Los Angeles Sports News

Netflix is in the running for NFL Christmas games

Los Angeles Times - Fri, 05/10/2024 - 18:34

The streamer would have its first event from a major professional sports league as it makes a push into TV's advertising market.

Sean Burroughs, former MLB player and Long Beach Little League star, dies at 43

Los Angeles Times - Fri, 05/10/2024 - 17:02

Sean Burroughs, a former MLB player who pitched back-to-back no-hitters in the Little League World Series for Long Beach in the early 90s, dies at age 43.

Shaquille O'Neal-Shannon Sharpe beef reaches diss track level. Here's how we got here

Los Angeles Times - Fri, 05/10/2024 - 16:31

Shaquille O'Neal dropped a diss track about Shannon Sharpe as part of the beef between the two star athletes-turned-broadcasters that started with a Nikola Jokic interview.

Why Oakland Roots vs. San Jose was the "anti-John Fisher game"

ESPN Los Angeles - Fri, 05/10/2024 - 11:51
The Oakland A's owner -- a pariah in the city for taking the MLB team to Las Vegas -- also owns MLS side San Jose Earthquakes. Tuesday's cup game vs. Oakland Roots in a game yielded a surprising sense of community.

Two years (and broken ribs) later, Blake Treinen returns at key time for Dodgers bullpen

Los Angeles Times - Fri, 05/10/2024 - 11:20

Reliever Blake Treinen seemed on his way to coming back from the shoulder injuries that sidelined him much of the past two years. Then his patience was tested anew.

'It's never enough': Derrick Lewis on family drama, love from fans and fighting near 40

ESPN Los Angeles - Fri, 05/10/2024 - 10:01
Lewis, with knockout power and postfight charisma on the mic, is a face of the UFC. His toughest challenges have routinely been outside the Octagon.

How are McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari working offtrack to catch Red Bull?

ESPN Los Angeles - Fri, 05/10/2024 - 08:46
With Max Verstappen and Red Bull setting the standard in Formula One, how are opponents McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari working to catch up?

Has Virginia Tech found a formula to rekindle its glory days?

ESPN Los Angeles - Fri, 05/10/2024 - 07:47
At a time when roster upheaval rules, Brent Pry and the Hokies are stressing continuity and keeping guys such as QB Kyron Drones in Blacksburg.

Thursday's high school baseball and softball scores, updated playoff pairings

Los Angeles Times - Fri, 05/10/2024 - 07:29

Thursday's high school baseball and softball scores for May 9 across the Southland, and updated playoff schedule.

Battle in Huntington Beach after transgender surfer barred from longboard competition

Los Angeles Times - Fri, 05/10/2024 - 04:00

An Orange County surf competition organizer said transgender athlete Sasha Jane Lowerson couldn't compete in the women's division, but changed course after the California Coastal Commission intervened.

High school boys' volleyball playoff results and pairings

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 23:28

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

UC president recommends UCLA pay Cal $10 million a year for leaving Pac-12

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 20:41

The president of the University of California system is recommending that UCLA pay Cal $10 million a year for leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten.

Prep sports roundup: Granada Hills wins West Valley League baseball title

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 19:31

Orange Lutheran, Murrieta Mesa, Garden Grove Pacifica and JSerra advance in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 softball playoffs.

Ohtani's ex-interpreter reportedly wired money to 'Real Housewives' star to pay gambling debts

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 15:31

Ryan Boyanjian, a 'Real Housewives of Orange County' star, is reportedly 'Associate 1' in the criminal case against Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

Rams continue to reshape roster, trading Ben Skowronek to Texans

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 14:02

The Rams trade wide receiver Ben Skowronek to the Houston Texans and exchange late-round selections in the 2026 NFL draft as part of the deal.

'He's on a mission': How Max Muncy quelled concerns about his defense at third base

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:56

Max Muncy has found his bearings in the field over the last month, stringing together 23 straight errorless games entering a weekend series at San Diego.

Southern Section finals, City Section championships approach for track and field

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:32

On Friday, the City Section prelims will be held at El Camino College. On Saturday, the Southern Section divisional championships are set for Moorpark High School.

Dragging shoulder: Explaining MotoGP's unbelievable lean angles

ESPN Los Angeles - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 09:54
MotoGP's knee-dragging cornering has taken fans' breath away for decades, but now riders are taking it further by getting their shoulders on the ground.

High school boys' volleyball playoff results and pairings

Los Angeles Times - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 09:32

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

Ranking every NWSL stadium from worst to best, with photos: Where should you see a game?

ESPN Los Angeles - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 08:31
We rank every NWSL stadium with photos -- from hard-to-get-to and no-atmosphere venues to the ones that should be on your bucket list.