Sierra Canyon's domination in boys basketball continues with Open Division title
<p>Sierra Canyon boys basketball improves to 27-1 on the season by defeating Harvard-Westlake in the Southern Section Open Division championship game.</p>
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Luka Doncic and Lakers dominate Curry-less Warriors to halt losing streak
<p>LeBron James makes his 1,000th career three-pointer and Luka Doncic scores 26 points as the Lakers beat Golden State to end their three-game losing streak.</p>
High school girls water polo: Regional final scores
<p>High school girls water polo scores for the Southern California regional finals on Saturday.</p>
USC men routed by Nebraska after building halftime lead
<p>The Trojans lose a fifth consecutive game after building a five-point lead at halftime but get outscored by 20 points in the second half by the No. 12 Cornhuskers.</p>
Edwin Díaz is unquestionably the Dodgers' closer. How the rest of the bullpen shapes up
<p>With the closer role firmly defined for the first time since Kenley Jansen was on the team in 2021, how the rest of the bullpen falls into place remains a work in progress.</p>
Prep basketball playoffs: Bishop Amat's young players lead way to Southern Section Division 2 title
<p>Freshman Omar Cox-Labomme and sophomore Aiden Shaw help the Lancers to a 71-48 victory over Hesperia at Toyota Arena on Saturday.</p>
Piano atop Santa Monica Mountains was for music video
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- A piano that seemingly appeared out of nowhere atop a rugged hillside in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area was for a music video shoot. Michael Faner and his ...
Art Exhibit and Sale Supporting the Santa Monica Mountains
Join the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore in supporting the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and local conservation efforts on Sunday September 8, from 11 a.m.
High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores
<p>CIF City and Southern Section scores from baseball and softball games on Friday, Feb. 27.</p>
Lopez: My toothache led to a painful discovery: The dental care system is full of cavities as you age
<p>Roughly half of adults 65 and older have no dental insurance, and they may soon have more company.</p>
Prep talk: Councilmember looking into helping fix fire damage at Encino Franklin Fields
<p>Fire in tunnel at Encino Franklin Fields has restricted access to softball areas. L.A. City Councilmember Imelda Padilla is trying to expedite repairs.</p>
Letters to Sports: Cori Close and UCLA women delivering basketball excellence
<p>Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on UCLA and USC basketball teams as well as the Lakers, Dodgers and Angels.</p>
A new delivery bot is coming to L.A., built stronger to survive in these streets
<p>Coco Robotics launched a new generation of delivery bots</p>
Soho House sued after bartender alleges she was 'drugged and raped' by her supervisor
<p>The glitzy Soho House has been hit with a lawsuit by a former bartender who says her supervisor drugged and raped her and repeatedly sexually harassed her.</p>
Popoola twins lead Palisades to City Section Open Division boys' basketball title
<p>Twin bothers OJ and EJ Popoola make their father proud, leading Palisades boys' basketball to a 75-56 win over Cleveland for the City Section Open Division title.</p>
NBA roundup: LeBron James misses at buzzer as Los Angeles Lakers loses to Orlando Magic
NBA roundup: LeBron James misses at buzzer as Los Angeles Lakers loses to Orlando MagicPaolo Banchero scored 36 points with 10 rebounds, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as Orlando Magic finished off a successful road trip against Western Conference foes with a 110-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.Wendell Carter Jr. scored 20 points, and Tristan da Silva added 13 as the Magic went 3-1 on their trip with a victory at Sacramento and two more against a pair of Los…NBA roundup: LeB
Luka & LeBron's Final Play Fiasco Sinks Lakers vs. Magic
Luka & LeBron’s Final Play Fiasco Sinks Lakers vs. MagicDave McMenaminFeb 25, 2026, 03:13 AM ETCloseESPN’s correspondent covering the Lakers and NBA.Reported on the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.Multiple WritersLOS ANGELES — The Lakers were defeated by the Orlando Magic 110-109 on Tuesday, following a mishandled sideline inbound pass involving…Luka &amp; LeBron’s Final Play Fias
LA Lakers honours legendary coach Pat Riley with bronze statue in Los Angeles
LA Lakers honours legendary coach Pat Riley with bronze statue in Los AngelesThe Los Angeles Lakers honoured legendary coach Pat Riley, the mastermind of the team’s 1980s “Showtime” era, with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.Riley, a Hall of Fame coach now serving as the Miami Heat’s team president, coached the Lakers from 1981 to 1990, taking them to the NBA Finals seven times and winning NBA titles in 1982, 1985, 1987 and 1988.Now, he’s immortalised outside…LA Lakers honours legenda
Lakers plan major price hikes for tickets in 2026-27 season
Lakers plan major price hikes for tickets in 2026-27 seasonThe Los Angeles Lakers have long been one of the most expensive tickets in sports, but if you thought the “Showtime” experience was already pricey, 2026 is bringing a whole new level of “sticker shock.” Following the record-breaking $10 billion sale of the team to new owner Mark Walter, the organization is looking to balance the books. For the fans, that means one thing: massive price hikes. Here is a breakdown of
"The worst teammate" - Sam Mitchell reveals why Luka Doncic is the Lakers’ biggest problem
“The worst teammate” - Sam Mitchell reveals why Luka Doncic is the Lakers’ biggest problemLos Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has come under fire after passing on a game-winning shot during their loss to the Orlando Magic last Tuesday night.But according to former NBA Coach of the Year Sam Mitchell, the Magic’s setback and Luka’s decline on the last-second shot are just part of the bigger issue the Lakers have. Mitchell says Doncic is a great player, but his flaws make him the…&