L.A. Times - Sports

Kiké Hernández, the Dodgers' Mr. October, says L.A. is the team to beat in the MLB playoffs, but stresses the importance of "taking care of business."

Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's training camp after coach Jorge Jesus said the superstar would not start the team's next game. Here's what we know about the situation.

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was a full participant in practice Thursday, but it remains to be seen if Aaron Donald will play against the Eagles.

The veteran sports broadcaster and former KTLA sports anchor replaces the late Lawrence Tanter, who retired late last season because of health issues.

Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel blames himself for the problems the team is experiencing on offense, but is confident they can be fixed.

Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin played 'Minecraft' to spend time with his sons. Soon building virtual cities became therapeutic relief from football's pressures.

LAFC is turning Xavi Tamarit, a veteran of the English Premier League and Spain's La Liga, to coach the team as it pushes to improve its playoff seed.

The Dodgers acquired left-hander Tarik Skubal for five or six starts in October, the first of them this weekend. How best to capture his feelings: Excitement? Pressure? Responsibility?

Pittsburgh traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-rounder after failing to come to terms on a contract extension.

Freshman Emiliano Plascencia of Whitter, which is 11-4 overall and 2-0 in the Del Rio League, has scored more than 100 goals.

Sam Farmer makes his picks for Week 4 of the NFL season, with the Rams prevailing over the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chargers remaining winless.

Golfer Phil Mickelson checked himself into a treatment center earlier this year to seek help for family trauma and addiction, a representative said. He is reportedly no longer there.

The veteran guard was quick to mention new wings Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams along with second-year forward Adou Thiero. The coach points to team's depth.

Coach Sean McVay says the team's top receiver is back after missing two games because of a hip injury. The veteran defensive lineman is day to day.

Coaches are reminding players to be respectful when an opponent is injured and that celebrating is not acceptable.