L.A. Times - Sports

Rams rookie Ty Simpson says is doing all he can to speed up his development as Matthew Stafford's heir apparent at starting quarterback.

Dodgers pitchers Eric Lauer and Will Klein are convinced the Dodgers have built a franchise that can remain elite even with a salary cap in place.

Angel City fired its coach and traded a key player the same week it acquired Ally Sentnor. She is confident she can help the team succeed.

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike hits a buzzer-beating three-point shot to help L.A. to an electric 98-97 win over the New York Liberty.

Iran is playing at a disadvantage during the 2026 World Cup by having to deal with broken promises from FIFA and the U.S. government.

Emmet Sheehan gives up six runs in 3 1/3 innings as the Dodgers lose in a rout to the Baltimore Orioles.

Communities, climate activists and workers took to the streets in Guadalajara to protest what they describe as 'greenwashing through sports' by Hyundai.

Iran plays Belgium to a scoreless draw at SoFi Stadium, moving to the cusp of advancing to the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time.

The Lakers have the 25th overall draft pick Tuesday, and Kentucky center Jayden Quaintance and Texas forward Dailyn Swain are possible targets.

The first four picks in the 2026 NBA draft appear certain, but what the Clippers do at No. 5 with a wave of guards expected to chosen next is key to the first round.

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game.

The Dodgers place reliever Blake Treinen on the injured list because of inflammation in his right elbow. Right-hander Chayce McDermott is recalled.

Stanford commit AJ McBean leaves Mira Costa High for Gardena Serra, giving the Cavaliers a huge offensive weapon.

Some questioned whether it was best to hire Javier Aguirre for a third stint leading the Mexican national team, but the team's group win has silenced critics.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Dodgers, World Cup soccer, Victor Wembanyama and Lawrence Tanter.