L.A. Times - Sports

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.

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.

Dalton Rushing's clutch single in the ninth allows Alex Call to score before Ryan Ward scores on a Baltimore throwing error in a 6-5 Dodgers win.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is away from the team ahead of its series start against the Baltimore Orioles for the birth of his second child.

Even with star forward Christian Pulisic out because of injury, the U.S. men's soccer team scores a historic 2-0 win over Australia at the FIFA World Cup.

A year earlier, Fourth Street was empty. Federal immigration agents were seizing people across the city. On Thursday night, Santa Ana erupted in joy.

MLB warning players against writing a Bible verse on their caps ignited a wave of conservative outrage. But it's misguided when you consider the concessions made for Pride Nights.

Soccer fans from all over are pouring into Inglewood for the World Cup. It's a boon for local businesses.

Cristian Roldan, a U.S. player from Pico Rivera, played at a local high school and didn't take a traditional route to the World Cup with U.S. Soccer.