L.A. Times - Sports

Ernie Johnson announced that he is leaving 'Inside the NBA' after 37 years following this season. Charles Barkley became emotional during Wednesday's ESPN broadcast: 'All I can say, Ernie, is thank you.'

The team also is bringing back long-snapper Jake McQuaide and linebacker Jon Rhattigan. Myles Garrett, Terrence Ferguson still on injured reserve.

Former NBA player Malik Beasley has agreed to plead guilty in a federal case tied to an alleged gambling ring. He has been accused of illegally manipulating his performance in NBA games.

Kathleen Kennedy, the veteran producer behind "Star Wars" and "Jurassic Park," will lead the creative team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics' opening and closing ceremonies.

A lawsuit alleges former NFL player and media figure Marcellus Wiley raped a USC student in 1999. Wiley has denied similar allegations from his estranged wife and others.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are helping the Lakers score at an elite clip, but a loss to Portland Tuesday exposed the team's defensive lapses.

The 2028 Los Angeles organizing committee selected the slogan "Stars align" to define their goals for the LA28 Olympics and Paralympics.

A former longtime Marshall assistant, he has led the Barristers to an unbeaten record in his second year as head coach.

This week's top high school football games include St. John Bosco vs. Mater Dei, Garfield vs. Roosevelt, San Juan Hills vs. Mission Viejo and Bishop Amat vs. Sierra Canyon.

Luka Doncic scores 41 points, but Portland Trail Blazers match the Lakers basket for basket and come out on top of high-scoring game.

Here are the CIF Southern Section girls' volleyball scores for Tuesday, along with the upcoming schedule.

Flavor Flav has signed permission slips for everyone to use to skip work and watch Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Valkyries and the Dream.

Colorado coach Deion Sanders says his offer to pay reporters $50,000 to refrain from writing about him was actually a joke. 'I don't give a darn what you say about me,' Coach Prime said.