L.A. Times - Sports

With Lionel Messi retiring and Cristiano Ronaldo presumably not far behind, one of soccer's greatest eras is ending. But the next one could be even better.

Pitcher Shane Wendler and first baseman John Sullivan are friends now at Servite, but they are soon scheduled to play for rival colleges.

The Dodgers clinch a playoff berth with their 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, reaching the postseason for a record-tying 14th consecutive year.

The Kawhi Leonard trade will help the Clippers in the wake of the NBA's penalties, but the team needs to part ways with Lawrence Frank to start the recovery.

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his staff spent 12 months denying they did anything wrong. Accepting NBA penalties gives the Clippers a path forward.

Rams defensive end Myles Garrett will be out at least four games after being placed on injured reserve, but it's possible he could miss more time.

Kris Bubic, a pitcher acquired from the Kansas City Royals at the trade deadline, is expected to join the Dodgers in Cincinnati.

Former Alemany cornerback Mike Lindsay gets an interception for San Diego State against UCLA at the Rose Bowl.

Following the Rams' season-opening loss to the 49ers, the Chargers could have been L.A.'s only 1-0 NFL team, but they blew the assignment against the Cardinals.

After initially vowing to fight NBA sanctions, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer announced Sunday the team will comply with the league ruling.

Justin Herbert struggles to find his rhythm in the Chargers' new offense under Mike McDaniel as late mistakes prove costly in a 26-14 loss to the Cardinals.

Dodgers rookie Josue De Paula hit a three-run homer, but pitcher Tanner Scott could not hold onto a two-run lead in the ninth and the team lost in Miami.