L.A. Times - Sports

LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart combined for 76 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists to lead the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead.

In a loss to the Giants, the Dodgers scored their only run by bunching four walks in one hitless inning.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Tanner Scott will probably be the closer in the absence of Edwin Díaz.

The Rams expect Puka Nacua to participate in offseason workouts, are negotiating with Matthew Stafford on an extension and are open to Jimmy Garoppolo returning.

Councilmember Imelda Padilla says her office continues to coordinate a response to the fire set in January.

Former Galaxy star Cobi Jones set to receive a statue at Dignity Health Sports Center on Sunday, when the finished product will feature his flowing locks.

FIFA is opening up another round of ticket sales starting Wednesday. Tickets for the U.S. World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium reportedly are lagging.

The transaction is expected to close after the running of this year's Preakness on May 16. More details may be available on Thursday when CDI has its quarterly earnings call.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell termed a rule that helps only the Dodgers 'bizarre.' Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made no apologies for the 'Ohtani roster exception.'

Author and cross-country coach Martin Dugard continues to churn out new books. His newest book is "The Long Run," which discusses the 1970s running boom.