Joe Reedy

Chargers’ trip to Camp Pendleton carries extra meaning for Alohi Gilman, Jim Harbaugh

June 13, 2024 at 12:05 p.m.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Marine 2nd Lt. Jawaun Stanley has closely followed Los Angeles Chargers safety Alohi Gilman’s career. Stanley watched his former roommate prepare for the season on Tuesday. The...

's Alexander Zverev, right, serves against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

TNT Sports reaches 10-year deal to carry the French Open beginning next year

June 11, 2024 at 2:36 p.m.

Warner Bros. Discovery and the French Tennis Federation made official on Tuesday what had been revealed over the weekend — the French Open will air on TNT Sports in the...

Los Angeles Angels' Logan O'Hoppe, second from right, is swarmed by teammates has after he hit a walk-off two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Logan O’Hoppe’s 2-run homer in the 9th inning lifts Angels to 9-7 victory over Astros

June 10, 2024 at 1:00 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Logan O'Hoppe hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth to complete a four-hit game, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 9-7 victory over the...

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, right, celebrates after his two-run home run with Alex Bregman during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. Bregman also scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Alvarez homers among his 3 hits and Brown throws 6 shutout innings as Astros defeat Angels 6-1

June 9, 2024 at 5:38 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Yordan Alvarez continued his hot streak with three more hits, including a two-run homer, Hunter Brown tossed six shutout innings and the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels...

FILE - ESPN's Doris Burke looks on before the start of an NBA basketball game between the Utah Jazz and Golden State Warriors Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Salt Lake City. Burke will become the first woman to serve as a game analyst on television for a championship final in one of the four major professional U.S. sports leagues on Thursday night, June 6, 2024, when the Dallas Mavericks meet the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Doris Burke on calling NBA Finals: ‘I am sort of mindful that there is something meaningful here’

June 6, 2024 at 5:52 p.m.

Doris Burke has been a mentor to many female analysts and announcers.However, it will be one of the announcers who helped pave the way for Burke to eventually become the...

Opening arguments starting in class-action lawsuit against NFL by ‘Sunday Ticket’ subscribers

June 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Opening arguments were expected to begin Thursday in federal court in a class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers claiming the NFL broke antitrust laws.The lawsuit was filed in...

Los Angeles Angels' Zach Neto, center, celebrates with Logan O'Hoppe, right, after hitting a two-run home run as San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano stands at the plate during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Homers by Schanuel and Neto propel Angels to a 3-2 victory over Padres after Machado was injured

June 6, 2024 at 5:18 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Nolan Schanuel and Zach Neto homered as the Los Angeles Angels completed a three-game sweep of San Diego with a 3-2 victory Wednesday night after Padres star Manny Machado...

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado, right, talks with manager Mike Shildt before being taken out of the game with an injury during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Padres’ Manny Machado leaves in the 4th inning vs. Angels with right hip flexor strain

June 6, 2024 at 4:59 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado left Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels with a leg injury after running out a ground ball during the fourth...

Expanded College Football Playoff will begin with 1st-round game on Dec. 20 in prime time

June 5, 2024 at 7:40 p.m.

The first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff will kick off with a first-round game on Dec. 20 and conclude with the title game one month later in Atlanta.The...

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston speaks during a news conference after NFL football practice Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

With a new coaching staff, Quentin Johnston hopes for a turnaround with Los Angeles Chargers

June 5, 2024 at 1:49 a.m.

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Sanjay Lal’s first bit of coaching to Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston didn’t have to do with route running or hand placement when vying with a...

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Los Angeles, Sunday, June 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Betts and Freeman homer in the 1st to back another solid outing from Stone as Dodgers blank Rockies

June 3, 2024 at 12:27 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman homered in the first inning, Gavin Stone had another strong outing and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Sunday.Though much...

Colorado Rockies' Ezequiel Tovar (14) runs the bases after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, May 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Tovar has 3 hits, homers as Rockies provide Hudson with run in 4-1 victory over Dodgers

June 1, 2024 at 5:42 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Ezequiel Tovar homered and had three hits, Dakota Hudson allowed only one run and four hits in seven-plus innings and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1...

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, right, celebrates with Alex Verdugo after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Judge’s 275th HR, Soto’s triple lift Yankees to 8-3 win over Angels as Volpe’s hitting streak ends

May 31, 2024 at 5:39 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Aaron Judge hit his 275th home run, Juan Soto broke things open with a bases-clearing triple in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles...

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Boston. The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

NBA media negotiations are in the 4th quarter. The outcome remains very much in doubt

May 30, 2024 at 9:48 p.m.

The conference finals and Bronny James' decision to remain in the draft are far from the only things dominating NBA conversations lately. In fact, both have been trumped by the...

New York Yankees' Alex Verdugo, left, Juan Soto, center, and Aaron Judge celebrate after the Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 in a baseball game Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Gil, Verdugo propel Yankees to 2-1 victory over Angels as Volpe extends hitting streak to 21 games

May 30, 2024 at 5:07 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Luis Gil struck out nine and won his sixth straight start, continuing a record run by the starters, Alex Verdugo homered and the New York Yankees bounced back with...

New York Yankees' Juan Soto, left, collides with Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto while trying to get back to second as Neto attempts to make a catch on a ball hit by Giancarlo Stanton during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. Stanton was called out on the play and Soto was also called out on runner's interference. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Infield fly and interference call loom large during 1st inning of Yankees-Angels game

May 30, 2024 at 5:39 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — An infield fly and interference call loomed large in a game for the second time in less than a week.This time it was the New York Yankees and Juan...

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

15 and counting: Yankees’ starting staff sets major league record limiting runs and going at least 5

May 29, 2024 at 6:26 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Even without last year's AL Cy Young Award winner, the New York Yankees starting staff has put together a run for the record books.With Nestor Cortes allowing only two...

New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu, left, advances to second next to Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto on a single by Anthony Volpe during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Taylor Ward’s 2-run double in the 8th inning propels Angels to 4-3 victory over Yankees

May 29, 2024 at 5:38 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Taylor Ward's two-run double into the left-center gap scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Kevin Pillar had a two-run homer among his three hits and the Los...

New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu is congratulated in the dugout after scoring against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Yankees’ 3rd baseman DJ LeMahieu makes season debut batting 9th

May 29, 2024 at 5:51 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — DJ LeMahieu made his season debut for the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.Albeit in a spot in the batting order he hasn't seen in awhile.LeMahieu batted ninth and...

Cleveland Guardians' José Ramírez celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, May 25, 2024. Tyler Freeman also scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Jose Ramirez homers for 2nd straight game, Guardians beat Angels 4-3 to extend winning streak to 8

May 26, 2024 at 5:15 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — José Ramírez homered for the second straight game and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to eight, beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 Saturday night.It is Cleveland's longest...

Cleveland Guardians' Shane Bieber stands in the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, May 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Guardians ace Shane Bieber s Cleveland during West road trip for first time since surgery

May 26, 2024 at 5:28 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shane Bieber marked being six weeks removed from Tommy John surgery with a pair of milestones.The Cleveland Guardians ace not only had the bulky brace from his right arm...

José Ramírez de los Guardianes de Cleveland y el cátcher de los Mets de Nueva York Tomás Nido observan el jonrón de Ramírez en la quinta entrada del juego el martes 21 de mayo del 2024. (AP Foto/Sue Ogrocki)

Un ano despues de que fueron ultimos en jonrones, Guardianes resurgen con 3 jonrones seguidos

May 25, 2024 at 4:24 p.m.

ANAHEIM, California, EE.UU. — El año pasado fueron últimos en jonrones en las Grandes Ligas, pero ahora los Guardianes de Cleveland están demostrando su poder de resurgimiento.El dominicano José Ramírez inició una...

Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez, center, is congratulated by Andres Gimenez, left, after hitting a two-run home run as Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe kneels at the plate during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 24, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Back-to-back-to-back: Guardians become 1st team in the majors this season to hit 3 straight homers

May 25, 2024 at 12:23 p.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Last in the majors in home runs last season, the Cleveland Guardians are showing their power resurgence.José Ramírez started a run of three straight homers in the fourth inning...

Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez, right, is congratulated by Andres Gimenez after hitting a two-run home run as Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe kneels at the plate during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 24, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Jose Ramirez goes deep twice, starts run of 3 straight Guardians’ homers in 10-4 victory over Angels

May 25, 2024 at 5:29 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — José Ramírez went deep twice and started a run of three straight homers in the fourth inning as the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to seven with a...

Los Angeles Chargers linebackers coach NaVorro Bowman speaks during a news conference after an NFL football organized team activity Monday, May 20, 2024, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

NaVorro Bowman is transitioning from All-Pro linebacker to Chargers assistant coach

May 24, 2024 at 9:07 p.m.

COSTA MESA, Calif. — NaVorro Bowman was able to see as a player how quickly Jim Harbaugh could turn a team into a Super Bowl contender.Bowman has reunited with Harbaugh, albeit in...

TNT will begin airing College Football Playoff games through sublicense with ESPN

May 22, 2024 at 9:05 p.m.

TNT Sports will begin airing College Football Playoff games this season through a sublicense with ESPN.The five-year agreement announced Wednesday gives TNT two first-round games the first two years....

FILE - Wisconsin wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (12) catches a during spring NCAA college football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wisc., Thursday, April 4, 2024. Kekahuna looks to build off a strong performance against LSU in the Reliaquest Bowl after he didn't catch a during the regular season as a freshman.(Samantha Madar/Wisconsin State Journal via AP, File)

New Big Ten schools will make at least 1 appearance on Fox’s Friday night college football package

May 22, 2024 at 7:52 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Each of the Big Ten Conference's new West Coast schools will make at least one appearance this coming season on Fox Sports' “College Football Friday” package.The 12-game schedule includes...

FILE - Los Angeles Kings interim head coach Jim Hiller, center, gives instructions during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Jim Hiller will stay as Los Angeles Kings head coach after having the interim tag removed Wednesday, May 22, by vice president and general manager Rob Blake. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Jim Hiller will remain head coach of the Los Angeles Kings after having interim tag removed

May 22, 2024 at 6:46 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Jim Hiller will continue to be the Los Angeles Kings head coach after having the interim tag removed Wednesday by vice president and general manager Rob Blake.The Kings were...

FILE - Former NFL tight end Greg Olsen gives a report during pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game between the Washington Football Team and the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. Olsen won a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Event Analyst. Olsen will not be Fox Sports top NFL analyst this season as Tom Brady s the network. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Fox’s Greg Olsen wins top analyst at Sports Emmy Awards and CBS’ Super Bowl coverage wins top event

May 22, 2024 at 4:59 a.m.

Tom Brady is coming into the booth of Fox Sports top NFL team with seven Super Bowl rings.Greg Olsen is leaving it with another Sports Emmy award.After being named Outstanding...

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates after his grand slam with teammate Shohei Ohtani (17) during the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, May 20, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Freeman’s grand slam, Yamamoto’s solid start power Dodgers to 6-4 victory over Diamondbacks

June 4, 2024 at 5:36 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Freddie Freeman's grand slam keyed a six-run third inning, Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a strong start and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four with a 6-4...

FILE -Los Angeles Angels' David Fletcher returns to the dugout after forced out at second base against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis. Major League Baseball is expected to investigate David Fletcher for gambling on sports with a bookmaker who also took bets from Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday afternoon, May 18, 2024 because they weren’t at liberty to discuss impending matters. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig, File)

MLB is expected to investigate David Fletcher for gambling on sports, AP source says

May 19, 2024 at 6:30 a.m.

Major League Baseball is expected to investigate former Angels player David Fletcher for gambling on sports with a bookmaker who also took bets from Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, a person...

Arsenal's Gabriel celebrates with team mates at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, Sunday, April 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

NBC will have crews at Arsenal and Manchester City for the Premier League’s Championship Sunday

May 17, 2024 at 9:40 p.m.

Rebecca Lowe has reported on many significant Premier League moments during her 11 seasons hosting NBC's coverage. The one thing missing has been a second-place team overtaking the leader on...

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. The NFL announced Monday, May 13, that the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will open the season at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5. The game is a rematch of the AFC championship game in January, which the Chiefs won 17-10 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

NFL’s late Sunday afternoon doubleheader window continues to get the most scrutiny and viewers

May 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

When the NFL schedule gets released, fans and commentators obsess over how many prime-time appearances teams will make. However, the biggest competition and most attention when it comes to formulating...

ARCHIVO - Rashee Rice, de los Chiefs de Kansas City, es derribado por Patrick Queen de los Ravens de Baltimore, durante la final de la Conferencia Americana, el 28 de enero de 2024 (AP Foto/Matt Slocum, archivo)

Calendario de NFL incluye 9 revanchas de playoffs, incluyendo Ravens-Chiefs y Rams-Lions

May 16, 2024 at 5:23 a.m.

La revancha del Super Bowl entre los Chiefs de Kansas City y los 49ers de San Francisco no se presentará sino hasta que haya transcurrido casi la primera mitad de...

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal Wednesday, May 15, 2024. to stream games on Christmas Day, which includes the Chiefs taking on Steelers on Dec. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Travis Heying, File)

Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this season

May 16, 2024 at 5:15 p.m.

The NFL's Mike North wasn't considering Christmas Day as part of the 2024 regular-season schedule when preliminary planning began.Ratings and interest from current and prospective broadcast partners changed that.Not only...

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Rodgers and the New York Jets will kick off the this year’s slate of games in London against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 6, 2024. The NFL announced the four international games in London and Wednesday, May 15 morning before the full slate is released later in the day.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week

May 16, 2024 at 5:39 a.m.

NEW YORK — Even though the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will not occur until almost the midpoint of the season, NFL fans will be...

Los Angeles Angels' Zach Neto, right, is tagged out by St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages as he tries to steal home during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Alec Burleson’s 2-run homer in the 7th inning lifts Cardinals to 7-6 victory over Angels

May 15, 2024 at 5:40 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Alec Burleson hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Pedro Pagés had a three-run double for his first MLB hit and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los...

FILE - Texas A&M head football coach Mike Elko waves to the crowd at Reed arena during an NCAA college basketball game between Texas A&M and Kentucky on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in College Station, Texas. The first full week for the college football season will feature a Saturday tripleheader on ABC, including Texas A&M hosting Notre Dame. ESPN announced its major matchups for Week 0 and Week 1 on Tuesday as part of its presentation to rs in New York. The Aug. 31 matchup marks Mike Elko’s first game as Texas A&M’s head coach. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

Texas A&M-Notre Dame matchup will be in prime time on ABC on Aug. 31

May 14, 2024 at 7:19 p.m.

The first full week of the college football season will feature a Saturday tripleheader on ABC, including Texas A&M hosting Notre Dame in prime time.ESPN announced its major matchups...

Brenden Rice, wide receiver de los Chargers de Los Ángeles, atrapa un pase durante el minicampamento de novatos de la NFL, en el entrenamiento del viernes 10 de mayo de 2024, en Costa Mesa, California. (AP Foto/Mark J. Terrill)

Hijo de Jerry Rice, el novato de los Chargers Brenden Rice, siente que tiene mucho que demostrar

May 13, 2024 at 3:24 a.m.

COSTA MESA, California, EE.UU. — Brenden Rice ya tenía mucho que demostrar siendo el hijo de Jerry Rice, miembro del Salón de la Fama.El no haber sido seleccionado sino hasta el pick...

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Brenden Rice makes a catch during an NFL rookie minicamp football practice Friday, May 10, 2024, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Jerry Rice’s son, Chargers rookie Brenden Rice, feels as if he has plenty to prove

May 12, 2024 at 4:49 p.m.

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Brenden Rice already had plenty to prove as the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. Not being selected until the 225th pick in the NFL...

Kansas City Royals' Dairon Blanco, right, is congratulated by Salvador Perez after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Blanco has 3 hits and Wacha gets back on track as Royals roll to a 10-4 victory over Angels

May 10, 2024 at 5:22 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Dairon Blanco had three hits, including a two-run homer in the third inning, Michael Wacha picked up his first win in over a month and the Kansas City Royals...

UC president recommends UCLA pay Cal Berkeley $10 million per year for 6 years

May 10, 2024 at 3:42 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — The University of California Board of Regents is expected to accept a recommendation that UCLA pay University of California at Berkeley $10 million a year for six years as...

Mike Trout se marcha de la cueva antes de un juego entre los Angelinos de Los Ángeles y los Filis de Filadelfia, el martes 30 de abril de 2024 (AP Foto/Ryan Sun)

Trout decidio que cirugia era mejor que continuar solo con bateador designado

May 10, 2024 at 3:07 a.m.

ANAHEIM, California, EE.UU. — Mike Trout decidió que someterse a una cirugía para reparar un menisco roto en la rodilla izquierda era una mejor alternativa que posponer el procedimiento y limitarse a...

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout speaks with teammates in the dugout before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Mike Trout decided having surgery was better option than being only a DH the rest of the season

May 10, 2024 at 12:50 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout decided that having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee was a better alternative than postponing the procedure and being a designated hitter the...

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers safety Raheem Layne (41), cornerback Cam Brown (38), cornerback Amechi Uzodinma (35) and cornerback Ja'Sir Taylor (36) sign autographs for fans during the NFL football team's training camp, Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Costa Mesa, Calif. For at least one year, Southern California will be a prime spot for NFL training camps. With the Costa Mesa City Council unanimously approving a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, five teams, the Raiders, Chargers, Rams, Saints and Cowboys, will be holding their practices within a 105-mile radius in late July and early August. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Beach League: 5 NFL teams will hold training camp in Southern California this year

May 9, 2024 at 7:20 p.m.

Southern California will be a prime spot for NFL training camps this year.With the Costa Mesa City Council unanimously approving a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, five teams will...

Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández, left, is hit with sunflower seeds thrown by Mookie Betts after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Teoscar Hernandez hits 2-run homer in 6th inning to propel Dodgers to 3-1 victory over Marlins

May 8, 2024 at 10:24 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run homer in the sixth, Gavin Stone continued the run of solid Dodgers' starts and Los Angeles beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Wednesday to...

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani waits for a pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Los Angeles, Monday, May 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Ohtani hits 11th homer and Buehler returns as Dodgers defeat Marlins 6-3 for 4th straight win

May 7, 2024 at 5:53 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani launched his fourth home run in three games and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Monday night in Walker Buehler's first major league...

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Los Angeles, Monday, May 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Walker Buehler goes 4 innings for Dodgers during 1st major league start in nearly 2 years

May 7, 2024 at 6:12 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — It wasn't the brilliant outing Walker Buehler was hoping for, but the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher is happy he's back on the mound.Making his first major league start in...

Tom Brady poses at "The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady" at the Kia Forum, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Tom Brady’s Netflix roast features lots of humor, reunion between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick

May 6, 2024 at 6:20 a.m.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Three months before Tom Brady gets roasted by critics as Fox Sports' top NFL analyst, he took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach...

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy runs the bases after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Muncy has first 3-homer game, Ohtani sets Dodgers’ mark in 11-3 rout of Braves

May 5, 2024 at 4:54 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy had the first three home run game of his career along with four RBIs, Shohei Ohtani had three hits and became the franchise leader for most home...

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, watches the action from the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Ohtani gifts Roberts a toy Porsche before breaking club mark for most HRs by a Japanese-born player

May 5, 2024 at 5:32 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Dave Roberts recently joked that Shohei Ohtani should gift Roberts a Porsche when Ohtani breaks his Dodgers' record for most home runs by a Japanese-born player.Ohtani obliged, just maybe...

FILE - Birmingham Stallions inside linebacker Scooby Wright celebrates after the Birmingham Stallions defeated the Philadelphia Stars 33-30 in the USFL league championship football game Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Canton, Ohio. The Birmingham Stallions are playing in a new spring football league, and they're continuing their winning ways. The Stallions are unbeaten as the United Football League reached its midway point last week. The UFL came about after the mergers of the USFL and XFL last September. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

UFL at midseason: League took best of USFL and XFL, but has a familiar team at top of standings

May 3, 2024 at 12:58 p.m.

The Birmingham Stallions are playing in a new spring football league, and they're continuing their winning ways.The Stallions are unbeaten as the United Football League reached its midway point last...

FILE - Former Chicago Blackhawks player Eddie Olczyk speaks during the NHL hockey team's convention in Chicago, July 26, 2019. During last year’s Kentucky Derby, Olczyk did what every horse racing fan and handicapper has done at one point — he changed his pick and ended up regretting it. The major difference though is that Olczyk’s flip happened when nearly 15 million people were watching. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky, File)

Year after flip flop, NBC’s Eddie Olczyk hopes he feels better about his Kentucky Derby pick

May 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Last year at the Kentucky Derby, Eddie Olczyk did what every horse racing fan and handicapper has done at one point — he changed his pick and ended up regretting...

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, right, hits a two-RBI single next to Los Angeles Angels catcher Matt Thaiss and home plate umpire Chad Whitson (62) during the second inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Phillies strike out 18 times, but beat Angels 2-1 on Schwarber’s 2-run single

May 2, 2024 at 12:07 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kyle Schwarber had a two-run single in the second inning, Alec Bohm extended his hitting streak to 15 games and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Angels 2-1...

Los Angeles Angels' Ehire Adrianza, bottom, slides past Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez to score on a wild pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. Mike Trout also scored after a throwing error by Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Angels score two on wild pitch and throwing error, beat Phillies 6-5 and snap 4-game skid

April 30, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ehire Adrianza and Mike Trout scored on a wild pitch and throwing error in the seventh inning as the Los Angeles Angels rallied from an early three-run deficit to...

Eagles Jason Kelce appears in the ring during WrestleMania at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Elizabeth Robertson/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Jason Kelce will ESPN and be part of ‘Monday Night Football’ pregame show, AP source says

April 29, 2024 at 7:21 p.m.

Jason Kelce will ESPN's “Monday Night Countdown” after retiring from the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this year, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.The person confirmed the deal...

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner, left, makes a glove save as Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault watches during the first period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Stuart Skinner gets 1st postseason shutout as Oilers beat Kings 1-0 to take a 3-1 series lead

April 29, 2024 at 6:38 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Connor McDavid usually dominates the headlines for the Edmonton Oilers. On Sunday night, it was the play of goaltender Stuart Skinner that put them a win away from advancing...

Los Angeles Chargers draft Joe Alt takes questions from the media at an NFL football news conference Friday, April 26, 2024, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Joe Hortiz addresses needs at wide receiver and cornerback in his first draft as the Chargers’ GM

April 28, 2024 at 2:56 a.m.

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Joe Hortiz was disciplined and methodical in his first NFL draft as the Los Angeles Chargers' general manager.Hortiz didn't reach in addressing the Chargers' needs, but also made...

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cam Talbot, right, deflects a shot by Edmonton Oilers left wing Zach Hyman before Hyman scored on the rebound during Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, April 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Draisaitl, Hyman lead Oilers to 6-1 rout of Kings to take 2-1 series lead

April 27, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to cause Los Angeles nightmares. As if that isn't enough, the rest of the Oilers' lineup is beginning to add to the...

FILE - Notre Dame offensive lineman Joe Alt looks on before an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. Alt is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

Chargers select Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt with fifth pick in NFL draft

April 26, 2024 at 3:49 a.m.

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers' new brain trust of coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz has spoken about wanting a physical team on offense that can wear...

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout gestures while waiting to bat during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Mike Trout leading majors in home runs, but is looking for more consistency at the plate

April 25, 2024 at 9:22 p.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout is the first player in the major leagues this season to reach 10 home runs. What the Los Angeles Angels slugger really wants is more consistency at...

Los Angeles Angels' Jo Adell (7) is caught stealing second by Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Orioles hold off Angels by throwing out base stealer. Trout becomes 1st in majors to reach 10 homers

April 25, 2024 at 12:56 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson continued his hot streak at the plate Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. The shortstop's biggest play, though, was defensively when he tagged out Jo Adell...

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, right, celebrates his home run with third base coach Eric Young Sr. during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Trout hits first leadoff homer since 2012, Angels beat Orioles 7-4 to snap 5-game skid

April 24, 2024 at 5:24 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout hit his first leadoff home run since 2012, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-4 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.Zach...

Angels’ Trout bats leadoff for first time since 2020, homers in first at-bat against Orioles

April 24, 2024 at 5:50 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington was hoping to get a spark by putting Mike Trout in the leadoff spot Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles.The three-time AL MVP...

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) takes a shot as Dallas Stars' Sam Steel defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Oilers and Kings meet in first round of NHL Playoffs for the third straight season

April 21, 2024 at 4:29 p.m.

No matter how much they try, the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings can’t avoid meeting each other in the NHL Playoffs.The Pacific Division rivals meet in the first round...

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) blocks a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Kings hoping goaltender Cam Talbot can return to early form as Stanley Cup playoffs begin

April 19, 2024 at 9:37 p.m.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — It would be an understatement to say that Cam Talbot's season has been a roller coaster.The Los Angeles Kings, though, are hoping their veteran netminder's game is ascending...

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh talks with reporters during an AFC coaches availability at the NFL owners meetings, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Harbaugh likes Chargers being in the fifth overall position going into the NFL draft

April 18, 2024 at 6:41 p.m.

COSTA MESA, Calif. — In Jim Harbaugh’s estimation, no one has it better than the Los Angeles Chargers going into the NFL draft.The Chargers have the fifth overall pick on April 25....

FILE - This March 12, 2019, file photo shows the University Village area of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. A National Labor Relations Board’s complaint against the University of Southern California, NCAA and Pac-12 Conference could enter a new stage by the end of the week. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Testimony in USC case before labor relations board istrative judge could be wrapping up

April 15, 2024 at 6:27 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — A National Labor Relations Board complaint against the University of Southern California that alleges student-athletes should be classified as employees could be entering a new stage by the end...

San Diego Padres designated hitter Manny Machado runs the bases after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Profar’s tiebreaking 3-run double in 7th inning lifts Padres to 6-3 victory over Dodgers

April 15, 2024 at 4:06 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Jurickson Profar broke a seventh-inning tie with a three-run double, Jackson Merrill had three hits and the San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Sunday to...

Los Angeles Kings goaltender David Rittich, left, stops a shot by Anaheim Ducks right wing Frank Vatrano during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dubois, Roy end long goal droughts to propel Kings to 3-1 victory over Ducks

April 14, 2024 at 6:15 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Pierre-Luc Dubois and Matt Roy ended long goal droughts and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Saturday night to remain in third place in the...

San Diego Padres' José Azocar celebrates as he scores on a single by Jackson Merrill during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, April 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Merrill drives in go-ahead run, Tatis has 3 hits as Padres rally for 8-7 win over Dodgers in 11

April 13, 2024 at 7:05 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Jackson Merrill hit the go-ahead single in the 11th inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. homered and had three hits, and the San Diego Padres rallied for an 8-7 win over...

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani gestures as he round third after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Friday, April 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohtani hits 175th home run in Major League Baseball, tying Matsui for most by a Japanese-born player

April 13, 2024 at 7:04 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani's 175th home run in the majors was not only a milestone, it was record-tying.Ohtani equaled Hideki Matsui for the most homers by a Japanese-born player with a...

CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus poses for a photo before a Final Four college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. McManus is retiring after The Masters golf tournament. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Retiring Chairman Sean McManus leaves CBS Sports with its critical properties locked up long-term

April 12, 2024 at 6:59 p.m.

Sean McManus has had little time to reflect on his nearly 27 1/2-year tenure leading CBS Sports. Over the past month, there has been the men's NCAA Tournament and this...

Tampa Bay Rays' Isaac Paredes reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Trout hits 6th homer but Rays beat Angels 6-4 behind Caballero and Paredes

April 10, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — José Caballero had three hits and two RBIs, Isaac Paredes homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 on Tuesday night despite Mike Trout’s sixth...

UConn head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with forward Alex Karaban (11) after their win against Purdue in the NCAA college Final Four championship basketball game, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

NCAA men’s final sees viewership increase over 2023, but not enough to outdraw women’s title game

April 9, 2024 at 9:07 p.m.

For the first time, the NCAA women's basketball championship outdrew the men.UConn's 75-60 victory over Purdue in Monday night's men's final on TBS and TNT averaged 14.82 million, according to...

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley celebrates after the Final Four college basketball championship game against Iowa in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Cleveland. South Carolina won 87-75. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Women’s NCAA title game outdraws the men’s championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers

April 9, 2024 at 11:36 p.m.

The women's NCAA championship game drew a bigger television audience than the men's title game for the first time, with an average of 18.9 million viewers watching undefeated South Carolina...

El mánager de los Medias Rojas de Boston Alex Cora durante una rueda de prensa previo al juego contra los Angelinos de Los Ángeles, el 6 de abril de 2024. (AP Foto/Marcio José Sánchez)

Medias Rojas exceden las expectativas con comienzo 7-3

April 8, 2024 at 8:31 p.m.

ANAHEIM, California, EE.UU. — Durante los entrenamientos de primavera, el mánager de los Medias Rojas de Boston Alex Cora puso énfasis en un buen arranque de temporada pese a abrir con una...

Boston Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida, center right, greets teammates after a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, April 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Red Sox sur early expectations with 7-3 trip to start the season

April 8, 2024 at 4:49 p.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Throughout spring training, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora emphasized getting off to a strong start despite a 10-game road trip opening the season.With Sunday's 12-2 victory over the...

Boston Red Sox second baseman Enmanuel Valdez catches a fly ball hit by Los Angeles Angels' Anthony Rendon during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, April 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

McGuire drives in 5, O’Neill hits fifth homer as Red Sox defeat Angels 12-2 to cap trip

April 8, 2024 at 12:43 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Reese McGuire drove in a career-high five runs, Tyler O’Neill hit his third home run of the series and the Boston Red Sox finished off an opening 10-game trip...

Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe celebrates with the bench after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Kempe, Moore get Kings closer to playoff spot with 6-3 victory over Canucks

April 7, 2024 at 5:45 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Adrian Kempe had two goals and an assist, Trevor Moore reached 30 goals for the first time in his career and the Los Angeles Kings got closer to wrapping...

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (24)during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Russell, James help Lakers win 4th straight, move into 8th place with 116-97 victory over Cavaliers

April 6, 2024 at 11:06 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — D’Angelo Russell scored 28 points, LeBron James added 24 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four with a 116-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on...

Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright, center left, celebrates after his goal with the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Shane Wright has first 2-goal game in NHL as Kraken beat Ducks 3-1 to sweep season series

April 6, 2024 at 5:42 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shane Wright had his first two-goal game in the NHL and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Friday night for their fourth victory in the past...

UCLA associate head coach and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy speaks with the reporters during an NCAA college football media availability, Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Joseph Reedy)

Back to school: Eric Bieniemy begins evaluating UCLA’s offense during spring practices

April 4, 2024 at 9:40 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Eric Bieniemy's focus is on evaluating UCLA’s offense. Not on what brought him back to Westwood.Speaking to reporters for the first time since being hired as UCLA’s offensive coordinator...

Jim Harbaugh gets to work on first day of Chargers offseason program

April 3, 2024 at 1:58 a.m.

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Jim Harbaugh didn't waste any time on the first day of the Los Angeles Chargers offseason program.Instead of gathering the entire team together to outline expectations for the...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after defeating LSU in an Elite Eight round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

12.3 million: Iowa’s victory over LSU is the most-watched women’s college basketball game on record

April 3, 2024 at 12:48 a.m.

BRISTOL, Conn. — Caitlin Clark can claim another record — the most-watched women's college basketball game in history.Iowa's 94-87 victory over LSU in the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament on...

Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez (37) celebrates his three-run home run with Max Muncy (13) and Freddie Freeman during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. Max Muncy and Freddie Freeman also scored. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernandez power Dodgers to 8-3 victory over Giants

April 2, 2024 at 6:05 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Freddie Freeman had three hits, Teoscar Hernández homered for the second straight game and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 8-3 Monday night.James Paxton (1-0) threw...

Los Angeles Dodgers Max Muncy celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne-Kamin-Oncea)

Max Muncy’s 2-run homer in the eighth rallies Dodgers to 5-4 victory over Cardinals

April 1, 2024 at 3:11 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Pinch-hitter Max Muncy drilled a two-run homer to right field with one out in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a four-run deficit to beat...

Alabama head coach Nate Oats waves as he cuts down the net after a win over Clemson in an Elite 8 college basketball game in the NCAA tournament Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Nate Oats uses advice from Nick Saban and other coaches to get Alabama to its first Final Four

March 31, 2024 at 7:19 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Nate Oats has Nick Saban on speed dial. Yet the Alabama men's basketball coach knew he needed as much input as possible as his team was reeling heading into...

Clemson center PJ Hall celebrates after a dunk during the second half of an Elite 8 college basketball game against Alabama in the NCAA tournament Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Clemson can’t get crucial stops vs. Alabama as Tigers’ bid for first Final Four falls short

March 31, 2024 at 5:02 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Clemson reached its second-ever Elite Eight with a staunch defense that took away opponents' perimeter game.On Saturday night, the Tigers couldn't get the stops they needed.Alabama was 16 of...

Alabama forward Grant Nelson, left, and guard Rylan Griffen field questions during a news conference Friday, March 29, 2024, in Los Angeles. Alabama plays against Clemson on Saturday in an Elite Eight college basketball game in men's NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Grant Nelson has confidence back as Alabama takes on Clemson in West Region final

March 30, 2024 at 1:47 a.m.

Grant Nelson made himself a part of Alabama basketball history with his dominant performance against North Carolina.Now the senior forward is hoping for an even bigger breakthrough: a first trip...

Clemson guard Chase Hunter (1) and forward Daniel Nauseef (32) celebrate after a win over Arizona in a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the NCAA tournament Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Clemson reaches the Elite Eight for the first time since 1980, beating Arizona 77-72

March 29, 2024 at 4:32 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — When Clemson has encountered rough stretches this season, coach Brad Brownell has told his team, “We're built for this, we can handle this.”In their biggest game of the season...

Clemson guard Joseph Girard III (11) celebrates the team's 72-64 win against Baylor in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

So happy together: Syracuse transfer Joseph Girard III helps lead Clemson to Sweet 16

March 28, 2024 at 12:11 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Joseph Girard III had one goal when he entered the transfer portal last year — find a team that would get him back to the Sweet 16.Girard has accomplished...

Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. is helped off the court after going down with an injury during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Grand Canyon in the NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Wash., Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Alabama’s Latrell Wrightsell Jr. will be gametime decision vs. North Carolina in NCAA Tournament

March 27, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Latrell Wrightsell Jr. will be a gametime decision for Alabama's NCAA Tournament game against North Carolina on Thursday night.The senior guard continues to be evaluated for a head injury...

Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) signs autographs for fans after a 73-55 win over Kansas in a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles, Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Pac-12’s final chapter is not over yet. Conference has 5 teams in women’s Sweet 16

March 26, 2024 at 1:53 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — In a women's NCAA Tournament where Iowa's Caitlin Clark, LSU coach Kim Mulkey and undefeated South Carolina have dominated the headlines, the Pac-12 Conference is making sure it doesn't...

UCLA guard Kiki Rice celebrates after scoring during the second half of a second-round college basketball game against Creighton in the women's NCAA Tournament Monday, March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kiki Rice scores 24 as UCLA rallies past Creighton 67-63 to reach the Sweet 16

March 26, 2024 at 4:28 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Early in the third quarter, Kiki Rice knew the pressure was on her if the Bruins wanted to keep their hopes alive of getting to the Women's Final Four...

UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez smiles after the team's victory against California Baptist in a first-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Creighton hoping to pull off another second-round upset when it faces UCLA

March 25, 2024 at 1:14 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Creighton coach Jim Flanery and his six seniors know the highs of pulling off a second-round women's NCAA Tournament upset on an opposing floor.The Bluejays are also familiar with...

UCLA coach Cori Close gestures during the first half of the team's first-round college basketball game against California Baptist in the women's NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Fans of both USC and UCLA women’s teams will have to make a choice which game to attend Monday

March 24, 2024 at 11:52 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins phenomenal freshman season at Southern California and UCLA's duo of Charisma Osborne and Kiki Rice has helped raised the stature of women's basketball in Los Angeles.However, fans...

UCLA guard Kiki Rice (1) attempts a 3-point basket as guard Camryn Brown (35) gestures during the second half of the team's first-round college basketball game against California Baptist in the women's NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez propel UCLA to 84-55 victory over California Baptist in NCAA Tournament

March 24, 2024 at 5:20 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Kiki Rice scored 20 points, Gabriela Jaquez added 17 and second-seeded UCLA cruised to an 84-55 victory over California Baptist on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA...

Creighton forward Emma Ronsiek, right, shoots against UNLV guard Ashley Scoggin during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Lauren Jensen, Emma Ronsinek lead hot-shooting Creighton into second round with 87-73 win over UNLV

March 24, 2024 at 3:54 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Lauren Jensen scored 25 points, Emma Ronsiek added 23 and Creighton sank 15 3-pointers in an 87-73 victory over UNLV in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament...

UCLA guard Kiki Rice (1) drives against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 women's tournament Friday, March 8, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

UCLA sophomore guard Kiki Rice looks to make impact before her series comes out in May

March 23, 2024 at 12:53 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Fans will get to learn plenty about Kiki Rice during an ESPN original series airs in May.The UCLA sophomore point guard though is hoping that her play on the...

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