L.A. Times - Sports

Formerly a linebacker, the 6-foot-5, 280-pound junior was convinced to become a blocker and continues to improve and excel at offensive tackle.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Lakers' sale to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner, the WNBA, Dodgers and more.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives up just four hits over six solid innings as the Dodgers overcome another shaky Edwin Díaz performance to beat Milwaukee 3-1.

Shohei Ohtani threw 34 pitches off a bullpen mound before Friday's game against Milwaukee as the Dodgers' star works toward returning to the rotation.

El Camino Real, which replaced its head of school and assistant principal in charge of athletics, is now investigating coaches.

The lightning-quick sale of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner comes as Mark Walter faces federal probes into allegedly conflicted insurance loans.

Fans have high expectations for rookie quarterback Ty Simpson, who is embracing the pressure that comes with being Matthew Stafford's heir apparent.

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava is hoping to take a step forward during his third season running coach Lincoln Riley's offense, starting with being more vocal in practice.

Quarterbacks come through in opening games for Southland high school football teams in Hawaii on Thursday.

While he might be the youngest and smallest of his brothers, the 6-foot-4 senior is ready to make a big splash this season and beyond.

Edwin Díaz has pulled a 2025 Tanner Scott and become a major liability for the Dodgers. They simply have to find another role for Díaz in the bullpen.

Dave Roberts was hopeful Edwin Díaz had turned a corner since coming back from injury, but the Dodgers closer gave up another lead in a loss to Milwaukee.

Jake Slaughter performs well in his first audition for the Chargers' starting left-tackle role and the Mike McDonald-guided running game puts on a show.

PlayOn Sports, which owns MaxPreps, wins bidding to stream and televise CIF state playoffs and championship games.