L.A. Times - Sports

Three Congress members demanded MLB and the players union tighten gambling endorsement rules after FanDuel used a Bryce Harper video to target an addicted bettor.

LeBron James, who signed with the Philadelphia 76ers last month, will be making his return to Los Angeles on Dec. 25 when the Lakers host Philadelphia at Crypto.com Arena.

He led the Colts to the City Section Open Division title last season and spent the summer getting stronger in preparation for his senior year.

Tarik Skubal gives up four hits and three runs while striking out six in his first game at Dodger Stadium with the Dodgers during a 6-5 win over Kansas City.

Referee Iván Barton recalls how he was assigned to officiate a World Cup semifinal between France and Spain and his view of changes that have shaped modern refereeing.

Someday, you might be able to ride a bike from the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River. But an eight-mile gap downtown with a ballooning price tag remains.

The Sparks rally back from a 19-point deficit to make it one-point game late in the fourth quarter, but they can't match Golden State in the final minute of an 84-78 loss.

Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski remains in a rut, giving up four runs in 3⅓ innings, as the Dodgers fall to Arizona 4-2 for their eighth loss in nine games.

The Lions went undefeated in 2025, but former champion Orange Lutheran and Sierra Canyon, with talented transfers, will be among formidable challengers.

The Apple TV series "Ted Lasso" is supposed to primarily be a wide-appealing comedy, yet its role in popularizing soccer in the U.S. can't be dismissed.

Rookie Brenen Thompson has impressed coaches and teammates so far with his raw speed. He could play a prominent role in Mike McDaniel's new offensive scheme.

Tim Tanner is standout quarterback, shooting guard and wants to pitch in the spring for the Spartans.

The Japanese travel agency JTB, which sells tour packages to Japanese fans eager to see the Dodgers in person, launched a shuttle service to Dodger Stadium, with a bilingual guide.