for Caleb Williams

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 18:28

Former UCLA QB Cade McNown has advice for Bears top pick Caleb Williams: "You've been drafted as the future, you have to live in the present."

Man City remind Arsenal of their ruthless late-season form as title race pressure mounts

ESPN Los Angeles - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 17:39
Manchester City's unrelenting form towards the end of the Premier League season is now a recurrent theme as they seek a fourth straight title.

Rams unveil 60-yard turf football field on shore of Hermosa Beach

ESPN Los Angeles - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 17:15
The 60-yard turf football field will be used for a weeklong series of community efforts.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's six scoreless innings help Dodgers complete sweep of Nationals

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 16:53

Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines on the mound, Teoscar Hernández homers and the Dodgers complete a sweep of the Nationals with a 2-1 victory, their fourth win in a row overall.

Mater Dei names Raul Lara as its new football coach

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 16:44

Raul Lara, former head coach at Long Beach Poly and St. Anthony, has been named Mater Dei's head football coach.

Clippers glad to have Kawhi Leonard back, but will he play more in Game 3?

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 16:08

The Clippers are unsure if Kawhi Leonard will be able to play more than the roughly 35 minutes he played in the team's Game 2 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

When was the last time the No. 1 overall NFL draft pick came from USC?

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 16:03

Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. How many other former Trojans have had their names called first?

Why did Reggie Bush lose his Heisman Trophy? How did the former USC star get it back?

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 11:07

Former USC running back Reggie Bush won the Heisman Trophy in 2005, lost it in 2010 and finally got it back this week. Here's how it all unfolded.

For Kings (and Lakers and Clippers), home is where the playoff action is

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 08:40

As the Kings head back to L.A. after exhilarating Game 2 OT win, they'll find Crypto.com Arena to be very busy as three tenants host multiple playoff games this week.

Wednesday's high school baseball and softball scores

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 07:53

High school baseball and softball scores from across the Southland for April 24.