L.A. Times - Sports

Samson Nacua accidentally took Lakers rookie Adou Thiero's SUV believing it belonged to brother and Rams star Puka Nacua, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. has determined.

After a quiet three points in the first half, LaMelo Ball erupted for 27 points after halftime, including eight made three-pointers on 12 attempts in the second half.

UCLA gymnastics star Jordan Chiles is confident the team can challenge for a national title if it can find ways to reach and sustain it's potential.

Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for the NFL divisional playoffs, with the Seahawks defeating the 49ers and the Rams prevailing over the Bears.

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Tuesday's games.

Luka Doncic scores 39 points and LeBron James finishes with 29, but it's not enough to counter a more consistent Charlotte scoring effort in a 135-117 loss.

Sherman Oaks Notre Dame contains 7-foot-4 Cherif Millogo in a 71-48 win over St. Francis thanks to Josiah Nance's defense.

Kara Dunn scored 21 points and Jazzy Davidson had 12 but the USC women's basketball team lose to Maryland.

Former Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, one of the top players available in free agency, reportedly agrees to a four-year deal with the Dodgers.

Jared Verse and Rams know they'll have to put pressure on Caleb Williams and force him out of his comfort zone in order to shut down the Bears offense.

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz say they will continue to look for ways to improve the team after another disappointing playoff loss.

Santa Anita gave no notice before installing slot-machine-like terminals loosely connected to horse racing. Tribes are expected to fight the move.

With more than 1.5 million people from 150 countries registering for tickets in the first 24 hours, it was the busiest first day in Olympic Games history.

Burglars allegedly took $30,000 in cash from the home of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle less than a month after he, his wife and children died in a plane crash.