L.A. Times - Sports

The Times' sports reporting staff selects their favorite story from 2025, a showcase of stories that hold a special place with 17 writers.

With all the issues the Angels are facing amid a long playoff drought, should their fans abandon the team and root for the Dodgers or some other team?

The head of LA28's commercial operations says the committee is on track to meet or exceed its $2.52 billion goal for domestic partnerships for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

After Brown canceled its game with USC in the wake of an on-campus shooting, the Trojans found a willing replacement in UC Santa Cruz before going on to win, 102-63.

Justin Herbert passes for 300 yards and the Chargers post their seventh win in eight games with a 34-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Santa Anita is delaying season-opening races until Sunday, Dec. 28. It's the second time since 1976 that Santa Anita will not open on the day after Christmas.

After Luka Doncic's injury, LeBron James tried to exploit weaknesses during the Lakers' loss to the Clippers Saturday night at the Intuit Dome.

After an injury-plagued junior season, Trent Mosley came back this season to display the speed, athleticism and playmaking to help Santa Margarita win a state title.

Quarterback Luke Fahey led Mission Viejo to a 9-2 record, completing 71% of his passes with only three interceptions this season.

Gustavo Arellano highlights a special year for Latinos in sports, with Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman and four strong sports books released.

Los Alamitos senior center helped produce a pair of 1,000-yard rushers for Southern Section Division 2 champions.

Ray Fenton guided Los Alamitos High to the Southern Section Division 2 championship relying on neighborhood kids.