LeBron James and Luka Doncic return and lead Lakers past 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James needed to send this message. He still sits on his throne. The Lakers superstar scored 10 consecutive points late in the fourth quarter to seal a…
Students form human swastika on San José high school football field
A viral image of San José students forming a human swastika while lying on their high school’s football field has roiled the Silicon Valley community and prompted an outcry from…
Fernando Valenzuela misses induction into Baseball Hall of Fame
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Chavez Ravine dream was yet again dashed on Sunday. Fernando Valenzuela was once more denied induction to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Fourteen months removed…
The Times’ top 25 high school basketball rankings
A look at The Times’ top 25 boys’ basketball rankings for the Southland after Week 3. Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week 1. SIERRA CANYON (5-1): Lost in Washington…
Don’t kill college football’s best tradition. Keep USC vs. Notre Dame.
The ongoing discussions about continuing the expired USC-Notre Dame football rivalry should begin with one basic truth. Notre Dame needs USC more than USC needs Notre Dame. The Irish are…
Host Mexico City declares itself the ‘soul of the World Cup’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mexico City is finalizing preparations for the 2026 World Cup, with Estadio Azteca set to become the first venue to host matches during three World Cup tournaments.…
Column: A Republican California governor? It’s possible, but a long shot
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One dead, at least 12 arrested, after police shooting in Anaheim
A 19-year-old man died late Saturday after a shooting during a police stop in Anaheim, officials said. Police said the shooting took place after officers from a gang unit approached…
‘Superhero’ by Tim Blake Nelson is a Hollywood satire on the Marvel machine
On the Shelf Superhero By Tim Blake Nelson Unnamed Press: 424 pages, $32 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose…
Lakers’ Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves lament their turnover issues
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Jaxson Hayes grabbed a rebound late in the second quarter and passed the ball to Luka Doncic, who promptly threw a bad pass for a turnover. A few…