L.A. Times - Sports

Mark Walter's companies are under investigation, fueling speculation he may sell the Dodgers. Those close to him says it's one of many wrong assumptions about Walter.

Cheer captain and Shoes for Souls leader is doing her best as a teenager to make a difference in the community.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the NBA's penalties for the Clippers, USC's defense, the Angels sale and more.

Jon Wertheim's Rams profile leads the Sept. 13 season premiere of "60 Minutes" — the first since Bari Weiss' purge of the CBS News newsmagazine.

Playing what Maxpreps rates as the toughest schedule in the nation, the Lancers' defense rises to the occasion while a sophomore running back has a big game.

Behind a stingy defensive effort and a strong performance by quarterback Jayden Maiava, No. 14 USC improved to 2-0 with a 39-0 victory over Fresno State.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was held out of the lineup for the second straight day because of a biceps injury and he could be heading to the injured list next.

Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich remains incapacitated more than two weeks after he collapsed during practice. His family is 'praying for a miracle,' their attorney said.

The UCLA defense knows Cal boasts a formidable offense, but UCLA defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler is confident the Bruin Bullies can make big plays.

While UCLA fans are fired up about new coach Bob Chesney, the Bruins' season opener opponent Cal is equally confident about a resurgent season in Berkeley.

Sean McVay and the Rams are adopting a different approach from the San Francisco 49ers by delaying travel to Melbourne, Australia, for their season opener.

Cathy Engelbert will retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of the year, ending a tenure of seven-plus years that saw tremendous growth and some turmoil for the league.

The Diablos has several impressive returning blockers, one of whom has moved to tight end. Most have Division I scholarship offers.