Hernández: A 'more aware' Sean McVay is helping Rams exceed expectations this season
<div><p>After a burnout-inducing five-win season last year, Sean McVay is doing what he said he would do when he explained in March why he decided to return as the Rams' coach.</p></div>
Rams' rookie Puka Nacua overwhelmed by more praise from impressed LeBron James
<div><p>Puka Nacua's sensational rookie season with the Rams has caught the eye of Lakers superstar LeBron James more than once, this week praising his receiving record.</p></div>
It's a quiet winter meetings for Angels as they await Shohei Ohtani's decision
<div><p>The Angels made a few minor transactions over the last few days. The rest of their offseason could be dictated by what happens with Shohei Ohtani.</p></div>
Crew hero Christian Ramírez, formerly of LAFC, is on playoff run inspired by his baby
<div><p>Former LAFC forward Christian Ramirez has had a peripatetic career, but he is on a hot streak and will face his former team in the MLS Cup final.</p></div>
NFL Week 14 picks: Do Rams, Chargers have a chance? Cowboys-Eagles big in NFC race
<div><p>Sam Farmer makes his predictions for every game of Week 14 of the NFL season. Which L.A. team will win? Will Eagles lose again, this time to Cowboys?</p></div>
Santa Cruz plans high-rise living as a fix for sky-high housing costs — and meets opposition
<p>Santa Cruz leaders say downtown high-rises would ease housing costs. Activists call the plan 'out of character' for the laid-back beach town and are fighting new construction.</p>
Black-trimmed homes, tiny libraries and other signs your neighborhood is about to be gentrified
<p>Gentrification is easy to spot if you know where to look. If homes in your neighborhood follow these trends, gentrification might be on the way.</p>
Column: The worst tech of 2023 (an anti-gift guide)
<p>The holiday season is here, and with it ubiquitous guides to smart gadgets and tech toys. But what about the products we're better off without? Our experts weigh in. </p>
Clippers return to .500 by rallying for rare win over Denver Nuggets
<div><p>The Clippers had every answer for the defending champion Nuggets down the stretch of a 111-102 victory.</p></div>
Prep basketball roundup: Harvard-Westlake holds off Pius X-St. Matthias in thriller
<div><p>A final shot at the buzzer didn't fall, giving Harvard-Westlake a 72-71 victory over St. Pius X-St. Matthias</p></div>
[Post Game Thread] The Los Angeles Lakers (12-9) defeat the Houston Rockets (8-9), 107 - 97
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><table><thead>
<tr>
<th align="center"></th>
</tr>
</thead><tbody>
<tr>
<td align="center"><a href="/HOU"></a> <strong>97 - 107</strong> <a href="/LAL"></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="center"><strong>Box Scores: <a href="http://www.nba.com/game/hou-vs-lal-0022300291/box-score#box-score">NBA</a> &amp; <a href="
[Post Game Thread] The Los Angeles Lakers (11-8) defeat the Detroit Pistons (2-16), 133 - 107 behind Russell's 35/4/9
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><table><thead>
<tr>
<th align="center"></th>
</tr>
</thead><tbody>
<tr>
<td align="center"><a href="/LAL"></a> <strong>133 - 107</strong> <a href="/DET"></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="center"><strong>Box Scores: <a href="http://www.nba.com/game/lal-vs-det-0022300258/box-score#box-score">NBA</a> &amp; <a href=
Padres trade superstar Juan Soto to the Yankees. What does it mean for the Dodgers?
<div><p>The MLB winter meetings finally produced a blockbuster move, with superstar slugger Juan Soto moving from the Padres to the Yankees.</p></div>
Aerial view of the San Fernando Valley, Hollywoodland Sign with missing letter "H", 1948, Los Angeles Public Library Photo...
Aerial view of the San Fernando Valley, Hollywoodland Sign with missing letter “H”, 1948, Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection
UCLA's Laiatu Latu becomes first Lombardi Award winner in school history
<div><p>Already the Pac-12's defensive player of the year, UCLA's Laiatu Latu added the Lombardi Award to his list of achievements.</p></div>
MLS fines LAFC, suspends supporter group 3252 due to misconduct allegations
<div><p>Supporter group 3252 set off flares that violated MLS policy during the team's Western Conference final playoff match, triggering a league investigation.</p></div>
Chargers' bad/good news: Corey Linsley unlikely to return, but receiver help is on way
<div><p>The Chargers have been missing center since September because of a heart issue and he's unlikely to return this season. Injured Joshua Palmer is back at practice.</p></div>
Commentary: MLB teams say they can't talk about free agents. That's not entirely true
<div><p>When Dave Roberts spoke about the Dodgers' meeting with Shohei Ohtani, he was not breaking any rules.</p></div>
Dodgers resolve winter meetings drama (with Brad Paisley's help) as Shohei Ohtani decision nears
<div><p>The Dodgers remain in the same position they were at the start of the winter meetings: waiting for Shohei Ohtani to select a team.</p></div>
Los Angeles Lakers | Home Opener Hype Video | 2023-24
The Los Angeles Lakers' season opening hype video for the 2023-24 season, narrated by head coach Darvin Ham.
Written by Taylor Geas
Edited by Khalil Smith