L.A. Times - Sports

Rod Martin, who grew up in L.A., played decisive roles for the Raiders in two Super Bowl wins and was a star linebacker at USC, is dead at the age of 72.

Lakers star Luka Doncic's playful nature and ability to bring "good vibes" is serving the team well heading into their Game 2 showdown with the Rockets.

Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz, who has a 10.50 ERA in seven games, was placed on the injured list with "right elbow loose bodies," and its unclear when he might return to the bullpen.

Kenyan runner John Korir won the Boston Marathon for the second year in a row, as the top three men's finishers beat the previous course record. Sharon Lokedi repeated as the women's winner.

Kings interim coach D.J. Smith finally gets a chance to lead a team in the NHL playoffs, but it came after his friend and colleague Jim Hiller was fired late in the season.

Lightning, one of more than 100 robots running the Beijing E-Town, avoided a serious mishap and crossed the finish line in a record 50 minutes, 26 seconds.

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, who entered rehab last month after a string of off-field incidents, reported to the Rams for voluntary offseason workouts.

Reporters who cover their teams on a daily basis predict how the first round of the 2026 NFL draft will unfold in The Times' beat writers' mock draft.

With the NFL draft looming, record-setting USC and Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested for obstructing public sidewalks and a law enforcement officer.

The Los Alamitos High Song Team will compete in Orlando, Fla., beginning Wednesday at the International Cheer Union Junior World Championships.

Nneka Ogwumike, Erica Wheeler and Ariel Atkins were impressed by the Sparks' new practice facility and coach Lynne Roberts' plan to win and more.

Alex Palou wins the Long Beach Grand Prix after a quick final pit stop catapults him into first place.

Ryan Ward has two hits in his debut, but Roki Sasaki and the bullpen can't stop Rockies hitters in loss.

The Kings avoided facing their nemesis Edmonton, but they landed a tougher foe and lost 2-1 to Colorado Sunday in Denver to open the playoffs.

A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after the ninth week of the season.