L.A. Times - Sports

Molly Qerim confirms that she no longer will host 'First Take' on ESPN: 'After much reflection, I've decided it's time to close this incredible chapter.'

Starbucks becomes the latest corporation to become a high-level sponsor for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

The U.S. men's national team's win over Japan comes at a critical time, but Mauricio Pochettino's team has work to do before the World Cup.

The Dodgers were again betrayed by their bullpen during a 10-inning loss to the Phillies Monday, making it harder to see this as a World Series team.

Mark Nogy, a Canoga Park graduate who also announced Pierce College football games, retires after a 30-year run as football public address announcer at his alma mater.

The Dodgers rallied from deficits, but they could not bring key runs home with the bases loaded in the 10th inning and lost to the Phillies on Monday.

Justin Herbert has another strong game, passing for 242 yards and two touchdowns as the Chargers defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 20-9.

The Dodgers plan to use Shohei Ohtani as a starting pitcher in the playoffs, but they're exploring scenarios which he might serve as a relief pitcher.

Tyran Stokes, the top player of the 2026 national basketball recruiting class, makes his first appearance in football jersey for Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.

Tom Brady will join fellow retired Patriots star Rob Gronkowski and a host of current NFL standouts in a three-team flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia in March.

Ahkello Witherspoon's fractured clavicle is expected to keep him out for about 12 weeks, posing a significant blow to the Rams secondary ahead of showdown vs. Eagles.

After loss to Terence Crawford, Canelo Alvarez acknowledges he simply couldn't keep up with his opponent Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Long Beach Millikan had to forfeit two football games because of ineligible players and is off to an 0-4 start this season.

Corona Centennial has a trio of returning sophomores to get excited about for the baseball season in the spring.

Birmingham, San Pedro, Carson maintain their spots in The Times' City Section top 10 high school football rankings.