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Nothing went right for Galaxy striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernández in 2020 so he’s taking responsibility to make this season better.
Trevor Bauer’s social media behavior has come under renewed scrutiny for incidents where he was accused of harassing women and spreading conspiracy theories.
The NFL managed to complete the 2020 season despite all the challenges posed by the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what comes next for the league in 2021.
UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis is a viral sensation, with a floor routine that tells a deeply personal story: “I know who I am as a woman and a Black woman at that.”
Kyle Kuzma’s goal to be an improved rebounder has helped the Lakers this season. His efforts played a role in the Lakers’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Latest Sports
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Notre Dame, Crespi and Flintridge Sacred Heat compete in first cross-country meet of the year on a makeshift course.
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The Clippers showed significant improvement during Friday night’s win in defending pick-and-roll plays against the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine.
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Retracing the history of the internet’s favorite college gymnastics routines, including several by UCLA athletes.
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Welcome back to our horse racing newsletter, as we preview the only Kentucky Derby prep at Golden Gate Fields.
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The Lakers fall behind by 20 in the first quarter, then flip the switch in the third en route to a seventh straight win, 115-105 over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Kawhi Leonard and Serge Ibaka shook off injury scares Friday night, with Leonard scoring 33 points in a 125-106 victory over the Bulls in Chicago.
Times Voices
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Trevor Bauer has allegedly harassed women and mocked transgendered people online. Are the Dodgers risking their values and by signing the star pitcher?
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LeBron James plays another 40-minute game in Lakers’ third consecutive OT win, but team should consider giving him more rest, Helene Elliott writes.
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The NHL already has had to postpone 34 games because of COVID-19 protocols. The season, already reduced to 56 games, should be shortened even more to 48 games.
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Bill Plaschke picked against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers winning the Super Bowl. After Sunday’s win over the Chiefs, he’ll never make that mistake again.
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The Trojans’ rivalry victory over the Bruins was just another step forward in a long and ongoing climb toward greater things.
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Adding pitcher Trevor Bauer could lead to Justin Turner finishing his career elsewhere or Clayton Kershaw or Corey Seager departing the Dodgers after this season.
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LeBron James is 36, has played more regular-season minutes than all but six players in NBA history and the most playoff minutes, yet shows no signs of slowing down.
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Bruce Arians says he and Tom Brady discussed winning the Super Bowl for the Buccaneers in their first conversations. From there, they got to work.
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‘There’s some truth to that burden’: In an exclusive interview, a relaxed Clayton Kershaw acknowledges this year might be his last with the Dodgers.
Lakers and Clippers
The Clippers have struggled guarding the pick and roll more than almost any NBA team. The return of Patrick Beverley from injury should help, coach Tyronn Lue hopes.
Anthony Davis, bothered by tendinitis in his Achilles’ heel, could be a game time decision when the Lakers take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
Five takeaways from the Clippers 119-122 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.
Five takeaways from the Lakers’ 114-113 overtime win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at Staples Center. It wasn’t pretty.
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UCLA and USC
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UCLA quarterbacks coach Dana Bible is retiring, ending a 45-year coaching career in which he’s helped develop some of football’s top passers.
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UCLA’s deal with Jordan Brand and Nike pays out less than half of what the university received annually in its previous contract with Under Armour.
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Michaela Onyenwere scored 25 points in No. 8 UCLA’s 69-58 victory at Utah on Friday, while USC went cold late and lost 66-56 at Colorado.
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Anze Kopitar, Carl Grundstrom and Jaret Anderson-Dolan each finish with a goal and an assist in the Kings’ 6-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.
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Max Comtois scored in the third period, John Gibson made 21 saves and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0.
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The Dodgers announced that 2,400 people will be allowed to attend each spring training game at Camelback Ranch this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Dodgers traded Adam Kolarek to Oakland for infielder Sheldon Neuse and pitcher Gus Varland, then dealt Dylan Floro to Miami for pitcher Alex Vesia.
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A long-term contract wasn’t a priority for Trevor Bauer, and the Dodgers are confident bringing the pitcher onboard won’t spoil their future plans.
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Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris will put a new spin on well-tested defense depending upon roster changes.
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Matthew Stafford originally thought salary-cap limitations would prevent the Rams from acquiring him in a trade with the Detroit Lions.
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Aaron Donald became the third player to win defensive player of the year three times, but the only thing on the Ram player’s mind is a Super Bowl title.
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Essential Quality remains atop the Kentucky Derby rankings.
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Simi Valley football coach Jim Benkert is this week’s guest on Friday Night Live with Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom.
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Another weekend features Jordan Spieth atop the leaderboard after he shot a second-round 67 for a one-stroke lead at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
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Letters from readers to the Los Angeles Times Sports department.
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The Sparks introduce their newest player, center Amanda Zahui B., the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 draft who had a career year last season.
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NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity program has produced three top-level drivers since 2004, and now the racing series is looking to diversify team ownership.
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With injuries and other misfortunes devastating UCLA’s Pac-12 ambitions, the team is trying to patch up things after a loss to Washington State.
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Mike Pouncey, the veteran center who played a key role in the Chargers’ 12-4 season in 2018, announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday.
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Dodgers pitching great Clayton Kershaw had plenty to say on a variety of topics during an exclusive interview with the Los Angeles Times. Here are some highlights.
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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, a three-time NFL defensive player of the year, announced on social media Friday he is leaving the team.
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Novak Djokovic says he tore a muscle in a fall during his five-set win over Taylor Fritz at the Australian Open on Friday and may have to withdraw.
Most Read
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Retracing the history of the internet’s favorite college gymnastics routines, including several by UCLA athletes.
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Trevor Bauer’s social media behavior has come under renewed scrutiny for incidents where he was accused of harassing women and spreading conspiracy theories.
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Kyle Kuzma’s goal to be an improved rebounder has helped the Lakers this season. His efforts played a role in the Lakers’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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‘There’s some truth to that burden’: In an exclusive interview, a relaxed Clayton Kershaw acknowledges this year might be his last with the Dodgers.
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UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis is trending with a video of a routine featuring music of Kendrick Lamar, Tupac Shakur, Missy Elliott and Megan Thee Stallion.
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Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom talk high school football with Simi Valley coach Jim Benkert.
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Caddying might not seem like a conventional activity for high school students living in urban centers, but it’s paying off for some.
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The CIF says athletes can compete on school and club teams and play multiple sports simultaneously, as long as schools approve.
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Pepperdine administrator and Rams public address announcer will take over at Notre Dame High School in July.
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Supporters of L.A. County Junior Lifeguard program are seeking help from the Board of Supervisors.
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U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan is preparing for the SheBelieves Cup, after a year in which she contracted COVID-19 and also had her first child.
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Manchester City’s men face one of only two teams to have beaten them this season, while the women’s version of the Manchester Derby could juggle WSL standings.
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The start of 2021 MLS season is being delayed two weeks and Commissioner Don Garber said teams will play in empty stadiums or before limited crowds.
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The new CBA between MLS and its players freezes team salary caps for the next two seasons as franchises navigate financial hardships related to COVID-19.
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Since quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton has left the Chargers after a successful season with Justin Herbert, Shane Day has been given the task of developing the young signal-caller.
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year, said he will seek tips from Drew Brees and other veteran quarterbacks.
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is named the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year, capping a record-breaking season.
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New Chargers coach Brandon Staley credits much of his success to the examples set by his father and mother, even as she eventually passed away from cancer.
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Will the Padres deny the Dodgers a repeat? Can two players named Iglesias get the Angels to the postseason? And what about those dastardly Astros?
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The Angels are exploring ways to improve their vetting of potential employees after sexual harassment allegations were made against Mickey Callaway.
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MLB’s 2021 Operations Manual obtained by The Times spells out COVID testing procedures, restrictions on gatherings and rules that can speed up games.
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Versatile veteran Phil Gosselin will compete with Luis Rengifo and Franklin Barreto for a reserve role after signing a minor league contract with the Angels.
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The IOC called comments by Tokyo 2020 leader Yoshiro Mori ‘completely inappropriate,’ but he seems determined to stay on the job.
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As much money is at stake, the Summer Olympics in Tokyo have to be canceled, writes columnist Dylan Hernández.
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IOC and Tokyo Olympic officials remain committed to hosting the Games, despite the many challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tokyo Olympics organizers are pushing back on a report that Japanese officials believe the Games will be canceled because of the coronavirus.
