When Clippers coach Doc Rivers watches Kawhi Leonard, he sees hallmarks of other prolific scorers he has coached.

In a signal of going all-in for an NBA title, the Clippers pulled off a series of trades that culminated in the acquisition of Marcus Morris.

Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points, Paul George added 24 as the Clippers overcome defensive issues in a 136-130 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

It has been a year since Joakim Noah appeared in an NBA game, but Clippers coach Doc Rivers says the veteran "doesn't need minutes" as he gets into game shape.

En medio del brote de coronavirus, la NBA no ha decidido cuándo podría reiniciar la temporada, o si el draft y la agencia libre se llevarán a cabo según lo programado

If one game could decide the NBA MVP, it was Lakers vs. Bucks, and LeBron James came out on top against Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Lakers have covered nine of of their last 11 games. They are also way up for the season against the spread.

The Lakers have paid back $4.6 million in federal coronavirus relief the franchise applied for as part of the Paycheck Protection Program.

Most high schoolers won't get a prom this year. But if school can happen online, so can prom. Send us your photos and let us help.

Before the coronavirus pandemic, a hot etiquette topic for "Were You Raised by Wolves" hosts Nick Leighton and Leah Bonnema was the use of mobile phone flashlights to read restaurant menus. Now the popular podcast is an escape for quarantine life.

L.A. dating coach Damona Hoffman tackles dating and relationship questions on her weekly podcast, "Dates & Mates." Today she shares answers to the most common questions about love in the time of coronavirus.

The White House says in a statement that it wants to make sure "NCAA student athletes are treated fairly without harming the integrity of college sports."

After leading by 13 in the first half and eight at halftime Saturday night, USC came undone down the stretch in Tempe, losing 66-64 to the Sun Devils.

As USC trudges through at nightmarish February, the Trojans desperately need a big win, and more wins, to keep their NCAA tournament bubble from bursting.

USC and UCLA play Arizona and Arizona State this week on the eve of the Pac-12 tournament. All have performed well against the spread lately.

Pasadena Muir four-star defensive back Calen Bullock, who also plays wide receiver, became the third player in four days to commit to the Trojans.

Although Shohei Ohtani struck out twice Tuesday and is only two for 19 this spring, manager Joe Maddon isn't concerned, saying Ohtani needs "bright lights."

With the Angels optioning Jaime Barria to triple A, there's a four-way competition for the final two spots in the rotation.

For Californians desperate to get help from the state unemployment office, the last month has been a perfect storm of technological failures.

The dramatic fall came before reported coronavirus cases began to surge in March, economists note, so it's only the tip of the iceberg.

Drag queen D.J. "Shangela" Pierce talks about RuPaul's Drag Race and the new HBO series, We're Here.

NPR's education reporter talks about what graduating seniors are going through right now as the colleges are closed due to the pandemic and answers their questions.

Little Richard was an explosive performer who inspired generations of musicians from Otis Redding to The Beatles to David Bowie. He died Saturday morning.

Print readers of the Los Angeles Times are no doubt familiar with Donald Sterling's advertisements.

Times Editor Davan Maharaj and Managing Editor Marc Duvoisin have announced that Angel Rodriguez is The Times' new sports editor.

Ben Muessig has been named technology editor of the Los Angeles Times.

Three editors are joining The Times, and some veterans are taking on new roles in a revamped Calendar department.

Marques Harper has been appointed fashion editor for the Los Angeles Times.

(MedPage Today) -- Male British physicians who smoked tobacco in 1951 had a 30% lower risk of death from Parkinson's disease, an analysis of data from the British Doctors Study showed. Moreover, doctors who continued to smoke over the years had...

On social media, Arousiak Turabian showed no sign of any personal struggle.

Henry Sylvain Gindt II, 34, of Long Island City lied that he had the lab capabilities to run the tests, which he sold through two web sites for $135 to $200 apiece, authorities said. The Secret Service and federal prosecutors in Pittsburgh said Thursday that they’ve charged Gindt with mail and wire fraud.

Gustavo Oliveira was last seen near Tallow Wood Drive in Clifton Park around 1 a.m. with his father, 41-year-old Nivaldo Oliveira, police said.

At Uptown Records, Harrell took on Sean "Diddy" Combs as an intern. The future music mogul quickly became the record label’s full-time talent director and helped develop the careers of several R&B stars during the early 1990s including Mary H. Blige and Jodeci.

The Blues surged in the second half of last season to win the Stanley Cup, but it's tough to say whether another team can replicate their revival.

Play was suspended during the Ducks-Blues game on Tuesday at Honda Center after St. Louis defenseman Jay Bouwmeester collapsed on the bench during the first period.

Tyler Madden is the newest potential piece of the Kings' future, the biggest prospect they acquired in the trades leading up to the NHL deadline.

Blake Bolden was hired recently by the Kings as a scout. She is believed to be the the first black female professional scout in the NHL.

Nearly 50 years after Congress passed Title IX, female athletes are still scrambling for a fair shot in the male-dominated world of sport. In hockey, top Americans and Canadians train with their national teams part-time; the rest of the season, they have only a small pro league that offers twice-a-week practices, weekend games and thin salaries.

Columbus became the first NHL team to say it will play in an empty arena, announcing on Wednesday that it will abide by a mandate from the state of Ohio.

As the coronavirus outbreak has worsened in the past week, sporting events and teams such as San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets have started to shutter their doors to the general public.

Kings' coach Todd McLellan was thrilled with progress of streaking Kings before season was stopped, but wishes he could have seen how group endured.

Commissioner Gary Bettman said the NHL is leaning against staging games in non-league arenas if it resumes the season. One option could be playing in two to four selected NHL cities.

About all we do know is that there is almost certainly going to be no minor league baseball at all this year.

Gavin Lux spent the bulk of the offseason training at Dodger Stadium in hopes of ensuring a starting spot at second base this season.

Walker Buehler threw two hitless innings and reached 96 mph on his fastball as the Dodgers beat the Rockies for one of two split-squad wins Saturday.

Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler gave up two runs in a 5-1 spring training loss to the Oakland Athletics. Cody Bellinger hit his first home run of the spring.

Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts didn't report to spring training on Saturday because of a stomach ailment. He could be back in the lineup Monday.

The All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium on July 14 may be in jeopardy after Major League Baseball again pushed back opening day to follow CDC guidelines.

For Major League Baseball, the coronavirus hiatus could have the unintended consequence of thrusting the issue of low minor league pay into the spotlight.

Dodgers minor league Connor Joe, 27, said Wednesday he's been diagnosed with testicular cancer, saying he underwent surgery Tuesday and he is recovering.