https://www.latimes.com/sports Sports en-US Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:02:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-lakers-minnesota-timberwolves-nba-playoff-series-preview The 22-year veteran states flatly that the team can contend for the championship with the players the Lakers have assembled around him. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:02:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-lakers-minnesota-timberwolves-nba-playoff-series-preview https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dominates-dodgers-rangers Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominates over seven shutout innings and the Dodgers score a couple runs in the ninth to take a 3-0 win over the Texas Rangers. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:41:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dominates-dodgers-rangers https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-ticket-price-trump-rob-manfred-stan-kasten-arte-moreno-angels If tickets to sporting events have gotten too expensive for the average fan, then Dodger Stadium is a flash point in the debate over whether teams should pursue every dollar they can. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:52 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-ticket-price-trump-rob-manfred-stan-kasten-arte-moreno-angels https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2025-04-19/angels-zach-neto-returns-mike-trout The Angels ended their losing streak in Zach Neto's season debut, and that might not be a coincidence. The standout shortstop can be a difference-maker. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:00:28 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2025-04-19/angels-zach-neto-returns-mike-trout https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-clippers-denver-nuggets-nba-playoff-series-preview Denver's all-world center will be the focus of the Clippers' stingy defense, with 7-foot Ivica Zubac the focal point of their attack. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:22:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-clippers-denver-nuggets-nba-playoff-series-preview https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2025-04-18/luka-doncic-lakers-nba-playoffs-sports-report Luka Doncic has had plenty of big playoff moments in his career, he's looking forward to more with the Lakers. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:30:03 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2025-04-18/luka-doncic-lakers-nba-playoffs-sports-report https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2025-04-19/anaheim-ducks-fire-coach-greg-cronin-after-missing-playoffs-again Although Anaheim made a 21-point improvement from last season, a seventh year has passed since they last made the Stanley Cup playoffs. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:30:02 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2025-04-19/anaheim-ducks-fire-coach-greg-cronin-after-missing-playoffs-again https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-19/la-times-sports-letters-dodgers-white-house-visit-controversy Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on the Dodgers, Lakers, cost of MLB games and the Masters. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:12:38 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-19/la-times-sports-letters-dodgers-white-house-visit-controversy https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-04-19/prep-talk-frithsmith-brothers-lift-hart-baseball-after-football-contributions Brothers Matix and Ryder Frithsmith are combining skills to help Hart High's baseball team after a successful football season. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:15:06 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-04-19/prep-talk-frithsmith-brothers-lift-hart-baseball-after-football-contributions https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/angel-city-fc/story/2025-04-18/angel-city-loses-gotham-fc Esther González scores goals in each half as Gotham FC breezed past Angel City 4-0 in the NWSL play on Friday night. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 06:14:45 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/angel-city-fc/story/2025-04-18/angel-city-loses-gotham-fc https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-04-18/friday-high-school-baseball-softball-scores CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Friday. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:08:48 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-04-18/friday-high-school-baseball-softball-scores https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/the-dodgers-sell-hot-dogs-for-7-99-the-diamondbacks-sell-them-for-2-99-why As ticket prices have soared, a small but growing number of teams in all sports are offering a limited menu of basic concession items at fan-friendly prices. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/the-dodgers-sell-hot-dogs-for-7-99-the-diamondbacks-sell-them-for-2-99-why https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/shohei-ohtani-paternity-birth-first-child-dodgers-rangers The Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on the paternity list before their weekend series against the Texas Rangers in anticipation of his first child be born. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:31:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/shohei-ohtani-paternity-birth-first-child-dodgers-rangers https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-chris-woodward-texas-rangers-manager Dodgers first base coach Chris Woodward returns to Globe Life Field this weekend for the first time since being fired as manager of the Rangers — a year before they won the World Series. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:10:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-chris-woodward-texas-rangers-manager https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-09/lakers-star-luka-doncic-draws-inspiration-from-tim-marovt The Lakers star met a fellow Slovenian who once was a junior skiing sensation before he was paralyzed from the waist down and overcame odds to become a distance runner. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:40 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-09/lakers-star-luka-doncic-draws-inspiration-from-tim-marovt https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-17/sparks-rookie-sarah-ashlee-barker-overcame-debilitating-condition The Sparks' first-round draft pick had osteochondritis dissecans in her left knee as an eighth-grader, but two surgeries later she was playing again. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:52:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-17/sparks-rookie-sarah-ashlee-barker-overcame-debilitating-condition https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-14/wes-parker-fond-memories-dodgers-career-actor Wes Parker has accomplished much outside of baseball since retiring from the Dodgers more than 50 years ago, but he still has fond memories of his time with the team. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:00:26 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-14/wes-parker-fond-memories-dodgers-career-actor https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-15/dodgers-jackie-robinson-day-white-house-visit-optics Columnist Dylan Hernández writes the Dodgers can't pretend it isn't hypocritical to visit President Trump a week before hosting Jackie Robinson Day. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:30:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-15/dodgers-jackie-robinson-day-white-house-visit-optics https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-18/lakers-rob-pelinka Terms of the deal were not disclosed but the general manager since 2017 is now president of basketball operations. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:08:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-18/lakers-rob-pelinka https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-17/can-luka-doncic-lead-lakers-past-the-timberwolves All-Star guard Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last year by taking down Minnesota for the conference title with a defining moment in Game 2. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:55:40 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-04-17/can-luka-doncic-lead-lakers-past-the-timberwolves https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2025-04-17/lakers-timberwolves-playoff-preview-lakers Two scouts, a team executive and an assistant coach discuss the first-round matchup between the Timberwolves and the Lakers. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:08 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2025-04-17/lakers-timberwolves-playoff-preview-lakers https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/nba-scouts-break-down-the-clippers-nuggets-playoff-series While Denver features three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, the Clippers have size and depth to counter the former champions. Here's how scouts view the series. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:06 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/nba-scouts-break-down-the-clippers-nuggets-playoff-series https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/newsletter/2025-04-18/padres-giants-dodgers-dugout It appears the NL West will be a three-way race among the Dodgers, Padres and Giants, so let's do an early comparison. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:00:32 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/newsletter/2025-04-18/padres-giants-dodgers-dugout https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2025-04-17/jordan-chiles-ucla-gymnastics-ncaa-final Jordan Chiles captures another NCAA title on the uneven bars and Brooklyn Moors wins the floor exercise crown as UCLA gymnastics advances to the NCAA final. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:51:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2025-04-17/jordan-chiles-ucla-gymnastics-ncaa-final https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2025-04-15/transfers-ucla-football Key Lawrence leads a group of UCLA football transfers who are trying to fit in while also establishing themselves as leaders. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:27:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2025-04-15/transfers-ucla-football https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2025-04-15/ucla-tight-end-hudson-habermehl-torn-acl UCLA tight end Hudson Habermehl has impressed coaches and teammates with his push to recover quickly from a torn ACL that shattered his progress last year. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:23:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2025-04-15/ucla-tight-end-hudson-habermehl-torn-acl https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-16/usc-coach-lincoln-riley-is-content-with-his-roster-as-the-sprint-transfer-portal-opens For the first time during USC football coach Lincoln Riley's tenure, the Trojans don't have major holes to fill during the spring transfer portal window. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:51:55 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-16/usc-coach-lincoln-riley-is-content-with-his-roster-as-the-sprint-transfer-portal-opens https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2025-04-11/usc-spring-football-lake-mcree-tight-ends-group USC quarterback Jayden Maiava has a strong security blanket to work with during spring football practice, lining up alongside three strong tight ends. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:00:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2025-04-11/usc-spring-football-lake-mcree-tight-ends-group https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2025-04-11/usc-chad-bowden-usc-recruiting-philosophy-strategy USC football general manager Chad Bowden is a firm believer in doing the little things to make a difference when it comes to recruiting and player retention. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:23 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2025-04-11/usc-chad-bowden-usc-recruiting-philosophy-strategy https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-04-18/prep-talk-mt-sac-relays-are-set-for-saturday Top sprinter Brandon Arrington is entered in sprints Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:15:03 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-04-18/prep-talk-mt-sac-relays-are-set-for-saturday https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-04-17/thursday-high-school-baseball-softball-scores CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Thursday. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:46:44 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-04-17/thursday-high-school-baseball-softball-scores https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2025-04-18/tyler-anderson-zach-neto-angels-giants-recap Tyler Anderson throws six shutout innings and Zach Neto hit an RBI double in his first at-bat of the season in the Angels' 2-0 win over the Giants. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:35:12 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2025-04-18/tyler-anderson-zach-neto-angels-giants-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-18/angels-activate-shortstop-zach-neto The Angels activate shortstop Zach Neto off the injured list before Friday night's series opener against the San Francisco Giants. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:00:52 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-18/angels-activate-shortstop-zach-neto https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2025-04-17/angels-lose-in-series-sweep-texas-rangers Kumar Rocker strikes out a career-best eight batters as the Angels drop their fourth consecutive game in a 5-3 loss to the Texas Rangers. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:45:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2025-04-17/angels-lose-in-series-sweep-texas-rangers https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2025-04-17/lafd-air-command-will-serve-as-rams-draft-headquarters The L.A. Fire Dept. Air Operations command center in Van Nuys will serve as the Rams' NFL draft headquarters as the team looks to honor first responders. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:00:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2025-04-17/lafd-air-command-will-serve-as-rams-draft-headquarters https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2025-04-06/rams-new-headquarters-development-plan-warner-center Rams owner Stan Kroenke is spearheading a development project in Woodland Hills that will include the team's new headquarters and could cost more than $10 billion. Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:00:48 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2025-04-06/rams-new-headquarters-development-plan-warner-center https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2025-04-01/rams-coach-sean-mcvay-on-revamped-receiving-corps Rams coach Sean McVay gives his thoughts on the team's offseason changes, from adding Davante Adams to signing Tutu Atwell for one year at $10 million. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:10:43 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2025-04-01/rams-coach-sean-mcvay-on-revamped-receiving-corps https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2025-03-31/rams-les-snead-hopes-to-re-sign-kyren-williams-soon Rams general manager Les Snead says the team is making a push to come to terms on a new deal with free-agent running back Kyren Williams. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:26:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2025-03-31/rams-les-snead-hopes-to-re-sign-kyren-williams-soon https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2025-03-31/chargers-free-agent-offensive-lineman-has-jim-harbaugh-thinking-big Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh praises Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, calling his run and pass blocking elite. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:18:48 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2025-03-31/chargers-free-agent-offensive-lineman-has-jim-harbaugh-thinking-big https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2025-03-21/chargers-agree-to-deal-former-jets-tight-end-tyler-conklin Tyler Conklin, considered one of the better tight ends available in free agency, agreed to a one-year deal with the Chargers. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:20:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2025-03-21/chargers-agree-to-deal-former-jets-tight-end-tyler-conklin https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2025-03-14/najee-harris-mike-williams-on-joining-chargers A year after leaving the Chargers as a salary-cap casualty, Mike Williams is eager to work alongside Justin Herbert and be a deep-ball threat for the team. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:31:36 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2025-03-14/najee-harris-mike-williams-on-joining-chargers https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2025-03-12/mike-williams-signs-one-year-deal-chargers Wide receiver Mike Williams, who was cut by the Chargers just last year in a move to get under the salary cap, is returning to the team on a one-year deal. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:43:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2025-03-12/mike-williams-signs-one-year-deal-chargers https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-17/taylor-ward-kings-flames-recap With many of its top players sitting out ahead of their first-round playoff series against the Oilers, the Kings fall 5-1 to the Flames in their regular-season finale. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:19:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-17/taylor-ward-kings-flames-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2025-04-16/ducks-vs-winnipeg-jets-recap Troy Terry scores the Ducks only goal in overtime loss to Winnipeg. Anaheim finishes season with a 35-37-9 record. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:24:13 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2025-04-16/ducks-vs-winnipeg-jets-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-15/kings-vs-seattle-kraken-recap Samuel Helenius scored twice, David Rittich made 28 saves, and the Kings spoiled the Kraken’s home and season finale. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:44:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2025-04-15/kings-vs-seattle-kraken-recap