Kevin Baxter writes about soccer and other things for the Los Angeles Times, where he has worked for 27 years. He has covered seven World Cups, four Olympic Games, six World Series and a Super Bowl and has contributed to three Pulitzer Prize-winning series at The Times and Miami Herald. An essay he wrote in fifth grade was voted best in the class. He has a cool dog.
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After Monday’s 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild, the Kings’ lead over Vegas in the battle for third place in the Pacific Division is down to a point.
April 16, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen ended Bayern Munich’s long reign as Bundesliga champion, but is its season merely a fluke or a sign of growing parity in European soccer?
April 16, 2024
The Kings’ chances of finishing third in the Pacific Division fall into peril with a 3-1 loss to Minnesota that keeps them just one point ahead of Vegas.
April 15, 2024
The Kings and Ducks are heading in opposite directions, with the Kings focused on the playoffs and the Ducks trying to make sense of a 50-loss season.
April 14, 2024
The Kings defeat the Ducks 3-1 in the final game of the season between the two rivals and extend their lead over Vegas in the Western Conference.
April 13, 2024
The Clippers secure another playoff spot, the 10th time in the last 13 years they’ll finish in the top five in the conference standings. But it was an adventure getting there Tuesday.
April 9, 2024
Una organización sin ánimo de lucro con sede en Los Ángeles que cuenta con el apoyo del Angel City FC está utilizando el fútbol para ayudar a los niños varados en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México a sobrellevar la espera de asilo.
April 9, 2024
LAFC has historically struggled in its El Tráfico rivalry with the Galaxy, but its win on Saturday could signal a change in fortunes for both clubs.
April 9, 2024
An L.A.-based nonprofit with support from Angel City FC is using soccer to help children stranded on the U.S.-Mexico border cope with waiting for asylum.
April 8, 2024
McCarthy was MVP in LAFC’s only MLS Cup win in 2022, then helped lead the team back to the championship game last year. But that doesn’t guarantee him a warm welcome.
April 5, 2024