L.A. Times - Sports

Five things to watch for when the Chargers face the San Francisco 49ers in the preseason on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium, including more time for the projected starters.

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, an 11-time WNBA All-Star, will retire at the end of the season, the team announced Wednesday morning.

Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN who revolutionized sports media, has died. He was 93 and suffered from Parkinsons disease.

San Diego Padres catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was detained at El Paso International Airport and remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

Who's going unbeaten? Which first-year coach will be best? Which week features the best games? Let's examine the hot topics for the season.

The 5-foot-11, 180-pound, even-keeled senior is a former soccer player who gravitated toward kicking, and it has paid off with a scholarship from Stanford.

Injuries limited his playing time last season, but the senior playmaker enters the 2026 campaign ready to prove himself given the opportunity.

A look at two of the top high school football games involving Southland teams this week: Centennial vs. Servite and St. John Bosco at Bishop Gorman.

Kyle Tucker finally ended his career-high hitless streak at seven games with a double during the Dodgers' win over Colorado.

Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz, who's had three blown saves in six appearances since returning to action last month, has been placed on the injured list once again.

He went down after 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on his left leg during a drill. Linebacker Kyle Kennard and receiver Quentin Johnston also hurt.

UCLA defensive back Cole Martin decided to stay at UCLA after one meeting with new coach Bob Chesney helped him realize they had much in common.

Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko pens an emotional sendoff to 'the mother of our daughter, Kaya' and asks followers to respect his family's privacy.

Dennis Pitta, an All-American at Brigham Young, is having fun developing next generation of tight ends as an assistant coach at San Clemente.