L.A. Times - Sports

Dave Roberts was hopeful Edwin Díaz had turned a corner since coming back from injury, but the Dodgers closer gave up another lead in a loss to Milwaukee.

Jake Slaughter performs well in his first audition for the Chargers' starting left-tackle role and the Mike McDonald-guided running game puts on a show.

PlayOn Sports, which owns MaxPreps, wins bidding to stream and televise CIF state playoffs and championship games.

The NBA released full schedules for each team on Thursday, and only the Knicks, Spurs and 76ers have as many national TV games (34) as the Lakers.

How would you like to be called Hippos, Vulcans, Peglegs, Kewpies or Ugly Eagles as your school nickname? Yes, they do exist.

Former Heisman-winning QB Jayden Daniels issues cease-and-desist letter to LSU prohibiting the school from using his name, image and likeness. It's all about No. 5.

The 6-foot-5, 200-pound sophomore and Ohio State commit, who happens to be the coach's son, has the athleticism and mental approach to achieve greatness.

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman says he is sore basically everywhere, but appears to have escaped serious injury after falling into Royals dugout.

Left-hander Eric Lauer, who could be odd man out when the postseason begins, pitches well as Dodgers sweep the Royals.

The former chief executive of Disney knows as much as anyone about successfully stewarding an iconic brand.

Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has tried to forge his own legacy that includes sports investments.

The NWSL is a long way from the NBA, but the Iger family's management of Angel City FC may hint at what's in store for the Lakers.

The in-season tournament feature six groups of five teams. The Lakers and Warriors are grouped with the Trail Blazers, Kings and Spurs.

Left guard isn't the only position battle worth watching Thursday when the Chargers take on the Houston Texans in their preseason opener.